Extensions are a significant investment, so it's important to protect them and extend their lifespan. Here are a few tips that I recommend to maintain healthy hair extensions, whilst keeping your natural hair and extensions cleansed and nourished.
Before washing your hair extensions, detangle them to prevent tangling and to remove dirt effectively. This step ensures a thorough cleanse. Use a wide-tooth comb or a Beauty Works Boar Bristle brush for detangling.
Choose a haircare routine that suits both your hair extensions and your natural hair type. I can provide Beauty Works products that are specially formulated haircare lines designed to cater to your hair extensions and hair colour.
Hydrate your hair with the Beauty Works Argan Oil mask. This essential treatment can be applied to damp hair and left on for 10-30 minutes. Styling, colouring, and exposure to the elements can impact the health of your hair.
When your hair or extensions feel frizzy, dull, and dry, apply the mask, and comb through from root to ends. Use this mask weekly to restore moisture and revive lackluster locks.
Extensions are a significant investment, so it's important to protect them and extend their lifespan. To safeguard your hair, coat the strands with a lightweight veil. The best way to blow dry and heat style your hair is by using a thermal spray to shield it from styling tools. Apply Beauty Works heat protection to damp hair and blow dry it in before using any heat.
Using the right brush prevents unnecessary breakage, reducing the need for frequent replacements, and helps maintain the health of your natural hair. Using an incorrect brush can pull at the roots of your extensions, leading to hair loss, thinning, and root damage. Beauty Works Boar Bristle brushes are specifically designed for hair extensions, allowing them to glide safely over the strands.
Reduce heat damage by using appropriate hair styling products and lowering the temperature of your styling tools to prevent burning or discolouration. Beauty Works styling tools are designed with temperature control features to accommodate fine, thick, and coloured hair types.
Hair extensions are not connected to the scalp, so they don't benefit from the natural serum produced by your hair. Argan oil, known for its deeply nourishing properties, can help replace this serum, leaving your hair looking healthy. Use it to fully nourish your hair, tame frizz and flyaways, and repair split ends.
During the summer months or in hotter climates, your hair needs extra care. UVA rays can fade your color, while UVB rays can cause breakage. Prolonged sun exposure degrades the protein structure of hair, leading to reduced elasticity, breakage, split ends, and a lack of shine. UV rays can also strip the color from hair extensions, causing them to fade or even develop a pinkish hue.
Just like any beauty routine, hair extensions need regular at-home maintenance to keep your natural hair healthy and your extensions looking their best.
Before getting permanent extensions, I recommend a face-to-face Consultation to find the right extensions for your lifestyle and hair type.
Beauty Works, Remi Cachet & SWAY all offer a wide range of aftercare products specifically created to clean, protect and enhance your extensions.
These aftercare products have been expertly formulated to maintain healthy hair extensions, whilst keeping your natural hair and extensions cleansed and nourished.
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