Cecelia Johnson at Uptown New York Style Hair Salon uses the very best in hair extensions for clients. Made of 100% human hair, your extensions deserve the same love and care as your natural hair. Whether you wear them daily or just for special occasions, knowing how to shampoo and care for your hair extensions is essential. Proper care not only has a big impact on the longevity of your extensions, but also the texture and shine.
How to Shampoo and Style Your Hair Extensions
Unlike your natural hair, clip-in hair extensions don’t need frequent shampooing. So, Cecelia recommends shampooing them every 10–15 wears, or whenever there’s noticeable build-up from product or styling. The key is to be gentle and only shampoo when truly needed as over-shampooing can dry them out.
Step 1. Gently brush before shampooing
Before getting your extensions wet, always detangle them using a wide-tooth comb or a paddle brush. Start from the ends and work upwards. Never brush them when soaking wet, as that’s when hair is at its weakest.
Step 2. Use sulphate-free, extension-friendly shampoo
One of the most important things to know about how to shampoo your hair extensions is which product to use. For example, shampoos like Length Goals is a sulfate-free shampoo that is designed to be used on hair extensions. It gently cleanses to ensure longevity and beauty of your hair pieces.
With this in mind, hold each weft under lukewarm water and apply shampoo from top to bottom. Do not rub or twist the hair. Instead, gently smooth the shampoo through the hair with your fingers and rinse thoroughly.
Step 3. Deep condition for silkiness
Apply a hydrating conditioner or deep treatment mask, focusing on the mid-lengths to ends. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes, then rinse with cool water to lock in shine. This helps maintain the softness and manageability of the hair. Also, for extra TLC, use a leave-in conditioner or lightweight serum after conditioning.
Step 4. Dry the right way
Another important aspect of knowing how to shampoo your hair extensions is the proper way to let them dry. Using harsh methods like twisting them to get the water out will cause the strands to loosen or detach from the weft.
Instead, pat your extensions dry using a soft towel. Then place them on hair styler holder to air dry naturally. If you’re in a hurry, use a blow dryer on low heat and always use a heat protectant spray.
Step 5. Style like a pro
Once completely dry, your extensions are ready to be styled. Because Uptown’s extensions is 100% human hair, they can be curled, straightened or waved just like your own hair.
Use a:
- Low to medium heat setting
- Quality hair oil
- Styling tool with ceramic or tourmaline plates
And always store your styled extensions in a cool, dry place, ideally clipped into a holder styler to preserve their shape. If you wear extensions regularly, it’s a great idea to have two sets on hand. Doing so allows one to rest and recover between shampoos and helps prolong their lifespan.
Conclusion
If the above steps feels overwhelming, Cecelia can show you how to shampoo your hair extensions, as well as style them for you. Reach out to her today at (858) 794-6833.
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