Adding volume and length to your hair is possible with human hair extensions.They are used by celebrities to get glamorous hair in a day.Human hair extensions require a certain amount of care.If you want your hair extensions to make you look better, you need to know how to care for them.
Step 1: They should be treated like your natural hair.
You can wash your extensions in the shower if they are sewn, microlinked, or taped in.So that you don't loosen your extensions.They won't last as long if you're too rough with them.It's important to use a hydrating formula.It is better for your hair to have a good wash.It is not a good idea to wash extensions that are clipped in.They should be removed and treated separately.
Step 2: Use sulfate-free products.
Sulfates are detergents that cause them to foam.Sulfates are effective at cleaning.Natural oils in your hair can be dried out.Your extensions don't have a direct supply of oil, so you need to be very careful about drying them out.Sulfates can cause hair splits.Sulfates can make your hair look dry.
Step 3: Use conditioner.
The hair has a protective layer.The sunrays which give your hair its shine are reflected by the cuticle layer.Your hair looks dull and limp throughout the day as the cuticle layer is broken down.Conditioners give your hair back its body and shine by releasing positively charged particles that stick onto the negatively charged parts of the hair and repair the cuticle layers.The conditioner should be put all the way into the roots of your hair.If you have curly hair, you should use a leave-in conditioner during the day.
Step 4: You should wash your extensions at least three times a week.
Don't wash your extensions.If you over-wash them, they will become dried out.If you don't wash your hair, give it a gentle rinse and use a conditioner.How often you wash your hair depends on several factors.Someone with thick, dry hair wouldn't have to wash it as often as someone with thin, oily hair who styles it daily.
Step 5: Dry your hair.
Before you go to bed, blow-dry your hair.You shouldn't go to bed while your hair is wet.tangles will form when wet hair extensions bunch up.As you sleep, the tangles in your extensions could get stuck and cause damage to your hair.If your hair is braided under the extensions, make sure it is completely dry.You could develop an unpleasant odor if it doesn't.If you want your hair to dry completely, you should sit under a hooded dryer.Depending on the thickness and texture of your hair, as well as the density of the extensions, the amount of time you need to stay under the dryer will vary.
Step 6: It's a good idea to make a bath for your hair extensions.
A half cup of water is all you need to make a paste of the two ingredients.When you're done mixing, fill your sink with warm water and pour in the cleanser.Make sure to use sulfate-free products.
Step 7: You can add hair extensions.
Slowly dip your extensions into the water.Before submerging your extensions, comb through them a few times.Allow them to soak for ten minutes.When detangling your extensions.From the end to the mid-length, and then all the way down from the roots.You shouldn't swirl your extensions in the water to get them clean.You will cause tangles to form.Try to keep the top dry.The clips may rust if the top wefts of your extensions swell.
Step 8: You should wash your extensions.
Take your extensions out of the sink and rinse them under the faucet.Make sure the water is cold so that the extensions don't get wet.Spread the extensions out on top of a fresh towel if you have excess water.
Step 9: Make sure the extensions are in working order.
The conditioner should be applied directly to your extensions.The conditioner should be put into them.It's a good idea to comb the conditioner from the top down.Put the extensions back on the towel.Allow them to sit for an hour.It's a good idea to only comb the hair in one direction at a time.Don't comb extensions that are soaking wet.
Step 10: It's time to dry your extensions.
Take the conditioner out of the hair.Leave-in conditioner can be applied.Place your extensions on a dry towel and fold them over.Leave them to dry on their own.One more time, comb through your extensions to make sure they are straight.
Step 11: You should wash your extensions at least once every six weeks.
You don't need to wash your hair extensions as often because they're not worn to bed.You might have to wash them more if you wear them all the time.
Step 12: You should brush your extensions.
Not only does brushing remove tangles from your extensions, but it also spreads the essential oils in them evenly across the strands.It's a good idea to brush your extensions every day.To be gentle, use a paddle brush.
Step 13: You can make your own hair spray.
Take some of your favorite essential oil and put it in a spray bottle.When your extensions start to dry out, spray them with your spray bottle.You can use coconut oil on your hair.
Step 14: You can use heat protectant spray.
The heat protectant spray adds strength to the hair.Before you go out on a hot day, make sure to add heat protectant spray to your extensions.A heat protectant spray protects the hair strand from the elements.
Step 15: You should wear a swim cap.
Salt water and chlorine can damage your hair.If you plan on taking a dip, you should always wear a latex swim cap.If chemicals get past your cap, wash your hair immediately after swimming.
Step 16: Your hair extensions should be replaced.
It's a good idea to replace your hair extensions every eight to ten weeks.The hair underneath them will come in matted if you keep them in longer.As long as they look healthy and keep their shape, you can keep a clip in hair extension.Always have your hair extensions taken out by a trained professional.Store your hair extensions in cotton to maximize their lifespan.