Prepare/Apply Tape Hair
The most important thing to remember when applying the tape is the thinner the piece, the better. The hair cannot be thicker than the thickness of the tape. This means just a FEW STRANDS thick. Also, don’t take the hair to the full length of the tape so each end can secure tape to tape. This will ensure the best hold.
1. Wash hair with a deep clean/clarifying shampoo (NO CONDITIONER IS TO BE APPLIED TO THE HAIR)
2. Dry hair until completely dry making sure root area has no moisture or residue
3. Section clients hair from ear to ear, sectioning the nape area below the ear around an inch in thickness all the way round
4.Starting at the middle of the nape, take a section no wider than the tape you are going to apply and no thicker that the tape hair piece. Taking a piece too thick will cause the tape not to stick as long.
5. Before peeling off the tape press firmly on the tape and back of hair piece from middle outwards
6. Now peel of the tape from one of the corners with fingers or tweezers
7. Place the piece underneath the section of hair, press clients hair down at the root area to the tape area apply small amount of liquid adhesive if required and then place the next piece on top sandwiching the clients hair between the two tapes by pressing firmly in the middle outwards
8. Complete your 1st row making sure you do not go to close to the hair line otherwise the tape will stick out and not lay flat
9. Section your second row by making sure you leave half to an inch section of hair in between, This will depend on the thickness of the clients hair
10.When applying the tape hair start just off center as this will create a brick form
11.The third row section will be taken from front area about half an inch above the ear across the head to the other side of the ear
Start again in the middle area working your way across the head
12. The fourth row section follow the same as no 11 instructions when applying this row you will start again just off centre to create a brick form application
13.The fifth row you leave half inch section between the last row
DEPENDING ON HOW SHORT THE CLIENTS HAIR IS YOU MAY TAKE ANOTHER SECTION ACROSS FROM FRONT OF THE EAR AND REPEAT NO 11 OR YOU WILL COMPLETE THE LAST ROW FROM BEHIND EAR SECTION.
REMOVAL
1. Start at the top area when removing the tapes
Apply solution remover to a section of tape ( any bond remover spray from a beauty supply store will work or bond removing shampoo)
Use the tale comb to find an opening on the tape and peel open a little, them apply a little more remover to detatch the tape from the hair. Do not rip open the tape it will come away with ease
If there is any residue you can also use a detangle lotion or serum spray to remove any tangles that may have built up
2. Repeat to all sections
3. If reusing the same hair to re apply then wash the tapes and hair in a bundle using the hair extensions shampoo to wash/condition the hair area only and then use deep clean shampoo to wash the tape area
4. Dry the hair and peel of any of the old tape left on. Now your ready to re tape the extensions for re application
5.Roll out tape and place the hair weft face down to tape, cut the tape around to fit. Repeat with all pieces
6.They are now ready to apply again. The hair will be as good as new
CHOOSING A CLIENT CAREFULLY THAT WILL SUIT TAPE HAIR EXTENSIONS
1. Ask if your client wants long hair every day
2. Explain the maintenance plan she will need to look after the extensions
3.Extra care needs to be taken looking after the extensions to pro long the life of the hair
CLIENTS THAT MAY NOT SUIT TAPE HAIR EXTENSIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS
1.Fine hair that is very thin and weak at the roots
2.Client who swim in salt water or use harsh water every day
3. Clients who have lots of breakage at the roots due to illness or over processed bleached/coloured hair damage
MAINTAINING THE LIFE OF YOUR TAPE HAIR EXTENSIONS
1. Avoid pulling hair or brushing hair roughly. Detangle hair with a wide tooth comb and carefully comb any tangles so not to pull on the hair. A light detangler is ok but not to be sprayed on or near the tape.
2. Avoid harsh shampoos and shampoos with alot of alcohol or slippery shampoos with silicon. This can cause the tape to slip. Avoid this kind of shampoo. A mild, clarifying shampoo works best.
3. Do not apply any conditioner to the tape at all. Doing so will cause the tape to slip. Apply conditioner to the nape through hair ends only.
4. Do not use any heat on the tape. Curling and straightening the hair is fine but make sure not to apply heat near the tape.
** If any of the above happens and the tape slips, you will need to reapply new tape and possibly add some liquid adhesive for a stronger hold**
