Many girls dream of long and thick hair, and  the hair extension procedure helps to quickly get the desired result. But it is important to understand: a luxurious hairstyle requires proper care. If you neglect the rules, you can face tangling, loss of shine and even damage to your own hair. In this article, we will analyze how to care for hair extensions, what mistakes clients make and which hair care products for extensions really work.

General Hair Care Rules

The main rule is to treat new strands as carefully as your own. After application and fixation on the capsule, hair requires a special approach.

1. Do regular brushing with a special tool.
2. Choose only the right shampoo and light mask for the length.
3. Follow careful daily care: do not leave hair dry, use protection products when blow-drying.
4. Visit your stylist regularly (about every 2-3 months) for a correction so that the hairstyle looks natural.

This is the basis of proper hair extension care.

How to Wash Hair Extensions

You need to wash your hair in the correct position: only vertically, without tilting it forward. This way you remove excess load from the root and attachment area.

• Choose hair care products for washing routine that do not contain oils and silicones. Such shampoo does not destroy the lock.
• Apply mask and balm only to the end and length, avoiding the capsule and attachment area.
• The water should be comfortable, not too cold and not too hot.

This is the approach that ensures proper hair care after extensions.

Brushing: How and With What

Proper brushing is the key to a neat look. Use only brushes with gentle bristles: Tangle Teezer, Olivia Garden, I Love My Hair or Balmain. Such a comb gently passes through each strand without damaging the capsule. Comb your hair several times a day, starting from the end and gradually moving up to the root. This prevents tangling and maintains a beautiful hairstyle.

Sleeping With Hair Extensions

Sleep is also part of post-extension hair care. If you go to bed with your hair down, it will get very tangled.

1. Before going to bed, make a light braid or ponytail, but not too tight.
2. Never go to bed with damp hair: this is a direct path to severe tangling.

Heat Styling and Hair Products

Yes, you can style your hair, but carefully. Styling is acceptable if you use the right tool and  a low to medium temperature.

• When using a curling iron or straightener, do not bring them close to the capsule.
• Use only those hair care products for extensions that indicate heat protection.
• When drying, choose the medium mode of the hairdryer to maintain hair protection.

This is the main principle of how to properly care for hair extensions.

What Not to Do

To keep your hair well-groomed, it is important to know the prohibitions:

1. Do not make a ponytail or bun with the  wet hair strand.
2. Do not use an aggressive hairdryer with a high temperature.
3. Do not apply oils to the attachment area — they weaken the lock.
4. Avoid visiting a sauna without protection, as the heat damages the attachment sites.

Such mistakes can spoil the result of the procedure and cause discomfort.

Maintenance and Professional Care

Even the most correct daily care will not replace a visit to the master. An experienced specialist makes corrections in time, checks each capsule and gives recommendations.

Remember: a person loses up to 80 hairs daily, but with extensions they are fixed in the application site and do not fall out. Over time, this leads to tangling, so regular correction every 2-3 months is a must.

Only a specialist will provide truly proper hair extension care and extend the life of your hair.