Before having hair extensions fitted an important question you should ask yourself before hand is whether or not hair extensions will fit in with your lifestyle, and what you should expect from your hair extensions depending on your general daily activities.
This may come as a surprise, but not all lifestyles will be compatible with hair extensions, therefore it is important that you consider all factors before going ahead to ensure it is the right choice for you.
There are many different lifestyle choices that can have an impact on hair extensions, and unfortunately we are not able to list them all, however we will outline some of the most common aspects that can impact on how long your extensions will last, daily care etc.
Hair Extensions At The Gym
If you are a gym addict, or at least attend a few times a week you will need to consider the impact this will have on your hair extensions. Although it is absolutely fine to go to the gym whilst wearing hair extensions, it will mean that you are likely to need to wash your hair slightly more often than is recommended, purely due to the amount of sweating your hair is likely to be exposed to. It is usually recommended that hair extensions are washed 2-3 times a week, therefore managing your gym sessions around times in which yours hair extensions are due to be washed will help to reduce over washing, which can strip hair of its natural oils and be very time consuming. You will also need to take into consideration that whilst at the gym you will most likely need to secure your hair back to avoid it getting in your way, which can put some pressure on the bonds, therefore with the addition of you perspiring more heavily and added tension as a gym goer you may find that you lose slightly more bonds between your maintenance appointment than a non-gym goer. This of course is not a problem and completely to be expected, however you will need to bear this in mind before going ahead with your lovely new locks.
Hair Extensions And Swimming
If you are a regular swimmer you will need to be sure that you are able to secure your hair away from the water during every visit. Chlorine can over time cause hair extensions to become dry or brittle and therefore should be avoided at all costs. The chlorine can also affect the hair colour in some cases and the integrity of 
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