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QuestionCan you wash your hair with synthetic braids?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.Yes, but you should use a mild shampoo and focus on washing the scalp, not the braids.
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QuestionHow do you take care of human hair extensions?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.You wash them with wig shampoo, swirling them in soapy water, rinsing, and conditioning. You should only do this when they look or smell dirty.
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QuestionHow do you clean synthetic hair extensions?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.You should wash them gently with wig shampoo. Don't scrub the extensions, instead add a capful of the shampoo to a sink full of water and swish, then rinse. Always take synthetic extensions out of your hair first.
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QuestionCan I use a soft bristled brush on synthetic hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.A nylon bristle brush can be used on synthetic hair if it is straight, but it is not recommended for curly or wavy textures.
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QuestionCan I change the color of my hair extensions?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.It depends. You can lighten or dye human hair extensions, but not synthetic ones.
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QuestionCould I use olive oil on hair extensions?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionHow do I look after my scalp when I have braids in?Community AnswerOil your scalp at least once a week with essential oils such as jojoba.
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QuestionShould I take out my clip-on extensions before bed?Community AnswerIt is recommended to take them out so that they don't pull your natural hair when you move around. It can be uncomfortable and painful otherwise. Taking them out also keeps them from getting tangled themselves.
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QuestionCan I go to the beach with synthetic hair?Community AnswerIf you believe you can go without getting it wet, then by all means. But if you plan on swimming or getting completely submerged, it's better to wear your natural hair.
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QuestionHow do I stop my hair extensions from falling out?Community AnswerI have thin hair so where I'm going to apply my clip, I spray a little hairspray, let it dry, and back comb or rat that piece of my hair. It works great.
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QuestionCan I use Johnson & Johnson Baby shampoo?Community AnswerYes, it is mild enough to clean the hair without damaging it.
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QuestionCan I wear my synthetic extensions in a chlorine pool?Community AnswerYes, you can. Although it does make it obvious that you have extensions, as the tape shows up. You can always wear a swim cap.
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QuestionHow do I take the static out of my synthetic extensions?Community AnswerTake out the static in your synthetic hair? It might sound a little crazy, but I lightly spray static guard on them before I put them in.
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QuestionCan I use a hair dye on the fringe band piece?Community AnswerNo, you definitely cannot.
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QuestionCan I use fabric softener to condition my synthetic hair?Community AnswerYes, but it may not work as well as just sitting the hair in conditioner or argon oil. But, if you do not plan on rinsing it out, it does make the hair quite soft.
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QuestionHow can I get rid of the frizz from my curly hair piece?Community AnswerTry sliding a bit of oil over it, such as jojoba oil.
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