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"How do I detangle hair extensions?" It's a question many stylists field every day and sometimes they don't know the answer. Common sense tells us extensions made of hair should be treated just like hair. But what does that mean? The truth of the matter is that the natural hair on our heads is a little more forgiving than hair extensions. Once you start to neglect your hair extensions, that's when tangles start. Step-By-Step Tips to Detangle Hair Extensions ~Long hair gets tangled. It's a fact of life, whether it is your natural hair or extensions. By following the tips below you can keep your extensions tangle-free or at the very least remove the tangles yourself without a trip to the stylist. ~Condition. Every time you wash your hair, be sure to condition it, too. Conditioner keeps hair looking and feeling smooth, but it also helps prevent tangles. ~Skip the towel dry. Don't rub the towel all over your head to dry wet extensions. That is a surefire way to create tangles. Instead, wrap the hair in a towel and press it to wring water out. ~Befriend detangler. Don't be afraid to use a conditioning detangler. Just mist it over the problem area and work through the tangle with a comb. Add more detangler as needed. The goal is to get the hair to slide through the comb. ~Invest in some combs. Speaking of combs, ask your stylist to recommend combs specifically for extensions. Look for combs with wide teeth and use them when the hair is wet. ~Be gentle. For all their ability to stand up to everyday wear, hair extensions are very delicate, especially at the bonds. Don't pull the comb roughly through your hair. This will break or loosen the bonds and can even cause your natural hair to break. Always hold the extension where it meets your natural hair when combing. This acts an anchor to hold the extension in place for those times that you have to use more forceful tugs. ~Start at the bottom. Never run a comb through tangles from the top, down. Start at the bottom with small sections and work your way up. It's like untying a knot from the outside, in. ~Dry your hair. Once the tangles are gone, it's time to dry your hair. A blow-dry is particularly helpful on glued and taped-in bonds. The heat helps the adhesion, which may have come loose during the detangling process, and extends the life of the bond. Brush, brush, brush. When your hair is completely dry, run a brush specially made for extensions through it. This will help separate strands and keep them tangle-free. Try these tips before scheduling an appointment with your stylist to detangle hair extensions.
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