Hair Care Tips

Hair Extension Tips: Do’s and Don’ts

Hair extensions offer flexibility in making your hair appear longer, thicker, more vibrant, and healthier. It is necessary to take good care of your hair extensions so you don’t end up with dull strands, matted hair, or worse—irreversible damage to your natural hair.

Proper care and maintenance of your hair extensions are crucial for maximizing their lifespan. By taking good care of your extensions, you’ll keep them looking great for longer, protect your investment, and save money in the long run. With proper care, you’ll get the most out of your extensions and enjoy a beautiful, long-lasting look.

Say Goodbye to Your Hair Troubles

In this article, we will share the best hair extension care tips to help you keep your extensions as healthy and new as possible.

• Co-wash regularly: Co-wash your hair to keep it moisturized and clean.
• Detangle with care: Gently detangle your hair before washing, avoiding any rubbing or twisting motions that can cause damage.
• Monthly shampoo: Use a mild shampoo to wash your hair once a month. Rinse thoroughly, then apply a conditioner for 3-5 minutes. Rinse with cold water to lock in moisture.
• Air dry: Use a towel to blot excess water from your hair and allow it to air dry, minimizing the use of heat styling tools.
• Brush with care: For straighter hair, brush in a downward motion from ends to roots. Be gentle to prevent tangling.
• Follow directions: If hair care directions are not followed properly, hair may become tangled.

Hair Extension Tips for Curly Hair

Curly hair demands extra care and time. If you don’t have time to take proper care of your hair, we recommend that you opt for other options, such as wavy or straight hair.

• Curly hair care: Passion wave or sassy curly hair needs more maintenance than body wave or straight hair. You’ll need a proper hair care routine to keep it free from tangling, frizzing, and matting.

Steps to Follow:

1. Find an empty spray bottle. Fill it with water and add one pump of conditioner. If you want your curly hair to be manageable every day, we recommend buying a good mousse.
2. Condition curly hair at least twice a week. Avoid bunching up or piling your hair on top of your head when shampooing, as this will tangle the hair badly. Instead, gently wash your hair vertically in one direction only.
3. Brush your hair from tip to root gently, avoiding hard brushing.
4. Dying and bleaching curly hair extensions will loosen their curl pattern permanently. Be careful before adding these chemicals to your extensions.

Alert: Do not use curly hair care methods on body wave, Indian wavy, straight, or Fiji straight textures. Spraying these textures with conditioner and water daily will damage the hair permanently.

Avoid Excessive Heat

When applying heat to your hair, always use a heat protectant. Avoid straightening your hair at high temperatures. We highly recommend using an ionic dryer, as it won’t damage your hair. Also, try to use good-quality straightening irons and curling rods. Air-drying hair extensions is beneficial.

Whether you have extensions or not, you should allow time for your hair to dry naturally. Do not sleep with semi-wet hair, as this can cause tangles and odd creases.

Care and Maintenance of Lace Wigs and Products

The lifespan of lace wigs and products depends on proper care and handling. To keep them looking their best, follow these guidelines:

1. Co-washing: Use our Argan Oil Conditioner to co-wash your lace products, but be extremely gentle due to their delicate nature.
2. Bleaching: Avoid incorrect bleaching techniques, as they can cause lace balding and shedding.
3. Knot Sealing: Minimize shedding by sealing the knots with a holding spray.
4. Maintenance: Regular maintenance is crucial to extend the life of your lace products.

Important Notes:

• We are not responsible for lace balding or shedding caused by incorrect bleaching, poor maintenance, or improper care.
• We do not accept exchanges or refunds for wigs, closures, or frontals damaged due to incorrect care.
• With proper maintenance, our lace products can last for 1-3 installations.

By following these care instructions, you can enjoy your lace wigs and products for a longer period while maintaining their quality and appearance.

Caring for Your Clip-In Extensions

To keep your clip-in extensions looking their best, follow these gentle care steps:

1. Detangle with care: Use a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush to gently work out tangles, starting from the bottom (3-4 inches from the end) and working your way up. Never wash tangled extensions.
2. Condition with love: Massage a pea-sized amount of hydrating conditioner into each extension, focusing on the mid-shaft to ends (avoiding the roots). Leave it for at least one hour or overnight for an intense treatment.
3. Rinse thoroughly: Use cool water to rinse out the leftover conditioner, gently rubbing with your fingers. Drenching hair extensions with cold water will seal in the conditioner’s effects.
4. Air-dry with care: Place the extensions on a clean towel, ensuring they’re flat and not stacked. Slowly comb through with your fingers to remove any remaining tangles. Never brush your clip-in extensions harshly—be gentle.

By following these steps, you’ll keep your clip-in extensions soft, silky, and looking their best. Remember to handle them with care to prolong their lifespan.

Product Disclaimer

• Texture Variation: Human hair is unique and can vary in texture. While our product photos provide a general idea of what to expect, some wavy and curly products may undergo processing for texture. As a result, we cannot guarantee identical texture across all bundles, wigs, frontals, closures, tape-ins, and clip-ins. However, any variations will be minimal and not drastically different.
• Color Variation: Our hair products come in natural shades of black and brown sourced from various donors. Consequently, we cannot ensure identical color across all products. If you plan to color our hair, we recommend consulting a professional stylist to achieve the desired results.
• Blonde Hair Care: Never use dye or harsh chemicals on blonde hair, as this can cause irreversible damage. We are not liable for any damages resulting from improper care.

By understanding these disclaimers, you can make informed decisions and care for your hair products accordingly.

Caring for Your Tape-In Extensions

Here are some useful tips for tape-in hair extensions. Follow these steps to keep your tape-in extensions beautiful and in the best condition:

1. Avoid products containing silicone: Avoid using silicone, especially in shampoos and conditioners, for tape-in extensions. Silicones produce a thin, waterproof coating that makes your hair feel slippery. Moreover, silicone products require a lot of effort to wash out completely and can leave your hair heavy and greasy.
2. Don’t over-wash hair: Overwashing can strip off the natural oil the scalp produces. The tape can loosen because you’re massaging and scrubbing close to the tape bonds. Try to use dry shampoo.
3. Don’t over-brush hair: Brushing your hair hard can loosen the tape’s hold on your hair.
4. Avoid sleeping with wet extensions: Sleeping with wet hair can damage both your hair and the extension bond. When your hair is wet, the tape is fragile. So make sure you let your hair air dry completely.
5. Do not use a flat iron directly on tape tabs: This can weaken the tape bonds; the tape can melt, or your hair can be damaged, which will ultimately lessen the wear time of hair extensions.

In short, taking care of your hair should be an important consideration in your decision to get hair extensions. These simple tips will help you maintain your hair extensions for a longer time. Keep these in mind, and let’s enjoy a truly fabulous mane!