How To Guide: Caring for your Clip-In Hair Extensions

After spending your hard earned money on a beautiful set of clip-in hair extensions, you will want to make sure you are perfectly equipped to take care of them. Proper care techniques will ensure they look shiny, smooth and natural for a very long time. We have worn clip-in extensions for years, and also done a ton of research to find out the best methods of caring for your clip-in hair extensions!  Read below for the Do’s and Don’ts of Hair Extension Care!

Do

·         Brush your hair extensions with a wide-toothed comb immediately after removal, before storing them away

·         Do start at the bottom of the extensions when combing through any tangles or snags and gently work your way to the top

·         Do wash and condition your hair extensions separately, and no more than once a week (only as necessary.. depending on wear, you might only wash once a month)

·         Do apply conditioning treatments to maintain hair moisture and balance. Treat your clip-ins as you would your own hair!

·         Do store your extensions carefully to avoid tangles. Preferably in the original packaging or a special box designed for hair extension storage

·         Do apply a heat protectant spray prior to curling, straightening or blow-drying your clip-in hair extensions

·         Do wash your clip-ins with a clarifying shampoo once every 5 washes, to reduce product build-up

·         Do apply a pea size portion of Hair Oil to your hair extensions. This will create a healthy shine and also have a wonderful moisturizing effect

Do Not

·         Do not sleep or exercise with your clip-in extensions. This can cause tangles and unnecessary pulling on your natural hair.

·         Do not rub your hair extensions with a towel to dry them. Simply comb through when went and let air dry or blow-dry as normal

·         Do not swim with your clip-in extensions. Chlorine in pools is very drying, and will dry out your hair and reduce its natural shine

·         Do not tease your hair extensions. It is very hard to remove teasing and you may end up pulling the hair out of the weave, causing excessive shedding or breakage

Clip-In hair extensions are amazing and can really transform your look, but there is nothing worse than a ratty old pair of extensions, that show their wear and tear! Maintain your clip-ins properly, and you will have gorgeous hair for months to come!