How to Revive Dry Hair Extensions

So, you’ve just slayed a stunning set of hair extensions, whether clip in extensions for that spontaneous glam moment or permanent hair extensions for everyday luxury, and now your locks are starting to feel more Sahara than spa. Fear not! Dry, lacklustre hair extensions don’t have to stay that way. With the right TLC, you can revive your mane and keep those Remy hair extensions feeling alive and luscious. Let’s get into it!

Why Do Hair Extensions Go Dry?

Hair extensions lose moisture just like our natural hair does. Factors like overzealous styling, heat, harsh products, chlorine, and sun exposure can zap essential oils and leave your clip-in hair extensions or permanent extensions completely parched. Add in the fact that clip in extensions don’t stay attached to your scalp’s natural sebum, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for dryness. Even the most luxurious human hair extensions need a little love to keep them feeling naturally gorgeous.

The Best Way to Revive Dry Hair Extensions

The best way to revive dry hair extensions is by using an all‑natural oil treatment. All Remy hair extensions really want is to be attached to the scalp again, so the best way we can mimic sebum secretion is by applying natural oils to the hair.

What Are The Top Causes of Damaged Hair Extensions?

Poor Quality Hair

First up, if your hair extensions are synthetic or over processed (likely from an irreputable supplier), they are simply more likely to become damaged at a faster rate. Over processed hair is weaker and more prone to damage. Often lighter shades (e.g., blondes) have been processed more to achieve the desired shade, therefore are more susceptible to dryness and breakage.

Sun Exposure

While we all know the importance of skin protection and sun cream, many of us forget that our hair is just as vulnerable. The sun, while sought out by many, can be extremely damaging to our hair, especially our extensions. Without proper hair extension maintenance, our locks can dry out rapidly from sun damage. 

Hard Water

Hard water is water that contains a high mineral content. In the UK, most of our water is hard, and unfortunately our real hair extensions suffer for it. The high mineral content in hard water can cause locks to dry out rapidly and strip hair of its natural colour. 

Sea Water

If you’re lucky enough to live by the sea, taking care of hair extensions is extra important. The sea is full of salt and minerals; a recipe for dry, damaged disaster when it comes to hair extensions. Try to avoid getting your hair extensions wet with sea water at all costs and practice hair extension maintenance regularly.

Chlorine

For swimming pool lovers, the outlook isn’t much better. Chlorine chemicals can dry out our hair extensions as well as stripping colour. If you are a regular swimmer, regular oil treatments are essential for keeping your locks healthy.

Want to know more about how swimming with hair extensions? Check out our blog on how to take care of hair extensions on holiday.

Step-by-Step Hair Extension Revival Routine

Cleansing with Care

Start with our Deep Moisture Shampoo for hair extensions. Gently massage lather from roots down the length of the hair and rinse thoroughly.

Condition Like You Mean It

After shampooing, it's time to treat your hair extensions to some self-love with our Deep Moisture Conditioner. Gently massage through mid-lengths to ends, letting your extensions soak up hydration like a sun-starved flower. Even for clip in hair extensions that aren’t attached to the scalp, this step helps replicate the moisture your hair would naturally get.

Mask Magic

Slather on our Deep Moisture Hair Mask on dry or slightly damp extensions twice a week for best results. Pop on a shower cap, binge-watch your favourite show for 20 minutes, and let dry those desert-like strands into a rain-soaked rainforest.

The Oil Treatment: Your Rescue Remedy

Remember the all-natural oil treatment we hinted at? Let’s dive in. After washing and conditioning:

Gently towel-dry your extensions until damp. Warm a small amount of coconut oil, argan oil, or jojoba oil between your palms. Run it through the mid-lengths and ends. Keep it minimal, and if your extensions are permanently glued or sewn in, avoid saturating the roots. Let the oil work overnight or at least a few hours before styling.

Heat Tools & Styling: The Smart Way

Pretty sure you already know, but let’s recap for good measure. Heated tools can be the enemy of soft, healthy-looking human hair extensions. Always apply a Heat Protection Spray before styling, keep your tools under 180 °C (350 °F), and don’t exceed what’s necessary. For curlers, less is more – let them set, cool, then finger-comb through for that effortless beach wave. Clip in extensions benefit from occasional heat styling but give permanent extensions more consistent TLC for silky longevity.

Everyday Habits to Keep Extensions Fresh

• You’re basically living in your extensions, so saturate them with dryness by wearing satin or silk pillowcases to reduce friction. 
• Don’t sleep in clip-in extensions. Take them out, brush gently before bed. 
• Detangle daily starting below your shoulders and working up. 
• Protect your hair when you swim. Wet them first, apply leave-in conditioner or a hair mask, and style them into an updo to be on the safer side.

Quick Fixes When You’re in a Pinch

• Running late? No worries, grab a few drops of argan or jojoba oil, lightly smooth through ends, and brush out.
• Need a refresher between washes? A spritz of Moisturising Silky Spray and a Detangling Brush = refreshed texture without washing.

Quench The Thirst Range

Every fabulous extension routine needs the right supporting cast:

• Our Deep Moisture Shampoo stores hydration without stripping, creating the perfect foundation for glossy clip-in or permanent hair extensions.
• The Deep Moisture Conditioner delivers intense nourishment, perfect for keeping your Remy hair extensions silky and supple.
• For hair spa vibes: the Deep Conditioning Hair Mask – 20 minutes and voilà: ultra-soft, refreshed locks ready for anything!

Conclusion:

Here’s the take-home: dry hair extensions don’t have to be a vibe-killer. With good habits and the right products in your cabinet, your clip-in hair extensions or permanent extensions will feel runway-ready every day. So treat those extensions like the treasure they are and let our Quench The Thirst range be your extension glam team!

Looking for flawless, salon-worthy hair without breaking the bank? At Cliphair, we’ve got you covered with luxurious clip in hair extensions for quick transformations and permanent hair extensions for long-lasting glam. Extensions require special care and maintenance to preserve their quality, which is why we have all the  top-notch hydrating haircare products needed to keep your style on point.

Need the perfect shade? Browse our full range of human hair extensions in over 70 rich, silky shades or check out our FREE Express Colour Match Service to ensure a seamless blend every time.