As is well known, hair extensions can add instant volume or length to your hair to achieve your dreamy hair look, even don’t need to wait too long time. However, if you don’t store it, it will become frizzy and tangling and may shorten its lifespan. Thus, we especially prepare some great ways and tips to store hair extensions to keep them looking great and prolong the use time.
What Can I Use To Store Hair Extensions?
Here are some effortless and effective ways to store hair extensions:
1. Box Or Bag
The easiest way to store hair extensions is kept in the original packaging box, simply the packing box or bag is still in good condition. It can keep dust off your extensions and work well for both short- and long-term storage.
If you are not using hair extensions regularly, store them in the box to keep your extensions safe and tangle-free.
If you don’t have the original packaging, any small box or resealable plastic bag would also work well. For example, you can alternatively use shoeboxes to put hair extensions.
How To Store Hair Extensions In A Box
Here is the step-by-step method to store hair extensions in a box:
Step 1
Before putting them inside the box, make sure to use a wide-toothed comb to gently brush the hair weaves from the bottom up first to get rid of tangles and knots.
Step 2
Place all wefts on one side, one on top of the other, then roll them together.
Step 3
Put the extensions hair neatly inside the box and store it anywhere dry, cool, and away from sunlight, which can avoid them from getting dry, tangled, and fading.
2. Hair Extension Hanger
If you wear your hair extensions daily, placing them on hangers will be the most convenient storage method. Hair extension hangers are particularly designed for extensions and can allow you to safely store your hair extensions without worrying about them getting tangled.
It is also essential when washing and cleaning your human hair extensions since it can allow you to quickly air dry or blow-dry your extensions.
The hanger is also a great option for styling and dying your hair extensions, simply hang the hair up on the hanger to free both of your hands making styling and dying your hair extensions a lot simpler and less time-consuming.
If you don’t want to spend too much money on these hangers, alternatively use regular hangers.
How To Store Clip-in Hair Extensions With Hair Extension Hanger
Here is the step-by-step tutorial to store hair extensions with a hair extensions hanger:
Step 1
Take a wide-toothed brush to comb the hair extensions properly to ensure they won’t get tangled.
Step 2
use the hanger to clip the hair extensions and put them inside your closet to keep your hair extensions in perfect condition and prevent any unnecessary matting when not in use.
3. Hair Extensions Storage Bags
Except for hair extension hangers, there are many hair extension storage bags that are particularly made for storing hair extensions. These protection bags could isolate your extensions from dust and moisture, prevent the hair from getting tangled, and therefore keep them in the best condition.
Although they may be a little expensive, they usually feature a transparent zip-up closure, which is both nice-looking and practical and will allow you to put in and take out the extensions fast and easily, especially when you plan to travel with your hair extensions.
How To Store Extensions Hair In Hair Extensions Storage Bags
Follow these steps to safely store your hair extensions when not in use.
Step 1
Brush hair with a professional comb from the bottom up gently to remove tangles and knots.
Step 2
Take the hanger out and clip the hair extensions with a hanger.
Step 3
Put the hanger with hair extensions into the bag and zip the bag properly.
Tips You Need To Keep In Mind When Storing Hair Extensions
1. Brush your extensions before storing them. After removing your extensions from your head, spend a few minutes gently brushing through them with a wide-toothed comb. Remember to start brushing at the bottom and work your way up to the roots.
2. Wash your extensions before long-term storage with sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoos and conditioners. That is because too much oil buildup can make it harder for your extensions to stay in place.
For short-term storage, if you recently washed your body wave hair weaves, you probably don’t need to rewash them before storing them.
3. Also, ensure your extensions are completely dry when storing to prevent mold and other bacteria from growing.
If possible, absorb extra moisture of your hair extensions with a clean towel first and leave it in a ventilated area to air dry.
If you are in hurry, use a blow dryer on the lowest heat setting. In a word, you must ensure they’re fully dry before putting them away to keep them from getting moldy or developing a weird smell.
4. Seal your wefts before long-term storage to prevent shedding. You can go to your local cosmetic store or hair salon to buy a sealant made for hair extensions and follow the directions to apply the sealant to both sides of your hair extension’s wefts, then let them dry completely before putting them into storage.
5. Fold and roll the wefts when you plan to put them in a box or small bag.
For instance, you can wrap the hair extensions around your hand to form a kind of donut shape. You could also hold the bottom of the extension and twist it in one direction to roll it up.
In addition, don’t forget to check that the clips are all closed before you roll the wefts to prevent them from getting bent out of shape.
6. If you opt to store the curly hair bundles with a hanger, it is best to fold the weft over on itself several times, then wrap a scrunchie around the hair extensions 2-3 times, which can keep the extensions from getting tangled while it’s in storage.
7. Always ensure you store your clip in extensions in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight (like a closet, cabinet, or dresser drawer).
