How to Care for Your Professional Hair Extensions 

Want to Keep Your Hair Extensions Looking As Beautiful As Day One?  

Professional hair extensions are a long-lasting way to enhance your natural hair, whether you're looking to add length, volume, thickness or colour. Beauty Works professional extensions are made from premium 100% Remy human hair, so with the correct care and regular maintenance, you can keep your extensions looking soft, glossy and beautiful throughout their lifespan. 

When cared for correctly, Beauty Works professional hair extensions can last 6-12 months, with maintenance appointments typically required every 6-12 weeks, depending on your chosen extension method. 

Your aftercare routine plays an important role in maintaining the quality and longevity of your extensions. From choosing the right shampoo to brushing, heat protection and restoring moisture, follow our expert guide to keep your Beauty Works extensions looking their best. 

How to Care for Hair Extensions: The Essential Basics 

Unlike your natural hair, hair extensions are no longer attached to the scalp and therefore don't receive the same natural supply of oils and nutrients. This means they require a little extra care and attention to keep them looking and feeling their best. 

Your lifestyle can also affect your extensions. Frequent washing, heat styling, swimming, sun exposure and product build-up can all impact the condition and longevity of the hair. 

Blonde and lighter shades may require additional care, as they can be more susceptible to changes in tone from factors including UV exposure, chlorine, minerals in water and heat styling. 

TIP 1: Brush Your Extensions Regularly 

Regular brushing is essential for keeping your professional extensions smooth, manageable and free from tangles. Choosing the correct brush for your extension method is also important, as using the wrong brush can cause the bristles to catch on the attachment and potentially snag the bonds. Beauty Works brushes are specifically designed to help minimise snagging and protect your extensions during daily brushing. 

Brushing your hair correctly is an important part of your hair extension aftercare routine. Using the right brush and technique can help prevent tangles, minimise pulling and keep both your natural hair and extensions looking smooth and healthy. 

For gentle detangling, we recommend the Beauty Works Detangling Brush. Its flexible design helps glide through knots without unnecessary pulling, making it suitable for both wet and dry hair. 

For daily brushing and smoothing, the Beauty Works Bristle Brush helps distribute natural oils through the mid-lengths and ends, leaving hair looking smooth and polished. 

Whichever brush you choose, always start at the ends and work your way upwards, gently removing tangles as you go. Support your hair at the roots when brushing and take extra care around your extension attachments. For micro-ring methods, avoid brushing too closely to the root and take care not to catch the attachments. 

For a step-by-step guide to brushing your hair extensions, including expert tips on choosing the right brush, detangling and brushing different extension methods, read our Expert Guide to How to Brush Your Hair with Extensions. 

When brushing, always start at the ends of your hair and gradually work your way upwards. Gently hold the hair above the attachment points as you brush to avoid putting unnecessary tension on the bonds or your natural hair. 

Make brushing part of your daily haircare routine and always take an extra few minutes before bed to gently brush through your extensions. We also recommend loosely braiding your hair before sleeping to help prevent tangling overnight. 

TIP 2: Restore Moisture and Shine 

Keeping your extensions moisturised is essential for maintaining their softness, smoothness and shine. 

Add the Beauty Works Pearl Nourishing Argan Oil Mask to your routine for an intensive conditioning treatment, particularly when your hair is feeling dry. 

For everyday nourishment, apply a small amount of Beauty Works Argan Oil Serum through the mid-lengths and ends. This helps to lock in moisture and create a smooth, glossy finish. 

For an additional boost, Beauty Works 10-in-1 Miracle Spray provides conditioning and nourishment while helping to protect the hair as part of your daily styling routine. 

TIP 3: Always Use Heat Protection 

Heat styling can affect both your natural hair and your extensions, so heat protection should always be part of your styling routine. 

Before blow-drying or using heated styling tools, apply Beauty Works Heat Protection Spray to protect the hair from heat and help maintain its smooth, glossy appearance. 

For additional everyday protection, Beauty Works 10-in-1 Miracle Spray is another useful addition to your routine and is formulated to provide heat protection and help defend the hair against environmental factors including UV exposure. 

We also recommend avoiding excessive heat and keeping styling temperatures below 180°C when using heated tools on your extensions. 

Remember, heat doesn't only come from styling tools. Sun exposure and hot climates can also affect the condition, moisture levels and colour of your extensions, so it’s important to give your hair extra protection when spending time outdoors. The Beauty Works Solaré collection has been specifically designed with sun-exposed hair in mind, helping to protect and care for your extensions while you're out and about. Incorporate the Solaré range into your holiday and summer haircare routine to help keep your extensions feeling soft, nourished and looking their best. 

TIP 4: Wash and Dry Your Extensions Correctly 

Washing your extensions correctly is one of the most important parts of your aftercare routine. 

When washing: 

TIP 5: Use an Anti-Yellow Shampoo to Keep Blonde Extensions Bright 

If you have blonde or lighter-coloured Beauty Works extensions, using an anti-yellow shampoo can help keep your colour looking fresh and bright between salon appointments. 

Beauty Works extensions are made from real human hair, but they have already undergone professional colour processing. We do not recommend colouring, bleaching or toning your extensions yourself, as additional chemical treatments can affect the quality, condition and lifespan of the hair. 

For blonde shades, incorporate an anti-yellow shampoo into your routine when needed to help neutralise unwanted yellow or brassy tones. Always follow the product instructions and avoid overusing it, as frequent use can affect the condition of the extensions. 

If you want to change your colour, speak to your professional extensionist about selecting a different Beauty Works shade or combining multiple shades to create your desired look.