The best kinesiology tape can stay on the skin for 3-5 days. However, there are factors that can prevent it from adhering well. Keep the following things in mind during and after applying your tape:
Shave the area to be taped. If you don’t, the tape won’t stick to your skin.
Wait at least 30 minutes after applying the tape before you begin training or competition. This allows the tape to become fully activated, and therefore fully adhered, to your skin.
Don’t go outside into very cold temperatures immediately after the application of your tape. The cold temperatures and extreme temperature change will keep the adhesive from sticking to your skin.
Wait at least one hour after application to get the taped area wet. This includes swimming and showering. If you get the tape wet any sooner than this, it won’t adhere.