Aftercare Guide: Keratin Fusion Hair Extensions
Aftercare Guide: Keratin Fusion Hair Extensions
Are you tired of waiting for your hair to grow or want more volume and length without the wait? Keratin fusion (K-Tip) hair extensions could be the perfect solution. These extensions are a great way to add length and volume to your hair quickly, without causing damage. In this guide, we’ll explain how keratin fusion hair extensions work, their benefits, and how to take proper care of them.
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After Care Steps
Brushing
Use a soft brush with boar bristles or one designed for wet hair several times a day to remove tangles. Gather your hair into a ponytail and hold it firmly near your scalp. Start brushing from the ends and gently move upward toward your scalp. Make sure to brush carefully between each section of extensions. Run your fingers through your hair to ensure the bonds are separate, and if needed, divide your hair into sections.
Brush your hair before washing it to avoid tangles when it’s wet. Since the keratin bonds are small, brush your hair multiple times daily to prevent it from becoming tangled and clumped together. Avoid brushing aggressively or incorrectly, especially when your hair is wet, as this could cause the extensions to loosen or come out.
Washing
Wait 24-48 hours after getting keratin fusion extensions before washing your hair. This gives the bonds time to fully set. Use warm or cool water—never hot. Always wash with your head tilted back, not forward or upside down. To make washing easier, section your hair.
Use a sulfate-free, paraben-free shampoo with the right pH balance. Try not to wash your hair every day. Focus on cleaning your scalp and gently work the shampoo between the extensions. Use a “Z” motion to spread the lather, then rinse well.
For conditioner, apply from the middle of your hair down to the ends. Leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing. Every few washes, use a deep conditioner for extra moisture. Avoid putting conditioner near the roots, as it can loosen the bonds.
Before drying, apply a leave-in conditioner and styling products to the lower part of your hair, keeping them away from the bonds. This helps keep both your natural hair and extensions hydrated and healthy.
Drying
Don’t tie your hair up when it’s soaking wet. First, towel dry or let it air dry as much as possible before using a blow dryer. Brush gently as recommended.
Use the blow dryer on low to medium heat to remove most of the moisture. Then, start drying with a round brush from the ends, slowly working your way up to the scalp. Avoid using high heat or pulling too hard at the roots, as this can weaken the bonds and make the extensions slip out.
Styling Tools and Products
You can use curling irons and flat irons on your extensions, but keep the temperature below 400°F. Always use a heat protectant before styling, and let it dry completely first. This is especially important after the first wash and style. Keep hot tools away from the keratin bonds to prevent melting or sticking.
Keratin fusion extensions move naturally in all directions, making them great for any hairstyle. However, avoid tight styles that pull on your hair too much. Using scrunchies or doing two ponytails can help reduce strain and make styling more comfortable.
For the best care, use high-quality products recommended by Beaudee with Danielle. Stay away from oil-based or alcohol-based products like hairsprays and dry shampoos near the bonds, as they can weaken the extensions and cause them to slip. Avoid alcohol-based volumizing or texturizing products, which can dry out the extensions. Light hair oils can be applied to the mid-lengths and ends to keep them healthy.
Before bed, tie your hair in a low ponytail or loose braid. Never go to sleep with wet hair!
Sleeping and Activities
Always tie your hair back in a loose braid before any activities to prevent tangling. If you work out or spend time in steam rooms or saunas, make sure your hair bonds are completely dry and cooled afterward. Keeping them damp for too long can weaken them.
Saltwater, chlorine, and sunscreen can damage extensions or cause the tape to break down. Before swimming, apply a mix of conditioner and clean water to the mid-lengths and ends to help protect against harsh chemicals. After swimming, rinse thoroughly and wash your hair with conditioner to keep it healthy.
Coloring or Chemical Services
Never try to color or perm your extensions at home. Leave treatments like root touch-ups, toning, and demineralizing to a professional stylist. Extensions can be toned to a darker shade but not lightened. If you need to color your natural hair, only do so in areas without extensions.
Shedding
It’s normal to lose some hair and extensions over time. On average, people shed 50-150 hairs a day. As your extensions grow out with your natural hair, some bonds may loosen and slide out. You may also notice naturally shed hairs trapped between the bonds. This is expected and doesn’t mean your hair is being pulled out, as long as you take proper care of your extensions.
Maintenance Appointments
Keratin fusion extensions don’t need salon adjustments, but it’s a good idea to check in every 6-8 weeks to make sure they’re growing out properly and you’re caring for them correctly. You can stop by for a quick 15-minute check-up or book a blowout or trim. Since your extensions grow with your natural hair, regular trims help keep the length looking fresh.
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