| So imagine this. You spent between $600 and $1,000 | | | | individual strands runs in opposite directions. If your |
| to buy hair extensions and have your hairdresser | | | | hair extensions are Remy hair (with the cuticle still |
| install them in a semi-permanent fashion with keratin | | | | intact) then the cuticle of all the hair should run in the |
| bonds, micro rings or perhaps sewn into a braided | | | | same direction from root to tip. |
| track. But now your extensions are entwined, | | | | To test the tangling potential go about half-way |
| tangled, perhaps even matted with your real hair and | | | | down the length of your hair extensions and take a |
| you have one almighty mess. If you let it get too | | | | pinch of hair (a few strands) between your thumb |
| bad you might lose a whole heap of your own locks | | | | and middle finger. Gentle rub the hair up and down |
| in order to remove the tangled mess. | | | | between your thumb and finger you will very quickly |
| There are a couple of critical steps that will prevent | | | | see how tangle prone the hair is. |
| this unthinkable scenario: avoid synthetics and buy | | | | Even if your hair extensions are of excellent quality |
| high quality real hair extensions and take very good | | | | they will tangle without proper care. Keep the hair |
| care of them. | | | | clean but when washing keep your head upright...best |
| If you buy poor quality extensions, either real or | | | | done in the shower. Carefully but gently brush the |
| synthetic you can expect tangles sooner than later. | | | | extensions below the point of attachment.. Wash |
| If you buy good quality real hair extensions, your | | | | with a low ph shampoo and treat with a good quality |
| extensions can potentially serve you for as long as | | | | conditioner. With bonded extensions, the bonding |
| six months. It depends on how they are attached or | | | | material may deteriorate with the use of shampoos |
| how fast your hair grows. When high quality is used | | | | and conditioners. Consult your hairdresser. |
| the extensions can be removed and often used | | | | Do not go to bed with wet hair and avoid windy |
| again. | | | | conditions or use a scarf for protection. |
| Synthetic hair is extremely prone to tangling. If you | | | | If you find yourself with matted or tangle hair |
| are going to use synthetic hair extensions then it is | | | | extensions get to a good hair dresser immediately. |
| best to use the temporary clip-on sort. Wear them | | | | Finally, it is false economy to buy cheap synthetic |
| for a few hours and then take them out. For | | | | extensions and then pay good money to have them |
| Heaven's sake do not sleep with them! | | | | professionally attached. There is a good chance that |
| Real hair extensions may also be prone to tangling | | | | you will be disappointed in the long run. Get your |
| depending on the quality. What makes real hair | | | | money's worth with good quality real hair and avoid |
| tangle? damaged cuticle. Or in the case of extensions, | | | | the pitfalls. |
| when the hair is all mixed up and the cuticle of | | | | |
