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after care routines – our top tips

Your aftercare routine will play a vital role in the longevity of your Hair Extensions, which is why it is so important to understand how to look after your hair extensions properly.

There’s lots of information available online regarding the correct care and maintenance of hair extensions, however with many offer conflicting or confusing advice, it can sometimes be difficult to know what routine to follow.
Here we will identify the key elements that form a good aftercare routine, and which should help to keep your hair extensions in perfect condition throughout the time you are wearing them.

Tip 1 – Washing your hair extensions correctly
Our first tip is to ensure you understand how to wash your hair extensions correctly once fitted. If you stick with your regular routine which you use for your natural hair you may encounter some problems, however if you are not informed of the proper way to do it, who could blame you?
Firstly, you must ensure you are always using the recommended aftercare range for your hair extensions. This will ensure that the shampoo and conditioner does not affect the hair extension bonds, causing them to slip or come loose, and does not affect the quality of the hair. Ali Queen Hair stock a full range of aftercare which we recommend purchasing with your hair extensions. To view our complete after care range of hair extension shampoo, hair extensions conditioner, hair oils and hair butters please click on the links provided.

Now that you have the correct aftercare, you will be able to wash your hair extensions without worrying about how this may affect the hair quality but there are still some additional tips to take note of when washing your hair. You will need to ensure that you only wash the scalp with shampoo, and the conditioner is restricted to the mid lengths and ends only. Try to wash your hair in warm, not hot water, as temperature can have a negative effect on both your natural hair and the hair extensions, especially if you enjoy a scorching hot shower. Make sure that the water is flowing down your hair and not against it, in an upright position. Do not wash your hair upside down as this can make the hair difficult to brush and to remove the product from the bonds resulting in an itchy scalp.

Tip 2 – Brush gently
Whether you have just washed your hair, or are brushing it dry in the morning, you must take great care to do this gently. Take your time to slowly brush your hair, removing any tangles patiently without pulling on the hair extensions. Always use a hair extension hair brush to ensure that you do not get this caught in the bonds which can be uncomfortable.

Tip 3 – Separate your bonds
Without doubt this is one of the most important ports of your aftercare routine. At least once a day, preferably in the morning, you will need to separate each bond with your fingers to ensure they are sitting separately. This may sound like a long task, however in reality it only takes a matter of minutes. This will prevent the bonds from tangling at the root, and will make the hair extensions quick and easy to remove at the end of your 3-4 months of wear. This may sound like a simple or obvious piece of advice, however not separating your bonds it one of the number 1 causes of tangled hair extensions, therefore even if you only commit to one thing when looking after your hair extensions, let it be this one.

Tip 4 – Never Sleep with your hair wet
Wet hair can promote tangling and matting, therefore it is very important that you never sleep with your hair wet or damp. Always make sure you have set enough time aside to dry your hair properly once washed.

Tip 5 – Plait your hair extensions before sleep
To make your hair easy to brush in the morning, we would recommend plaiting your hair before you sleep. This will make styling your hair the following day much easier, stopping you from having to detangle your hair which can put pressure on the hair extension bonds. If you share a bed, this will also stop the hair extensions becoming trapped or pulled during the night.

Tip 6 – Up to date Maintenance
Always keep up to date with your maintenance appointments. These are recommended every 4-6 weeks and are very important when it comes to keeping your hair extensions looking great and being in a healthy condition. We would recommend after your fitting that you schedule in with your hair extension technician regular checks every 4-6 weeks and that you stick to your appointments.
Looking after your hair extensions is a very important process, and by following these basic steps this should help you to keep your hair extensions looking and feeling great. Always ask your hair extension technician to provide you with aftercare advise after your fitting, and make sure that they are happy for you to contact them after the fitting if you have any additional questions.