The Importance of Hair Extension After Care
Proper aftercare is essential to maintaining the life and quality of your hair extensions. Implementing the right care routine can have a drastic impact on how long your hair extensions last and how natural they look.
In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the do’s and don’ts of hair extension aftercare to help you maintain your perfect look. Whether you are new to extensions or a seasoned wearer, this guide will help you have beautiful hair every day, free from the common issues that can arise with improper care.
Understanding Your Hair Extensions
Your first step should always be to consult with your Hair Extensions of Houston stylist so they can help you create a personalized routine for you and your extensions. Everyone’s hair is different, so it is important to know what the best products are for you and what steps you should follow. Though a personalized routine is best, there are some do’s and don’ts to hair extensions everyone should be following regardless of hair type for the best results.
Do’s for Hair Extension After Care
1. Do Regularly Brush Your Hair Extensions
When you do not regularly brush your hair extensions, you will start to notice matting at the root of your extension. When brushing your extensions, you should be starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots.
2. Do Use the Correct Shampoos and Conditioner
When washing your hair, you should be using a shampoo and conditioner that is paraben and sulfate-free. You should also avoid natural products because the protein in these products can lead to build-up on your extensions.
3. Do Wash Your Hair Immediately After Exercise
When you do not wash your hair immediately after exercising, it can lead to a build-up of sweat on your scalp. This build-up can cause several problems for your extensions such as matting, tangling, and weakening. Washing your hair after exercising helps keep them clean and healthy.
4. Do Make Sure Your Hair is Tangle Free Before Washing It
Ensuring that your hair is tangle-free before washing, can help you avoid further tangling and matting during the washing process. The washing process can make the tangles more difficult to remove causing damage and breakage to both your natural hair and the extensions.
5. Do Avoid Going to Bed with Wet Hair
There are two main reasons why you should not go to sleep with wet hair. The first is because wet hair is more prone to tangling, making it more difficult to manage. Secondly, the moisture in your hair can lead to the growth of bacteria which is not good for your hair.
6. Do Be Careful with Conditioners, Oils, and Sprays
When applying products to your hair, you should be applying them from the mid-shaft of your hair down to the ends of your hair, avoiding the roots of your hair. This is similar to what you should be doing with your natural hair but is especially important when you are wearing extensions.
Don’ts for Hair Extension After Care
1. Don’t Apply Heat to Your Hair Extensions Without Heat Protectant
Like your natural hair, applying heat to your hair extensions can lead to dryness, brittleness, and split ends. When you have extensions, you should avoid applying heat to them as often as possible. If you do need to apply heat, it is essential that you first apply a heat protectant to protect your hair as much as possible and minimize any possible breakage.
2. Don’t Expose Your Hair to Prolonged Periods of Sun
Prolonged exposure to the sun can break down your hair, leading to dryness, color fading, and weakened hair. It is recommended that you wear a hat if you will be in the sun for a long period of time or use hair products that contain UV filters. Following these steps can help maintain the color, moisture, and health of your extensions.
3. Don’t Try to Adjust Your Extensions Yourself
Professional hairstylists are trained on how to properly apply and adjust hair extensions. Adjusting your extensions on your own can lead to uneven tension on your hair, causing breakage to your natural hair. When your hair extensions need maintenance, reach out to your Hair Extensions of Houston stylist.
4. Don’t Wash Your Hair for the First 24 Hours
The bonds are still setting for the first 24 hours after getting extensions. When you wash your hair too soon it can weaken the bonds, leading the extensions to come loose. Waiting 24 hours to wash your hair after extensions are applied helps maintain the longevity and durability of your extensions.
5. Don’t Regularly Go in Salty or Chlorinated Water
Salty and chlorinated water can both lead to dryness, brittleness, breakage, and tangling. Chlorinated water can also lead to the discoloration of your extensions. When you avoid salty and chlorinated water, you can help your extensions maintain their moisture, strength, and color, helping them stay healthy for as long as possible.
If you’re planning on swimming in salty or chlorinated water, we recommend that you apply a leave-in conditioner to your hair before swimming and thoroughly rinse your hair after you get out of the water.
6. Don’t Rub Back and Forth When Towel Drying Your Hair
When towel drying your extensions, simply pat dry the extensions and do not rub them back and forth. Rubbing back and forth can lead to knots and tangles in the extensions and your natural hair.
How to Care for Hair Extensions
Proper aftercare is essential to maintaining the longevity of your hair extensions. By following the do's and don’ts of hair extensions as well as the personalized advice from your hair stylist, you can guarantee that your extensions will stay healthy and long-lasting.
Hair Extensions of Houston
Looking to try out extensions for the first time or need guidance in maintaining your current extensions? Look no further than Hair Extensions of Houston for all your hair care needs. Whether this is your first set of extensions or you’re a seasoned wearer, our skilled stylists are here to assist you every step of the way.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced stylists who can help you create a personalized care routine tailored to your hair type and extensions. Trust Hair Extensions of Houston to elevate your hairstyle and confidence with our unmatched expertise in hair extensions.
