The One Thing You're Doing That's Ruining Your Extensions.
- Christina Angeline Fuentes
- Aug 25
- 2 min read

Let me say this first: If your extensions have ever felt dry, tangled, dull, or like they “just don’t last”... it’s not your fault.
I’ve seen it time and time again in the salon…A client comes in frustrated, thinking her hair isn’t “good” at holding extensions or that the quality must be off.But in almost every case?
It comes down to this one mistake:
You’re Not Fully Drying Your Extensions at the Root.
It sounds small. It sounds simple.But it’s the #1 thing that causes:
Itching and scalp irritation
Tangling and matting
Weft damage and slippage
That heavy, gross feeling that just won’t go away
Why it happens:
You wash your hair, wrap it in a towel, air-dry a bit, and then maybe style the ends with a curling iron.
The top feels dry… but underneath, near the wefts or bonds? It’s still damp.
That dampness lingers, rubs, and breaks down your install faster than anything else.
What It Leads To:
❌ Frizz that won’t smooth out
❌ Wefts that feel sticky or gummy
❌ Extensions that shed or thin out too soon
❌ Needing more frequent reinstall appointments
And the worst part?
It’s totally avoidable.
How I Fix It (and What I Teach My Clients)
Section your hair and dry thoroughly with a nozzle attachment
Use a low heat + medium air setting (you don’t need high heat)
Focus on the roots + anchor points first
Don’t “feel” for dryness, use a brush or your fingers to check underneath
Add a light leave-in or serum only after the root area is dry
The Truth?
Your extensions don’t need constant styling.
They don’t need a dozen products.
But they do need the right habits, the ones that protect your investment and keep them looking effortlessly flawless.
And that’s why I created
📖 The Ultimate Guide to Flawless Extensions
Inside, you’ll find:
-My full home care routine
-Extension-safe product recommendations
-How often to wash, style, and refresh
-What not to do (and what to do instead)
✨ And the little things that make the biggest difference
Want to stop guessing and start glowing? Download The Ultimate Guide to Flawless Extensions and never wonder if you're doing it right again.
You deserve to feel confident between appointments—because this isn’t just about hair.
It’s about how you show up in your life.
XOXO,
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