Shannel Watson has been working with Hair Extensions for women for 10 years. Shannel is a leading Tricho - Consultant specialising in Hair Loss Solutions, Wigs and Hair Extensions.

Night Time Hair Extension Care

Now you’ve finally got the hair of your dreams you’ll want to keep it that way, bed time + hair extensions doesn’t always mean you are going to wake up with a nest of hair that a lawn mower couldn’t fight its way through. We can let you in on some fab tips that will help maintain your hair past dusk and keep it looking fabulous until dawn!

does not absorb moisture so prevents your hair from drying out and breaking during the night. We love the Silkskin pillow range, theses unique pillows are fortified with amino acids that are also great for your skin. Alternatively you can wrap a silk scarf around your hair.

3 - Overnight Treatments

To wake up with strong ultra nourished hair use normal hair conditioner as a ‘pre-conditioner’. Apply liberally and cover securely with cling film, your natural body heat will cause your cuticle to open allowing the conditioner to fully penetrate your natural hair and the hair extensions. In the morning wash you hair thoroughly, dry and style as normal. We love love love the Shesiedo Tsubaki hair care range! It’s pricey and not so easy to get hold of so worth having a quick look on ebay to bag a bargain!

3 - Style While You Sleep

For beautiful beach waves tie you hair in two high buns and add a little hairspray. In the morning untie and run your finger though your hair, bendy rollers are also great for creating curls and ringlets without having to use heated tools, just ensure they are not placed too tightly against the scalp to ensure you don’t risk traction hair loss or breakage.

4 - Save The Date

To save the day’s styling efforts of you can pin your hair up (with plastic hair slides rather than metal hair grips) to retain your curls. If you have styled your hair straight its best to wind your hair into a butterfly clip to avoid having to straighten in the morning!

1 - Always Brush Your Hair

Before your head hits the pillow it is always important to thoroughly detangle your hair. Give it a god brush through with a plastic brush (avoid bristle brushes as they disrupt the hair cuticle). You don;t need to give it the time honoured ‘100 stroke’s as this is a little excessive just enough to ensure no tangles are present. Never, never go to bed with wet hair as this will almost certainly result in a nest that a magpie would be proud of! Try American Dreams Ionic Hair brush.

2 - Silken Promises

To keep hair silky and strong use a silk pillow. Unlike cotton, silk