New Year, New Hair Routine: 4 Essential Hair Rules for Healthier Hair
Updated: Oct 3
The New Year is the perfect time to refresh your routine and prioritize your hair health, especially if you wear hair extensions. A few simple habits recommended by the hair extension specialists at Elite Extensions can make a big difference in keeping your natural hair in good condition and your extensions looking and feeling their best.
Whether you want healthier hair, shinier extensions, or a more consistent routine, these four hair rules will help you start the year strong.
1. Invest in Quality Shampoos and Conditioners
If you're investing in beautiful hair extensions, it only makes sense to invest in the products you use to care for them. The right shampoo and conditioner can make a noticeable difference in how your extensions look, feel, and hold up over time.
For the best results, we recommend the Elite Shampoo and Conditioner Set.
These formulas are:
Sulfate-free
Paraben-free
Designed to nourish and strengthen hair
Formulated with hair extensions in mind
Safe for all Elite Extensions™
Using quality, extension-friendly products helps keep your extensions soft, smooth, shiny, and easier to manage, so you can enjoy a great hair day, every day!
2. Yes, You Should Always Shampoo Twice
Double washing isn't just an extra step. For Elite Extensions clients, shampooing twice helps thoroughly cleanse the scalp and remove oil, product buildup, and residue from the hair.
Here's why shampooing twice matters:
The first wash removes surface dirt, oil, and product buildup.
The second wash gives the scalp and hair a more thorough cleanse.
When you wear extensions, keeping your scalp and hair clean is an important part of your home-care routine. Make shampooing twice part of your wash-day routine, and be sure to rinse thoroughly so no shampoo or product residue is left behind.
3. Never Skip Heat Protection
If you use hot tools like curling irons, flat irons, or blow dryers, heat protection should always be part of your styling routine.
We recommend:
Both can be applied to wet or dry hair and help shield your natural hair and your Elite Extensions from damage. This simple step helps prevent dryness, breakage, and dullness while keeping your style looking smooth and polished.
4. Pack the Right Products for Vacation
Traveling is exciting, but being away from home can easily disrupt your normal hair care routine. Packing the right products helps you care for your natural hair and extensions just as you would at home.
When going on vacation, make sure to pack:
Your favorite shampoo and conditioner
Leave-in treatments and heat protectant
Hair care products that you know work well with your extensions
If you're headed somewhere sunny, remember these two important rules:
Protect your hair from prolonged sun exposure.
Use mineral-based sunscreens only, especially on the face and shoulders, as sunscreens containing Avobenzone or Octocrylene can turn your natural hair and your hair extensions orange.
To make travel easier, we offer full-size and travel-size Elite products, as well as extension-safe sunscreen. If you forget them, just contact us; we can even ship them directly to you!
Start the New Year with a Healthier Hair Routine
A fresh year is the perfect time to commit to better hair habits. Choosing quality products, keeping your scalp and hair clean, using heat protection, and staying consistent with your routine can help keep your natural hair in good condition and your Elite Extensions looking beautiful. Small changes can make a big difference in how your hair looks and feels every day.
Ready for a fresh start with your hair? Schedule your FREE Consultation with Elite Extensions and let us help you love your hair!
Owner and Hair Extension Specialist, Elite Extensions
Lacy has specialized exclusively in professional hair extensions for more than 21 years, with particular experience creating customized solutions for fine and thinning hair.
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