Tips for hair extension care during lockdown
During these trying times, looking after your hair extensions should be the last of your worries. With this in mind, extension specialists, Great Lengths, have put together some of their top tips for caring for extensions at home between your salon visits.
Tip 1: Hair Washing
“When wearing extensions, although 100% human hair you do need to apply a little more attention when you wash your hair,” says Great Lengths' Sales Executive, Nyree Robinson. “Pick a shampoo that works with your hair type. Be gentle and be patient, avoid encouraging matting by lathering up your shampoo on top of your head, instead gently and slowly massage shampoo from the root to tip applying special care when you are washing near your bonds or GL Tapes.
“Any conditioners, ensure you don't apply at the root/application area. Conditioners canaffect the bonds or GL Tapes and cause extensions to detach prematurely.”
Tip 2: Colour Maintenance
“Specifically for blondes, if you're used to popping to the salon for your regular toner make sure you invest in the Great Lengths Silver Shine Shampoo so that you can complete the process and banish those brassy tones at home,” advises Louise Jenkins, Creative & Education Manager for Great Lengths.
“The new Silver Shine Shampoo can be used weekly to keep your colour looking its best and is 100% compatible with Great Lengths. For a more intense treatment you can leave the shampoo on for longer, (please seek your personal recommendation from your stylist) to remove yellow and brassy tones and replenish, uplift and bring life back to your blonde locks.”
Tip 3: Intensive Treatment
“This is the perfect time to dedicate yourself to some well-deserved pamper time. Sometimes amongst our busy lifestyles we forget to give ourselves and our hair that extra little bit of attention but whilst you have the time, use it wisely to look after your Great Lengths,” says Louise.
Use this time to apply a high performance hair mask to nourish and moisturise the hair.
Tip 4: Brushing
“A question we receive a lot is how do I brush my Great Lengths?” says Nyree. “Again, with our busy lifestyles we don't always show as much attention as we should in this area, but use this time to ensure your Great Lengths are maintained and looked after well to increase longevity between your visit to salons.
“Use a soft bristle brush… sweep through the hair from root to tips ensuring you brush over the bonds. For thick and long hair, it's recommended to separate your hair into sections and brush gradually to ensure minimal pulling on your bonds or GL Tapes. Before brushing also insure you take the time to separate your bonds one by one to ensure no matting or tangles.”
