Get Most Out of Your Hair Extensions

Following a few of these tips can help you get the most out of your hair extensions. Below are some basic guidelines to consider on how to take care of your extensions:
Choosing Extensions
Find hair extensions that are durable, and low maintenance. Make sure the hue is as close to your hair color as possible. The purpose of hair extensions is to look like an actual part of your hair -you can achieve this only by buying the right kind.

The Nightly Habit
Avoid sleeping with your hair extensions on, especially if they are only for short-term wear. Taking them off every night will keep them from knotting and tangling as you sleep. Tangles are the leading cause of damaged and irreparable hair extensions. You should make sure to prevent this from happening.

Manual Maintenance
Run your fingers through the extensions first, especially for Brazilian Hair extensions, to loosen the bigger tangles. Use a wide-toothed comb to remove the remaining tangles. Do not use other types of combs or brushes, as they can cause your hair to frizz and worsen the tangles.

Shampooing the Hair
After a particularly long day, you should consider shampooing your extensions. Using gentle shampoo, wash the hair and lather the shampoo in pulling, singular strokes instead of balling it up. You should do this especially if your extensions are real, natural hair. Make sure to wash natural extensions at least once a week.

Styling
Natural hair extensions are versatile enough that you can style them just like natural hair once you clip them on. For synthetic extensions, you only need to attach it and you instantly have a new hair-do. This is the best option for people who need to look presentable but do not have time to do their hair. Your hair is your crowning glory.