How to Shampoo Black Hair Extensions
Caring for your black hair extensions can determine how long they will last. If you wash and properly maintain your extensions you can keep them looking nice for months. Many people prefer to use hair extensions because they are very easy to manage.
- Wash your extensions every two weeks. It is important to use a mild and dilute shampoo. Baby shampoos are the best when caring extensions. These shampoos are very easy to wash out and will not cause a build-up of residue. Keep in mind that the more you wash your extensions the shorter the life of the hair.
- Use a mild a mild and diluted conditioner when conditioning your hair. It is important to make sure you only apply the conditioner to your natural hair. If you are using human hair you may want to condition those hair extensions as well.
- Rinse the condition from the hair thoroughly you want to keep any residue from collecting or building up on the scalp.
- Dry your hair extensions with a towel. Try to soak up as much of the water as possible with the towel. Twist the hair in the towel or fabric that is used to dry the hair. It is important to make sure the hair is completely dry, if not the hair will begin to mildew. A blow dryer may be used when drying your hair. Be careful when using heat because if the extensions are glued in the heat will loosen the glue.
- Apply moisturizers each week to your hair. After washing your hair it may become dry and brittle. Dry hair will cause breakage.