Comments on: How to Wash Hair Extensions http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scarlet http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-70041 Scarlet Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:54:21 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-70041 I'm getting 20" Remy clip-in hair extensions, and I've had a few suggestions to wash them with yogurt and I was just wondering how I go about this? I’m getting 20″ Remy clip-in hair extensions, and I’ve had a few suggestions to wash them with yogurt and I was just wondering how I go about this?

]]> By: Melan http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-69368 Melan Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:53:43 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-69368 Hi, I have recently glued in my extension, I had clips for a long time but I found the caused bald spots.... I took a chance... And glued them in myself... They look great I waited about a week to wash then but just used my blue shampoo as normal.... I had a few wefts fall out I glued them back in after they were dry. Is it the way I glued them In or just because of the shampoo I washed them with?? The rest of them seem fine.... Are they going to all start falling out now? I'm a little worried? And are the bonds more delicate when wet? Hi, I have recently glued in my extension, I had clips for a long time but I found the caused bald spots…. I took a chance… And glued them in myself… They look great I waited about a week to wash then but just used my blue shampoo as normal…. I had a few wefts fall out I glued them back in after they were dry. Is it the way I glued them In or just because of the shampoo I washed them with?? The rest of them seem fine…. Are they going to all start falling out now? I’m a little worried? And are the bonds more delicate when wet?

]]> By: Katia http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-66330 Katia Fri, 06 May 2011 22:28:03 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-66330 I recently bought clip in remy human STRAIGHT hair extensions and I washed them but they turned wavy on me. Is this normal? They were straight to begin with. I recently bought clip in remy human STRAIGHT hair extensions and I washed them but they turned wavy on me. Is this normal? They were straight to begin with.

]]> By: Nic http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-64497 Nic Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:39:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-64497 I've had quite a few different types of extensions. The first place to start is by buying very good quality hair. The best hair I bought was Bohyme human hair and was about $130 a bag (2 bags for a full head). This hair is either sewn into rows of braids or pinch braids. It is wonderful and lasted over a year. To make the hair feel less dry, I use specific products that work wonders! Kerastase nectar thermique is a leave-in conditioner that is fantastic for extensions. I also use the hair bain shampoo by Kerastase. If I want to use conditioner that I rinse out, I use Goldwell Kerasilk for extra dry hair. I've tried many other products and these are the ones that work the best with all of the real hair extensions I have had (keratin bond, braided rows, and pinch braids). I’ve had quite a few different types of extensions. The first place to start is by buying very good quality hair. The best hair I bought was Bohyme human hair and was about $130 a bag (2 bags for a full head). This hair is either sewn into rows of braids or pinch braids. It is wonderful and lasted over a year. To make the hair feel less dry, I use specific products that work wonders! Kerastase nectar thermique is a leave-in conditioner that is fantastic for extensions. I also use the hair bain shampoo by Kerastase. If I want to use conditioner that I rinse out, I use Goldwell Kerasilk for extra dry hair. I’ve tried many other products and these are the ones that work the best with all of the real hair extensions I have had (keratin bond, braided rows, and pinch braids).

]]> By: Jaye http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-64382 Jaye Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:52:13 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-64382 I'm reading a lot about how to care for weave and have run across a suggestion about using yogurt to wash & condition the hair. Can you thoroughly explain how to do this because I would like to try it. I usually just wash mine with any shampoo/conditioner that I already have and let it dry under my vent in my house and it works fine! I usually sleep in mine and have read in one of the posts that one shouldn't do that because it damages your real hair... I can agree to this because my hair doesn't even grow anymore and I think it has a lot to do with me sleeping in my clip-on extensions. :( I’m reading a lot about how to care for weave and have run across a suggestion about using yogurt to wash & condition the hair. Can you thoroughly explain how to do this because I would like to try it. I usually just wash mine with any shampoo/conditioner that I already have and let it dry under my vent in my house and it works fine! I usually sleep in mine and have read in one of the posts that one shouldn’t do that because it damages your real hair… I can agree to this because my hair doesn’t even grow anymore and I think it has a lot to do with me sleeping in my clip-on extensions. :(

]]> By: Hannah http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-64208 Hannah Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:37:15 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-64208 You will know when they need washed, just make sure your not damaging them. You should wash them with warm water, it may not matter but it's good in warm. Fill your sink/whatever your using up. Add a little dab of conditioner in the water and mix it around. Soak the extensions in there for about five minutes and then rinse. Wash them with shampoo like you would your hair. Rinse and then do the same with conditioner. It is better to leave them to dry naturally! As your laying them out brush gently! Make sure your doing everything gently! (: You will know when they need washed, just make sure your not damaging them.
You should wash them with warm water, it may not matter but it’s good in warm. Fill your sink/whatever your using up. Add a little dab of conditioner in the water and mix it around. Soak the extensions in there for about five minutes and then rinse. Wash them with shampoo like you would your hair. Rinse and then do the same with conditioner.

It is better to leave them to dry naturally! As your laying them out brush gently! Make sure your doing everything gently! (:

]]> By: Hannah http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-64178 Hannah Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:05:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-64178 Hi I have recently had my extensions weaved in but wasn't told that I shouldn't blow-dry them. Now I have and they have gone all dry, is there anything I can put on them to soften them again? Thanks! :) Hi I have recently had my extensions weaved in but wasn’t told that I shouldn’t blow-dry them. Now I have and they have gone all dry, is there anything I can put on them to soften them again?

Thanks! :)

]]> By: Mary http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-63975 Mary Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-63975 Try shampoo on your dry hair then rinse with water, hope it helps. Try shampoo on your dry hair then rinse with water, hope it helps.

]]> By: Newbie876 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-63592 Newbie876 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:52:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-63592 I've had some problems w/shedding due to using conditioners that didn't work well w/my keratin bonded extensions. Does anyone have any experience w/a particular brand of shampoo/conditioner that is definitely safe to use for this type of extension? I’ve had some problems w/shedding due to using conditioners that didn’t work well w/my keratin bonded extensions. Does anyone have any experience w/a particular brand of shampoo/conditioner that is definitely safe to use for this type of extension?

]]> By: Chubby http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-63546 Chubby Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:12:21 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-63546 I myself have extensions. They're purple. It's okay if you just shower - they may fade, but you have to shower. When I brush my hair in the end I can't use a comb because it pulls on the part where it's connected to your hair, so it's better to use a brush. You also have to be careful not to do anything that can pull or tug on them because they can get lose and fall off. It's also good to go to the salon where you got them done every month or so to get them tightened. Yeah, they will fall out eventually, but if you do this they'll last a bit longer. I myself have extensions. They’re purple. It’s okay if you just shower – they may fade, but you have to shower.

When I brush my hair in the end I can’t use a comb because it pulls on the part where it’s connected to your hair, so it’s better to use a brush. You also have to be careful not to do anything that can pull or tug on them because they can get lose and fall off.

It’s also good to go to the salon where you got them done every month or so to get them tightened. Yeah, they will fall out eventually, but if you do this they’ll last a bit longer.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-59481 Lauren Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:40:27 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-59481 Hello Georgia, Here's some hair extension info: You wash them the same way as your own hair but you leave to dry naturally. Here are some top tips: Brush while they have shampoo and conditioner in. Leave to dry naturally. Platt for curls instead of tongues. If you want straight hair, leave them under a book. You will be suprised how straight they will look! Wash every week. Use yogurt, it makes it smooth. Use natural shampoo and conditioner. Warm water. Brush every day. Put somewhere like on a mannequins head. Don't dry with hair dryer. Enjoy your hair!! If you need to know anything else ask me!! :D Hello Georgia,

Here’s some hair extension info:

You wash them the same way as your own hair but you leave to dry naturally.

Here are some top tips:

Brush while they have shampoo and conditioner in.

Leave to dry naturally.

Platt for curls instead of tongues.

If you want straight hair, leave them under a book. You will be suprised how straight they will look!

Wash every week.

Use yogurt, it makes it smooth.

Use natural shampoo and conditioner.

Warm water.

Brush every day.

Put somewhere like on a mannequins head.

Don’t dry with hair dryer.

Enjoy your hair!! If you need to know anything else ask me!! :D

]]> By: Lauren http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-57627 Lauren Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:57:07 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-57627 Hey Becki, I have worn hair extensions for a long time now and I know a lot about them. If your going clubbing then you will need to have your hair extensions in tip top condition. If I were you I would put shockwaves moose on before you go. Use natural yogurt instead of normal shampoo and conditioner. This will smooth the extensions and make them smell and look nice. They will be nicer for longer remember to rinse the yogurt out afterward. DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT go to the gym in them. They make them sweaty and smelly and also frizzy. If I were you I would leave your hair extensions at home. Unless you want frizzy extensions don't take them. Dry Naturally x Good Luck! :) Hey Becki,

I have worn hair extensions for a long time now and I know a lot about them. If your going clubbing then you will need to have your hair extensions in tip top condition. If I were you I would put shockwaves moose on before you go. Use natural yogurt instead of normal shampoo and conditioner. This will smooth the extensions and make them smell and look nice. They will be nicer for longer remember to rinse the yogurt out afterward. DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT go to the gym in them. They make them sweaty and smelly and also frizzy. If I were you I would leave your hair extensions at home. Unless you want frizzy extensions don’t take them. Dry Naturally x Good Luck! :)

]]> By: Lauren http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-57626 Lauren Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:47:17 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-57626 Hello Jasmine, When you wash hair extensions take them out of your hair. They might get tangled up in your hair and plus you might want to use a hair dryer. If you are hoping to go out in them its best to wash them a couple of days before. Make sure that you keep them in a tidy place where they wont get dirty. Good Luck! <3 :) Hello Jasmine,
When you wash hair extensions take them out of your hair. They might get tangled up in your hair and plus you might want to use a hair dryer. If you are hoping to go out in them its best to wash them a couple of days before. Make sure that you keep them in a tidy place where they wont get dirty. Good Luck! <3 :)

]]> By: Melony http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-56954 Melony Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:51:13 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-56954 Okay, first thing you do is run them under cold water and use a mild shampoo to wash them like pantene or pretty much anything. Then you let them naturally dry by themselves. Make sure when you take them out, you're careful and don't twist them to get the water out. Just start from the top and move your hand downwards holding with a firm grip. Okay, first thing you do is run them under cold water and use a mild shampoo to wash them like pantene or pretty much anything. Then you let them naturally dry by themselves. Make sure when you take them out, you’re careful and don’t twist them to get the water out. Just start from the top and move your hand downwards holding with a firm grip.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-55231 Lauren Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:27:10 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-55231 Hello Erica and Jessica, You don't use moose because it ruins them. I think that it's better if you wash them and then platt them. I think that you should use shampoo that has yogurt mixed in or you could add yogurt yourself, as yogurt makes hair smoother and gives you more of a natural color. Hello Erica and Jessica,

You don’t use moose because it ruins them. I think that it’s better if you wash them and then platt them. I think that you should use shampoo that has yogurt mixed in or you could add yogurt yourself, as yogurt makes hair smoother and gives you more of a natural color.

]]> By: Karina http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-54892 Karina Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:29:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-54892 I've worn hair extensions for three years, if you have clip-in hair extensions, washing your hair extensions to much can be a problem since they don't have natural oils like your real hair does, they may dry out and fray easily. I suggest you wash your clip-in hair extensions once every three weeks if you wear them everyday. Only use conditioner and pat dry. DO NOT use a blow drier. If you are not wearing your extensions every day you can let your hair extensions go even longer. If you are going to do lots of straightening or curling to your hair I suggest using a heat protection product. If you have clip-ins do not sleep with them in for tossing and turning will damage your real hair. For bonded hair extensions, it's fine to wash your hair as normal but don't put conditioner near the glue as this will soften it. Braid your bonded extensions before bed, knots will also loosen the glue. When brushing either bonded or clip-in hair extensions while in your head, hold towards the top as (where a hair elastic would go) and brush lightly. This way you are not loosening them from your scalp. Air dry. I’ve worn hair extensions for three years, if you have clip-in hair extensions, washing your hair extensions to much can be a problem since they don’t have natural oils like your real hair does, they may dry out and fray easily. I suggest you wash your clip-in hair extensions once every three weeks if you wear them everyday. Only use conditioner and pat dry. DO NOT use a blow drier. If you are not wearing your extensions every day you can let your hair extensions go even longer. If you are going to do lots of straightening or curling to your hair I suggest using a heat protection product. If you have clip-ins do not sleep with them in for tossing and turning will damage your real hair. For bonded hair extensions, it’s fine to wash your hair as normal but don’t put conditioner near the glue as this will soften it. Braid your bonded extensions before bed, knots will also loosen the glue. When brushing either bonded or clip-in hair extensions while in your head, hold towards the top as (where a hair elastic would go) and brush lightly. This way you are not loosening them from your scalp. Air dry.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-52975 Lauren Sat, 22 May 2010 13:05:03 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-52975 You wash them the same way as your own hair but you leave to dry naturally. Here are some top tips: *Brush while they have shampoo / conditioner in. *Leave to dry naturally. *Platte for curls instead of tongues. *Wash every week. *Use yogurt, it makes it smooth. *Use natural shampoo and conditioner. *Warm water. *Brush every day. *Put somewhere like on a mannequins head. *Don't dry with hair dryer. Enjoy your hair!! If you need to know anything else, ask me!! :D You wash them the same way as your own hair but you leave to dry naturally.

Here are some top tips:
*Brush while they have shampoo / conditioner in.
*Leave to dry naturally.
*Platte for curls instead of tongues.
*Wash every week.
*Use yogurt, it makes it smooth.
*Use natural shampoo and conditioner.
*Warm water.
*Brush every day.
*Put somewhere like on a mannequins head.
*Don’t dry with hair dryer.

Enjoy your hair!! If you need to know anything else, ask me!! :D

]]> By: Jade http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-48002 Jade Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:28:59 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-48002 I have had clip-in extensions and I now have proper hair extensions with bonded glue. Clip ins are fine to wash, it's best to put lots of conditioner on them, rinse them out and leave them to dry naturally. In terms of real hair extensions, you do just wash them like your normal hair, but try to avoid really lathering up your hair. I find it best to separate my hair so I wash the top quarter separate and then with my hair extensions. Just gently run shampoo though it with my fingers and then the same with conditioner. It's okay to wash near the root but try not to get so much shampoo and product on the top bit because it can make the glue soft. I usually let my hair dry naturally, this will keep the hair extensions nicer for longer without them going frizzy on the ends. Also when I sleep I tend to put my hair to one side to stop it getting all matted. Hope this helps! :) I have had clip-in extensions and
I now have proper hair extensions with bonded glue.

Clip ins are fine to wash, it’s best to put lots of conditioner on them, rinse them out and leave them to dry naturally.

In terms of real hair extensions, you do just wash them like your normal hair, but try to avoid really lathering up your hair. I find it best to separate my hair so I wash the top quarter separate and then with my hair extensions. Just gently run shampoo though it with my fingers and then the same with conditioner.

It’s okay to wash near the root but try not to get so much shampoo and product on the top bit because it can make the glue soft.

I usually let my hair dry naturally, this will keep the hair extensions nicer for longer without them going frizzy on the ends.

Also when I sleep I tend to put my hair to one side to stop it getting all matted.

Hope this helps! :)

]]> By: Ashley http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-38797 Ashley Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:49:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-38797 Yes, you wash your hair extensions just like your hair. I've washed mine in hot and cold water it doesn't make them go wrong. Yes, you wash your hair extensions just like your hair. I’ve washed mine in hot and cold water it doesn’t make them go wrong.

]]> By: Emma http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-hair-extensions/#comment-37924 Emma Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:26:32 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-human-hair-extensions/#comment-37924 On the box of my hair extensions, these are the directions on how too wash them: Apply a small amount of shampoo into a bowl of water. Gently dunk hair in and out of the soapy water. Do not rub or wash too vigorously. Rinse out the shampoo thoroughly, apply conditioner and comb through gently starting at the ends and working through to the root area. Rinse again and lay the flat hair to dry. If you require a wave, wrap the extensions around two fingers whilst wet then place on a flat surface ready for use. Hope that helps =] On the box of my hair extensions, these are the directions on how too wash them:

Apply a small amount of shampoo into a bowl of water.

Gently dunk hair in and out of the soapy water. Do not rub or wash too vigorously.

Rinse out the shampoo thoroughly, apply conditioner and comb through gently starting at the ends and working through to the root area.

Rinse again and lay the flat hair to dry. If you require a wave, wrap the extensions around two fingers whilst wet then place on a flat surface ready for use.

Hope that helps =]

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