Tips:
Extension can last as long as four months, but only if you treat them delicately. Here are a few tips on how to care for those newly adopted locks:
Forget those steaming, hot showers. Anything hotter than lukewarm water will loosen the bonds and will shorten the lifespan of your extension.
Skip the heat. Just like hot showers, steer clear of the hot air from your blow dryer. If you still want to straighten your hair with your extension in, be sure not to let the straightener’s plates touch the bonds or they will meet in an instant.
Careful with the brush. It’s easy to pull the bonds with your brush, and doing so will only cause long term damage to your hair, and ultimately make it thinner. Take it easy and go slow with the combs and brushes!
Keep in mind:
Style is key:
The last thing you want is for people to know you are sporting a head of hair that is not your own, so style accordingly. The disadvantage of gluing someone’s hair into your own is that you can’t get away with all the half-up, half-down style. After styling to check the back of your head with a mirror to make sure none of the bonds are visible.
The Fall-Out:
After the 1st 2 months, check the bonds daily to see if they are starting to feel weak. If they feel pliable, you’ll know they are about to fall out. The last thing you want is to run your fingers through your hair on a hot date only to find a handful of your hair has come out! That’s a sure-fire way to scare your date!
Funk’dified:
If you want to make a statement or just want to be young and have fun, funky colored extensions are a good way to do it. Instead of adding flare to your hair with dyes and peroxides, strategically placing a few fire-engine red or lightening blue synthetics is a good alternative that will keep your natural locks healthy and strong.
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