Okay guys, so it has been a long time since we last posted (almost a year to be precise- we fell off the wagon!) and there is so much to chat about. Not to worry however, we won’t cram it all into one post. So, the topic of the day is (drumroll please…)
FIVE WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR HOLIDAY HAIR
Now, at this point you must be wondering “What exactly does that mean?” Long story short, these are five tips to maintain your hair extensions throughout the hustle and bustle of the holidays and keep them looking fabulous. You already have the long and lustrous locks that everyone envies so why not kick it up a notch in the hair department and have yourself a merry little Christmas.
1. Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo is fabulous for obvious reasons, but there are a few not so obvious reasons as to why it is at the top of our list. Aside from soaking up oil on stringy locks, dry shampoo can create great volume on dirty or clean hair. It’s a great alternative to teasing, especially for those with hair extensions. We all want a little volume anytime we style our hair and we both know that you will be styling and teasing for your life while you’re getting ready for that ugly sweater party- this can wreak havoc on your extension bonds no matter what method. Achieve similar volume with dry shampoo instead. Simply spray the product on your scalp and rub with your fingers for texture. Pretty simple and you won’t have loose, slipping and tangled extensions after the fact. Below are two of our fave dry shampoos.
2.Hot Rollers
Yes everyone, we are taking it back old school. We’re still not entirely sure as to why everyone ditched the hot roller bandwagon, but its time to bring this trend back. Think of the incredibly glamorous stars of late like Veronica Lake and even our modern Victoria’s Secret Angels (see what I did there- catch the show tonight at 9:00 on CBS). Hard to believe, but they use hot rollers people! Hot rollers won’t put as much heat on your hair and extensions as other curling methods (wands, irons, etc) and in turn will result in less damage and longer use of your hair extensions. BIG BONUS: your curls will last longer without the need for a crazy amount of hairspray.
3. Hair Accessories
Let’s be honest with ourselves, Christmas time is a very festive time of year. It’s okay to jump on board with the cliché. You don’t have to necessarily take the Christmas hair accessory tip in a literal sense (Unless you want to of course. In that case, hats off to you for basically being awesome and fearless). For a sparkly and seasonally appropriate look try a small accessory (DIY fake poinsettia flowers hairpin maybe?) or even a headband. Regardless of what you choose to do, we’re more than sure that you will look absolutely stunning!
4. Hair Oil
This is so crucial! Dry hair is horrendous, but dry extensions are absolutely unforgivable. Keep in mind that your hair extensions are not attached directly to your scalp. This means that they are missing out on some of the natural oils that your scalp produces. Moisture is key for everything, especially hair extensions. It’s somewhat of an unspoken tradition for everyone to curl and hairspray the living daylights out of their hair in prep for parties and Holiday events (try not to do this), but even if you do (or don’t for that matter) hair oil is absolutely essential for your hair extensions! Our favorite is Macadamia’s healing oil. It is F-A-B-U-…..(you know the rest, link below)
5. Maintenance & Move Ups
When your hair extension specialist tells you to come in every 6-8 weeks for maintenance, they aren’t joking. They don’t mean every 12 weeks, or every 16- 18 weeks. They quite literally mean every 6-8 weeks (or whatever timeline that they have given you). When you stretch out maintenance and move ups, the only party suffering is your natural hair. Extensions should not cause damage, but when you avoid this very important aspect of care, you are just asking for damage, matting, and hair loss. If you want your extensions to look fabulous for this holiday season, go in for your maintenance and move-up. That little piece of advice is our gift to you. You’re welcome!
Toodles & Tresses,
JAO
Just Glam Hair Extensions, Wigs & Lashes 