Do clip in hair extensions damage your hair?

We are often asked if clip in hair extensions can damage your natural hair. Clip in hair extensions can damage hair if they are not used correctly. Here we explain how clip in hair extensions can damage your hair if not used correctly.

If you don’t use them correctly as recommended by the instructions, we provide. If you do not
follow the instructions then clip in hair extensions can cause hair breakage, bald spots, and hair loss, however this is very unlikely. Here are some examples of how to avoid any damage to your natural hair when using clip in hair extensions –

  • Don’t use clip in extensions every day – You should ensure that you do not wear your clip in hair extensions every day as this van cause pressure on your natural hair and cause some thinning around the clip site.
  • Don’t sleep in clip in hair extensions – It Is important not to sleep in your clip in hair extensions. Not only would this not be very comfortable for you sleeping in clip in hair extensions pull on your hair and cause damage to your natural hair so you should never sleep in your clip in hair extensions.
  • Be careful if you have fine hair – If you have very fine hair clip in hair extensions may not be the best choice as they are usually quite heavy. If your hair is very fine, it may be a higher risk of hair loss and hair follicle damage.
  • Avoid hurting from clip in hair extensions – If your clip in hair extensions are causing pain then you have not applied them correctly and usually to close to your root which in turn puts pressure on your scalp.
  • Traction alopecia – If you use your clip in extensions incorrectly there is a small risk of traction alopecia.

It is very simple and easy to avoid damage from clip In hair extensions and they are most definitely better for your hair then the more permanent extension options. As long as you follow the instructions we provide and our guidance then you will be able to avoid damage.

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