
Can You Use Heat on Human Hair Extensions? Yes — But Be Smart About It
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Yes, You Can — But With Care
100% human hair extensions can handle heat styling, but overdoing it dries out the strands, weakens the hair, and shortens their lifespan. If you love your flat iron, read this first
Heat Styling Tips for 100% luxury Human Hair Extensions
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Always Use a Heat Protectant
Spray a lightweight, silicone-free heat protectant from root to tip before blow-drying, curling, or straightening. -
Keep Temps Low
Never go above 180°C / 350°F. Extensions don’t self-repair like your natural hair. -
Air-Dry When Possible
Let extensions dry naturally after washing. Blow-dry only when needed. -
Limit Heat to 1–2 Times a Week
Try no-heat styles like braids, flexi-rods, or rollers to give your extensions a break.
Avoid:
- Daily straightening or curling
- Applying heat to wet hair
- Skipping heat protection products
Bonus Tip: Rotate Your Extensions
If you love changing styles, keep two sets and alternate between them to reduce wear and tear.