| There are lots of different hair extensions on the | | | | match your extensions so that they blend in |
| market nowadays. You can choose from real human | | | | perfectly. |
| hair or synthetic hair and from a wide range of | | | | When it comes to styling it depends on what sort of |
| application options. But whatever type of hair | | | | hair you have opted for. If you have gone for real |
| extensions you opt for, you need to look after them. | | | | hair then you can pretty much style your hair in the |
| Hair extensions require time and effort to keep them | | | | same way that you would your own. You can curl, |
| looking fresh for the longest possible time. Hair | | | | straighten and blow-dry the hair as normal. However, |
| extensions don't generally come cheap, especially if | | | | if you have gone for the cheaper option of synthetic |
| you opt for human hair ones. Therefore, you will | | | | hair then more care needs to be taken. Always |
| want to keep them around for as long as possible. | | | | follow the advice given to you from your stylist. |
| Most stylists will recommend that you use the | | | | They will be able to give you the specific rules that |
| after-care products that are specifically made for | | | | you need to know depending on your extension |
| your extension type. This is because if your | | | | type. With most types of extensions you can style |
| extensions are bonded in, some shampoos and | | | | your hair in ponytails, braids, buns or whatever you |
| conditioners may actually cause the bond to break | | | | want really! |
| down and for the extensions to fall out. If you do | | | | When it comes to taking the extensions out, the |
| not use the products recommended by your stylist | | | | quickest way is to cut the extensions out but this will |
| then you should check the ingredients in the products | | | | of course result in a very short hair cut. You always |
| you are using. Look out for products that contain | | | | need to go back to your stylist to get the |
| silicone or alcohol as these can damage the bonds. Be | | | | extensions removed and not attempt to do them |
| careful with Pantene products as these coat the hair | | | | yourself. If you have synthetic extensions in, the |
| and Head and Shoulders as this strips the hair. Both | | | | area that is bonded will be heated up slightly which |
| of these products are known to speed up the rate | | | | will loosen the glue's hold on the hair. With real hair |
| at which the bond is broken down. If your extensions | | | | extensions a special solvent is applied to the |
| do start to fall out at a rapid rate and before their | | | | connection which helps to release the bond. If your |
| "expiration date" check out the ingredients in your | | | | natural hair and scalp are still in good condition you |
| shampoo and talk to your stylist. It may be as simple | | | | might choose to have more extensions put in on the |
| as swapping products. | | | | same day. If there is any damage to your hair or |
| If your extensions are sewn in in wefts you will not | | | | scalp then it is advisable to wait and fix the problem |
| need to worry about damaging the bonds with the | | | | before having any more extensions put in. |
| products you use. You can basically wash and dry | | | | Hair extensions can dramatically change your look but |
| your hair in the exact same way that you would | | | | you need to make sure that you look after them |
| your normal hair. | | | | and follow your stylist's advice in order for them to |
| If regularly colour your hair and are thinking about | | | | last for as long as possible. If you follow this short |
| getting hair extensions then you need to plan ahead. | | | | guide you really will be able to get the best out of |
| You need to colour your natural hair before having | | | | your extensions! |
| the extensions put in and your stylist will then colour | | | | |
