1. Step-by-step on how to wash hair extensions
In general, if you get the hair extensions blended perfectly with your hair, you can wash hair extensions almost like your hair. However, based on the characteristics of hair extensions, the way we wash hair with hair extensions has some differences with the normal way. Here is a 5-step guide on how to wash hair extensions.
Step 1: Brushing your hair with extensions
You should comb hair from the bottom to the top using a wide-tooth comb or a detangle brush. You can apply some conditioner and shampoo to help your brush go easier.
Step 2: Apply shampoo for hair weft
There are two ways to apply shampoo when washing hair with extensions:
– The basic way is applying it directly to your hair. You should wet your hair first and get enough shampoo on your palm, then apply it onto your hair.
– The second one is diluting shampoo with water and rinsing or soaking it into this mixture. It helps you apply shampoo on each hair strand. If you want to wash your hair slightly, this method will save you a lot of time and shampoo.
Step 3: Slightly massage your hair weft
You can massage your hair slightly to remove the dust and oil from your hair. Start by slowly rubbing your hair at the top of your head in a circular motion then move to the side and backward to clean your whole head.
Step 4: Rinse your hair under water
After 3-6 minutes, you should rinse your hair under water to remove shampoo from your hair. You can rinse the water from the top of your head downward. While the water runs from the top to the end of the hair, it will bring excess shampoo with it.
Step 5: Detangle your hair with extensions
Using a wide-tooth comb or a detangle brush and brush from the bottom to the top. With wet hair, it’s easier for you to brush.
Step 6: Dry your hair
You should use a towel to squeeze the water from your hair first. After that, you can use a blow dryer to dry your hair completely. To protect your hair from heat damage, we suggest you apply heat protectants before that.
2. Hidden secret around washing hair with hair extensions
1.1. Is hot or cold water better for your hair? Why?
Washing hair with hot water not only damages the natural protein structure of your hair that causes frizziness and breakage, it also dries your scalp and leads to badly increased dandruff. Meanwhile, washing with cold water will close your hair cuticle, maintain its moisture and natural oil that makes your hair shiny and smooth. That’s why we suggest you use lukewarm water (at around 100°F or 38°C).
1.2. How often should you wash your hair?
Women who live in normal condition without applying oil-based hair care products, you only need to wash your hair 2-3 times a week. On the other hand, you can wash your hair more than 3 times if you work in a very bad environment with complex smells such as in the kitchen, in the garage,… However, don’t over wash your hair because it will make your hair weaker and cause frizziness or shedding.
3. Conclusion
If you read until here, I’m sure that you all know about washing hair with hair extensions and you are better than 80% women with hair extensions out there. After this blog, you can see that there is no black and white in hair washing, it depends on you and your mission is to personalize your hair washing routine. If you want to buy high-quality hair extensions, don’t forget to contact Livihair hair – the best hair vendor in Vietnam.
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