JaneNow try hair styling at home. For people who want to add additional length, volume, and colour to their hair, tape-in hair extensions are ideal. Hair extensions with invisible tape are simple to blend in with natural hair and leave no difference. Their usage at home is therefore among the best and most economical options. It is very easy to apply this invisible tape in hair extensions by following some easy steps whose detailed information is mentioned step-by-step. A few tips are also mentioned for making them appear as natural as possible.
Preparation and Tools
Here’s a list of tools that are needed while applying extensions:
- Invisible tape-in hair extensions
- Chemical free shampoo
- Soft tooth comb
- Hair clips
- Hair straightener
- Heat protected spray
- Hair extension remover (for adjustments or reapplication)
- Mirror
Step 1: Wash and Dry Hair
Give proper wash to hair with shampoo. It will remove all the oils that can create hindrances in the process. Conditioner makes hair slippery and difficult to manage, so avoid using it. Now use a dryer to thoroughly dry the hair.
Step 2: Section the Hair
Start by parting the hair horizontally with a fine-tooth comb, one inch above the neck. Pinning the rest of the hair on the top of the head using sectioning clips.
Step 3: Prepare the Extensions
Then take a piece of a tape-in extension and peel it to expose the sticky side of the tape. Make sure that the side with the adhesive is up and in position to be bonded onto the substrate. When using different shades for a mixed effect, sort the extensions in a particular way before applying them.
Step 4: Apply the Extensions
Placement: Beginning at one end of the head, grab a small strand of the natural hair.
Sandwiching: Position the extension with the adhesive side facing the sectioned hair and it should be just slightly off the scalp. Press down gently. Take another extension piece and place it over the same section of hair, adhesive side down, which means you will have a layer of natural hair sandwiched between two layers of the extension. Press firmly to secure.
Step 5: Continue the Application
Continue to comb the hair by slipping the comb horizontally across the back of the head and then in vertical sections. Make sure that each new section of hair is even and well-combed so that there will be no tangling of hair.
Step 6: Blend and Style
After all the extensions have been attached, remove the rest of the hair from the clips. Heat the bonds with a hair straightener to make them more secure by pressing them gently. To make it easy for the extensions to blend with natural hair, cut and style them to your preferred length and texture.
Step 7: Aftercare and Maintenance
To maintain the extensions, do not wash your hair for 48 hours after the application to ensure that the adhesive dries up properly. While washing, one should use products that do not contain sulfate on the hair and the scalp to ensure that the extensions last longer. Comb the hair with a soft bristle brush regularly to avoid tangles and ensure that the hair is dried well after washing.
Conclusion
With the help of this guide, anyone can get a salon-like hair extension look and enjoy the advantages of longer and fuller hair without any visible seams. This is a budget-friendly process for those who love styling. If the extensions are applied properly, and the right amount of care is taken before, during, and after the process, then the extensions will blend with the natural hair and will last for as long as possible.