How To Look After Blonde Hair Extensions
Hair extensions are available in a vast range of colours, however, due to the high number of colour varieties, we are often asked whether all colours of hair extensions are treated the same in terms of aftercare and whether certain colours require different treatments to ensure they stay looking and feeling healthy.
Generally speaking, the majority of high-quality hair extensions such as those sold at SimplyHair will be processed from virgin, meaning they will begin as very dark brown untreated hair, and will then be processed to the varying lighter shades, from caramel browns, all the way down to the brightest blonde.
All of the colour variations will undergo the exact same process, however the lighter the shade the longer the processing time, therefore naturally the lighter the hair extensions the more care and attention they will require once fitted.
All SimplyHair Hair Extensions Are Slow Processed To Retain Quality
All SimplyHair extensions are processed slowly, ensuring that the biological integrity of each hair is retained, and the hair is soft and long lasting. Despite this however, lighter shades of hair extensions, in particular platinum blonde hair, will need a little more TLC to get the best from them for the duration of their wear.
As blonde hair extensions can require more intensive aftercare than dark hair extensions, here we outline our top tips for caring for blonde hair extensions to ensure your clients are getting the most from their new tresses, and have an aftercare routine that is suited to them.
These tips can be applied to all colours of hair extensions, as the more thorough your aftercare routine the better, however those with lighter shade hair extensions should pay special attention to the following points.
Hair Extensions Require A High-Quality Hair Conditioner
It is essential that when you are looking after hair extensions, and in particular blonde hair extensions, that your clients are using a good hair extension conditioner. This will be required every time the hair is washed to add some extra moisture into the hair, keeping it silky soft and smooth. In addition to a suitable hair extensions conditioner, your client will also be required to use a suitable hair extensions shampoo, such as those found in our hair extension aftercare sets.
Hair Extensions Require A Hair Mask
Whilst a regular condition is recommended for daily washing, a hair mask is also essential for that extra bit of care that blonde hair extensions need. Our Hair Extension Hair Mask is formulated for hair extensions to help prevent them from becoming undernourished, and contain Abyssinian Oil, Argan Oil and Keratin to deeply nourish your hair extensions, and to restore shine.
Hair Extensions Require A Hair Oil For Nourishment
Hair oils are a great treatment for hair extensions as they add back the nourishment your natural hair receives on demand from your scalp. As your hair extensions aren’t attached at the scalp they are missing out on this vital nourishment, and by adding an oil into your routine you will continue to replenish your hair. There are many hair oils available today, however finding one that is 100% natural will be the most suitable for your hair extensions. We absolutely love the HairExtensionsBff preshampoo treatment which is all natural.
Purple Shampoo For Blonde Hair Extensions
As any bottle blonde will know, over time the brightness of your blonde hair will begin to deepen, and the hair can start to look brassy. In order to prevent this and keep your blonde hair extensions looking radiant, you can opt for the occasional purple shampoo treatment to reintroduce violet pigments and neutralise any brassy undertones.