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How Often Should I Wash My Hair Extensions?
December 2, 2025
Washing your hair extensions properly is key to keeping them soft, smooth, and long‑lasting. We recommend washing once or twice per week, instead of frequent washing, focus on quality wash days that thoroughly clean the roots and keep the hair healthy.
How often you wash will depend on your lifestyle, workouts, and product use. What’s always true is that washing too often can leave hair extensions dry, unlike natural hair, they don’t receive protective oils from the scalp.
General Rule:
Extensions don’t get oily the same way natural hair does, because they aren’t attached to your scalp. Washing too often can dry them out, cause tangling, and shorten their lifespan.
Tips for washing:
We recommend this simple routine.
1. Detangle first
Always start by gently brushing your extensions with an extension-safe brush.
2. Double shampoo
Clean the roots thoroughly, including between tapes or along the weft, and avoid scrubbing aggressively and use an extension‑safe shampoo.
3. Condition only the mids and ends
Never apply conditioner or masks near tapes, wefts, or bonds, as this can cause slipping.
Your haircare products are just as important as your washing routine. Extensions need gentle, lightweight formulas that cleanse without coating the hair or weakening the bonds.
Avoid products that contain:
Silicones (can cause buildup and make the hair feels heavy)
Proteins (can make extension hair brittle over time)
SLS/SLES (strip moisture and dry the hair)
If you are looking for a safe, simple routine, try our Jadore Haircare range . We designed this core range specifically for hair extension wearers and human hair, each formula cares for tape and weft extensions, keeping them soft, hydrated, and easy to maintain.
You don’t need to do a full wash every time if you train regularly or live an active lifestyle. Instead, try a “half wash.”This refreshes your hair without over‑washing.
How to do it:
The biggest factor in how long your extensions last is what you do between wash days. Everyday care makes the greatest difference to their longevity.
Simple daily and nightly habits:
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Using the highest-quality Remy hair, expert techniques, and salon-exclusive products, we help you build a routine that suits your lifestyle so your extensions feel like you from day one.
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Most stylists recommend washing tape extensions once or twice a week. Washing too often can dry the hair and weaken the adhesive. Focus on double-shampooing the roots, avoiding conditioner near the tapes, and using extension-safe products.
It’s best to avoid washing extensions daily. Over-washing removes moisture and causes dryness and tangling. If you have an active lifestyle, try a “half wash” instead (rinse the scalp, refresh the mids, and dry the roots fully).
Choose a shampoo that is sulfate-free, protein-free, and silicone-free. Heavy products or “repair/strengthening” formulas can make extension hair brittle over time.
For a safe routine, try the Jadore Haircare Shampoo, formulated specifically for extensions.
Dryness often comes from overwashing, using harsh products, or skipping at-home care. Keep extensions moisturised by using a nourishing conditioner on mids and ends, applying a lightweight oil, and brushing with an extension-safe brush. Sleeping in a loose braid and with a silk pillowcase, helps reduce friction.
Extensions don’t get greasy as quickly because they don’t receive oils from the scalp. Your natural roots may get oily, but the extension hair stays drier. If your scalp gets sweaty often, use partial washes instead of full washes.
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