How to Store Your Hair Extensions
Your hair extensions are your best friends. They come to your rescue whenever you need to wear long, luscious, and thick hair. On top of that, when you buy human hair extensions, it means you’ve made a significant investment and expect a long-term return. As such, your extensions deserve the best care possible.
Considering how much hair extensions cost and their immense benefits, storage is a crucial part of your hair extension care regimen. It would be best if you store your extensions properly, so they can keep looking flawless and last longer. Storing them carelessly could cause them to look messy and reduce their lifespan — not to mention tangling, matting, and knots formation.
But what are the best practices to store your hair extensions? Let’s have a look!
Brush Your Extensions Before Storing Them
Use a loop brush or a wide-toothed comb to brush your hair extensions thoroughly. Doing so helps keep them silky and soft, preventing matting and tangling while in storage. Make sure to brush gently from the ends, working your way towards the base.
If you’ve got clip-in extensions, be sure to close the clips before storing the extensions.
Hair Extension Storage Options
Once you’ve brushed the wefts, you can use one of the following options to store them.
Place Your Extensions in a Storage Box
This is, by far, the best storage option for hair extensions. Start by securing the hair near the base of each weft like a ponytail and then secure the pony with a hair tie. Next, carefully roll each weft into a ring shape and put them in the primary partition of the storage box.
If you don’t have a dedicated storage box for your hair extensions, consider using any airtight box or shoebox. In any case, ensure that the box is dry and there’s no risk of mold or bacteria growth.
Use Hair Extensions Carrier Case
Whether you want to store your extensions at home or while traveling, the case in which you first received them comes in handy here. These carrier cases are designed to protect your extensions from possible damages and matting.
Start by opening the hanger and then put the wefts onto the hanger. Ensure that the wefts are completely dry. Now, close the hanger while ensuring that the bar is below the extensions. The hanger will hold the wefts securely in place.
Next, open the carrier cases and place the hanger with the wefts inside. Make sure the hanger’s hook pops out through the opening at the top of the case. Now, zip up the carrier case and hang it in a cool and dry place.
Put Your Extensions on a Hanger
This is a good option for those who wear their extensions every day and want a quick overnight storage solution. With this option, unlike the carrier case storage procedure, you will place the wefts on hangers without storing them in a case. This is a very convenient method for anyone who uses hair extensions regularly.
Simply clip the wefts onto the hangers, gently comb the wefts, place the hanger inside your closet, and you’re good to go. The good news is that you can even use a cloth hanger for the purpose in case you don’t have or have lost your special hair extension hangers.
Store Your Extensions in a Drawer
Don’t have a storage box, extension carrier case, or hangers? Don’t worry — we’ve got a DIY storage solution for your beautiful hair extensions. All you need for this is a decent size drawer in your home. And since we all have more than one drawer in our homes, this might be the best option for you.
Here’s how you can store your wefts in a drawer:
- Lay a clean and dry cotton towel at the bottom of your drawer.
- Gently brush the extensions and then lay them in the drawer (on the towel) in J or U shape. Ensure the wefts are fully dry, as dampness can trigger mold growth.
- Lay another dry and clean towel over the wefts if your drawer is exposed to direct sunlight.
- Close the drawer, and you’re good to go!
Use these storage techniques to prolong the life of your hair extensions and retain their smooth, silky feel. If your hair extensions have become dirty or got a product buildup, make sure to wash and dry them thoroughly before using these storage methods.
Of course, before you can store your extensions, you need to select the best type for your needs. Choose from our massive selection of top-quality hair extensions here.
