The best holiday hair does not start at the airport, it starts weeks earlier with a properly planned tape extensions appointment rather than a last-minute one.
Why the timing of tape extensions matters before travel
A holiday usually means long days, special dinners and plenty of photographs, and you want tape extensions that feel familiar by the time you are living in them daily rather than still getting used to. Planning ahead gives us time to consider your hair properly rather than rushing a decision the week before departure.
Book a consultation first, not the appointment itself
Before any tape extensions go in, we talk through your desired length, volume, colour and the styles you expect to wear while away. Consultations are available at our London and Manchester salons or by video call, which is useful if travel plans are already eating into your schedule.
Decide what you actually want changed
Some clients want tape extensions purely for volume, others want length, and plenty want both. Thinking this through before your appointment, rather than during it, helps us plan an application that matches what you are picturing rather than a generic default.
Get the colour match right before you are in different light
Holiday light is not office light, and you want your tape extensions to look natural in both. We hand-blend multiple tones of genuine Russian hair rather than colouring to a single shade, which holds up far better across the range of lighting a holiday actually puts your hair through.
Give yourself real time to adjust
First-time tape extensions change how your hair feels and moves. Have them fitted with enough runway before departure that you already know how to style them, rather than discovering your preferred look on day one of the trip.
Check your maintenance date against your travel dates
Tape extensions generally need a refit every six to eight weeks. If that window falls in the middle of your holiday, plan around it rather than travelling with extensions that are already due attention.
Pack the right aftercare, not just the right outfits
Understand your sulphate-free shampoo routine and heat protectant habits before you leave, not once you are already away and reaching for whatever the hotel provides. Familiar tape extensions are easier to manage than ones you are still learning to care for.
Your pre-holiday checklist
- Book a consultation. to discuss your hair, your trip and your goals.
- Choose your priority. volume, length, or both, decided in advance.
- Get your colour matched. hand-blended, not a single flat shade.
- Check your maintenance window. against your travel dates so nothing clashes.
- Practice styling. with your new tape extensions before you fly.
Why quality tape extensions matter more when you travel
Holiday conditions put more strain on tape extensions than an ordinary week at home: sun, sea, pool chemicals and hours in the heat all test the hair and the adhesive. Our tape extensions use genuine Russian hair, with each strand injected by hand into an invisible seam and double-stitched to the base for durability, and the polyurethane adhesive is designed to hold securely through exactly this kind of demanding week.
What good tape extensions should feel like on holiday
Well-fitted tape extensions should not require constant thought once you are away. They should sit flat, move naturally with your own hair, and let you get on with your trip rather than managing a hairstyle. If your tape extensions ever feel like hard work on holiday, that is usually a sign the application, not the destination, needs a second look.
Coming home and planning your next refit
Once you are back, note how your tape extensions have held up and when your next maintenance appointment should realistically fall. Holidays are hard on hair generally, so a check-in shortly after you return is often worthwhile even if you are not yet at the usual six-to-eight-week mark.
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. Should I get tape extensions right before flying out?
Give yourself a week or two before departure if this is your first time, so you already feel comfortable with them rather than adjusting while you’re away.
2. Will tape extensions hold up to holiday humidity and swimming?
With sensible aftercare, yes. Loose protective styles and a heat protectant for any styling will keep them looking their best throughout the trip.
