You finally have the long, voluminous mane you have always dreamed of, and now it is time to learn how to care for your hair extensions properly. If you are new to extensions, our hair extensions dos and don'ts will help you keep your hair extensions and hair thickening looking healthy for a long time. There are a few things to keep in mind. But don't worry – we have gathered all the most important rules for you here!
Hair extensions dos
1. Take a break
Give your hair a break from heat and chemicals every now and then. You could switch back to your natural hair color or simply let your roots grow out ombré-style for a while. And if you have curls that you straighten every day, just let them do their thing for once! Heat and chemicals damage your human hair extensions and your own hair. Too many care products can build up on the hair and form a coating that wraps around it and prevents further nutrients from penetrating inside. If you give your hair time to breathe more often, it will reward you with suppleness and shine!
2. Brush your hair before washing it
Before, not after, washing is what matters. Brush your hair thoroughly before washing so that afterward it can be dried well and then combed. You should always avoid combing your hair while it is still wet. While your conditioner is working, you can also gently detangle your hair with your fingers.
3. Hold your hair while brushing it
While brushing the ends, you should always hold your hair so that not too much tension is put on the attachment points. Take a strand and hold it close to the scalp. Then you can brush and detangle from the bottom up. Also use a special hair extensions brush.
4. Use only special extensions care products
Many conventional drugstore products contain sulfates, silicones and parabens that could harm your extensions. Depending on the type of extensions you have, oils can also be a problem. So it is best to buy special care products for extensions to avoid any nasty surprises.
5. Choose good hair quality
The hair extensions you choose will be with you for quite a while, so you should make sure the hair is of good quality. Rubin Extensions offers several extensions hair qualities to choose from, all of them very high quality.
Hair extensions don'ts
1. Don't wash your hair too often
When you wear extensions, you should wash your hair no more than twice a week. Frequent washing dries the hair out a lot and can drastically shorten the lifespan of your human hair extensions. In the worst case, daily shampooing can lead to allergies, intolerances or dandruff. With extensions, less is more!
2. Don't style your hair with too much heat
Hold back on flat irons and similar tools now and then and simply leave your hair the way Mother Nature made it. Why not try a messy bun or an exciting braided style? There is so much more than wearing your hair down or in ponytails.
3. Don't color your extensions yourself
For a perfect result, you should always go to a professional hairstylist. Coloring your own hair is already a challenge for many people, but extensions add another level of difficulty. Because many hair extensions have been chemically treated and bleached before they are sold, the end result is often unpredictable for non-professionals. It is better to get help from someone who really knows what they are doing!
4. Don't swim in salt or chlorinated water
Of course, you can still enjoy a relaxing day at the beach or by the pool with your hair extensions. Ideally, put your hair up so it doesn't come into contact with salt or pool water. Otherwise, your hair could dry out and quickly look like straw. If you swim competitively, a swim cap is recommended.
So there is quite a lot you can do with your human hair extensions. If you follow these tips, you will not harm your own hair or your hair extensions and will enjoy them for a long time.
