Taking Care of Micro Rings Hair Extensions And Other Maintenance Tips

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Raghida

Let’s be honest, getting good micro rings hair extensions is a bit pricey for something not permanent, right?  But it can do wonders to your looks and confidence. It gives you freedom to style your hair. It can also protect your own hair while they grow. Since it’s a little costly, one would surely want a value for their money and the only way to get your money’s worth is to take proper care of it to gain its optimum effect and enjoy it for the longest possible time.

Micro rings hair extensions do not use glues, adhesives, heat or weaves to attach hair extensions. Instead, they use tiny rings or beads that are clamped to your natural hair by using pliers. Tightening is one of the major things to consider in maintenance.
Here, there are other basic do’s and don’ts in taking care of your micro rings hair extensions and make them last longer:

Do’s:

  • Use respected professional hair products that are best for your extensions. Some products can be good to your natural hair but not your extensions. Like those with too much silicone which can cause them to slip.
  • Spend a little bit more time and effort taking care of your extensions. Remember, they cost you a fair bit of money.
  • Use leave-in conditioners instead. This decreases the risk of slippage of extensions from the rings, however, use it sparingly as it can cause tangling and build up.
  • Dry your hair gently. Use as little heat as possibl and never use heat for synthetic hair. You’ll have to say bye-bye to you extensions instantly!
  • Talk to your stylist. It is always best to ask a trusted professional on product referrals and tried and tested tips on how to take care of your new looks.

Don’ts:

  • Don’t wash your extensions like crazy! I mean do not crumple your extensions and remember to wash in one direction only! Extensions could get tangled and wet hair has a tendency to shrink and may slip from the rings. So be careful and gentle!
  • Don’t use permanent hair dyes. Micro rings hair extensions have been shed off with natural nutrients, exposing it to harmful chemicals found in these products won’t do it any good. Some people say that dying can be done as long as you go darker not lighter.
  • Common sense will tell you that what is harmful to your natural hair can naturally be catastrophic to your more fragile extensions.
  • Don’t sleep with wet extensions. Dry them well and tie them up to avoid tangling.
  • Frugality could only take you so far. Spending money on micro ring extensions would just be spending in vain if you decide to be thrifty with hair care products.

When it comes to our looks, we have to take extra care in making decisions. Whether we admit it or not, our outside appearance is a huge part of our personality and it plays a vital role in developing or breaking our confidence. Spending for quality micro rings hair extensions and paying a little more attention to it will eventually pay off. Micro rings hair extensions can be a smart investment to enhance your looks and boost your confidence!

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About Micro Ring Hair Extensions

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Raghida
Micro ring hair extensions are particularly famous among African-American females but are also becoming a hit with everyone else. The very reason why a number of consumers are patronizing micro ring hair extensionsis because it adds versatility to hair styling. It can either be used as a protective device while growing natural hair or simply to make a change in one’s looks.Micro ring hair extensions are best for people who have thinning hair that makes clip-on hair extensions not possible. People who have problems styling their short hair could also benefit from it. They can enjoy styling their hair extensions while waiting for their own hair to grow long enough to make styling possible.As a matter of fact, there are numerous ways of installing extension hair. And the micro ring hair extension technique is by far the best in giving you that natural look. This method is also the safest because it attaches extension hair with your natural hair by clamping, thus your hair is not exposed to any harmful chemicals. Its effect is so seamless, one has to touch and examine through your hair to know that you have them.Here are more of the most common uses of micro ring hair extensions:

  • To achieve a different look without having to cut or color your own hair.
  • To give more volume to thinning hair.
  • To achieve a long hair look while growing your own hair.
  • To protect natural hair from the harshness of daily styling.

These reasons will make you choose micro ring hair extensions:

  • Holds extensions tighter. You can walk and do your daily tasks without having to worry about slippage.
  • You can style, and color your hair like you do with your own hair.
  • They function and look like your natural hair if real human hair is used.
  • Very hair friendly because no chemicals are used.
  • They do not add damage to already damaged hair which braiding and sewing do.
  • Rings and sometimes the extension hair are re-usable.

Once you get your micro ring hair extensions attached, proper care should be done. Basically, you have to attend to it like you do with your own hair or better yet, give it a little bit more. Regular visit to your stylist must be a part of your schedule because as your hair grows the risk for tangles increase, so, you need your stylist to tighten or reposition your extension hair every couple of month or so. Though this method costs a little bit more than the others, it’s certainly worth it.

For people who want their money’s worth a trip to a reputable salon is the best way to get a micro ring hair extension done. There are also DIY toolkits that are available and easy to use. Just make sure to be clever enough in choosing what’s best for you. Remember, with decisions about appearance, you can’t hide the result because they will surely show and you wouldn’t want to suffer from a bad decision.

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How to Wash Your Micro Link Hair Extensions

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Raghida

Micro link hair extensions give a very natural and seamless look, more than any other hair extension methods. However, it also requires a higher level of maintenance. Taking care of micro link hair extensions is much like attending to your own hair with a bit of extra caution and attention.
Proper handling of your new extended locks is important in keeping them lustrous and last a long time.
Washing is one of the common concerns of people with micro link hair extensions. This is because it can either help maintain or damage your extensions.

Micro link hair extensions actually make it much easier to wash your own hair than other methods of hair extension application. However, gentle and careful washing is a must, since the risk of extension slippage is higher when washing because wet hair shrinks. To ensure that your extensions stay in place and remain fabulous, here are useful tips on how to wash them properly:

  • Comb your extensions before washing. Wet hair is more fragile than when they are dry, so de-tangling is best done before wetting them.
  • Wet hair gradually, soaking your extensions abruptly can end to matting and tangles.
  • Invest on a high quality shampoo that is best for your hair extensions. Your shampoo plays a great role in keeping your extensions look healthy and real.
  • Apply ample amount of shampoo from top going downand work it into the strands.
  • Remember to never ball or crumple your extensions, you don’t want to have them intertwined.
  • Still from the top working downwards, rinse gently and thoroughly.
  • Leave on conditioner is recommended as long as applied in minimum amount. Too much can cause build up and result to tangling.
  • Squeeze excess water from you extensions. Again, do not crumple or ball your hair. You can wrap it in a towel as long as you don’t crumple it.
  • Comb the tips of extensions first, while giving support to the roots or holding the upper portion to avoid slippage and breakage.
  • Dry hair but avoid frequent blow drying as heat can damage even when you are using a real human hair.

I hope these tips will help you maintain and keep your extensions longer. Just an additional reminder, do not be too obsessed with your extensions and forget about caring for your own hair. Your own hair is not just the foundation of your extensions. The health of your natural hair and scalp should be given higher priority. You will eventually let go of your hair extensions and flaunt your natural hair. You won’t be able to do this when you got them damaged while having extensions.

For those who are thinking about having hair extensions, it is best to make use of all available information about types, methods and maintenance. This does not only give you a good understanding about hair extensions but could also give you realistic expectations about it. Micro link hair extensions are highly favored in reviews and consumer forums regarding ease of hair care and safety.

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