How To Revive Old Hair Extensions | Milk + Blush

[ Narrator ] Today we're answering one of your most asked questions which is `` how to revive your old hair extensions'. We get that buying hair extensions is an investment and one that you'll really want to look after.. So, with these tips, you'll be able to make your set last even longer.. To start, you want to fill a bowl or your sink with warm water and apply a few pumps of a sulphate, free shampoo., We're using the Tigi Bed Head Colour Goddess as it's really nourishing and gentle.. Next, you want to swish the shampoo into the water until it's fully mixed. Once you're done. You can then start washing your hair. Extensions. You'll need to do this weft by weft, while making sure not to tangle the hair in the water.. The set we're reviving in this tutorial is the 16 to 18 inch deluxe set in the shade belair. It's around two years old and has a lot of product buildup through the lengths of the hair.. The washing process can be a little bit time consuming, but doing it weft by weft will help to get your set clean without causing any tangles or knots.. Once all your set has been shampooed, you can then move on to the conditioner. You'll need to fill your sink or bowl with boiling water. Before adding two tablespoons of conditioner.. We use the Tigi Bed Head Colour Goddess for this, which is the same as the shampoo. ( gentle music ) Next you'll want to add a drop of silicone spritz into the water.. This is amazing at reviving your hair extensions and will add loads of moisture and shine.. The boiling water will help to open the cuticles and cleanse the hair, while allowing the conditioner and silicone to deeply nourish your set and repair. Any damage. You'll want to place your full set into the water using a spoon to make sure it's fully. Submerged. You'll need to leave your set in the water for 10 minutes so that it can work deep into the hair. When the 10 minutes is up. You'Ll want to carefully take your set out of the water and place your weft flat onto a towel.. You then want to apply a nourishing hair mask to each of the wefts.. We use the Tigi Bed Head Colour, Goddess Miracle Treatment Mask which combines keratin, pro-vitamin, b-5 and natural oils to deeply nourish the hair.. It'S important that all the products you choose are designed to add as much moisture as possible as it will really help to revive your old set of hair extensions. Once you've applied the mask to each weft. You want to leave this on the hair for 30 minutes.. Once your hair weft is done, you can then rinse each weft in cold water to remove the conditioner and shampoo. The cold water will help to close the hair, cuticles and seal the moisture from the conditioner. Silicone spritz and hair mask that you've applied. Gently wash each weft individually, making sure to avoid tangling the hair in the water. Once you're done. You can then lay your weft flat on a towel before moving onto the next one. When all your wefts are clean. You'Ll want to gently, remove any tangles using a tangle, teezer or a wide tooth comb.. You want to start from the ends of the hair and work your way up to avoid causing any damage.. When you're done, you can then apply a spritz of silicone. To add an extra boost of moisture before leaving your set to dry overnight. In the morning when your set is completely dry, you'll need to prep it with a heat protectant before you can style the hair.. We love the colour Wild Dreamcoat for this, as it protects the hair from heat and humidity, while adding loads of shine. To complete the reviving process. You need to straighten each of your wefts, as this will help to seal in the silicone spritz and give you a really glossy finish.. As you can see, the hair looks insanely healthy and totalling revived.. This quick tutorial will make such a big difference and will give your hair extensions a new lease of life so that you can wear them for even longer.. We hope you love this tutorial., Be sure to pop your questions in the comments and subscribe for more hair extension, hacks and hair tutorials. ( gentle music, )