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Hair extensions definitely aren't new, as a matter of fact they've been around for several years. They have been used by people who live everyday lives, and they have been used by celebrities whose job demands the best in appearance and style. For this reason, there have been various types of hair extensions offered but none quite like the tape hair extensions. The hair extensions industry is taking a spin with method that reduces damage and application time.

Pre taped hair extensions are exactly what they sound like. They are small strips of hair that can be "taped" onto a person's existing hair so to achieve the appearance of longer or thicker hair. The hair comes with medical grade double sided tape already applied to the hair.

The first thing, and probably the best things is the fact the tape extensions are semi permanent. They will stay in approx 4-6 weeks. So what if you want you tape hair extensions to last for a little while longer? Well fortunately you can feel free to add a little bit of adhesive on the tape. This means you can either have them in for as long as you want, or for as short as you want. It really is up to you! Once you remove the hair, keep it. It can be reused with the applications of new double sided tape!

If you are considering getting hair extensions, remember that you are not the first. Believe it or not there are tons of people out there that have hair extensions and you too can have long hair without the strand by strand applications of bonds or the damaging effects of the glues. Simple visit your local beauty salon or just look around online for a way to take advantage of the many offerings out there; and remember to check out all the facts before you choose any so that you are sure you are getting exactly what you want!

As with any other product there are going to be cheap imitators out there, so make sure you don't get stuck with one of these by doing your homework. Always make sure that your hair extensions are from a reputable company that supplies human remy hair. Check out Zystal Hair Extensions
for the highest quality in tape hair and clip in hair extensions.

1. Wash hair with a deep clean 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

Section 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.

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 centre as this will creat 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.

1. Start at the top area when removing the tapes

Apply solution remover to a section of tape.

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.

COOSING A CLIENT CAREFULLY THAT WILL SUIT TAPE HAIR EXTENSIONS

1. Ask if your client wants lomg 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.