When working with tape in hair extensions you will need some fundamental tools in order to help you keep your new hair looking fabulous:
Essential Tools:
- Hair extension specific boar bristle paddle brush used to help the natural flow of hair;
- Hair extension specific boar bristle round styling brush to help aid in styling the natural hair with the tape in hair extensions.
- Low heat hot tools for styling (i.e. blow dryer, curling iron, flat iron) that can be set at or under 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sulfate free shampoo
- Sulfate free styling products
- Keratin free shampoo
- Keratin free styling products
- Protein-free shampoo
- Protein-free styling products
- Loose clips for sectioning and controlling the hair
Essential Tips:
- Wash your tape in hair extensions regularly to maintain lustre and shine.
- Avoid placing conditioner on or around the tape in hair extensions tape tab.
- Rinse your tape in hair extensions thoroughly to ensure there is no product build up or residue left in the tape in hair extensions.
- Apply ample amount of conditioner to the tape in hair extensions mid-shafts and ends.
- Avoid alcohol or oil-based products on or around the tape in hair extensions tape tabs.
- Do not expose your tape in hair extensions to heat above 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wear your tape in hair extensions in a loose braid while sleeping or exercising.
- Avoid highly chlorinated water with your tape in hair extensions.
- Avoid lake and or ocean water with your tape in hair extensions.
- Do not over direct the tape in hair extensions tape tab in any manner.