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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.
Leave In Conditioner For Hair Extensions
As blonde hair extensions can be more prone to damage, a leave in conditioner suitable for use with hair extensions is a must have, as this will help you brush through your hair extensions when they are wet and at their weakest. All hair is more prone to breakage when it is wet, therefore making brushing your hair extensions as smooth a process as possible will really help increase the lifespan of your hair.
Heat Protection For Hair Extensions
As with a leave-in conditioner, heat protection spray is also recommended for all hair types, especially blonde. Preventing damage caused by the use of heated tools can help to make your hair extensions last longer, and therefore using this daily is an excellent way to keep your hair looking as good as new.
Avoid Chlorine When Wearing Hair Extensions
This is important for all hair extension wearers, but especially blondes. Chlorine can discolour hair extensions, and in worse case scenarios cause them to become dry, therefore it should be avoided at all costs if you want to keep your hair extensions in pristine condition. If you are looking for some tips and advice on how to care for your hair extensions when on holiday, or are suffering from blonde hair extension discolouration, please click the links.
Hair Extension Wearers Should Take One Day Off A Week From Heat Styling
When wearing blonde hair extensions, or hair extensions of any colour for that matter, it is worth bearing in mind that your hair will benefit from a day or two off from styling. By this, we mean having at least 1 day a week in which your hair extensions are spared any heated treatment. This perhaps could be a lazy Sunday where you have washed your extensions ready for the week ahead, but have left them to air dry and used some extra conditioner and oil. This will just allow the hair extensions a little time to rest in-between all of the straightening, curling, back combing etc.
Caring For Your Hair Extensions Correctly
Looking after your hair extensions is very important if you want to ensure they are always looking their best, and whilst this article does focus more on blonde hair extensions, this information can be applied to hair extensions of any colour if you are looking to make the most of them.
