How many different types of tape in hair extensions are there in the market? And what are they? (Part 1)

10/04/2020

As the trend is changing over the years, there are more types of tape hair extensions keep showing up.

So how many different types of tape in hair extensions are there in the market? And what are they? (Part 1)

 Actually, almost all types of tape-in hair extensions share a similar production method, only there are small differences between them.
  1. Traditional tape in hair extensions.


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Q: 1.1 What is the size of traditional tape hair extensions?

A: The normal size of traditional tape is 4cm*0.8cm.

Q: 1.2What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional tape hair extensions?

A:
Advantages:
Classic and still be very popular in the market. Also, it’s pretty easy to make by yourself even at home.
And here’s an article on “how to make tape hair extensions by yourself.
Disadvantages:
The disadvantages are that it seems not very invisible. The tape is easy to be seen.
Also, the hair extensions are easily fell out due to the glue and production process.
  1. Invisible tape in hair extensions

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Q: 2.1 What is the tape size of invisible tape hair extensions?

A: The normal size of the Invisible tape hair is 4cm *0.8cm or 4cm * 0.6cm.

Q: 2.2 What is the difference between invisible and traditional tape hair extensions?

A: Compared with traditional tape hair, there is only 0.3cm can be seen for invisible tape.  

Q: 2.3 What are the advantages of invisible tape hair?

A: Using the PU skin imported from the South Korea method which matches the hair colors.
It’s much invisible than the traditional tape hair extensions.
Each piece contains two layers of glue, which is stronger and the hair is not easy to lose hair.
Now it’s a very hot trend on Instagram.

In the next article, we will introduce to you about injection tape-in hair extensions, hand-tied tape in hair extensions...etc. Also, you can check on all products on Jiffyhair.