{"id":8162,"date":"2025-03-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/blog\/hair-extension-care-guide-make-them-last-longer\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:11:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:11:43","slug":"hair-extension-care-guide-make-them-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"ch_news","link":"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/hair-extension-care-guide-make-them-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Hair Extension Care Guide \u2013 Make Them Last Longer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Why Is Care Important?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/product-category\/hair-extensions\/\">Hair extensions<\/a> don&#8217;t receive nutrients from your scalp like your natural hair. That&#8217;s why they need special care to stay soft, shiny and tangle-free. With proper care, extensions last significantly longer.<\/p>\n<h2>Washing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash extensions 2\u20133 times per week \u2013 not daily<\/li>\n<li>Use sulfate-free shampoo<\/li>\n<li>Wash gently with circular motions \u2013 don&#8217;t rub<\/li>\n<li>Always rinse with cool water at the end<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conditioner and Masks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use conditioner every wash \u2013 only on ends and mid-lengths<\/li>\n<li>Do a deep conditioning treatment once a week<\/li>\n<li>Avoid applying conditioner to attachment points (bonds\/tape)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Brushing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/extension-brush-and-correct-brushing-technique-2026\/\">special extension brush<\/a> or silk brush<\/li>\n<li>Always start from the ends and work upward<\/li>\n<li>Brush before bedtime to prevent tangling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sleeping<\/h2>\n<p>Braid hair into a loose braid at night. Silk pillowcases reduce friction and keep extensions in good condition.<\/p>\n<h2>Also Remember<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Protect hair from heat styling with heat protection spray<\/li>\n<li>Avoid chlorine and salt water without protection<\/li>\n<li>Visit your stylist for regular maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"news-crosslinks\">\n<h2>Read more on these topics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/best-products-for-hair-extension-care\/\">Best Products for Hair Extension Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/washing-hair-extensions-2026-correct-technique-step-by-step\/\">How to Wash Hair Extensions \u2013 Step-by-Step Technique<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/winter-care-for-hair-extensions-in-finnish-climate\/\">Winter Care for Hair Extensions in Finnish Climate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-shop-cta\">\n<h2>Explore ConnectHair&#8217;s Selection<\/h2>\n<p>Find quality hair extensions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/product-category\/kanekalon-hair-fibres\/\">kanekalon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/product-category\/materials\/\">care products<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/shop\/\">our online shop<\/a>. We deliver throughout Finland.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-shop-cta__links\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/shop\/\" class=\"btn\">All Products<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/product-category\/hair-extensions\/\" class=\"btn light\">Hair Extensions<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/product-category\/kanekalon-hair-fibres\/\" class=\"btn light\">Kanekalon<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The right care routine can double your extensions&#8217; lifespan. 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