HOW DO I KEEP MY KERATIN TIPS LOOKING FRESH?

Brush twice daily — morning and night. Use a soft-bristle brush or loop brush designed for extensions.

Start at the ends and work your way up to the roots. Never brush from the top down, as this can pull on the bonds.

Hold your hair at mid-length while brushing the ends to reduce tension on the attachment points. Be gentle around the bonds themselves.

Wash 2-3 times per week with sulfate-free shampoo. Extensions don't get oily as quickly as natural hair, so you don't need daily washing.

Be gentle around the bonds. Shampoo your scalp carefully without scrubbing or pulling at the keratin tips. Wash the length of the hair normally.

Use conditioner on mid-length to ends only. Avoid applying conditioner near the bonds, as it can weaken the keratin over time.

Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Hot water can soften the keratin bonds and cause them to slip.

Gently squeeze excess water out with a towel. Don't rub, twist, or wrap your hair in a turban — this causes tangling around the bonds.

Let air dry when possible. If blow-drying, use medium heat and keep the dryer moving. Avoid concentrating heat directly on the bonds.

Never go to bed with wet keratin tips. Wet hair tangles easily, and moisture can weaken the bonds overnight.

You can use heat tools — flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers — on the extension hair. Always use a heat protectant spray first.

Keep heat tools away from the bonds themselves. Focus on styling the length of the hair, not the attachment points.

Avoid heavy oils and serums near the roots. These can break down the keratin bonds and cause slipping. Use lightweight products on the mid-lengths and ends only.

Sulfates and alcohol in products — they dry out extension hair and can weaken bonds.

Sleeping with wet hair — leads to tangling and puts stress on the bonds.

Tight ponytails at the bond line — constant tension can pull on the attachments.

Chlorine and salt water without rinsing — rinse immediately after swimming to prevent buildup on the bonds.