Mega Hair: Find out how to keep your locks long and beautiful for longer

Mega hair is a great way to change up the look of your hair; expert gives tips for beginners

Mega hair is the solution for those who want longer locks! And with so much content on the internet, with advice on what to do, what to deal with and various myths, it ends up causing a lot of confusion and even fear in those who want to invest in this option.

But calm down, we’ll help you demystify a few things related to this right now. The first is that megahair does not damage the health of the scalp and it doesn’t even affect natural hair growth.

Now one thing is certain: if you want to have longer locks, prepare too for maintenance, because just like natural hair, megahairs require care. There are different techniques for different needs and characteristics, and their application depends on the person’s hair, quantity, color and daily life.

Despite its increasingly common use, many people still have doubts when it comes to megahair and its care, which is why we spoke to hairdresser Ingrid Desirée, an award-winning specialist recognized as “the queen of mega hair”, who helped us with several million points. Check it out below!

Looking for a specialized professional makes the difference:

Desirée teaches that extensions must be placed by specialists, since misuse of the technique can cause natural threads to break. In addition, you need to know how to choose and mix the right extensions with the original hair to maintain the homogeneous look, matching the color and texture of the strands, as well as to fix the strands safely and efficiently.

Don’t give up on quality extensions

Choose natural hair over synthetic or organic hair, which is more difficult to style. For the hairdresser, southern and regional Brazilian hair is ideal, as well as Swedish and Russian hair.

When you put mega hair:

Be careful with very tight techniques, as they cause natural hair loss. And after application, also avoid tight ponytails and hairstyles that trap or tighten the hair too much.

Chemical applications are also not indicated. Indeed, Desirée recommends correcting the color by separating it into strands, so as not to interfere with the quality of the hair and the loss of strands.

Sleep Care:

In addition to traditional treatments, there is a trick that can help keep your hair healthier wear a silk cap or cap. This measure will help protect your hair from dryness and hair breakage.

The reason for this powerful result is that silk is finer than cotton, which helps keep moisture in the hair, preventing frizz and tangles.

Also it is not advisable to sleep with wet strandsas the extension could go mouldy, open the adhesives and/or soften the keratin glue.

Mega hair also requires washing care

Due to the joints of mega hair and the type of technique used, washing the scalp can be a difficult action. Then, to avoid greasiness in the strands, use a neutral shampoo, without keratin or alcohol concentration, massaging carefully and without pulling or tangling the strands.

usage moisturizing products for length and ends, give preference to lines developed for mega hair. It is a high investment that deserves to properly attract the attention of all protocols.

Choose the right brush when combing

To comb without causing shedding and pulling when pulling the mega hair junction, use a mega hair brush. Separate the hair into sections, start combing it delicately and carefully, from bottom to top, respecting the beginning of the positioned strands.

Iron, dryer and babyliss at the root? There’s no way!

The heat of the straightener, dryer and babyliss can compromise the life of the hair extension. The ideal is to avoid going beyond the roots, where the seams are, as the glue can melt, the adhered material will come off and the stitch can break the lines.

Therefore, when using an iron, keep a minimum distance of three fingers from the joint. In the case of the hair dryer, 15 centimeters between the heat jet and the hair, as well as the curling iron, which must never touch the seams. Finally, use hair sunscreen before blow-drying.

Escape from the pool

The heat of beaches, ships, pools and waterfalls is not prohibited, but should be avoided. This because Excessive sunlight can compromise the duration of the technique.Also, the threads can fade or break.

If you are exposed to chlorine and the sun, opt for light buns or ponytails, braids and the use of hats or caps. Use hair sunscreens and moisturizers often.

The same goes for natural strands, when exposed to the pool, sea water or sun, they invest in protection and hydration.

A cure that goes beyond touch-ups

To maintain healthy hair, especially natural hair, which is the basis for maintaining mega hair, the ideal is hydrate every week and away from the scalp; only on the length and ends, leaving 10 to 15 minutes.

Does hair need to breathe? Not necessarily

If the maintenance is done at the right time, there is no need to remove the extension, as natural hair grows naturally. It is worth remembering however that very fine and/or thinning hair needs maintenance in a shorter period of time.

So, did you like mega hair tips? Remember: make sure you are looking for someone who understands the subject before doing this type of intervention!

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Ben

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.