THE CARE AND KEEPING OF HAIR EXTENSIONS

Caring for hair extensions is a bit different from caring for natural hair.

Some things that you should know. 

1. Shampoo and condition your hair every 3-4 days. The extensions do not receive your natural scalp oils and so need to have moisture added every wash. If you don't moisturise your hair extensions they will become brittle and break easily leading to split and ratty ends.
2. Always brush out all knots before you wash your hair, swim, or sleep. Start at the bottom and work your way up slowly using a paddle brush.
3. Be sure to brush out the hair and remove all tangles before washing it. This short step is useful in preventing knots that can be locked in from the water. 
4. When washing the hair, always wash it going in downward motion. Do not mix it all together and create unnecessary tangles.
5. Do not colour your own hair extensions at home.
6. To prevent tangling, run your fingers through the extensions.
7. Do not use any comb from the scalp down
8. Avoid washing hair face down.
9. Absorb water with a Towel Wrap, never dry with a scrubbing action.
10. Bonds shouldn't stay wet for long periods ie never sleep with wet hair.
11. Never use any product with sulfur in it (dandruff shampoos).
12. Use blow dryer on medium setting, never apply hot curling iron directly to bond.
13. You should have your extensions checked every six weeks or so to ensure they are functioning correctly and to add to or reposition them.
14. Gently tie your hair up while sleeping and never sleep with wet hair.
15. With the summer weather you will not want to miss out in dips in the pool or ocean because of your new hair. Carefully comb out any tangles that may be present starting from the bottom and working your way up. Once the hair has been detangled braid the hair in two braids to ensure that all of the hair is protected. Following your dip, be sure to wash your hair immediately to remove any damaging chemical. 

Be sure to follow these tips to prevent damage to your hair extensions and your natural hair. Russian hair extensions can be costly, but remember you get what you pay for!