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Caring for Your Remy Human Hair Extensions

Here's how to keep your remy human hair extensions in tip-top shape!

Your new long hair will take some getting used to, but with the proper aftercare routine, they will look beautiful until they are removed.

Purchase the products below, and follow the DO's and DON'Ts for best results and to minimize extension loss.

ESSENTIAL PRODUCT	SUGGESTED BRANDS
Leave-In Conditioner (avoid the extension bonds)	Neutrogena Triple Moisture Redken Extreme
Heat Protectant	Got2B Guardian Angel Redken Heat Glide
Mild Shampoo	Redken "All Soft" or "Extreme" Biolage Purology Pantene Restoratives
Good Conditioner	Pantene Restoratives (Anti Breakage) Redken "All Soft" or "Extreme" Biolage

TIP: I like to alternate between Redken and Pantene to save money.

DON'T

* Brush hair gently with your extension brush before washing the hair

* Wash your hair every 3 to 4 days
(not everyday).
TIP: Tie up the first half and concentrate first on the nape of the neck, then let the rest down and shampoo that part.
Rinse well!

* Use a leave-in conditioner and heat protectant ALWAYS

* Sleep on a satin covered pillow if possible (helps prevent tangles)

* Tie your hair up in a low braid for bedtime.

* Wear a cap in chlorine pools (chlorine is very drying, makes your hair tangle, and can make blondes look green!)

* Avoiding the bonds, saturate hair with conditioner before entering the ocean
(sun and salt water is very drying and can make any long hair mat and tangle)

* Wear a hat in the sun, or at least, tie up your hair

* Keep the extensions in for more than 4 months (bonds will become visible, and matting will occur)

* Wash your hair everyday

* Get conditioner on your bonds
(focus on the middle and ends of hair instead)

* Perm or relax your hair extensions

* Wash your hair with your head upside down (washing in the shower is best keeping your head up)

* Wash/style your hair with products that have alcohol in them

* Brush your hair when wet

* Get your curling iron/straightening iron on the bonds; it can melt them

* Blow dry your hair everyday - try letting your hair dry naturally!

Heat is hair's enemy (always use a protective heat product to prevent heat damage.)