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    Why does my hair always get tangled when I shower?
    Madeleine Johnson
    Hair Stylist & Hair Extensions Specialist
    Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.
    Hair Stylist & Hair Extensions Specialist
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    You may be washing your hair from above. Try getting the bottom portion of your hair wet first and working your way up slowly. Sometimes, when you dump a lot of water on your head, the weight causes the hair to tangle up.
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    How can I keep my hair from getting tangled when I sleep?
    Madeleine Johnson
    Hair Stylist & Hair Extensions Specialist
    Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.
    Hair Stylist & Hair Extensions Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Braiding your hair and keeping it up is a really good solution. You can also wrap your hair in a silk scarf, which will protect it while you're asleep.
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    Does getting my hair wet damage it at all?
    Madeleine Johnson
    Hair Stylist & Hair Extensions Specialist
    Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.
    Hair Stylist & Hair Extensions Specialist
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    If you're just showering, no. The one thing I would say is that you shouldn't go into a pool or natural body of water without washing your hair and conditioning first. Otherwise, the salt and chemicals in the water will absorb into your hair.
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    How do I wash my hair extensions?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Add a capful of moisturizing shampoo to a sink of cool water. Swish, rinse, condition, and gently comb them out.
  • Question
    How do you untangle tangled hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Spray the tangle with leave-in conditioner and use a wide tooth comb to gently separate the strands. Start at the ends and work slowly up toward the roots.
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    How do I keep my hair from tangling?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Use moisturizing products and never scrub or scrunch the hair. The less you play with your hair, the less likely it is to tangle.
  • Question
    How do you clean synthetic hair extensions?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Rinse them in cool water and condition them. If they are dirty or greasy, you can also add a little mild shampoo to a sinkful of water and swish to clean.
  • Question
    Mine are curled clip-in extensions. Making it wet will make it worse, and so will brushing it. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    You can get a detangling cream from hair stores, or you can slowly and carefully separate the hair from your natural hair.
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