The Master Guide to Cutting K-Tip Extensions: Seamless Layers Without Sacrificing Natural Length

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Q1: Can I cut K-tip extensions while the hair is wet?

A1: Avoid cutting wet extensions. Wet hair masks where the client's natural hair ends and stretches artificial strands artificially. Dry cutting allows direct visibility of the natural perimeter, preventing accidental shears to natural ends.

Q2: Why do blending shears snag on extension bonds?

A2: Blending shears must never be applied near the root or within 3 inches of the keratin attachments. Use them solely on mid-lengths and ends where excess extension weight pools. Catching a bond inside scissor teeth can fracture the polymer or rip out biological hair roots.

Q3: What should I do if a client has an extremely blunt bob?

A3: Do not attempt to taper the client’s blunt natural ends to match the extensions. Instead, place dense rows of micro K-tips directly under the shelf and feather only the interior extension fibers. Use a high-tooth thinning shear strictly on the extension bundles to create an under-ledge cradle that softens the shelf line naturally.