How to recognize human hair extensions?

When new, it is almost impossible to tell the difference between human and synthetic hair extensions. 

Only a hairdresser can tell the difference. However, you can check by burning a strand of hair. If it is synthetic hair, it will give off a strong plastic smell. Unfortunately, you can't do this at your hairdresser's! If the human hair extensions are shiny and slippery to the touch like doll's hair, there is a good chance that they are synthetic. Use your common sense!

Either way, a human hair extension application adds a lot of volume to your mane. Here are some more practical tips to make it a success. 

There are hair extensions that are already curled, but you can ask your hairdresser to curl them further by perming them.

We advise you to choose quality curly hair extensions and preferably natural ones. This way, if you are thinking of perming your natural hair extensions later, you can expect them to still be sensitive. On the other hand, if you have chosen average quality hair extensions and ask your hairdresser to curl them, you may be disappointed with the result. Choose wisely!

As for the ideal maintenance mask for your human hair extensions, it must be silicone and glycerin free. Apply it to the mid-length and ends of your hair. Make sure you don't apply too much, then detangle your hair, starting with the tips, and rinse thoroughly. The frequency of the mask is once or twice a week, it also hydrates your curly hair extensions. You will see after this session your hair will be shiny and manageable for styling.

Maintenance tips for your human hair extensions

To wash your hair extensions , you don't need to change the range or frequency of your shampoo and conditioner use. After shampooing, keep your head back while rinsing to avoid tangling your hair. Rinse gently from the roots of the hair to the ends, taking care of the junctions. To make brushing easier, apply a hair mask once a week to the lengths and ends.

After washing, the next most important part of maintaining your human hair extensions is brushing.

Choose a 100% soft boar bristle brush for your hair extensions. Other brushes or combs will get stuck at the junction of the extensions and cause damage to your hair.

The other advantage of the boar bristle brush, besides its naturalness, is that it can brush against the scalp without scratching it. This activates the hair's circulation and distributes the hair mask evenly throughout the hair, right up to the human hair extensions. It also removes excess sebum from the scalp and reduces itching.

Brush your hair once in the morning and once before going to bed and also after washing.