10 Essential Hair Care Tips for Your Raw Indian Hair Extensions

Keep Your Extensions Looking Flawless

Investing in premium raw Indian hair extensions is just the beginning. Proper care ensures your extensions stay beautiful, soft, and long-lasting for years. Here are 10 essential tips to maintain your hair extensions.

1. Wash with Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Always use sulfate-free, gentle shampoos to preserve the natural oils in your raw hair extensions. Sulfates can strip moisture and cause dryness, reducing the lifespan of your extensions.

2. Condition Regularly

Deep condition your extensions at least once a week. Focus on the mid-lengths to ends, avoiding the roots or wefts to prevent loosening.

3. Detangle Before Washing

Gently detangle your extensions with a wide-tooth comb before washing to prevent matting and tangling during the wash process.

4. Air Dry When Possible

Let your extensions air dry naturally whenever possible. If you must use heat, apply a heat protectant spray and use the lowest temperature setting.

5. Sleep with Protection

Braid your hair or wrap it in a silk scarf before bed. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase also reduces friction and prevents tangling.

6. Avoid Excessive Heat Styling

While raw Indian hair can handle heat, excessive styling with flat irons and curling wands can damage the cuticles over time. Limit heat styling to 2-3 times per week.

7. Use Leave-In Treatments

Apply lightweight leave-in conditioners or hair oils to keep your extensions moisturized and shiny. Argan oil and coconut oil work wonderfully.

8. Brush Gently and Often

Brush your extensions 2-3 times daily with a soft bristle brush or loop brush, starting from the ends and working your way up to prevent breakage.

9. Protect from Chlorine and Salt Water

Before swimming, wet your hair with clean water and apply a protective leave-in conditioner. Always rinse thoroughly after swimming in pools or the ocean.

10. Store Properly When Not in Use

If you have clip-in extensions, store them in a cool, dry place in their original packaging or a silk bag to maintain their quality.

Why Proper Care Matters

Raw Indian hair extensions are a premium investment that can last 1-2 years or longer with proper care. Following these simple tips will keep your extensions looking salon-fresh and ensure you get the maximum value from your purchase.

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