So you've got your new tape in hair extensions but you don't know how to install them?  First thing is first, you need to follow a few simple steps before you can install your tape in hair extensions.

Preparing your hair for Tape in Hair Extensions:

Before you can install your tape in hair extensions, you need to make sure you are hair is perfectly clean and free from debris:

• Before shampooing, release any tangles in your hair using a natural boar bristle brush;
• Run warm water through your hair until completely saturated;
• Opt for a detoxifying shampoo to cleanse your hair and scalp before installing your tape in hair extensions;
• Shampoo twice using the detoxifying shampoo as needed to ensure a clean surface prior to installing your new tape in hair extensions;
• Do not use conditioner prior to installing your tape in hair extensions to ensure proper contact with the tape in hair extensions tape tabs on your natural hair;
• Towel dry your hair to remove excess moisture;
• Blow dry your natural hair smooth using a boar bristle brush prior to installing your tape in hair extensions
• Do not use styling products of any kind on your natural hair prior to installing your tape in hair extensions.
• Brush through your blow dried hair to ensure your natural hair is free of tangles and ready for installing your tape in hair extensions.