Hair extensions are a popular option for women who want to add length and volume to their hair. Clip-in extensions can add length and volume to your hair with minimal fuss. Clips let you add hair without having to worry about damaging color or highlights, making them ideal for anyone who has their hair colored. They come in different weights and colors, so there’s sure to be one that will fit your needs.
It’s a known fact that you get the most out of the things you care for, and the first step is to wash your hair properly. Washing keeps them shiny, smooth and luscious, which makes them last for months—even years—as long as they’re given tender loving care.
Remember to only wash your clip in extensions about once a week or when there is a lot of product build up, especially if they are made with 100% Remy human hair. This is because they do not receive natural oils from the scalp like the hair does and will dry out much faster than synthetic hair if washed too much. You can wash your clip-in extensions yourself at home, and doing so saves you time, money and the hassle of traveling to a salon. The less you wash them, the longer they’ll last. So here’s a rundown of how to do it:
Remove your clip in hair extensions near me before you wash them. The first step is to unclip the extensions from your head. Next, gently brush the extensions with a wide-tooth comb or a soft bristle brush. It’s important to brush your extensions before washing them because brushing helps separate the strands and prevents tangling during and after washing. Start brushing at the bottom of the hair extension and work your way up to detangle it without pulling out any hair from the wefts. If you’re having trouble detangling because it’s dry, you can spray some detangling spray and apply conditioner before you start brushing.
To prepare a bath for your luxury balayage clip in hair extensions before and after, make sure that the bath is squeaky clean, plug the drain if you are using one and fill it up with warm water. Do not use hot water because it will damage the extensions; instead, use tepid water. Add two to three squirts of color-preserving shampoo and stir it so that the shampoo becomes soapy and has suds.
To shampoo your clip-in extensions, first hold the hair by the clip and submerge it in a sink of lukewarm water. Then run a wide-tooth comb through the hair to make sure that all the wefts are equal in size. Next, one by one, dunk each separated weft into the water and gently apply shampoo to each with your fingers in light strokes so that they don’t tangle. Once you are finished washing a weft, set it aside neatly on a towel until you have finished washing all of them.
To condition, your extensions, apply a generous amount of conditioner into the hair weft from the top to the bottom and massage thoroughly until it has circulated around. Leave it to sit for an hour at least or overnight so that it can lock in the moisture. Then rinse it out of each weft thoroughly, so that there won’t be any residue to make it greasy. A cold rinse will close the cuticles and seal in the moisture and nourishment to keep your hair looking healthy.
Allow your extensions to air dry. Do not use a blow-dryer on them, instead place them on a towel on a dry and flat surface to keep them from frizzing. Apply a little amount of oil to each weft to make them manageable, shiny and smooth.
Once you have allowed your extensions to dry completely, use a comb or brush to gently untangle them. Be sure not to pull on the hair too hard or it might break. That’s all you need to know about how to wash your luxury clip in natural hair extensions!
