🔹What You’ll Need:
🔹 Step-by-Step Installation
🔹 Step 1: Clean and Prepare Your Hair
1. Wash with Clarifying Shampoo
Start by washing your hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove oil, dirt, and any product build-up. This ensures the tape bonds stick firmly to clean hair. Avoid any heavy products or leave-ins.
2. Skip Conditioner at the Roots
Conditioner can interfere with the adhesive. If your ends are dry, you can apply a small amount to just the lower sections of your hair. Then blow-dry your hair fully—tape extensions won’t stick to damp strands.
Clean, dry hair is essential when you install tape in hair extensions for a secure and lasting fit.
🔹 Step 2: Create Sections and Start Applying
1. Section the Hair Properly
Begin about one inch above the nape of your neck and clip the top layers out of the way. Use a tail comb to make a clean horizontal part. Take a very thin slice of hair from the exposed section—it should be thin enough for the tape to hold securely.
2. Sandwich the Hair Between Tapes
Place one tape tab under the sliced hair and then press a second weft directly on top, sandwiching your natural hair in between. Press firmly with your fingers to secure. For stronger hold, you can use a flat iron on low heat to seal the tapes.
Repeat this process row by row. When you install tape in hair extensions this way, spacing and alignment are key for comfort and natural flow.
🔹 Step 3: Work Upward in Balanced Layers
1. Release and Repeat Above
Let down a new section of hair about half an inch above the last row. Continue the same process: part, slice, sandwich. Be sure to stagger the wefts from row to row so they blend more naturally.
2. Check for Symmetry
Evenly distribute the extensions on both sides of your head. This ensures balance and a natural appearance. Avoid placing tape too close to the scalp—it should allow for free movement without pulling.
Applying evenly is one of the most important parts when you install tape in hair extensions at home.
🔹 Step 4: Blend, Style, and Maintain
1. Blend with a Loop Brush
After all the extensions are installed, gently brush through your hair using a loop brush or wide-tooth comb. This helps the extensions blend seamlessly with your natural hair.
2. Style with Care
Style as desired, but always avoid direct heat on the tape bonds. You can curl or straighten the hair as long as the heat doesn’t touch the adhesive. Trim the ends if needed for a natural finish.
💎 Aftercare Tips
Wait 48 hours before washing：
Give the tape time to cure properly.
Brush daily
Always detangle from ends to roots to prevent pulling on the tapes.
Use sulfate-free products：
Sulfates can break down adhesive, so gentle haircare is essential.
Braid hair at night：
This keeps the tape in hair extensions tangle-free and protected while you sleep.
🔹 Do’s & Don’ts
| Do | Don’t |
|---|---|
| Clarify shampoo before install | Use conditioner at roots before install |
| Press tapes firmly | Wash hair within 48 hrs post-install |
| Sleep in a braid | Brush too close to the tape line |
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