Caring for Your Hair Extensions: Tips for Looking After Your Hair Extensions
At Indie Sky & Co, we know that hair extensions can completely transform your look, adding length, volume, and confidence. To ensure your extensions stay as flawless as the day you walked out of our salon in Drummoyne, proper care is essential. Whether you’ve chosen tape-ins or clip-ins hair extensions, maintaining your extensions will keep them looking beautiful and natural for longer. Here’s our comprehensive guide to caring for your hair extensions.
Washing Your Hair Extensions
Be Gentle: Always use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners to protect the bonds or tapes. These products are less harsh and will keep your extensions hydrated and healthy.
Frequency: Wash your hair extensions no more than twice a week to avoid overloading them with water and products.
Technique: When washing, use lukewarm water and gently massage shampoo into your scalp, avoiding tugging or pulling at the extension bonds.
Pro tip: At Indie Sky & Co, we recommend using salon-quality products like Kevin Murphy or Kerasilk, available in our Drummoyne salon, for the best results.
Brushing Your Hair Extensions
Use the Right Brush: Invest in a soft-bristle brush or a detangling brush designed for extensions to avoid pulling on the bonds.
Brush Regularly: Brush your extensions at least twice a day to prevent tangling, starting from the tips and working your way up.
Hold the Roots: Always hold the roots of your extensions while brushing to reduce stress on the bonds or tapes.
Styling Tips for Hair Extensions
Heat Styling: While extensions can handle heat styling, it’s important to use a heat protectant spray to minimise damage. We recommend Oribe’s Heat Styling Spray, available at Indie Sky & Co.
Avoid Overheating: Keep your styling tools at a moderate temperature to avoid weakening the bonds.
Sleep Safely: Before bed, tie your hair into a loose braid or ponytail to prevent tangling and friction while you sleep.
General Maintenance Tips
Avoid Oil-Based Products: Oils can loosen the bonds of tape-ins or other semi-permanent extensions. Stick to lightweight, extension-friendly products.
Visit Your Stylist: Regular maintenance appointments at Indie Sky & Co in Drummoyne will ensure your extensions remain securely in place and look their best.
Stay Hydrated: Extensions don’t produce natural oils like your own hair, so keeping them moisturised is crucial for their longevity.
Caring for your hair extensions doesn’t have to be complicated. With these simple tips and the expert advice of the team at Indie Sky & Co, your extensions can stay flawless and fabulous for months to come.
Make an appointment with Indie Sky & Co in Drummoyne today to ensure your extensions receive the professional care they deserve. Whether you need a touch-up, a refresh, or expert styling advice, we’re here to help! Call us now or book online—we can’t wait to see you.
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