info on how to care for your hair extensions

So you've either decided to get those extensions or
you're intrigued enough about them to  learn more. Well, you have come to the
right place. Whether synthetic or real, all hair extensions need to  be cared
for properly to extend the life of them. For what people pay to lengthen their
locks, keeping  them around for as long as possible is very much desirable.  Our
goal is to help you get the most bang, or bangs, for your buck.

        
  Let's start with the basics-shampooing. Be sure to use a rather gentle shampoo
and conditioner  and don't skimp on the quality. Don't ruin your hair and/or
extensions by trying to save a couple of   dollars on the super cheap stuff. I
have read in a couple of places that some of the really high priced  shampoos
may actually speed up the rate at which the bonder is broken down. If you do
start to have  extensions falling out far before their "expiration date", take a
look at your shampoo and give your  stylist a call. It may be as simple to fix
as using a non-conditioning shampoo or simply a different  brand. Now, if your
extensions are sewn in, you do not need to be as concerned about this type of 
reaction occurring. After your shower, feel free to dry your hair the same way
you would have dried  your own natural hair. I would highly recommend an ionic
dryer, I personally love mine and have had  many people say that they won't dry
their hair with anything else.

          As far as coloring your hair and extensions,
plan ahead. Color your natural  hair the desired color before your extensions
are applied. Your stylist will then color  match your extensions, whether
synthetic or real, to your new color to make your  purchased hair look like the
real thing. Highlights can even be added by adding  different colored extensions
in the same randomness as highlights applied to hair  pulled through a cap. If
your roots need a touchup before you need to change your extensions, play it
safe and leave the coloring to your stylist.

          When it comes to
styling your hair it totally depends on the type of lengthener  you have. If you
have real hair, most of your styling tools can still be used in the  same
fashion.  However, with some types of synthetic hair extensions, more care 
needs to be taken. As with everything else, talk to your stylist. He or she will
be able to tell you all  of the styling rules specific to your type of
extension. Also, feel free to put your hair in ponytails,  braids, buns and
barrettes as you would have normally.
 
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