Longer days, warm weather, and salty hair! Sounds like a dream, right? Absolutely! And with beautiful hair and a burst of confidence, you never know what summer has in store. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to keep your extensions looking beautiful, even during the sweltering summer days. So hopefully you’re feeling wonderful, and you can grab an ice-cold piña colada, because I’m sure you’ll be very happy after reading this blog!
Tip 1: Do you get hot quickly? Then putting your hair up is a good option!
Putting your hair up is also a good idea when you go swimming with your clip-in extensions. Try to prevent your clip-ins from getting wet whenever possible. It can shorten the lifespan of your extensions if you don’t look after them properly afterwards, and that would be a shame given your valuable purchase.
Tip 2: To enjoy your clip-in extensions for as long as possible, we recommend washing or getting them wet as little as possible. This way, you can enjoy them for longer. If you really don’t want to go without your clip-in extensions, make sure your extensions are tied up and rinse them out immediately with clean water if they get wet.
But what about weaves? I’m sure I have one of those in.
Weaves are of a different quality than clip-in extensions and can withstand more. However, we also recommend handling them as carefully as possible. You can swim with them in salt water, but preferably as little as possible and always make sure they are securely fastened. Rinse the hair immediately with clean water after swimming.
And swimming in chlorine with your extensions?
Tip 3: Avoid chlorinated water. This applies to both your weaves and clip-ins. How many blondes have had their hair dipped in ketchup? Feel free to raise your hand—we won’t tell anyone. Been there, done that, haha!
How can I best care for my extensions then?
Tip 4: After swimming, rinse the hair thoroughly from roots to ends and use a nourishing shampoo and conditioner. Gently massage the shampoo in and rinse it out thoroughly. Then apply conditioner and repeat the process carefully. For extra care, we recommend using a nourishing mask once a week and leaving it on for 10 minutes.
Curious about which products we recommend and how to wash your clip-ins properly? Read it in our blog.
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Tip 5: Keep in mind that your extensions are made of 100% human hair and are therefore just as delicate as your own hair.
When the hair is wet, we recommend patting it dry instead of rubbing it. We also advise against blow-drying it; let it air-dry instead.
Extensions and sunscreen
Please note: extensions can become discoloured if they come into contact with skin SPF. That’s really annoying, of course, because good sun protection is essential. The following ingredients are often to blame: Octocrylene, Oxybenzone and Avobenzone.
If you see any of these ingredients in your sunscreen, you’re better off looking elsewhere. Mineral sunscreen is often a better choice. You can find this from Dr. Leenarts and Naïf, for example. Have your extensions accidentally turned orange? Feel free to contact us. We’ve found a trick for this and are happy to help.
Short summary
We strongly advise against swimming with your clip-in extensions. You can swim with Zascha weaves, although we also recommend being extra careful. If you do, always make sure to look after them properly afterwards and prevent your hair from coming into contact with the wrong sunscreen.
Do you have any questions, or is something not entirely clear? Feel free to send us a chat message or an email to info@zascha.nl. You can also contact us via Facebook or send us a WhatsApp message on 085-2250281. We are happy to help you as best we can.
