How to Wash Hair Extensions

You can wash human hair extensions in the same manner as which you wash your hair. Choose products that are provided by your stylists or low in ph. Do not pull or tug while washing and dry naturally.

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Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 5:19 pm: To keep the extensions from tangling use a light mousse and run it through the hair.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:21 pm: Do not use a blow dryer on extensions. Blow drying will damage the hair, so only let them dry naturally.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:22 pm: Don’t wash your hair with extensions for 3-4 days after application. You need to give the bonds time to set properly.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:22 pm: Use oil free products on your extensions.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:22 pm: Don’t overuse styling products on the extensions, that way you only have to wash your hair twice a week or so. It will extend the life of the extensions.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:23 pm: Use a downward motion while washing. Don’t just bundle the extensions on the top of your head as that will promote tangling, just run your soaped up fingers through the weaves and rinse well.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:23 pm: Use a shampoo that is for dry or damaged hair to add moisture back into the extensions.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:24 pm: Make sure when you wash that you wash between the bonds and your scalp. The bonds create a pocket for dirt and bacteria. Getting that area clean is very important.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:24 pm: Brush your hair well before washing. If there are tangles to begin with they will only be worse after the hair is wet.
Rebecca November 22, 2007 at 6:24 pm: Always wash your hair after swimming. Chlorine will dry out your hair anyway and even more so the extensions. Condition well after swimming as well.
Cathryn August 20, 2008 at 10:50 am: Use SULFATE FREE Shampoo. I personally adore Superstar by BedHead. Condition from the shaft, down. Try your best not to get conditioner all over your bonds.
Symone September 8, 2008 at 4:43 pm: I wear extensions all the timee. But everytime i wash my extensions they seem to get Notty and there not the same look after the firt time you but them so i have to waste more money on buying new ones. Im washing them now and im using these tips lets hope theyy workk. I wasnt nice smooth extensions again Lol =] Its better to get Human hair extension as they last longer and they dearer but there worth itt. =]
Madison November 24, 2008 at 9:29 pm: I just got 18′ clip in human hair extensions and there so great!..
There really aren’t any specific shampoos or conditoners for extensions. So just use the ones that you are using. It would be best to use a shampoo and conditioner for dry hair, so it helps moisten the hair, but any would be good. Pantene and Garnier seemed to work very well for me. After they have been washed, gently towel dry them and the easiest for me, is to hang them from your shower curtain. You can either let them hang and air dry or you can blow dry them while there clipped to the shower curtain. Make sure you comb them gently or the hair will tear out of the sewn part.
Aaliyah November 24, 2008 at 9:34 pm: When you wash your human extensions for the first time you may notice a colored dye come in the water..don’t worry!..it’s not dirt its just the dye from when your extensions were colored. The color doesn’t change when dried. but overtime the dye depending if it is permanent or not will fade. So if you notice that after a few washes it isn’t your hair color take it to a hair care store or any store that sells hair dyes ..and your problem will be easily solved!
Brittany November 24, 2008 at 9:39 pm: after blow drying your hair, it most likely will look dehydrated, dry and unhealthy even though it had been conditioned. Just dry it until, all is dry then using a hair straughtener go over the sections a few times. It instantly makes the hair shiny and smooth, then from there, you can do whatever styles you want , like curling.
good luckk girls!:D
Lisa March 12, 2009 at 2:26 pm: Hi,I just have a couple of questions.Today i got human hair clip in extensions.I want to wear them all the time.Is it necessary to take them out or can u carry on like they’re part of your normal hair?Can you have a shower and wash your hair in the shower wearing the clip in extensions?Can you wear them in bed?Thanks,Lisa
Beccy April 14, 2009 at 2:27 am: you can leave them in all the time but i wouldnt recommend it because the clips will start to go rusty and it is pretty much impossible to wash your own hair properly with the extentions in. you should wash the extentons by themselves once a week and if you are sleeping in them plait them so they dont get tangles!
sonja May 30, 2009 at 9:50 pm HOW TO STOP SCALP ITCHING UNDER WEAVE?: I have had trouble trying to find the rite product to prevrnt my itching scalp under my weave.can u please tell me what i should use?
Renessa June 9, 2009 at 11:15 am Tangling clip in Remy human hair!: Hi all! I wear the clip in Remy human hair extensions. PROBLEM!! They keep tangling! I use the redken moisterizing shampoo and conditioner. I let them dry by a low fan.
Any suggestions on what I can get to get the tangling to stop??!! HELP PLEASE~!!!!!!
Thank you so much for any advise!!
challeye June 25, 2009 at 5:16 am it's my 1st time using clip on bangs extension..: can is use PANTENE as my shampoo for synthetic Clip on Bangs?? how about Conditioner?? it is okay to use CREAMSILK as my condioner?? and it is okay to blow dryer it ofter i wash it??
Jamie-lynn July 27, 2009 at 2:11 pm how 2 take care of clip in hair extensions: ive used clip in hair extensions since i was 14 im 19 now and i still swear by them.
dnt wash them until u feel the need to do so WASH IN COLD WATER dont bundle them up hold extension piece out shampoo downward then condition downward and gently brush extension so the conditoner moisture absorbed. leave to dry or if ur a hurry dry wit blow dryer ONLY wit cold dryer. i think shampoo 4 dry an damaged hair works best
Tessa August 6, 2009 at 9:16 pm ?: can you wear extensions in a ponytai??? i have the bonded ones… and i can only wash it once a week??? thats ewwwyyyy??? whats correct?
Sarah August 7, 2009 at 3:13 pm: anyone know how to get stains out of the human hair extensions? i accidently spilled red juice on it and now they are stained! and regular shampoo doesnt work
Jessica August 7, 2009 at 8:36 pm: simply dye the hair extendion the color again
Pearlescent August 11, 2009 at 8:15 am washy washy: i have the bonded extensions and wen i wash them i leave a fair bit of conditioner on them for about 5 mins, and comb them gently, then wash out and just leave to dry naturally. they dont take long. then i have silky smooth locks i use v05 Moisture Soak elixr, esp for dry and damaged hair. AND! its on offer in tescos for £1 atm!! it works so well!!!!!
jess August 11, 2009 at 7:21 pm: will the human hair extension go back to being straight after u wash them or will they be frizzy?
because wen i wash my own my own hair it gets real poofy but i dnt want ppl to tell the difference between my hair and the extensions after i wash them
Sadé August 27, 2009 at 12:25 pm frizzy and poofy hair extensions: i got my weave sewn in less than a month ago, and recently washed them using johnson’s gentle baby shampoo and then conditioned them with the best conditioner ever: silicon mix. my hair was so soft, frm top to end, but it was poofy, but really soft may i stress. i bought a detangler, but the frizzyness seems to overcome it, unless its flat ironed. and then i have to put pink oil or hair polish, but then it lacks movement and so i have to wrap it and then blow dry it, but even then it kinda feels greasy and ell not like it did when it was brand new. any recommended products? im gnna buy tresemmé salon silk serum and see how tht goes. fingers crossed
alex September 12, 2009 at 5:23 pm: dont put moose on your hair extentions, they wont last as long otherwise.
Hannah September 18, 2009 at 3:05 pm 18" remy human hair extensions.: i have black hair, yet i got dark brown becuase the lady recommended them to me. and so, i just bought them. i dye them black. whenever i wash them, purple comes out, and im guessing its the hair dye, after awhile my extensions start getting like dark brown spots again. am i doing something wrong when i wash them?or what?and they are getting kinda thin): is there anything i can do about that?
STK September 24, 2009 at 5:14 am Human Hair extensions: well i just got my 20″ straight extensions and there great! 100% human Hair……… their soooo nice i luv em! dont brush when wet that will cause it too tangle and goo messy when dry
STK September 24, 2009 at 5:19 am: also i use the new herbal essences long term relationship
Shampoo
but I use a leave- in conditioner
(i use the loreal paris elvive thermo-active protection milk(anti breakage)
1. wash hair with shampoo(i always mix shampoo with a little water)
2. whilst wet put on leave-in conditioner
3. lay a flat towel on al flat surface
4.let it air dry COMPLETELY
5. brush with a bristle brush
6. style as usual
(this info. is best for human hair extensions(100%)
Sara September 24, 2009 at 8:10 am Frizz: I just got 18″ human hair extensions (sewn in) and I see that they get a little frizzy when I dampen them to style and then comb them out, so I simply redampen and use a lite hair spray on them and voila! No frizzies! You can also use a nickel sized amount of conditioner,rub into the palms of your hands, and apply mid-shaft, then let air dry, works wonders!
Dee October 1, 2009 at 12:19 am itchy: Hi all,

i just got bonded human hair extensions and they are beautiful i have had them for about two weeks.. the only problem towards the bottom my scalp is terribly itchy…. how can i fix this … please help me !!!
lauren October 23, 2009 at 6:10 pm how to stop bonds showing: hi i had human hair extensions put in 2 weeks ago and was told i could put my hair up in a ponytail with out the bonds showing but ive tryed and cant stop them showing, ne tips, also is it normal 4 the bonds 2 look white
J.La'Ree October 30, 2009 at 1:38 am The Secret to Hair Extensions: I have been wearing hair extensions for two years now, and I have finally figured out the secrets to caring for them!
~First off spend the extra money on Indian Remy hair its so worth it the quality of the hair is superior and last so much longer!
~I reccomend shampooing every other week, with a sulfate-free shampoo.Be sure to shampoo in a downward direction not tangling the hair.A couple of my go-to sulfate free shampoos are;Kera Care Shampoo for Weaves and Extensions,Kimble Untangle Shampoo, and Living Proof’s No Frizz Shampoo.
~Use a conditioner with a silicone or protien base-these type of conditioners help to rehydrate the hair and keep the tresses soft and beautiful!Allow the conditioner to set for 5-10 minutes then rinse.A couple of my go-to conditioners are;VVV Silky by Vviolet and Kimble Untangle Conditioner.
~Do not I repeat do not blow dry your hair extensions allow them to dry naturally or sit under a hooded dryer with the heat on a low setting!
~Once the hair is completly dry style as usual, trying to avoid adding an excess of products!