Pros and cons of tape hair extension

Tape extension is considered one of the most popular hair extension methods. Due to the affordable cost and quick effect, more and more girls resort to this procedure every year.

Today, tape build-up is considered one of the most optimal and popular. Judging by the reviews, ladies resort to this procedure due to its affordable price and durability.

A distinctive feature of tape build-up is that the procedure is very easy, thanks to which even an inexperienced specialist can handle it. The procedure takes about an hour and does not cause any discomfort.

The strands used for extensions are attached with transparent tapes that are glued to your own hair. For gluing the hair, a special glue is used, which, when removed, can be washed off with a solution. The main advantage of hair extensions in comparison with colored hair is that they do not lose their attractive appearance after a while and do not fade. To date, there are two methods of building tapes - German and Italian. The first option is based on the use of adhesive tapes attached to the hair, and the second - a special acrylic composition.

You will learn more about how tape hair extension is done in the following video.

Tape extension is popular as it has advantages:

• the strands used exactly imitate their own hair, so it is impossible to distinguish them with the naked eye;
• before the procedure, there is no need to cut a haircut and model a hairstyle;
• curls are so versatile that they can be attached not only to long, but also to short hair;
• during extension, no temperature effect on one's own hair is carried out, which ensures their safety;
• affordable cost, thanks to which every girl can afford ribbon hair extensions without compromising the budget.

Of course, like any other procedure, tape build-up has certain disadvantages.

• In the first few days, you may feel like there are foreign objects in your hair. However, according to reviews, the problem goes away after a week.
• Inconsistent results. The tapes themselves can be used for more than a year, but after a couple of months, they will have to be corrected. Its essence is to remove the tapes, wash them properly and attach them again. The fact is that in the process of wearing, the girl grows her own hair, as a result of which the ribbons shift.
• Sometimes the ribbons give themselves out with a characteristic brilliance, but this happens extremely rarely.
• Impossibility of modeling some hairstyles.

Contraindications will only be for girls who have allergic reactions. However, even in this case, you can pick up tapes that are made from natural materials and do not cause allergies. In addition, tape augmentation should be abandoned in cases where the girl has wounds or ulcers on her head.

In order for ribbons with hair to retain their appearance as long as possible and to serve for more than one year, you need to pay close attention to proper care for them. It is worth remembering that there are areas of attachment of curls on the head, so you need to take care of them and follow the recommendations of specialists.

• The head must be washed no more than 2 times a week, and it is better not to stand under the shower at all: too much water pressure can negatively affect the fastening, as a result of which the hair will shift.

• When drying your hair, you do not need to wring it out. It is best to use a towel and gently walk through your hair.

• Combing is recommended no more than 3 times a day. The process should start at the tips, and the roots should be given close attention so as not to harm them.

• It is recommended to wash your hair with shampoo, which does not contain any additional components: they can negatively affect the adhesiveness of the tapes, as a result of which the curls will simply fall out.
• Do not go to bed with your hair loose.

For many years, cosmetologists and masters have been arguing about how harmful tape hair extension is and whether it is worth resorting to it. However, it can do some harm.

• The ribbon curls are fastened directly at the hair roots, so the materials for fixing are constantly in contact with the scalp. Certain ingredients can cause allergic reactions, which can cause itching, redness, or burning.

• Attachment points often make it difficult for the hair to breathe, which can lead to dandruff and other problems.

• In some cases, hair extensions involve exposure to chemicals that can adversely affect hair condition.
• Increased curls need careful care, but some girls neglect the rules, and this leads to peeling off the curls.
• It is believed that hair extensions not only slow down the growth of their own hair, but can also cause their intense hair loss.The fact is that if the bulbs are weak, then they may not cope with the load from artificial hair, which will cause irreversible damage to the follicles.

With the right approach, you can avoid most of the negative consequences and make sure that the procedure does not harm you. First of all, it is worth choosing an experienced specialist who has the necessary skills to carry out building up at the highest level. Also, go for fake hair from reputable manufacturers.