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Before
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To start the application, create a subsection at the nape, then part a thin section within the working subsection to apply the tape-in. Work from the center outward.
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Place the GL Tape, adhesive side up, ¼ inch down from the part.
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Lay the thin section of the client’s natural hair down onto the adhesive area and press firmly. Use the back of a tail comb to press the hair into the GL Tapes adhesive. Then, sandwich on the top tape-in.
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Continue up the back of the head, working in a bricklay pattern.
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To create a dimensional end result, apply a lighter shade of GL Tapes when working in the crown area.
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Continue the tape-in application on the sides of the head, always keeping a 1- to 1½-inch perimeter along the hairline.
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Once the application is complete, style as desired.
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July 9, 2018·1 min read
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