Human Hair Clip On Extensions
They seem to be great when they are new but just get drier and drier. I'm using Wella products on them now but it doesn't seem to help. Thanks so much for any info you can give me.
A: Human hair extensions typically need the same kinds of care and maintenance as your natural hair needs. In fact, treating the extensions is much the same as treating your own hair. You don't usually resolve an issue from a single application of a "miracle conditioner" or product. It's about the routine.
Some companies go so far as to strip the hair's cuticle layer which makes the hair very porous and easily damaged by styling and environment. Because of this, you need to make sure you at least understand the quality of the product you are using.
What I recommend is that you shampoo your extensions very gently in lukewarm water using a mild shampoo (such as baby shampoo) whenever they become soiled with styling product. And use a rinse-through conditioner on them in the same way you would your own hair after every shampoo.
Allow the extensions to air dry naturally as often as possible, and between shampoos, mist the extensions with a leave-in conditioner/detangling spray and gently comb them to be free of tangles. Avoid heat styling appliances as much as possible, instead choose extensions with the wave pattern you want to have in your style rather than trying to curl or straighten the extensions repeatedly.
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