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5 Fatal Mistakes That Reduce the Lifespan of Your Extensions by 3 Years
Your extensions could last 5 years, but these 5 mistakes will kill them in 6 months. You invested €300 to €600 in premium quality Raw Hair extensions. You dreamed they would last 3 to 5 years as promised. But 6 months later, they are dull, tangled, and brittle. What happened? In 87% of cases, the extensions themselves are not the cause. These are 5 fatal mistakes that almost all women with extensions make without realizing it. The good news? These mistakes are easy to correct. And once corrected, your extensions regain their beauty and can indeed last 3 to 5 years. Discover the 5 mistakes that destroy your extensions and how to avoid them today. Fatal Mistake #1: Sleeping with Your Hair Down (The Worst of All) Why It's Catastrophic During your sleep, you move an average of 20 to 40 times per night. With each movement, your hair rubs against the pillow. The result: Intense friction: The cuticles become damaged and lift. Guaranteed knots: The strands will get tangled together Progressive breakage: Hair breaks at points of tension Loss of shine: Damaged cuticles no longer reflect light The Real Impact An internal NAHA HAIR study of 120 clients revealed that sleeping with loose hair reduces the lifespan of extensions by 60% . Instead of 5 years, your extensions only last 2 years. Financial loss: €180 to €360 wasted over 5 years. The Simple Solution 2-minute nighttime routine: Gently brush your extensions with a wide-bristled brush. Make a loose braid or a low bun Secure with a satin scrunchie (never a classic elastic band). Put on your satin bonnet Sleep on a satin pillowcase (double protection) Result: 90% reduction in friction, zero knots upon waking, shine preserved. Investment Required Satin bonnet: €15-25 Satin pillowcase: €20-30 Satin scrunchies (x3): €10 Total: €45-65 ROI: This €65 investment saves you €180-€360 by extending the lifespan of your extensions. Profitability: 300-550%. Fatal Mistake 2: Using Products with Sulfates Why It's Destructive Sulfates (SLS, SLES) are powerful detergents found in 70% of commercial shampoos. Their problem? Dissolution of natural lipids: Sulfates remove 18-MEA, the natural protective layer of hair Extreme dryness: The cuticles open and dry out. Loss of shine: Without protective lipids, hair becomes dull. Weakening: Hair becomes brittle and porous The Real Impact After only 10 washes with a sulfate shampoo , Raw Hair extensions lose: 40% of their natural shine 25% of their tensile strength 50% of their hydration After 6 months, your €400 extensions look like €50 synthetic extensions. The Simple Solution Switch to sulfate-free shampoo: Check the label: avoid SLS, SLES, ALS, ALES Look for the words "sulfate-free" or "sulfate-free" Opt for shampoos with a pH of 5.5 (the natural pH of hair). Opt for gentle cleansing bases (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside) Recommended brands: Professional ranges for extensions Certified organic shampoos Special formulas for coloured hair (often sulfate-free) Investment Required Sulfate-free shampoo: €12-25 (vs. €5-10 for standard shampoo) Additional annual cost: €50-100 Savings achieved: +2 years of lifespan = €300-600 saved Fatal Mistake 3: Washing Too Often Why It's Harmful Unlike your natural hair, which receives sebum from the scalp, extensions do not benefit from any natural hydration. Each wash: Removes protective oils: Even with a gentle shampoo Opens the cuticles: Exposure to water and products Weakens the fiber: Repeated mechanical handling Accelerates aging: Premature wear and tear The Real Impact Washing frequency vs. lifespan: Frequency Lifetime Loss Every day 6-12 months -80% 2-3 times/week 2-3 years -40% 1-2 times/week 3-5 years 0% The Simple Solution Ideal frequency according to the method: Clip-in extensions: once every 10-15 uses (approximately every 2-3 weeks) Weave: Maximum once a week Tape-in: once every 10 days Keratin: maximum once a week Between washes: Use dry shampoo on the roots only Refresh with a light moisturizing spray Brush daily to distribute the natural oils Result Going from 3 washes/week to 1 wash/week = +2 years of lifespan = €300-600 saved. Fatal Mistake 4: Excessive Heat Without Protection Why It's Devastating Heated styling tools (straighteners, curling irons, hair dryers) easily reach 200-230°C. At this temperature: Water evaporation: Instant dehydration of the fiber Breakdown of hydrogen bonds: Loss of capillary structure Protein carbonization: Irreversible damage Burnt cuticles: Dull and rough appearance The Real Impact Without thermal protection: Daily straightening at 200°C = 70% reduced lifespan Instead of 5 years, your extensions last 18 months. Financial loss: €240-480 The Simple Solution Thermal protection protocol: Apply a heat protectant spray: On damp or dry hair before using any heat styling tools Reduce the temperature: Maximum 180°C for Raw Hair extensions Limit the frequency: Maximum 2-3 times per week Opt for air drying whenever possible. Use the right technique: Move quickly, don't stay on the same strand Maximum recommended temperatures: Hair dryer: Medium temperature (no maximum heat) Hair straightener: 180°C maximum Curling iron: 170°C maximum Investment Required Heat-protective spray: €12-25 (lasts 2-3 months) Annual cost: €50-100 Savings achieved: +2.5 years of lifespan = €375-750 Fatal Mistake 5: Neglecting Regular Hydration Why It's Critical Your natural hair receives sebum from the scalp. Your extensions, however, receive NOTHING. Without regular external hydration: Gradual dryness: Hair becomes rough Increased porosity: The cuticles open and become damaged. Frequent tangling: Dry hair clings to itself Breakage is easy: Dehydrated hair is fragile. Dull appearance: Total loss of shine The Real Impact Extensions not regularly moisturized: They lose 60% of their shine in 3 months They develop nodes 3 times faster They last 2 years instead of 5 years Financial loss: €180-360 The Simple Solution Complete hydration routine: Daily (30 seconds): Spray a light moisturizing spray onto the lengths and ends of your hair. Homemade recipe: 70% distilled water + 30% vegetable glycerin 2-3 times a week (2 minutes): Apply 2-3 drops of natural oil (argan, jojoba, avocado) Rub in your hands to warm up Apply to the lengths and ends (avoid the roots) Twice a month (20 minutes): Ultra-nourishing mask (shea, avocado, argan) Leave on for 20-30 minutes under a warm towel Rinse with fresh water Investment Required Moisturizing spray: €10-20 (or €3 homemade) Natural oil: €15-30 (lasts 6 months) Nourishing mask: €15-25 (lasts 3 months) Annual cost: €80-150 Savings achieved: +3 years of lifespan = €450-900 The Real Cost of These 5 Mistakes Scenario 1: You Make the 5 Mistakes Actual lifespan: 6-12 months Renewals over 5 years: 5 times Total cost: €1,500 - €3,000 Scenario 2: You Correct the 5 Mistakes Actual lifespan: 3-5 years Renewals over 5 years: 0-1 times Protection investment: €300-400 Total cost: €600 - €1,000 Total savings: €900 - €2,000 over 5 years! Checklist: Avoid the 5 Fatal Mistakes Nighttime protection: Satin bonnet every night Satin pillowcase Braid or loose bun Satin scrunchie (never elastic) Optimal washing: Sulfate-free shampoo only Frequency: 1-2 times per week maximum Warm water (never hot) Microfiber drying (dabbing) Thermal protection: Systematic heat-protective spray Maximum temperature 180°C Limited frequency (2-3 times/week) Opt for air drying Regular hydration: Daily moisturizing spray Natural oil 2-3 times/week Nourishing mask twice a month Conclusion: 5 Mistakes, €900 to €2,000 Wasted These 5 fatal mistakes are responsible for 87% of failures with Raw Hair extensions. The good news? They're all easy to fix. Total investment to correct them: €300-400 over 5 years Savings achieved: €900 - €2,000 ROI: 300% to 500% Your Raw Hair extensions can truly last 3 to 5 years. Just avoid these 5 fatal mistakes and follow the simple protocols in this guide. NAHA HAIR Guarantees: 100% Raw Natural Hair – Lifespan 3-5 years with proper care Fast delivery – Colissimo 2-4 days Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back – 14-day return policy for unopened products Free maintenance advice – Contact us Ready to make your extensions last 5 years? Discover our premium Raw Hair extensions →
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