{"id":8312,"date":"2026-03-16T13:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/?post_type=ch_news&p=8312"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:36:50","slug":"extension-brush-and-correct-brushing-technique-2026","status":"publish","type":"ch_news","link":"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/extension-brush-and-correct-brushing-technique-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Extension Brush and Brushing Technique 2026 \u2013 Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brushing \u2013 Simplest Way to Extend Extension Life<\/h2>\n

Brushing is such an everyday action that its importance in extension care is constantly underestimated. In reality the right brushing technique and right brush can extend extension life by up to 30 percent. Wrong brush or technique correspondingly shortens it significantly causing tangling breakage and attachment point stress.<\/p>\n

Stylists say: brushing is extensions most important daily care action. 3 minutes of proper brushing morning and evening does more than any other care product.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Choosing the Right Brush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Brush Type<\/th>\nExtension Suitability<\/th>\nPros<\/th>\nCons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Loop brush (extension brush)<\/td>\nExcellent \u2013 designed for extensions<\/td>\nFlexible loops do not catch on bonds<\/td>\nMore expensive than regular brush<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tangle Teezer extension<\/td>\nExcellent<\/td>\nFlexible bristles gentle<\/td>\nMay not suit very thick extensions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wide-tooth comb<\/td>\nGood for wet hair<\/td>\nDoes not pull attachment points<\/td>\nDoes not detangle as well<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regular plastic brush<\/td>\nNot recommended<\/td>\nCheap<\/td>\nCatches on bonds and damages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metal bristle brush<\/td>\nNever for extensions<\/td>\n–<\/td>\nTears out bonds and tape<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Correct Brushing Technique<\/h2>\n
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  1. Take small sections at a time<\/li>\n
  2. Hold above attachment points with other hand to prevent root tension<\/li>\n
  3. Start from ends and detangle bottom first<\/li>\n
  4. Move to mid-length and detangle next level<\/li>\n
  5. Finally brush full length top to bottom \u2013 tangles should be gone now<\/li>\n
  6. Be extra gentle near attachment points<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Invest in a good extension brush \u2013 it is the cheapest way to extend extension life. Best brush is a loop brush or Tangle Teezer extension version.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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