Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Hair Extension Maintenance Guide

Hair extensions are generally available in synthetic and virgin form. Virgin hair refers to unprocessed hair from a single donor with all cuticles intact. Virgin hair can be treated as one’s own hair. Wholesale virgin hair is available in the market as well as in many online stores. Good care is needed for human hair extensions. Thus before using a look at the following maintenance tips is important:

General Care:

Give a time of a day or two before using any cleansing chemicals to the hair extensions to avoid any sort of damage. While sleeping, it is advisable to tie the hair in a ponytail to avoid tangling. Visit the hair stylist at regular interval.

Brushing:

Brushing is important in case of human hair extensions. But care should be taken that the brush has soft bristles as hard bristles may make the hair a frizzy mess.

Washing:

Chemical based shampoos are not advisable for hair extensions. Hair should be washed backward in downward direction to avoid any tangling.



Leave on conditioners are good, but should not be applied in excess as they an catch up dirt easily.  Conditioner should be used from mid-section of the hair till the end avoiding the scalp.

Hair extensions last longer if dried naturally. If blow dry is needed it should be used in low heat followed by a cool blow.

Swimming:

Chemicals in the swimming pool are not good for synthetic hairs, so its good to use a hair cap. Another is to wet the hair beforehand to avoid the chemicals stick to the hair and wash immediately afterwards.

Thus, with the above simple maintenance basics you can increase the life of your hair. Proper care and maintenance will make your hair gorgeous and beautiful.

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