How to Prevent a Hair Extension #FAIL

Just like the enduring appeal of pop sensation Britney Spears and the timeless wisdom within her memoir, our love for fabulous hair extensions knows no bounds. It's no secret that last week, Britney's history of shopping excursions in LA have drawn the attention of both casual onlookers and ever-watchful paparazzi. What stood out? Her extra-long extensions, albeit a bit matted and tangled, and sometimes overly obvious. While Britney has been a trendsetter in both music and style for years, even she's had her share of extension mishaps. But worry not, because here, we've gathered a collection of timeless tips that will help you care for your extensions, ensuring you always exude that radiant beauty you deserve. After all, classic elegance never goes out of fashion.Keep Them Smooth

Just like you would brush your natural hair to keep it smooth and tangle-free, you need to do the same with extensions, or these can get tangled, knotted and matted. Opt for a Perfect Locks Loop Brush that's purposely made to brush hair extensions – this will glide through hair and won't get caught where they are attached to your head.

Be Gentle

If you're rocking Perfect Locks clip-in hair extensions, be careful when applying as the clips are attached to your real hair. Gently clip in and out to ensure you don't damage your tresses, and as a bonus this will give your extensions the best chance at staying intact and not breaking off at the bond.

Keep Them Clean

Don't wash them as often as your own hair, as water can dry them out, and the natural oils from your head won't get to them as easily. When you do wash them, stick to a gentle sulfate-free shampoo such as Perfect Locks INSPIRE Hydrating Shampoo to keep the bonds intact. After shampooing, condition with a deep hydrating mask like our Perfect Locks INSPIRE Deep Conditioner to keep them smooth and glossy.

Try a Night-Time Ponytail

If you've opted for a weft or single bonded hair extensions, tie them in a loose low ponytail at night to avoid tangling while you sleep. It's also worth applying a light hair oil such as our Perfect Locks INSPIRE Argan Oil to the ends before you go to bed to add in extra moisture and stop the ends from drying out.

Style with Care

Heated tools can majorly damage extensions, so keep the heat to a minimum, with low-heat tools used sparingly. If you can, try and skip days to keep them looking smooth between styling sessions.

Let Them Breathe

If you wear clip-in hair extensions, make sure not to wear them all the time. Take them out when you sleep and shower – and make sure to store them safely. If you sleep with them in, they could tangle and even tear out.

Remember that hair extensions are an easy way to instantly add a boost of length and volume to your tresses, but if you don't look after them properly you could run the risk of ending with a hair disaster!