TL;DR: Proper storage is key to keeping luxury human hair extensions and toppers looking their best. Follow these guidelines to preserve color, volume, and texture, ensuring long-lasting quality and a flawless look for years.
- Clean, condition, and dry extensions before storing
- Use breathable, dust-proof storage options (like satin pouches or storage bags with hangers)
- Avoid moisture, direct sunlight, and extreme temperatures
- Choose gentle products, such as sulfate-free shampoo and hydrating conditioners
- Travel with satin pouches or storage bags for convenience
Your luxury human hair extensions are the key to your confidence. Naturally, you want to ensure they look their best for as long as possible.
While extensions show wear and tear as time goes on, there are things you can do to extend their life. One key is learning how to store hair extensions for longevity. Only proper care and storage can prevent damage. It’s important to know how the pros keep their clip-ins and hair toppers intact.
In this guide, our stylists are sharing their tips on how to store hair extension clip ins, like our human hair toppers. Keep reading to learn the best way to maintain your stylish extensions so you can feel your best for years!
Why It’s Important to Store Hair Extensions Correctly
Proper storage preserves the color, structure, and lifespan of luxury human hair extensions. It can prevent shedding and density loss, keeping them thick and luscious for years. Additionally, storing your extensions the right way can keep them looking glossy, eliminate product build-up, and more.
Here are a few of the factors that can impact the look and lifespan of your toppers:
- Exposure to dust and pollution. Pollutants can settle on extensions, causing them to look dull and dry over time. It can also degrade clips.
- Moisture and humidity. If exposed to excessive moisture, human hair extensions can frizz, lose smoothness, and develop a musty odor.
- Direct sunlight. UV rays can damage human hair extensions over time, just like they can damage natural hair. Sunlight can also cause fading.
- Tangles, knots, and matting. Tangling leads to shedding and breakage, which is why organized storage is crucial.
- Product exposure & buildup. Cleaning your extensions is part of proper storage. Over time, product exposure can degrade the structure and quality of extensions.
- Temperature fluctuation. Sudden changes in temperature can impact moisture levels and impact the structural integrity of extensions.
Proper storage eliminates these factors. With proper washing, careful organization, and thoughtful storage, extensions can last a long time.
How to Store Clip-in Hair Extensions for Longevity
There are steps you can take to avoid damage and preserve your clip-in hair extensions for years. We’ll outline how to store clip-in extensions below.
Clean, Condition, and Dry for Storage
It’s important to wash and condition your human hair extensions and toppers before storing them. They clear your extensions of dust and debris. This also ensures there is no product build-up that can degrade hair over time.
It’s important to use the correct products to wash and condition your human hair extensions. Those, too, can have an impact on the longevity and appearance of your extensions!
The best products to use include:
- A high-quality, sulfate-free shampoo
- A rich, hydrating, silicone-free moisturizing conditioner
- A leave-in conditioner or detangler
- A deep conditioning or hydrating mask (every few weeks is fine)
You do not need to wash your extensions daily. In fact, washing extensions too frequently can damage them, too. Remember, although they’re human hair, they aren’t living hair. Extensions can’t repair themselves and won’t grow back.
Likewise, avoid washing the clips to avoid damage.
After washing, ensure you dry your extensions completely before putting them in storage. Moisture can lead to mold or mildew growth. Not only can that change their smell, it can make them look frizzy and unkempt.
Lay your extensions flat on a towel or use a hanger to air dry. Don’t rub them, or you may experience frizzing or breakage. When they’re dry, ensure you brush them before storing them away. A quick detangle can prevent knotting and matting.
Store Your Extensions Properly
Ensure you keep your stored extensions in a temperature-controlled room with low or normal humidity. Avoid direct sun exposure to prevent fading and UV damage.
The container you choose for storage matters, too. Choose a breathable, dust-proof storage option.
Consider one of the following:
- A storage bag with a hanger
- A satin or silk extension storage pouch
- A satin-lined storage box or drawer
Why satin? It prevents frizz and moisture loss, helping keep your extensions smooth and sleek. lay the topper flat but arrange the hair so that it doesn’t get creased or tangled.
You can also choose an upright storage option, such as a mannequin head. It can help maintain the volume at the base, especially on hair toppers. This keeps the human hair looking full and natural, maintaining its volume. However, you’ll want to cover your extensions with a dustproof cover to preserve them further.
We urge you to avoid storing or covering extensions and toppers using plastic bags. These can trap moisture, cause static, and tend to cause tangles. Choose a designated wig cover for the best possible results.
Traveling Safely with Hair Toppers & Extensions
If you’ll be traveling, take care to pack your extensions thoughtfully. Acquire a satin pouch or travel-sized storage bag for your hair topper. They prevent tangling in transit.
You might also consider packing a storage bag with a hanger. That can make it easy to keep your extension flat and prevent creasing during travel. They’re easy to store in a hotel closet. We’ve found they provide peace of mind when you need to look your best on the go.
Luxury Hair Extensions You’ll Love
The truth is, that luxury human hair extensions and toppers always look better than synthetic alternatives. They also last a long time compared to less premium options. When you store high-quality hair extensions correctly, your stunning hair pieces will last even longer.
Shop our luxury hair extensions today to start feeling your best!
