Our Guide to Applying Tape Hair Extensions

Applying your brand new tape extensions can be daunting so we always recommend having them applied by an experienced hair dresser. For the best technique check out ZALA's complete guide on how to apply tape hair extensions perfectly. Make sure to take note of all our special tricks for comfortable, seamless and long lasting tape hair extensions.

How to Apply Tape Hair Extensions

What you need:

• 40-80 pieces of ZALA tape hair extensions
• ZALA loop brush
• Tail comb
• ZALA tangle tamer 

How to:

1. Start with clean, dry hair ready for application
2. Section your hair by starting at the nap of the neck area. Be sure to allow enough hair to disguise the adhesive tabs if you were to wear your hair in an up-do style.
3. Using your tail comb, take a thin piece of hair that is slightly more narrow than the tape extension tab, leaving some adhesive exposed.
4. Remove the adhesive backing and start by applying to the underside of the section, with the adhesive facing upwards.
5. Take your second tape piece, align perfectly on top of the first, and press firmly together with your fingers to secure. This will essentially create a sandwich of hair.
6. Repeat this process creating rows throughout hair leaving a 1cm distance between each ‘sandwich’. Each section of hair should be about 1inch above the other.
7. Be careful not to apply the pieces too close to the root of the hair to allow for movement and ensure they sit comfortable without pulling or causing friction.
8. When applying pieces to the sides, avoid placing them too far forward in the hair to ensure the tapes are undetectable.
9. Once all the pieces are applied, cut and style to taste!

You can also check out our tape hair application tutorial below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpHxzgsvc5I&t=89s

 You can also check out some of the beautiful ZALA customers in their tape hair extensions...

Are you ready to take the next step to ZALA Tape Hair Extensions? Check out our colour match service! Simply send in 2-3 images of your hair up close and in natural light and a team member will email you within 24 business hours with a colour match to one of our gorgeous ZALA Shades!