How To Apply & Remove Tape-In Hair Extensions Properly?

2020/3/19 16:56:13

Do you invest tape in hair extensions? Are you new to them? In this depth step by step tutorial will show you how to apply tape-in hair extensions and remove tape hair extension quickly!

Tape-in extensions are a great way to fulfill your dream of long, full hair. They are particularly gentle on your own hair and are extremely comfortable to wear thanks to their flat adhesive strips. Further advantages are the quick and easy incorporation through the so-called sandwich process and the long wearing time - the extensions can also be reused by simply exchanging the tapes.

Now let’s move into the Tape-In Hair Extensions Apply & Remove Guide.

How To Apply & Remove Tape-In Hair Extensions?

With a top-grade human hair extensions, you will enjoy your investment for a long time. But how exactly are the tape-ins attached to the hair? We would like to explain this to you in the following tape-in extensions guide.

What You Need For Applying Tape-In Hair Extensions:

Tape-in extensions - Individual tape extensions packages with tape strips and hair bundles
Brush (extension brush) - glides over the joints with natural bristles
Stem comb - Use that to separate your hair for each layer
Hair Clips or Compartment clamp - Extra strong & large compartment clip, also suitable for thick hair
Replacement adhesive strips - Prepare some replacement tapes individually or in bulk to put them up
Remover - Especially for easy removal of tape on extensions

Steps To Put On (Apply) Tape-In Hair Extensions

Dye or Style Your Hair Extensions - If you want your hair extension match your current natural hair color and style better, you can dye and style them before applying them on your head. Whether you choose smooth or curly tape extensions, you can style, smooth and curl them to match your style. However, we recommend using heat protection for all heat treatments in order to avoid unnecessary strain on the hair and so that your own hair and the extensions remain beautiful for a long time. Also some simple styles can be done after applying.
Wash Your Natural Hair - In order to be able to optimally attach the tape-ins to your hair, your hair should be clean and free of styling products such as conditioner or spa pack. To do this, wash your hair thoroughly before use and rinse it at least 2 to 3 times with clear water so that no shampoo residues remain in the hair.
Keep Your Natural Hair & Extensions 100% Dry - Blow-dry your hair until it is completely dry - there should be no residual moisture left Make sure that your hair is really 100% dry, you can also wash your hair the evening before. When wet, the hair is thicker than when it is dry. If the tapes are placed in damp hair, the volume of which shrinks after drying, they slip out.

Sectioning Your Natural Hair - First think about how many sections of hair you want to section your hair into. We recommend forming about 4 to 5 sections of hair. Then start dividing your hair on the lower part of the head using a stem comb so that a horizontal line is created. This should be pulled clean. Use a hair clip to put away the hair above so that it does not interfere with your further procedure.
Insert Tap-In Hair Extensions - After you have divided a section of hair, think about where you want to attach the braids. It is best to start on one side, e.g. left, and work your way to the right. You can decide whether you either lift a thin strand of your own hair, put the braid underneath and then stick the second tape-in strand over it, or whether you apply the tape directly to the severed hairline.
Attach The Second Tape Underneath - In the second variant, you first glue and then lift up your own hair strand with the tape in order to attach the second tape underneath. Be precise so that the adhesive strips are directly on top of each other and press them firmly together with your fingers. This procedure is also known as the sandwich process. It is important that you leave 2 to 3 mm of space between the hairline and the tape-in, so that the strand remains free to move. Also, there should not be too much of your own hair between the tapes, otherwise the adhesive properties will be impaired. As soon as the first strand is attached, the next hair tress is glued next to it at a distance of approx. 3-5 mm.

Continue above to apply extensions on all sections - When you are finished with the first section of hair, take another section of hair from the removed hair and proceed as described initially.
Maintaining After Insertion - If necessary, you can shape your extension slightly such as temporarily straightening or curling. It is important that you do not wash your hair for approx. 3 to 4 days after inserting the tape-in extensions in order to achieve the maximum adhesive strength. Now you can enjoy your extensions for at least 4 weeks. During these time, if you want to wash your hair, please read our other guide for how to wash your hair extensions on your head here.

What Could Make Your Tape In Hair Extension Apply Fail?

There are several reasons why the tape-on extensions fail. The most common are caused by poor training:

Oily or alcoholic care products were used for washing. Under no circumstances should they reach the connection points.
There were too many oily or greasy residues on your own hair before incorporation. You should remove this beforehand with a deep cleansing shampoo.
Too much hair was worked in between the two tapes.
The connection points have come into contact with chlorine or salt water
By exposure to heat such as Visiting the sauna, straightening iron, curling iron or hair dryer etc. made the joints soft and the adhesive strength impaired
If your tape-on extensions fall out, it is best to contact the salon / hairdresser who has incorporated the extensions.

Steps To Take Off (Remove) Tape-In Hair Extensions

To remove the extensions, simply spray our tape remover between the adhesive strips.
Rub it in, carefully slide a finger or stem comb between the two extensions and detach them from each other.
Use the end of a comb to gently pull the two layers of adhesive apart.
Add more drops of the remover so that it penetrates (if necessary) deeper into the adhesive.
Press the end of the comb into the adhesive.
When the band begins to loosen, it gently lifts the extensions off the natural hair.
Comb the natural hair to remove any remaining residue.
Wash the natural hair and the tape hair extension carefully to remove residues completely

Our Tip: Before reinserting, the adhesive residues on the extensions are completely removed and new adhesive strips are attached. To remove residues of remover or adhesive strips from your hair, you should wash your hair thoroughly with a cleaning shampoo.