Alright, so you’re thinkin’ ’bout gettin’ them hair extensions, huh? Or maybe you already got ’em and somethin’ ain’t right. Let’s talk about the whole hair extension damage before and after thing, ’cause it ain’t always pretty, ya know?
First off, I gotta tell ya, them fancy hair ads, they don’t show you the whole story. They got them pretty models with shiny, long hair, but they don’t show you what happens when things go wrong. So, let’s get real.
Before you even slap them extensions on your head, you gotta know what you’re gettin’ into. Your own hair, it can get messed up. I seen it happen. Hair breakin’ off, gettin’ thin, lookin’ like a scarecrow. That’s the damage part they don’t talk about much.
- Breakage: That’s when your hair snaps off, usually where the extensions are attached. It can happen from them bein’ too tight, or just from the weight of the hair pullin’ on your own.
- Thinning: If them extensions are too heavy or put in wrong, they can pull your hair out from the roots. Then your hair starts lookin’ thin and scraggly. Nobody wants that, right?
- Dryness and tangles: Them extensions, they ain’t gettin’ the natural oils from your scalp like your real hair does. So, they get dry, then they get tangled, and then they look like a bird’s nest. A real mess, I tell ya.
Now, how do you know if it’s your hair breakin’ or just the extensions sheddin’? That’s the tricky part. If you see lots of short pieces of hair, that’s probably your own hair breakin’. If it’s longer pieces, it might just be the extensions. But either way, it ain’t good.
So, what happens after? Well, if you’re lucky and you catch the damage early, you can fix it. But it takes time, honey. It ain’t no overnight miracle.
First thing, you gotta take them extensions out. Give your hair a break. Let it breathe. Then you gotta baby it. Use good shampoo and conditioner. The kind that makes your hair feel soft and smooth. And don’t go brushin’ it like crazy. Be gentle.
I heard tell of some folks usin’ oils and stuff. Argan oil, coconut oil, they say it helps. Maybe it does, maybe it don’t. But it can’t hurt to try, right? You just put a little bit on your hair when it’s still damp, and it’s supposed to make it shiny and soft.
And listen, don’t go heatin’ up your hair with them blow dryers and curlin’ irons all the time. That just makes things worse. Let your hair dry on its own if you can. It’s better for it in the long run.
If the damage is real bad, like real real bad, you might gotta wait a while before you even think about gettin’ more extensions. A few months, maybe even longer. You gotta let your hair grow out a bit, get healthy again. It’s like plantin’ seeds, ya gotta give ‘em time to sprout.
I knew this girl once, her hair was a mess from extensions. Took her near ’bout a year to get it lookin’ good again. But she did it. She took care of it, babied it, and now it’s strong and healthy. So, it can be done, but you gotta be patient. Hair recovery takes time, it ain’t something that happens quick.
And another thing, find someone who knows what they’re doin’ to put them extensions in. Don’t go to some cheap place that don’t care about your hair. You get what you pay for, that’s what I always say. A good stylist will know how to put them in without damaging your hair. And they can tell you how to take care of them too. They can give you all the hair care guides so you’ll know what to do. From the beads to the tapes, they should know it all.
So, there you have it. The good, the bad, and the ugly of hair extensions. Just remember, it ain’t all glamour and long, flowin’ locks. There’s a price to pay if you don’t take care of your hair. So, be smart, do your research, and take good care of your hair. It’s the only one you got.
To keep your hair healthy, whether you got extensions or not, you gotta treat it right. Don’t be pullin’ and tuggin’ on it. Wash it gentle, condition it good, and don’t go dyin’ it every other week. That’s just askin’ for trouble.
And if you’re one of those that just got new extensions, remember to look after ‘em. Don’t let ‘em get all dry and tangled. And If you do see damage, don’t ignore it. The sooner you deal with it, the better off you’ll be. So there you go, that’s all I know about hair extension damage, before and after.
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