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Sleeping, Sun & Swimming with K-Tip Extensions
By Katie CheathamJuly 20265 min readLouisville, KY
Caring for K-tip extensions doesn't stop at the wash. How you sleep, the sunscreen you reach for, and what you do before the pool will decide whether your bonds are tight and beautiful at move-up — or rough. Here is the off-chair routine I send every guest home with.
Sleeping
- Hair must be 100% dry before bed — no exceptions for K-tips.
- Brush, then loosely braid or pull into a low ponytail to prevent friction tangling at the bond.
- A silk or satin pillowcase keeps the cuticle smooth and extends the life of your install.
Sunscreens — mineral only
- Use mineral-based sunscreens only (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide).
- Avobenzone — the active in most chemical sunscreens — has a notorious habit of turning blonde extensions PINK, and the discoloration is irreversible.
- Cover your hair with a hat or scarf for long stretches in direct Kentucky sun.
Swimming
- Brush your extensions first, then saturate them with fresh tap water — hair already full of clean water absorbs less chlorine and salt.
- Work a small amount of leave-in conditioner through the ends.
- Tie hair into a loose ponytail or braid for the swim.
- Shampoo and detangle immediately after — don't let pool or ocean water dry into the bonds.
Written by Katie Cheatham, weft (sewn-in) hair extension specialist at Salon Rogue in Louisville, KY. Learn more about Katie or explore the extension & color services.
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