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Over the years, clip-in hair extensions have become more and more realistic-looking.
Still, even the brands that stick to synthetic fibers, like INH hair, look shockingly real.
With that in mind, we chatted with a few hair extensions experts to learn how to wash extensions.
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Do You Really Need to Wash Your Hair Extensions?
This means washing and conditioning them to keep them fresh, she says.
Excessive build-up in the extensions (products, sweat, dirt, hair spray, oils, etc.)
without washing will cause dryness, tangling, and matting, she warns.
But washing too much may lose the integrity of the hair.
(More on that below).
Maintenance is everything when it comes to clip-in hair extensions.
Taking special care of them can make them last longer and look their best all the while.
But knowing how to wash clip-in extensions isnt the only way to take care of them.
Blean says you should never sleep with them in, either.
I cannot stress this enough to clients, she says.
This can actually cause pulling andhair lossto areas where you [clipped in] your extensions.
Just remember to be nice to your extensions, and they will help you live your best hair fantasy.
When working with clip-in extensions, Lee says that you want to be mindful of the brush youre using.
Once soaked, Brager says to use asulfate-free, color-safe shampoo and conditioner.
Next up, use a quarter-size amount of conditioner and massage it in.
With that in mind, Lee says to never twist or wring your clip-ins.
Doing so will keep the hair texture intact while speeding up the drying process, she says.
Once all the excess water has been removed, Blean says to hang your clip-ins to dry.
I say this with cautionextension hack?
Instead, consider using adry shampoo.
