The Do’s and Don’ts of Hair Extension Maintenance

Purchasing good hair extensions is one thing—maintaining them as fresh, silky, and unscathed-looking as possible is where the effort is. Whether you opt for clip-ins or tape-ins, the following hacks will ensure you will have no regrets (and unnecessary expenses).

✅ THE DO’S

✔ Use sulphate-free shampoo & conditioner.

Harsh products take away extensions’ natural gloss. Go easy or go home..

✔ Brush daily (but gently)

Use a loop brush or a wide-tooth comb. Start at the ends and work up to the roots so you don’t break your hair.

✔ Dry thoroughly before you sleep

Damp hair = matting. Always air-dry or blow-dry using low heat..

✔ Tie your hair loosely at night

A scrunchie or silk braid will minimize tangles and friction during sleep..

✔ Schedule professional check-ins

Particularly if you’ve had sewn-in or tape-ins wefts. Getting them done every 6–8 weeks maintains your hair and scalp.

❌ THE DON’TS

Don’t sleep with damp hair. We simply can’t emphasize this enough—moisture + friction = matted, tangled mess. Do not apply heavy oils to the roots. It tends to weaken adhesive bonds or disengage clips.

✘ Avoid over-styling with heat Yes, our extensions can get heat—but that does not mean that you should straighten them daily.

✘ Don’t neglect build up Dry shampoo and product build up occur quickly on extensions. Wash frequently to maintain the hair light and clean. Don’t try to remove it yourself. You always need to have a professional strip tape and bonds, or else you will be ruining your hair.

Last Thought

Extensions are a special product, but the duration of them is how well you take care of them. If you take good care of them, your set from Artistic Hair Extensions will last months and keep your own hair underneath healthy. If you’re not sure that you’re doing it correctly, have a maintenance done or consult with our professionals.