Tape In Hair Extensions

Seamless, lightweight tape in hair extensions that add instant length and volume, and lie completely flat against the scalp.

WAVE Tape-In Extensions are wide, thin wefts that sit invisibly between layers of your own hair. They are one of the quickest professional methods to apply, one of the most comfortable to wear, and they are reusable, so a single set can last through several fittings. Made for all hair types, including curly, fine and textured hair that most brands ignore.

Every set is crafted from 100% Double Drawn Remy human hair, so it stays thick from root to tip and blends seamlessly with your natural hair. Style it, curl it, straighten it, it behaves exactly like your own hair.

Comparing brands? Our hairdresser's guide to the best tape-in hair extensions in the UK shows the seven quality checks to make before you buy any set, including ours.

Why Choose WAVE Tape-Ins?

• Fast, comfortable and discreet. The flat weft lies flush against your scalp, so it is invisible and light enough to forget you are wearing it.
• Reusable. Refresh the tabs and your set can be reapplied for months, which makes tape-ins one of the best value methods over time.
• 100% Double Drawn Remy human hair, thick from top to bottom.
• Made to blend with curly and textured hair, not just straight styles.
• 60 shades and lengths from 16 to 24 inches for a proper colour and length match.

How Are Tape-In Extensions Applied?

Tape-ins are applied section by section. A thin weft with a medical-grade adhesive tab is sandwiched around a small section of your own hair, with one tab underneath and one on top. No heat, no glue guns, no rings. A full head is usually fitted in under an hour by a stylist, which is why tape-ins are one of the fastest semi-permanent methods available.

For the full method, including how to prep the hair so the tabs actually stick, where to place each row, and the mistakes that make tapes slip, read our step-by-step guide to how to put in tape in hair extensions.

Single Sided Or Double Sided Tape Ins?

Standard tape-ins are fitted in pairs. Two wefts are sandwiched around a thin section of your own hair, one tab facing up and one facing down, which is why they are often called double sided. A single sided tape-in has adhesive on one side only and is used to finish a row, or to sit against the hairline where a full sandwich would be too bulky to hide. Most full heads use mainly sandwiched pairs with a few single sided pieces at the edges.

WAVE tape-ins come as standard tabs that work either way, and replacement tape tabs are sold separately so the same hair can be refitted rather than replaced.

How Long Do Tape-Ins Last?

Worn in, a set stays put for around 6 to 8 weeks before a maintenance appointment is needed to move the tabs back up as your hair grows. The hair itself, cared for properly, can be reused for 6 to 12 months. We recommend using WAVE haircare products so you protect the bonds and keep the hair silky.

How Many Packs Will You Need?

Most clients need 2 to 4 packs for a full head, depending on how much thickness and length they want and how fine their natural hair is. If you are adding volume only, fewer packs will do. Not sure? Use our colour match guide before ordering, or ask us.

Removing And Refitting Tape-Ins

Tape-ins come out with an alcohol-based solvent, never with force. Work a tape in hair extension remover along the length of the tab, give the adhesive a minute to soften, then slide the two wefts apart. Our full guide to removing hair extensions safely at home covers tape-ins, nano bonds, wefts and K-tips.

Once the hair is clean of residue, fresh tape tabs and fitting tools are all you need to put the same set back in. Residue left behind is the single most common reason a refit slips.

Caring For Your Tape-Ins

• Avoid sulphate and alcohol-based products around the tabs.
• Wash 1 to 2 times a week and always dry the roots and tabs thoroughly.
• Keep curly and textured sets hydrated with argan oil or a leave-in.
• Sleep with hair loosely tied and dry, never wet.

Washing is where most sets are lost early. See how to wash hair extensions the right way for the routine that keeps tabs sealed.

Fine or thinning hair? Tape-ins spread their weight across a wide, flat weft, which makes them one of the most comfortable choices for delicate hair. See our full guide to hair extensions for thin and fine hair.

Curly And Textured Tape Ins

Almost every UK supplier makes tape-ins in straight hair only. WAVE makes them in genuine curl patterns, so a client with curly or coily hair gets a tape-in that blends on its own instead of one that has to be restyled every morning. Browse curly tape in hair extensions in kinky curly and deep wave, or see the full curly hair extensions range across every fitting method.

Tape-In Hair Extensions FAQs

Are tape in hair extensions damaging?
No, when fitted and removed correctly they are one of the gentler semi-permanent methods. They use no heat and spread the weight across a wide, flat tab rather than pulling on single strands.

How long do tape in extensions last?
The fitting lasts around 6 to 8 weeks before a move-up appointment, and the hair itself can be reused for 6 to 12 months with proper care.

How many packs of tape ins do I need?
Most people need 2 to 4 packs for a full head. Use fewer for volume only, more for significant length on thick hair.

Can you reuse tape in hair extensions?
Yes. After a move-up the tabs are replaced and the same hair is refitted, which is what makes tape-ins such good value.

Do tape ins work on fine or curly hair?
Yes. The flat weft is ideal for fine hair because it spreads the weight, and every WAVE set is made to blend with curly and textured hair as well as straight.

Can I wash, curl and straighten tape in extensions?
Yes. They are 100% Remy human hair, so you can heat-style them just like your own hair. Use a heat protectant and keep tools away from the tabs.

What are the pros and cons of tape in hair extensions?
The pros are speed, comfort and cost. A full head goes in under an hour, the weft lies flat so nothing digs in, no heat touches your hair, and the same set can be refitted two or three times. The cons are maintenance and product care. The tabs have to be moved up every 6 to 8 weeks, oil-based products near the tab will loosen the adhesive, and very short hair can struggle to cover the tab.

Are tape in hair extensions invisible?
Fitted properly, yes. The tab is sandwiched between layers of your own hair and sits completely flat, so nothing shows in a normal parting. This is why they are often sold as invisible or invisi tape in hair extensions. If your hair is extremely fine, nano bonds hide better than any tape.

What is the difference between single sided and double sided tape in extensions?
Double sided means two wefts sandwiched around a section of your own hair, which is the standard fitting. Single sided means adhesive on one side only, used to finish a row or sit against the hairline where a sandwich would be too thick to hide.

What are mini tape in hair extensions?
Mini tapes, sometimes called micro tapes, are narrower tabs used around the hairline, temples and nape where a full-width weft would be too wide to hide. Stylists usually make them by cutting a standard tab down rather than buying a separate product.

How do you put in tape in hair extensions?
Section the hair horizontally, take a thin slice no thicker than the tab, place one weft underneath and press a second on top so the two tabs seal around the hair, then clamp. Our tape in application and placement guide walks through every row.

How do you remove tape in hair extensions?
Apply an alcohol-based tape remover along the tab, wait for the adhesive to soften, then slide the wefts apart. Never pull. Full instructions are in our guide to removing hair extensions at home.

How do you wash your hair with tape in extensions?
Wash once or twice a week with a sulphate free shampoo, working downwards rather than scrubbing at the roots, and dry the tabs fully before bed. Keep conditioner and oils away from the tab itself.

Can you dye tape in hair extensions?
You can go darker, and only on the hair itself. Never bleach them and never let colour touch the tabs, because it breaks down the adhesive. See our guide on dyeing hair extensions first.

How much do tape in hair extensions cost in the UK?
The hair starts at £175.00 and salon fitting is usually £50 to £150, which makes tape-ins the cheapest salon-fitted method to get into. Because the set is reusable across two or three refits, the cost spreads over around nine months. See our full hair extension price guide.

Explore Other WAVE Methods

• Nano bond hair extensions
• Clip-in hair extensions
• Weft hair extensions
• K-tip hair extensions
• Tape in tools, tabs and removers

Why WAVE?

• Specialists in curly and textured hair.
• 100% Double Drawn Remy human hair, thick from root to tip.
• 60 shades and lengths from 16 to 24 inches for an exact match.
• Salon-quality results for professionals and everyday wear.
• UK based, delivering nationwide.

Ready to order? Browse the tape-in sets above, use our colour match guide to find your shade, or explore our full range of hair extensions. UK stylists and salons can apply for a trade account for wholesale tape in pricing.