Wondering How to Remove Hair Extensions? Here Is How to Do It Effectively
The COVID-19 pandemic has left us baffled and unleashed an unprecedented demur to the world of work.
However, let’s make one thing clear: we girls love our “Crowning Glory” and pine for beautifying femininity.
It sucks that many people, including our reliable beauty gurus, are unable to go to work.
It is a matter of the health of hair and scalp, we should depend on the services of our stylists.
However, in this fast-paced world, we are often tangled in some unavoidable situations and become our stylists.
We are here to share some tips and tricks that will help you remove any sort of extensions at home.
No matter if you are unable to visit the salon or simply want to save some money, we have got you covered. Just understand and follow.
But before moving further, there are certain things you should know about hair extensions removal:
Correct time
It is your hair, and you know better about your hair texture and growth. You need to consider a few factors that may include the type of hair extensions, the speed of hair growth, and the hair care process.
They remain in good condition if kept under great care and can be used for a long 7-8 month period.
We recommend removing them around 3-4 months as the bonds would have grown down your locks.
Appropriate tools
Once you have decided to remove your hair extensions, having the right tools is the next step. The selection of these tools depends on the type of extension that is explained further in this article.
The technique
No matter if you have glued, individual bonded, or sew-in extensions, you can remove them at home by yourself but, the technique is the key.
Most of the time, extensionists and hairstylists don’t even encourage you to get them removed by yourself, but if you do it with the right technique and pay attention to detail, you can achieve marvelous results.
Types of Hair Extensions and Methods to Uninstall Them
So my dear ladies! We all love voluminous hair. If you are one of those who loves to play with colors but doesn’t want to destroy the texture, hair extensions are waiting for you.
But, it can be extremely draining to remove them off your head. There are so many different types of them, so let’s dig in deep and discuss some of the best hair extensions and their removal at home.
Micro-ring Hair Extensions
People pay crazy amounts to their hairstylists to get these locks installed and uninstalled. Meanwhile, you can save some of your bucks by doing the elimination process by yourself at home.
Tools required
- You need a pair of professional hair extension remover or pliers. You can get your hands on this tool without any hassle as they are easily available in the market. Make sure the plier is flat and wider. It is okay if it is pointy but should not be too sharp.
A good pair of pliers is extremely important for the healthy exclusion of the bonds.
- A rat-tail comb
- A hair clip
Method
Tape-Ins or Glued Extensions
Hands down, the most effortless and easiest hair extension method is Tape-In.
It is one of the less expensive and easily applied methods which can be maintained from 8-10 weeks. What makes it one of the best methods is its easy application and even easier removal.
Tools required
Method
Sew-in Extensions
Sew-in extensions are the most preferred application by customers.
They are made of complete human hair that reduces the chances of them getting damaged earlier.
They are also available in wig form and feel the most natural after blending with your real hair.
Specialists usually don’t advise removing sew-in threads by yourself as it is a quite technical process, but in times of emergency, you can do it carefully on your own.
Tools required
Method
We hope this article would be helpful for you in getting the procedure done at home.