Hair extension is more or less a magical way to make your hair long. But, you need to pay the premium charge for such a wonderful and instant result too. Therefore, you have to be extremely regimented while taking care of your hair extension. Your seriousness, regularity and through knowledge in taking care of your hair extension will be reciprocated back in the form of enviable tresses.

You must also know that after hair extension maintenance regime will vary according to the type of hair. Take a look at the ways you must take care of hair extension.

Tips to Take Care of Post Hair Extension

Straight Hair

If you have straight hair, you must ensure that your hair is washed scrupulously with a mild shampoo at least once every week.  The shampoo that you will be using must be within a pH level of 7 and not more than that. Make it a point to dilute the shampoo with a pint of warm of water before applying the same to your extended mane.

Follow it up with a conditioner that suits your hair type. Smear sufficient quantity of the same throughout your hair length, from roots to the tips. Leave it on for a while and rinse off thoroughly.  Do not rub your hair vigorously post shampooing. Instead, sponge your tresses gently with a soft towel. Insist on drying your hair naturally, in air.

Avoid blow drying as much as possible.  Use styling products, such as gel, mousse and hairspray regularly to hold your hairstyle.  But, use alcohol free products only. Comb your hair often to let it remain tangle free. Be particular about braiding your hair while retiring to bed.

Natural Waves and Curls

Taking care of your hair extension is almost simple as that of straight hair if you have natural wave. So, shampooing, conditioning and drying procedure remains fairly same. But, you can go a bit experimental with the styling. Therefore, you can use iron rollers to enhance the natural wave further.

While braiding your hair when you go to bed, you should insist upon making it a loose one. This will ensure that the waves are not disturbed. Open up your braid in the morning as you wake up and dampen your mane immediately. Comb your hair gently, starting from the roots to the tips. Let your hair dry in natural air post a head shower. Set your waves with a hair curler or roller.  In case if you have curly hair, scrunch up your hair gently with your hands, so that the extreme curls are tamed.

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Things to Avoid

Never massage your head post hair extension. In the cold months, you may develop some static. Avoid this by dampening your hair and rubbing your hand throughout the length to cut down static electricity. In most cases, swimming is not an idea option for those who have done hair extension.

However, if you are still interested, you should protect your hair while swimming. Do the same by braiding your hair and covering the entire head with a shower cap. Try to keep your head above the water level in the swimming pool. Shampoo your hair and dry it naturally when you are done with it.