What You Need To Know About Keratin Bonds 

Before you make your booking, we encourage you to take a moment to review our Frequently Asked Questions. This is important information that will help you decide if Keratin bonds are for you. Your satisfaction is our priority, and being well-informed ensures you'll have the best experience possible.

After reviewing all the FAQs, if you still have any lingering uncertainties or questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

FAQs

  • Keratin Bond Extensions are individual hair strands that are bonded to your natural hair using a keratin-based adhesive, which is the same natural protein found in your hair. This method creates a long-lasting, natural-looking result.

  • With proper care, Keratin Bond Extensions can last 3 to 5 months before needing to be removed or re bonded.

    For finer hair and clients with Alopecia we recommend 2-3 months.

  • When applied and removed by a trained professional, Keratin Bonds are safe and do not cause damage to your natural hair. The keratin protein is gentle and designed to protect the integrity of your hair.

    The only reason you experience breakage, damage & issues with your hair is if home care isn’t taken seriously and precautions are not met.

    Maree Alexis and her team guide you and advise the best products and care for your extensions so your natural hair remains in its current state.

  • The extensions are applied strand-by-strand using a heated tool that moulds the keratin, fusing it securely to your natural hair 1cm from the root.

  • Yes! You can curl, straighten, and style your hair as you normally would. Just be sure to avoid applying heat directly to the bonds to maintain their integrity.

    Always spray a heat protectant prior to using any heat tools. This will protect the colour and conditioning of your luxury extensions.

  • No. The bonds are tiny and discreet, blending seamlessly with your natural hair for an undetectable, natural finish.

  • Absolutely. However, we recommend using sulfate-free, extension-safe products and avoiding heavy conditioners near the bonds to prevent slippage.

    Maree Alexis advises the best Take home hair care kit that ensures longevity of your bonds.

    • Brush your hair daily with a soft bristle or extension-safe brush to prevent tangles. We recommend the BOOJIE BRUSH

    • Sleep with your hair in a loose braid or ponytail to avoid matting.

    • Use extension-friendly products and avoid oils or serums near the bonds.

    • Always sleep with a silk pillowcase or Bonnet

  • we recommend its best not to swim in chlorine or salt water. However if you must please limit exposure to saltwater and chlorine, as they can weaken the bonds and change the colour of your extensions dramatically. If you do swim, rinse your hair immediately afterward and apply a leave-in conditioner / serum before and after to keep it hydrated. Do not plait your hair. Your best to leave it out or tie in low pony. Be aware bonds can matte if swimming has occurred.

  • You can wash your hair between 4 - 7 days after your treatment and we advise avoiding sweating and gym for at least a week post fresh install

  • Yes! you can enjoy all of your hair ups especially a gorgeous high pony.

    Please keep in mind with your hair being up you are going against the grain of gravity, therefore tension may occur in the early days of a fresh set.

    We advise waiting a few weeks for your bonds to settle before popping your hair really high.

  • YES! we have a very EXCLUSIVE service that enables you to re bond and re use your existing keratin bonds.