How to Wash Hair with Tape Ins?

Essential Tips to Maintain Longevity & Adhesion

Proper care is crucial to ensure your tape-in hair extensions remain secure, smooth, and long-lasting. Please follow the guidelines below carefully to protect the adhesive bond and preserve hair quality.

1. The 48-Hour Rule

After installation, do not wash your hair for 48–72 hours.
This waiting period allows the medical-grade adhesive to fully cure and bond properly. Washing too soon may weaken the adhesive and cause the tape-ins to slip.

2. Choose the Right Shampoo

Tape-in extensions and oils do not work well together. Oils can break down the adhesive and reduce hold time.

Recommended:

Sulfate-free
Paraben-free
Oil-free shampoos

Avoid:

“Moisturizing” or “smoothing” shampoos containing heavy oils, silicones, or alcohols, especially near the roots.

3. Use the “No Scrub” Technique

When washing your hair, focus on cleansing the scalp without disturbing the tape tabs.

Use your fingertips to gently massage shampoo between the tape rows
Avoid scrubbing directly on the tape tabs
Rinse thoroughly while keeping movements gentle

This technique helps prevent loosening and tangling.

4. Condition With Caution

Conditioner is beneficial for the mid-lengths and ends of the hair, but it should never be applied to the roots or tape tabs.

Apply conditioner, hair masks, or serums from mid-shaft downward only
Avoid all conditioning products near the adhesive area

This prevents slippage and maintains a strong bond.

5. Drying Is Non-Negotiable

Leaving tape-in extensions wet for too long can weaken the adhesive and cause slipping.

Best practices:

Gently pat hair dry with a microfiber towel
Blow-dry the roots first using cool or medium heat
Never go to sleep with wet hair to prevent matting and tangling

Final Note

By following these care instructions, you can significantly extend the lifespan of your tape-in hair extensions while keeping them secure, smooth, and beautiful.

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