How to Extend the Life of Your I-Tips Between Salon Visits

What happens between salon visits matters as much for I-tips as it does for any bonded extension method, and after 21+ years behind the chair, the same core habits separate clients who get the most out of their raw hair from clients who need more frequent repairs.

PART ONE: Daily Habits That Help

Brush from the ends up toward the beads using a loop or extension-safe brush, starting detangling below the bead rather than pulling straight from root to end. Braid hair loosely before bed to prevent beads from rubbing and tangling hair overnight.

PART TWO: Product Habits That Help

Stick to moisturizing, cuticle-safe shampoo and conditioner — Joico is our standing recommendation for raw hair — and apply leave-in conditioner or a lightweight oil to the mid-lengths and ends regularly to keep raw hair's cuticle smooth between washes.

"Clients who brush correctly, sleep in a braid, and use the right products consistently get noticeably more life out of the same set of raw I-tip hair. It's genuinely that simple."

PART THREE: Why This Matters More With Reusable Raw Hair

Because raw I-tip hair is a reusable, no-heat investment, the daily habits you build directly protect that investment — good habits mean healthier hair at every maintenance appointment, not just a good result on install day.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Gentle brushing, nighttime braiding, and the right moisturizing products between visits will meaningfully extend the life of your raw I-tip hair. We supply raw I-tip hair from 14 to 32 inches in a range of natural and blonde shades.

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