Install Tape in hair extensions via the sandwich method add length and volume seamlessly. Follow this streamlined guide:
🧴Preparation
Hair: Wash with clarifying shampoo, skip conditioner, and fully dry. Section hair horizontally 1-2 inches from the nape, securing the upper part.
Extensions: Pick ones matching your hair color and texture, ensuring they’re clean. If reusing, remove old tape and apply new, centered tape firmly.
✨Application
Bottom Extension
🔖Peel the backing off the tape on an extension piece.
📍Place it 1 cm from the scalp under the parted hair, keeping it straight and aligned.
👆Press firmly from the middle outward for even adhesion.
Create the Sandwich
💇Take a 1/8 – 1/4 inch thick strand from the secured upper hair.
🎯Lay it over the bottom extension, covering the tape area.
🔄Peel the backing off another extension (tape side down), place it on the strand, and press the “sandwich” with fingers or a low – heat flat iron.
Repeat
⬆️Move up in 1 – 2 inch sections, repeating the above steps.
🔍Check alignment after each application and angle extensions at the sides, leaving 1 inch of hair near the ears uncovered.
🪥Final Steps
Brush: Gently brush with a wide – tooth comb or extension brush, starting from the ends.
Style: Style as desired, using heat protectant when applying heat.
🛡️Maintenance Tips
Keep oils and conditioners away from tapes.
Brush gently, holding the roots.
Wash only when needed with sulfate – free products.
Tie hair loosely or use a silk pillowcase when sleeping.
By following these steps and taking proper care of your tape in hair extensions, you can enjoy a beautiful, natural-looking hairstyle that adds length and volume to your hair. Got questions? Need more info? Reach out! LaaVoo’s pros are here to help for a smooth experience.
