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[How To:] How to Install Tape in Hair Extensions

[How To:] How to Install Tape in Hair Extensions

TAPE IN HAIR EXTENSIONS INSTALLATION:

STEP 1:

Detoxify the natural hair twice using a detoxifying or clarifying shampoo with a 6.5 - 8.0 ph.  Do NOT use a conditioner of any kind.

 

STEP 2:

Blow dry the hair using a natural boar bristle brush section by section. Do NOT use hair products of any kind.  Iron the hair, if needed, concentrating on the root section.  This ensures that the tape in hair extensions will adhere to the natural hair firmly with not product in between.

 

STEP 3:

Section the hair cleanly so that you can clearly see the parting you are working with.

 

STEP 4:

Take a thin slice of hair (no more than 1-2 strands thick) laying the bottom extension tab sticky side up underneath the thin slice and the top extension tab sticky side down on top of the thin slice.  

 

 

STEP 5:

Secure in place with SDX. clamper Tool

 

STEP 6:

Repeat steps 1-6 until fully installed. 

 

STEP 7:

Refer to one of our head map guides for more tips on installation.

             

 

STEP 8:

Review our Care page for more information on how to care for your new tape in hair extensions.  Looking for more information on how to exchange replacement tape? Check out our step by step guide here.