Proper Hair Extension Care: Your Complete Guide
How to Properly Care for Your Hair Extensions, Your Complete Guide
1. Washing & Cleaning
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Use sulfate-free shampoos and mild care products specifically suitable for extensions.
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Wash your hair standing up, never upside down, to protect the bondings.
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Gently massage in the shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
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After washing, gently squeeze out the hair – do not rub.
2. Drying & Styling
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First, blow-dry the roots and bondings, then the lengths.
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Always use a heat protection spray before using a flat iron or curling iron.
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Air drying is possible, but the bondings should be lightly blow-dried to prevent moisture.
3. Brushing & Combing
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Brush your hair at least twice a day with a special extension brush.
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Hold the strands at the root and work your way up from the ends.
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Never comb wet hair vigorously – only carefully detangle it when damp.
4. Everyday Life & Leisure
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Tie your hair into a loose braid at night to prevent tangling.
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After swimming in the sea or pool, rinse thoroughly immediately to remove salt or chlorine residue.
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For sports or intense activity, a braided ponytail is recommended.
5. Coloring & Chemical Treatments
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Extensions can be colored, but only with professional advice.
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Permanent chemical treatments like bleaching are risky – it's better to use gentle tints.
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Curling or waving with heat is possible, but always with heat protection.
6. Care Products & Extras
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Regularly use hair oils or leave-in conditioners to maintain shine and smoothness.
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Avoid products with alcohol or silicones, as they can weaken the bondings.
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Apply a hair mask once a week, but only to the lengths and ends.