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Caring for Your Extensions on Your Tropical Vacation

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Caring for Your Extensions on Your Tropical Vacation

As the weather gets increasingly more frightful, many seek the sun and sand of a tropical vacation to soften those debilitating winter blues. A question we got often here at Donna Bella is how well extensions, particularly Tape-In extensions, hold up to the beach-side rigors of a vacation (sand, sun, salt water...all that jazz) and how best to maintain them. The truth is, tropical vacations do come with their own share of hair extensions challenges, but with just a little bit of simple care and maintenance, you can soak up some rays and avoid wrecking your hair, no matter what...

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What causes Tape-In Hair Extensions to Slip?

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What causes Tape-In Hair Extensions to Slip?

When Tape-In hair extensions are unsuccessful, it’s usually because of slippage. Slippage is when the hair extension weft slips off of the hair.. Sometimes this happens while brushing or styling, sometimes it happens all on it’s own. Some slippage is completely normal, but any more than 10% is cause for concern. There are a few things that can cause slippage in Tape-In Hair Extensions. Root conditioning. Conditioning is great for hair extensions, as long as it’s done on the midshaft down. Conditioner applied to Tape-In wefts can cause the hair extension bonds to break down. Improper brushing. Tape-In extensions stay...

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Hair Extension Tips You Need to Know

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Hair Extension Tips You Need to Know

Hair extensions add amazing length and volume to your hair. You want to make sure you’re treating them right so that they’ll last a long time and keep making you look great. It isn't hard to keep your extensions looking great, just take a few extra steps. It will be worth it! DO Do use the Donna Bella Hair Extension Brush. It prevents tangling and is specially designed so it won’t pull or catch on the application points. Do brush 2 to 3 times a day and before showering or wetting hair. Hold the roots of your hair with one...

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How to Brush your Hair Extensions

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How to Brush your Hair Extensions

Brush using a soft bristle brush. The Hair Extension Brush is great because it’s made with boar hair, so the bristles are firm, but gentle. This brush won’t pull out hair or cause strain on the connection points. To brush: hold your hair roots with one hand to support the bonds. With the other hand, brush gently by starting at the ends and working up toward the scalp. Always go in a downward direction to preserve the hair’s natural direction. It’s important to brush at least three time a day. It’s one of the best ways you can get the...

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