Great Lengths: How To Maintain Your Hair Extensions

So you’ve had your hair extensions fitted and they look great; how do you keep them looking as good for the full 5-6 months? Well the good news is looking after your hair extensions is easy, but you do need to keep up with your aftercare regime in order to achieve optimum results. Don’t worry about doing your own research, during the consultation stage your stylist will provide you with all the relevant aftercare information you need, you should also go in for a maintenance check 4-6 weeks after having the extensions fitted. This is for the stylist to check that everything is ok and that none of the extensions have slipped or become matted.

When you first have your extensions fitted, do not shampoo your hair for at least 48 hours afterwards so as to allow the bonds to properly set. Always stick to the Great Lengths aftercare products as these have been specifically designed to prolong the life of your extensions and keep them looking beautiful. When it comes to using these products, always follow the directions on the bottle to be safe.

You can wash your hair as you would normally but should make sure that you are washing your hair at least once a week. Be careful when it comes to conditioning your hair and always avoid the bond as conditioner can cause the bond to break down and the Great Lengths strands to fall out. Once you have washed your hair, finish with a final rinse of diluted Final Rinse Anti Tap to restore the pH value of your hair.

When it comes to drying your hair, always make sure you do a thorough job. Start at the bond as it is most vulnerable when wet and work your way down the length of the hair in a blotting motion. Avoid scrubbing the hair dry as this will just cause tangles and matting. If using a hair dryer, always keep it on a cool/warm temperature to avoid damaging the bonds.

As most long-haired people will know, it is really important to brush hair on a regular basis to keep it looking good, the same is true of hair extensions. Great Lengths has a range of flat headed, soft bristle brushed which are ideal for brushing extensions. Start with small section and brush from the bond to the ends of the hair, but be careful not to comb between the scalp and the bond. You need to make sure that you are separating the bonds with your fingers on a regular basis to prevent matting.

If you want to use styling products on your hair then make sure you use Great Lengths products and avoid the bond itself. You can also use straighteners, tongs and heated rollers as long as you keep them away from the bond area. It is recommended that you tie your hair up in a loose pony tail or plait when you sleep to prevent tangling.

Great Lengths hair extensions will fit in to almost any lifestyle but there are a few activities that can affect the lifespan of your bonds, these include: regular swimming, regular sauna or steam room use and excessive aerobic activity. After any of these activities, use diluted Great Lengths Anti-Tap solution and dry the bond thoroughly.

Great Lengths really are the best in the business and Inanch London is the best place to get your hair extensions fitted. For a hot new look for summer, trust Inanch to give you the hair of your dreams with beautiful hair extensions. For a full list of hair extension services available at Inanch London click here.

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