5 Ways To Make Your Hair Extensions Last Longer

If you have invested in hair extensions, you will want to ensure that they last long while looking as great as possible along the way. To get the longest usage out of your hair extensions, you need to know how to take care of them.

1. Get Your Extensions Installed Professionally

If you want your extensions to last, don't try to install them on your own. Improper installation will damage your natural hair and significantly reduce how much usage you will get out of your hair extensions. That is why it is worth it to pay a trained professional to install your extensions. They will make sure they are correctly installed, and they will work to protect your natural hair in the process.

2. Wash Your Hair

When you have extensions in, you shouldn't stop washing your hair. You need to continue to take good care of your natural hair and of your scalp. You may need to change how often you wash your hair, but you shouldn't stop washing it. You only need to wash your hair a couple of times a week and condition it as well. This will allow natural oils to build up and keep you from developing dandruff or developing unappealing-looking hair.

When you wash your hair and extensions, you will want to use sulfate-free products that provide lots of moisture and hydration.

Limit the use of dry shampoo, as it can dry out your extensions.

3. Change Your Pillowcase

The pillowcase that you sleep on will impact the quality of your hair. That is why you should invest in a silk or satin pillowcase. It will help keep your hair from getting tangled up, and it will help to prevent dryness, both of which you want to avoid when you have extensions.

4. Secure Your Hair Before Sleep

Before you go to sleep, you will want to secure your hair in a manner that will prevent tangles. The best way to achieve that is with two pigtail braids. The pigtail braids will keep your hair from getting tangled, and the double braids will make it easier to sleep.

5. Brush Your Hair Frequently

It is actually a good idea to brush your hair and your extensions daily. When you brush, be really gentle, so you don't pull or damage your hair and extensions. A wide-tooth comb is best for this task.

Ensure your extensions look as nice as possible with professionally installed extensions. Keep washing your hair, change your pillowcase to a silk one, secure your hair in twin braids before going to sleep, and brush out the tangles each day. 

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