Let’s be real—when you unbox those stunning UGEAT Hair Extensions, you’re probably dying to slap ’em in and show off your new look ASAP. But here’s the catch: most of us end up using our “usual hair habits” on extensions, and those little missteps? They can totally zaps your extensions’ lifespan and suck the shine right out of ’em.
No worries, though! I’m breaking down 3 super common mistakes so you can keep your extensions looking fire and make ’em last way longer.
1. Blasting Clip-In Extensions with a Hair Dryer Right After Washing
So many of us grab the hair dryer and go ham on clip-ins right after washing ’em—and let me tell you, that’s a one-way ticket to frizzy, sad extensions. Here’s why: UGEAT’s clip-ins are made with real human hair, and after all the crafting to turn it into clip-ins, that hair gets a little delicate. Hitting it with hot, high-speed air? It strips away all the shine (hello, dull fuzz!) and can even yank out strands.
The Right Way to Do It:
After washing, pat the extensions gently with a towel to soak up excess water—don’t rub (rubbing = tangles and breakage!). Then, smooth on a little hair oil (the good stuff, not the greasy kind!), lay the clip-ins flat on a table, and comb ’em out softly until they’re knot-free. Let ’em air dry naturally—your extensions will thank you.
P.S. You don’t need to wash clip-ins every time you wear ’em! Save the wash for after 5+ wears, or once every two weeks max.
2. Yanking Out Tape-In Extensions with Your Hands
Ever had tape-ins in for about 4 weeks, noticed your natural hair growing out, and thought, “Eh, I’ll just peel these off”? Spoiler: that’s terrible for your scalp and your extensions. Tearing tape-ins off raw tugs at your real hair (bye-bye, strands!) and irritates your scalp—and it’ll ruin the tape part of the extensions so you can’t reuse them.
The Gentle, Reusable Hack:
Grab some professional adhesive remover (trust me, don’t skip this!). Dab it right on the taped area, wait 1-2 minutes to let it work its magic, then gently rub the tape until it peels off your hair. Once you’ve got the extensions off, wash the old tape residue off ’em, let ’em dry, and stick on the replacement tape UGEAT gives you. Boom—good as new, ready to rock again!
3. Tossing Out Weft Extensions (Yes, They’re Reusable!)
Most people think, “Weft extensions? Once you take ’em out, they’re trash.” But guess what? If you take care of UGEAT’s wefts and have a little help, they can be worn over and over.
How to Reuse Them (The Pro Way):
First rule: Treat ’em like your own hair! Keep ’em moisturized and shiny with regular care—healthy wefts = reusable wefts. When it’s time to take ’em out, don’t go solo: hit up a pro salon, or grab a friend who’s handy with hair.
Here’s the step-by-step: Grab a small plier, and gently squeeze the tiny link rings (the ones holding the weft to your hair) to open ’em—don’t squeeze too hard, or you’ll snap the rings! Then, carefully pull the weft away from your scalp—no yanking! Once they’re out, wash ’em, let ’em dry, and here’s how to reapply:
- Use a hair extension tool to thread the link ring onto the weft.
- Grab a section of your natural hair (about half the thickness of the weft) and pull it through the top of the tool.
- Gently tug the tool so your natural hair slides through the link ring.
- Squeeze the ring shut with tweezers—make sure it’s 2-3mm away from your scalp (so it’s not tight!)
Avoid these 3 mistakes, and your UGEAT Hair Extensions will go from “great” to “wow, is that your real hair?!” level amazing. Using the right tricks isn’t just about making extensions last—it’s about doubling down on your glow.
Go slay, and let those UGEAT extensions shine! ♀️✨