Yes, you can use tape in hair extensions with heat tools, but it's essential to take precautions to save from damage to both the extensions and your natural hair. Here's how you can safely style tape in hair extensions with heat:
- Use Heat Protectant: Before use any heat to your tape in extensions, always use a heat protectant spray or serum. This creates a barrier between the heat styling tool and the hair, minimizing damage from high temperatures.
- Adjust Heat Settings: Set your heating tools, such as flat irons or curling wand, to a lower temperature setting. Tape-in extensions, like natural hair, can be damaged by excessive heat. Lower heat settings are gentle on the hair and less the risk of heat-relate damage.
- Avoid Heat Near Tape Bonds: When style tape-in extensions with heat, be mindful to avoid direct heat contact with the sticky tape bonds. High heat can weak the sti and cause the extensions to slip or become loose. Keep the heat styling tool at least 1-2 inches away from the tape bond.
- Work in Sections: Divide your hair, including the tape-in extensions, into manageable sections before styling. This ensures that each section receives equal heat distribution and allows for more precise styling.
- Avoid Overstyling: While it's safe to style tape-in extensions with heat occasionally, avoid excessive heat styling. Overstyling can lead to dryness, breakage, and premature wear and tear of the extensions.
- Protective Styles: Consider incorporating protective styles, such as loose braids or buns, to minimize the need for heat styling on a daily basis. This helps reduce heat-related damage and prolongs the lifespan of your tape-in extensions.