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Tape In Hair Extensions Maintenance Tips

Tape In Hair Extensions Maintenance Tips

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.