We've all seen the Instagram posts. The beautiful models and actresses with long, glossy locks fall effortlessly over their shoulders. But how do they get those hair extensions to look so perfect? The answer is good Hair Extension Aftercare — in particular, taking care of your hair after you've had it put in. For 5 tips on how to keep your hair extensions looking great, see this article.

1. Cleaning Your Hair After Extensions

Hair extensions are a great way to get the long locks you’ve always wanted, but Hair Extensions Aftercare can be difficult. Extensions that are attached to your natural hair can get tangled and matted together, and they can pull out your natural hair from its roots. The solution is easy so long as you take care of your hair after you brush your hair. To clean your Japanese tangles, soak your hair in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes to soften the tangles. Rinse the bowl of water and repeat if you need to. Plop your hair in a pomade spray and apply the mixture all over your hair. Rub it in with your fingers or rub the mixture between your fingers until the tangles are softened and shiny. Oil the mop from your fingers and apply it to all sides of your hair. Wipe this off with a dampening spray or pat it dry. There may come a time when you can’t leave your hair out in the wind because it’s too windy for your tangles to stay in place. If that’s the case, you can secure your extensions with hat clips or clips that are designed to be plugged into electrical outlets. Read also: TOP 5 TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR HEIGHT FAST

2. Maintaining the Quality of Your Hair

Hair, like the skin, needs to be taken care of in order to stay healthy, shiny, and beautiful. If this latest trend in hair care sounds on point to you, maybe you need to invest in a blow-dryer. Read how to use a blow-dryer effectively in this article. You’ll be glad you did! Hair needs washing less often than other parts of your body, so invest in a simple conditioner if the hair is more of a concern for you. As well as staying healthy and looking amazing, you may be helping keep your scalp in top condition, too. Investing in good quality skincare should be on every woman’s routine whether they’re having a Northern Ireland lockdown or not. For a six-step skincare routine, see this article. This one may not be a problem for you if your scalp is used to curly or kinky hair — but it will be for those who have straight or wavy hair. Curly or kinky hair can be more challenging to manage — and a conditioner can help straighten and calm curls that might otherwise become more unmanageable. Click here for an in-depth look at managing curly hair during the lockdown. Hair Extension Aftercare is not so easy, but Cosmetize offers the best quality products for aftercare.

3. Handling Heat and Other Damage

Heat is the number one enemy of your hair. It is the single most damaging thing you can do to it. The heat from blow drying, flat ironing, or curling can cause permanent damage to the cuticle of your hair. This causes your hair to be dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. For the last few years, I’ve been heat-shampooing my hair several times a week. The benefits are obvious: it makes my hair hydrated and soft, and it prevents it from cracking and splitting. The only downside to my heat-shampooing regimen is that regular shampoo is really hard to find in Australia. For regular shampoo, I use an inexpensive pomade gel. The benefits of my pomade routine are similar to my heat-shampooing routine — it helps keep my hair hydrated, untouched by heat and rinse after applying conditioner. For a great alternative to regular shampoo, try this recipe for homemade conditioner. So give your hair a good once-over with a pomade or an inexpensive conditioner. If you find either one too aggressive, give your hair another chance with a heat gun or other method. Heat protects your hair by giving it a barrier that prevents it from drying out. That’s good for your hair, as dry hair is more likely to transmit proteins that cause brittle hair, fuzz, and frizz.

4. Styling Your Hair Using Extensions

If you’ve consistently gone through stages 1–5, you’ve mastered the art of styling your hair. But don’t think you can quickly stop there. For further inspiration, scroll through our curated collection of Pinterest hair tutorials. You might find a look you’ve always wanted or inspiration for a new hairstyle you’ve dreamed up. While you certainly don’t have to practise any specific hair tutorials here to look beautiful, trying on different hairstyles can help change the way your style your hair. Take inspiration from existing hairstyles around the world. Browse through Pinterest to see whether there’s one hairstyle you like that is popular in a certain part of the world. How your hair grows naturally can also dictate what type of hairdo you’d like to try out. A side part from our list, here’s a video of how to style your hair using Pinterest hair tutorials. Brands: Kbeauty, Arbonne, Olay, L’Oreal, Banana Republic, Smashbox Tutorials: Hairdresser's Alignment Guide, Hairdresser’s Tutorial 1, Hairdresser’s Tutorial 2 Waxing can give your hair volume or leave it looking dull. Washing your hair with oil or conditioner before giving it a few minutes in the dryer can help save your curls from looking brittle and lifeless. Regularly shampooing your hair can help prevent dandruff while giving it a healthy lift.

5. Choosing a Salon and Stylist to Put In Your Hair Extensions

If you are planning on getting your hair extensions done by a professional stylist, then it is important to choose a salon and stylist that you trust. You want to be comfortable with the stylist you choose because they will be handling your hair for the next couple of months. Before you schedule an appointment with your stylist, you should do some deep conditioning and moisturizing to keep your hair healthy. Then, if possible, schedule it for between 6 and 8 weeks in advance. The hairstyles for women with naturally thick curls have been popular for years. In these styles, style your hair in a mini bun or loose ponytail that falls immediately to one side. Curly hair naturally falls in waves, but keeping this type of style goes a little further in thumping up the volume. Thick curls will not have the same volume due to their kinkiness. This style also will not preserve as much body as the buns or coils, so consider it if your hair curls differently than the curl up style.