THE CORRECT WAY OF COLOURING YOUR BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS

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The best hair extensions add length, dimension, and volume to your hair. They’re great if you want to try out a new look without all the commitment. And if you’re asking the question, “Can I dye my hair extensions?” the short answer is yes, but there are a few essential things to keep in mind before you decide to dye your hair extensions.

Dyeing your hair extensions at home can be tricky, so it’s recommended that you take them to a salon if you’re not confident in your colouring skills. You can choose to dye them yourself if you’re feeling bold and have the cash to pay for another round of extensions if they look bad. Here are three things you should know before dying the best hair extensions.

Know the Process of Going Lighter to Darker and Vice Versa

If you want to change the colour of your best hair extensions, you can do so at home. Like human hair, you can dye extensions any colour you want, but don’t try to go lighter than their natural colour.

If you’re dying the extension darker, the process is simple and relatively quick. Dye the extensions in small areas at a time and avoid getting dye on your scalp or skin.

Don’t try to dye your extensions a different colour than their natural hue, especially if their hair has never been coloured in other shades before. Virgin hair is easier to dye and doesn’t damage as quickly as dyed hair, but also more expensive and difficult to find. Consult your extension supplier for more information about dying virgin hair.

The Best Hair Extensions Must Be Made of Natural Components

Before washing your wig with detergent, think about which dye you want to use. Experts generally advise against dyeing artificial hair. If you try to colour your wig, the silicone strip will remain its original colour, so make sure you want a dyed wig before choosing the Seamless style.

Remember that if you’re going to dye the best hair extensions, the silicone strip will remain its original colour, just like a natural hair extension when you dye it. If you want to dye your extension, choose between dying or ombre-dyeing it. As far as breaking your hair extension goes, remember that dying human hair with a lace front will result in a few inches of silver lace at the top of your head; this look might be okay with synthetic fibres, but it’s not so attractive with human hair.

Before dyeing, read the instructions that come with the package and ensure you can do the technique properly before colouring the best hair extensions.

Tips for Those Ready to Dye

Are you excited about that dye job on the best hair extensions? Scroll down for our complete guide to the process.

• Pick a shade: First, pick the perfect shade for the best hair extensions that match your hair colour. If you’re unsure what to choose, ask a professional to help you because the boxed colour from retail outlets will not let you choose a temperature for your hair extensions.

A 10-volume developer or demi-permanent colour is typically recommended. Subtle highlights or a lighter shade are easier to achieve if it’s your first time dying your hair extensions because this prevents damage or breakage. You might need to let the pros do it if you’ve always wanted platinum highlights or a white-blonde look.

• Prep the supplies: You will need additional supplies when dyeing the best hair extensions. Hair dye gloves and a hair dye bowl and brush will prevent your hands from becoming stained.

Also, make sure to cover the surrounding surfaces with sheets of tin foil to protect them from unwanted colour stains. If you are dyeing using the watercolour method, use a deep container such as a sink, mixing bowl or plastic bucket/storage container.

• Ready your hair: Plug your sink, fill it up with lukewarm water, add two or three drops of shampoo into the water and swish the product around to create a nice, soapy lather. Wash hair extensions one weft at a time.

Hold the weft in one hand at the top and submerge it into the water. Gently massage the hair to create bubbles and release any dirt or oil. Do not scrub the extensions; instead, use your fingertips to massage hair, washing it thoroughly and gently. Once you are done, take out the best hair extensions and lay them on a piece of clean tin foil to let them dry.

• Mix: Prepare your hair dye by strictly obeying the manufacturer’s guide. Most hair dyes have equal parts colour and developer, so you’ll typically need about 3–5 ounces of colour for your extensions. Ensure you have plenty of shade on hand before you start colouring to avoid running out. It’s always better to overprepare than underprepared.

If you are planning on dying your blonde extensions a fashionable or bright colour (red, blue, light grey, etc.), you can opt to dye the water; To do this, you will need a deep container or sink (note that bright colours can stain the sink’s surface, so do this only if your sink is made from stainless steel).

Fill the container with warm water (it shouldn’t be scalding, boiling water) and add a quarter size amount of dye. Mix everything thoroughly so all the dye is dissolved and there aren’t small chunks floating around. Continue adding enough dye so that the water is a bright, vibrant colour.

• Colour the best hair extensions: Doo a strand test first before you start colouring. Paint all but an inch or two of an extension or just one clip weft.

• Make sure to paint a small section of hair, or only use the tips of the weft. If you dip a clip weft into the dye, gently squeeze out any excess water before moving on to the next step.

• Then let the clip weft sit in the mixture for just a couple of minutes since it will soak up more dye with time. If it still isn’t as vibrant as you want it to be, repeat it until it is. Generally, you’ll add more dye and dilute it with water over time.

• Meanwhile, while you wait, you can thin out the rest of your dye mixture with water if the colour is too bright after letting it sit.

• When you’ve achieved the correct colour, rinse out the dye and shampoo your hair like you would with natural hair.

Put on your gloves and use a sponge brush to coat each weft with the dye if you like the results. Move the sponge down from the top of each extension to the very bottom, applying colour as you go. Coat each strand thoroughly; repeat this step for the rest of the wefts for the watercolour method, and set them aside once you’re done.

As you work, you’ll notice that the water level will go down, or the colour will lighten up as each strand soaks up more dye. When this happens, add more colouring and water to dilute it before moving on. Once all the strands are dyed, you can skip this next tip.

• Process the dye: As many colours as possible should be applied to the extensions before the paint dries out. Cover the extensions loosely with clear plastic wrap to keep the colour moist. Leave the extensions for the amount of time specified by the manufacturer, usually around 20 to 40 minutes.

Check the extensions by rubbing a paper towel over a small piece of hair every five minutes. Add more colour to any areas that need it with a brush.

• Rinse: When you’re done processing the dye, are satisfied with the colour of your best hair extensions, and have been rinsed thoroughly, it’s time to apply a moisturising conditioner. Make sure to work the conditioner through the extensions in the way their natural coats lie: from top to bottom. Rinse the conditioner out for at least 15 to 20 minutes.

Then, shampoo the extensions with a moisturising and colour-friendly formula. Do not skip the shampoo if using the water-dye method, as the shampoo will fade any semi-permanent dye. After applying shampoo, use a moisturising deep conditioner to restore moisture lost due to the dyeing process.

• Comb and dry: If you want to keep your extensions looking great, the first thing to do is give them some TLC. Lay down a towel on your counter and apply a leave-in conditioner to your extensions. Use a wide-tooth comb to apply the conditioner and gently brush your extensions while they’re still damp so you don’t cause any shedding.

Let the hair extensions air-dry before putting them in; avoid using your blow dryer.

• Finally, style them: You can style the hair extensions in various ways. To add waves and curls to your hair, use a curling iron on one-inch sections of hair (along with the extensions) and wrap them around the barrel away from your head. After you’ve brushed out the curls, clip the extensions in.

Get the Best Hair Extensions for Yourself

Consider doing it at home if you’re looking for an easy way to colour hair extensions. Just be sure to buy those made of natural human hair, and you are only dyeing them a darker shade, as it is easy to make mistakes or ruin your extensions if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Alternately, if any of the instructions seem overwhelming or you don’t want to risk ruining the best hair extensions, go to a professional hair colourist, like those from Foxy Locks! We supply women worldwide with luxurious, high-quality clip extensions. Check out our collection and order now!

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