5 Things I Never Do With My Hair Extensions (And You Shouldn’t Either)

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Let’s be honest… extensions aren’t just hair.They’re confidence.They’re freedom.They’re that “I feel like myself again” moment.

But with that beauty comes responsibility, because nothing hurts worse than realizing you’ve unintentionally damaged the very thing that helped you feel your best.

After years of working behind the chair, and years of wearing them myself, I’ve seen the same few mistakes take beautiful hair from flawless to fried.

Here are 5 things I never do with my extensions, and why I want you to protect your investment the same way I protect mine.

1. I Never Sleep with Wet Hair

I know! Sometimes you just want to crawl into bed. But going to sleep with damp extensions? It’s a fast-track to tangles, matting, and long-term damage, and not to mention...mold! The bonds weaken, the wefts tangle, and detangling becomes a full-on chore.

💡 Give yourself time to fully dry your roots and the ends. Your future self will thank you.

2. I Never Use Just Any Brush

You wouldn’t use a wire brush on silk, right? Your extensions deserve the same gentle treatment. I always use my Mane Ivy brush, section by section, working from the bottom up.

✨ Brushing isn’t just about detangling. It’s about preserving the integrity of the hair you invested in.

3. I Never Skip Scalp Care

This one’s personal. Because your extensions might be flawless—but your scalp is still you.If it’s dry, itchy, or inflamed, your whole head feels off. Weekly exfoliation, scalp massage, and gentle clarifying keep things balanced and beautiful.

🧖‍♀️ Healthy scalp = better grow-out, better retention, better YOU.

4. I Never Use Heavy Drugstore Products

Those “moisturizing” shampoos? Most are packed with waxes and fillers that coat your extensions and cause buildup.Your hair might feel soft… until it’s dull, dry, and won’t hold style.

I only recommend salon-quality, extension-safe products (like Mr. Smith) because I’ve seen what happens when we settle for less.

💬 You paid for premium hair, don’t sabotage it with $5 shampoo.

5.I Never Guess When Something Feels Off

If I feel slippage, buildup, or something just feels “off,” I don’t wait. I check in, I ask questions, and I adjust my care.

🚨 Ignoring issues doesn’t make them go away. It turns a quick fix into a full reinstall.

The Bottom Line?

Extensions aren’t just about looking good. They’re about feeling like yourself again. And when you care for them with intention, they last longer, look better, and make your day-to-day routine so much easier.

That’s why I created The Ultimate Guide to Flawless Extensions.To give you the exact at-home care plan I use on my own hair, and what I teach every guest in my chair.

Ready to care for your extensions like a pro? Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Flawless Extensions and feel confident between salon visits, every single day.

👉 [Download here] The Ultimate Guide to Flawless Extensions

Because you deserve to feel flawless—without the guesswork.

XOXO, Christina