How to Care for Hair Extensions: Washing, Sleeping and Swimming

Correct care is what makes extensions last years

Extension hair never receives the natural oils your scalp produces, so it dries out faster than the hair growing from your head. Three routines cover almost everything that matters: how you wash, how you sleep, and how you protect the hair around water.

Washing

Use a sulfate-free shampoo and lukewarm water, never hot. Work the lather downwards from top to ends without rubbing or twisting. Apply conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends only, keeping it away from the attachment points so the bonds stay secure.

Sleeping

Never sleep on wet extensions, and never sleep with the hair loose. A loose braid or a soft bun prevents the friction against the pillow that causes matting at the nape. A silk or satin pillowcase reduces that friction further.

Swimming

Saturate the hair with fresh water before you get in, so it cannot absorb chlorinated or salt water, and apply a leave-in conditioner as a barrier. Rinse with fresh water immediately afterwards rather than letting chlorine or salt dry into the hair.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I wash my hair extensions?

Two to three times a week for bonded extensions worn in the hair, or every 15 to 20 wears for clip-ins. Washing more often than that strips moisture the hair cannot replace on its own, because it receives no oils from the scalp.

What shampoo is safe for hair extensions?

A sulfate-free, paraben-free shampoo with a matching moisturising conditioner. Sulfates are harsh enough to strip the hair and weaken adhesive bonds, and heavy silicones build up over time and leave the hair looking dull.

Can I sleep with hair extensions in?

Yes with bonded methods, as long as the hair is completely dry and loosely braided or tied in a soft bun. Clip-ins should be removed before bed. Wet hair is weaker and tangles far more easily, so drying fully before sleeping matters.

Can I swim with hair extensions?

Yes, with preparation. Wet the hair with fresh water first so it cannot absorb pool or sea water, apply a leave-in conditioner as a barrier, and braid it loosely. Rinse with fresh water immediately after swimming rather than letting salt or chlorine dry in.

Does chlorine damage hair extensions?

Chlorine strips moisture and can shift lighter shades towards a green tone, while salt causes severe dryness and tangling. Both are manageable if you create a barrier beforehand and rinse straight away afterwards.

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