How to Install Flat Tip Hair Extensions

Are you longing for thicker, longer, or more glamorous hair? Flat-tip hair extensions offer a semi-permanent solution that can add instant volume, length, and a touch of luxury to your look. If you’re ready to transform your hair, this guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of how to install Flat Tip hair extensions. Do not miss anything by reading till the end.

Summary of Steps

Before we step into the detailed guide, let’s skim through the overall process. Here’s a concise guide on how to install flat tip hair extensions (using hot fusion method)

What You’ll Need

• Flat-tip hair extensions: Use high-quality remy extensions for the best results.
• Melting connector: This tool has specialized clamps that heat up to melt the keratin bond and attach the extension to your natural hair.
• Protective discs: These thin, flexible discs protect your scalp from the heat of the melting connector during the fusion process.
• Tail comb.

Orders of Steps

• Step 1: Prepare your hair
• Step 2: Place the protective dics
• Step 3: Melt the bond
• Step 5: Continue applying extensions throughout your hair.

Flat Tip Hair Extensions Application: Step-by-step

Now, we’ll dive into detailed steps about flat tip extensions installation:

Step 1. Preparation

Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove any oils, styling products, or dirt that could interfere with the bonding process. Condition your hair as normal.

Dry your hair completely. Any moisture left in the hair can prevent the keratin bond from adhering properly.

Use sectioning clips to divide your hair into manageable sections. Maintaining a one-to-one ratio between hair section and bond size. The size of the hair section you take should be similar in density or thickness to the size of the bond you are placing on it

Hairdressing clips: You’ll need these to section your hair and keep it organized throughout the application process.

Step 2. Place the Protective Disc

Next, you need to use a protective disc. When placing it, line up the horizontal line perfectly with your part line. The section of hair should also fall within the two vertical lines going up and down from the part line. This ensures the hair extension lays flat and blends seamlessly with your natural hair.

Step 3. Extension Application

Choosing an Extension: Select a flat-tip extension that matches the color and texture of your natural hair.

Alignment: Place the flat keratin bond of the extension directly below the protective disc, ensuring it rests against your natural hair section.

Step 4. Melting the Bond

Use the melting connector to melt the bond a couple of times until it fans out. It’s important to find the right balance. If the bond isn’t melted long enough, it won’t hold the extension securely. On the other hand, overheating the bond can cause it to turn white and become brittle, potentially breaking after a few washes.

Step 5. Repeat and Finish the Whole Process

Section by section: Continue this process throughout the first section you created, spacing the extensions approximately half an inch apart.

Working Your Way Up: Once you’ve completed a section, unclip the next horizontal section of your hair and repeat the process until you reach the desired areas for extensions.

Above is the flat tip extension installation method that we find the most optimal. In addition, you can refer to another way to apply through the following video. 

Do you want to see the transformative power of these extensions after applying them? Check out some inspiring before and after flat tip hair extensions examples!

Aftercare and Maintenance

Proper aftercare is crucial for maintaining the longevity and appearance of your flat tip hair extensions.

• Avoid Wetting the Bonds: For the first 48 hours after application, avoid getting the bonds wet to allow the adhesive to fully set and bond with your natural hair.
• Gentle Washing: When washing your hair, use sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoos and conditioners. Gently massage your scalp and avoid tugging or pulling on the extensions.
• Brushing: Use a soft-bristle brush or a special extension brush to detangle your hair. Start from the ends and work your way up to the roots to prevent pulling on the bonds.
• Avoid Heat: Limit the use of heat styling tools like flat irons and curling wands, as excessive heat can weaken the bonds and cause them to loosen.
• Regular Maintenance: Schedule regular maintenance appointments with your hairstylist to check the condition of the bonds and adjust or replace any extensions that may have loosened or fallen out.

Conclusion 

Flat tip hair extensions offer a fantastic way to enhance your natural hair with added length and volume. By following this comprehensive guide about how to install flat tip hair extensions, you can achieve beautiful, long-lasting results while maintaining the health and integrity of your natural hair. 

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