Many people wonder how long your hair extensions will last. This all depends on the type of hair extensions you choose and how well you look after them.
On average it is thought that clip in human hair extensions of good quality will last around 3 to 6 months depending on how you treat them and how often you wear them. Synthetic clip in hair extensions have a average life span of around 1 to 2 months. Human hair extensions can last up to around 12 months if you treat them well and care for them.
How many washes will your hair extensions last for?
It will vary for different brands and qualities however on average the following is around how many washes you can expect to achieve from your hair extensions:
Regular hair extensions – 5 to 15 washes
Remy hair extensions – 10 to 30 washes
Premium remy hair extensions – 20 to 40 washes
Virgin hair extensions -60 to 100 washes
Our clip in hair extensions are of high quality and if you take care of them correctly have been found to last up to 12 months. This is on the basis that you follow our advice and maintenance provided with your hair extensions when they arrive. We cannot stress how important it is to care for your hair extensions correctly to ensure that they last as long as possible.
Synthetic hair extensions can last around 2 years as they are not worn every day usually just a couple of times a month. If you use your human hair clip in extensions every single day they will not last as long as if you wear them just for special occasions.
Another tip for your hair extensions to keep them lasting longer is to brush them regularly and well. If you do not brush regularly the hair will mat and tangle and fizz. Brushing your extensions daily will get rid of tangles and keeps the extensions looking healthy and in good condition meaning they will last you longer.
It is also important to wash your hair extensions correctly. You do not have to wash your extensions often but you do need to wash them with care and patience.
Human hair extensions can be styled using heat however it is important not to use heat too often and not at a too high heat. You should also always use heat protection on your hair extensions just as you would with your own hair.
You can dye human hair extensions but if you want them to last a long time we don’t advise to dye the hair extensions if you can help it.
In conclusion your hair extensions will last longer given the correct care and maintenance.