A busy London diary does not have to mean neglected tape in extensions, it just means the refit has to be planned rather than left to chance.
What a refit actually involves
Maintenance means removing your existing tape in extensions, refreshing the adhesive and repositioning the hair as your natural growth has moved the attachment. The same hair gets reused rather than replaced, which is part of why the system suits people who do not want to start from scratch every couple of months.
Why the six-to-eight-week window exists
As your natural hair grows, tape in extensions travel further from the scalp with it. Our general guidance is a refit every six to eight weeks, though the exact timing varies with how quickly your own hair grows.
Planning around your actual life
The easiest approach is deciding your next maintenance window the moment your tape in extensions are fitted, not weeks later when they already feel overdue. Check your diary for busy work periods, travel and events, and book accordingly rather than reactively.
Why last-minute booking rarely works
Popular slots go quickly, particularly around holidays and event season. Treating your refit as a fixed part of your calendar, the same way you would treat a recurring meeting, avoids the scramble of trying to book tape in extensions maintenance the week you actually need it.
What we check at every refit
- Position. where the attachments are sitting now versus where they started.
- Condition. of both your natural hair and the extension hair itself.
- Fit. whether the current colour and application still suit your hair as it is today.
Working maintenance into a demanding schedule
For clients with genuinely unpredictable weeks, we would rather book the next appointment further out and adjust if needed than leave tape in extensions to grow out indefinitely. A confirmed slot you occasionally reschedule beats no slot at all.
Ready to book?
You can book a free consultation at either salon, in Kensington, London or Piccadilly, Manchester, and we will assess your hair before recommending anything.
Call us on +44 (0)203 645 1761, message us on WhatsApp at +44 (0)771 439 2999, or book online. We are usually able to offer a same-day consultation and fitting given our in-salon stock.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can I push my tape in extensions maintenance back if I am too busy?
A short delay is generally fine, but leaving it well past eight weeks can affect how the extensions sit and blend. Speak to us if your schedule is going to push the date significantly.
2. Do I need to book maintenance before a big event?
Yes, ideally a week or two before rather than the day itself, so there is time to make any adjustments.
