Pros and cons of tape hair extensions

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

Today tape building 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 the tape extension is that the procedure is very easy, so that even an inexperienced specialist can handle it. The procedure takes about an hour and does not cause any discomfort.

The strands used for extension are attached on transparent tapes that are glued to the native hair. A special glue is used for gluing hair, which can be washed off with a solution when removed. The main advantage of hair extensions in comparison with dyed hair is that they do not lose their attractive appearance after some time and do not fade. To date, there are two methods of building ribbons - German and Italian. The first version 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 hair extensions are done in the following video.

Tape buildup is popular because it has advantages:

• the strands used imitate their own hair exactly, therefore it is impossible to distinguish them with the naked eye;
• before carrying out the procedure there is no need to cut and model a hairstyle;
• the curls are so versatile that they can be attached not only to long but also to short hair;
• when building is not carried out any temperature effect on their own hair, which ensures their safety;
• affordable cost, so that each girl can afford to hair extensions ribbons without sacrificing the budget.

Of course, like any other procedure, tape building has certain disadvantages.

• In the first few days there may be a feeling that there are foreign objects in the hair. However, according to reviews, the problem goes away after a week.
• Irregular result. The tapes themselves can be used for more than a year, however, after a couple of months, a correction will have to be made. Its essence is to remove the tape, wash them properly and attach again. The fact is that in the process of socks, the girl's own hair grows, as a result of which the tapes are shifted.
• Sometimes tapes give themselves a characteristic brilliance, but this happens very rarely.
• The impossibility of modeling some hairstyles.

Contraindications will be only 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, to abandon the holding of tape should be in cases where the girl has wounds or ulcers on her head.

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

• It is necessary to wash the head no more than 2 times a week, and under the shower it is better not to stand at all: too much water pressure can adversely affect the attachment, as a result of which the hair will shift.

• When drying hair do not need to squeeze them. It is best to use a towel and carefully walk through the hair.

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

• It is recommended to wash your hair with a shampoo, which contains no additional ingredients: they can adversely affect the adhesiveness of the tapes, as a result of which the curls just fall out.
• Do not go to bed with her hair loose.

Beauticians and masters for many years arguing about how harmful tape hair extensions and whether to use it. However, it can do some harm.

• Ribbons are fastened directly at the roots of the hair, therefore materials for fixing are constantly in contact with the scalp. Certain components can cause allergic reactions, which cause itching, redness or burning.

• Attachment points often prevent hair from breathing, causing dandruff and other problems.

• In some cases, hair extensions involve exposure to chemicals that can adversely affect their condition.
• Increased curls need careful care, but some girls ignore the rules, and this leads to peeling off the curls.
• There is an opinion that hair extensions not only slow down the growth of your own hair, but can also cause their intense loss. The fact is that if the bulbs are weak, then they can not cope with the load of 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 at the highest level. In addition, give preference to artificial hair from proven manufacturers.