Artificial hair extensions, also known as human hair weaves or hair extensions, add fullness and length to human hair instantly. It can give an instant change of pace to one’s hairstyle. Often, these extensions are sewn in place, glued, clipped or glued into existing hair to give the desired effect. They can be worn for a short period of time or permanently, depending on the look that one wants.

However, with this type of hair extensions comes a number of questions regarding hair health and quality. These extensions are applied or bonded into the scalp and placed close to the scalp bone, but it should be remembered that these extensions have to be bonded using good bonding chemicals and should be done by skilled hair stylists and experts to ensure safety. Care should be taken while cleaning the hair extensions, as the hair should not be shared by the different users due to hair hygiene and safety. The chemicals used in bonding should be properly disposed of after use. The hair extension care is important, just as it is in case of human hair health.

It is recommended to wash these hair extensions at least twice a week. The best way to clean them is by using hair care products that are gentle on both the hair and the scalp and also contain a mild formulation to make the hair strands easily manageable. Before washing, wefts or hair extensions should be washed using lukewarm water and then rinsed with cold water. For added convenience, dry wash is also recommended. After washing, it is advisable to brush all the loose ends gently using a wide-toothed comb. This ensures that no hair ends are damaged in the process.

In addition to wash, another vital part of hair extension care is conditioning. Conditioning is necessary to add volume to the hair extensions by detangling them. Care must be taken not to add too much conditioner as it might make the wefts look greasy. Conditioners can be applied by spraying it on the scalp and leaving it for a few minutes before being rinsed off. One has to take care not to rub the conditioner into the scalp, as this may cause hair damage.

It is also important to apply a good quality conditioner after every wash. The same care is required when using tapes for hair extensions as the same may cause damage to the natural hair if not removed properly. It is always advisable to read the instructions given on the package before applying them. One has to take due care while handling the tapes for hair extensions, as they can become very hot, which may burn the skin of the user if handled roughly.

Washing, conditioning, brushing and conditioning should be doing daily using the same shampoo and conditioner. Rinsing with warm water should also be done once in a day, and the hair extensions should be allowed to dry naturally. It is important to keep in mind that hair extensions made from synthetic materials may tend to get tangled, so it is important to handle them gently, but firmly while storing them for the night. It is also important to ask the stylist to cut the hair extensions neatly, even at the edges, as they may get damaged if this is not done. All these steps should be followed carefully by the stylist before allowing the wefts to be tied into the hair, by the client or by anyone else for that matter.