Hair Extension Removal

Hair extensions are hair accessories that can add a touch of glamor and chicness even to bad looking hair. They have become extremely popular over the past few years as a lot of people are opting to get different types of hair extensions of different shades on. It is also a great choice for people who have very thin or scanty hair or those who are suffering from baldness. To prevent your natural hair from damage, it is essential that you remove your hair extensions after about three months. Just as hair extensions should be applied using a specific method, removing hair extensions, also, should be done following a specific method. Hair extension removal requires some amount of patience and is a time consuming process, but it can save your hair from a lot of potential hair damage and hair loss. Mentioned below is a step-by-step guide on how to remove hair extensions.

How to Remove Hair Extensions
The method used for hair extension removal will depend on the hair extension technique used to apply them. It is best to get your hair extensions removed at a beauty salon by a professional hair stylist, but if you are confident that you can manage removing hair extensions by yourself, then here's how you can go about it.

Removing Hair Extensions- Sewn-In Extensions
Materials Required
Scissors
Hair extension removal tool (optional)
Wide toothed comb
Shampoo and Conditioner

Method
Sewn-in hair extensions could get a bit complicated and difficult to remove and could also cause a lot of hair loss, if not done systematically. So, be very careful when you are removing sewn-in hair extensions. For sewn-in hair extension removal, you will need to identify and locate the thread that has been sewn into your natural hair. Once you have located the thread, carefully cut it out using the pair of scissors, without chopping off your natural hair. Pull off the hair extension from your natural hair using your finger or a hair extension removal tool. Repeat this procedure for all the hair extensions. After this, comb your hair thoroughly using a wide toothed comb until it is completely detangled. Do not be harsh or use force on your hair. Once all of the hair is completely detangled, shampoo and condition your hair as usual.

Removing Hair Extensions- Micro Cylinder/ Micro Ring
Materials Required
Hair extension removal tool- Pliers and Ring remover
Wide toothed comb
Shampoo and Conditioner

Method
This type of hair extension, too, needs a lot of care during hair extension removal. For removing hair extensions of this type, firstly, you will need to locate the spot where the extensions have been attached or crimped onto your hair. Once located, if the ring of the extension is not damaged, use a plier to uncrimp and detach the extension from your natural hair. If the ring is damaged, use a ring remover tool to detach the hair extensions. Once all the extensions are off, comb you hair thoroughly, shampoo and condition.

Removing Hair Extensions- Glued-In Extensions
Materials Required
Hair extension remover/ Glue dissolver
Wide toothed comb
Shampoo and Conditioner

Method
This type of hair extension removal can cause a lot of hair damage, so, you need to be really gentle and careful while removing hair extension of the glued-in type. Begin with applying the hair extension remover/ glue dissolver on the base of the hair extensions. Work it up for a minute and a half, until you start feeling the loosening up of the hair extensions. Use a wide toothed comb to gently remove the extensions through the length of your hair. Repeat this for all the extensions and then thoroughly comb your hair once all the extensions have been removed. Follow it up with shampooing and conditioning.

Removing Hair Extensions- Thermal and Cold Fusion Extensions
Materials Required
Bond Remover
Wide toothed comb
Bond removal shampoo and conditioner

Method
This type of hair extension removal is best done at a beauty salon. To do it at home, you need to apply the bond remover to the base of the hair extension, work it up thoroughly and leave it on for around ten minutes until the bond loosens. Then comb out the extensions with a wide toothed comb shampoo with a bond removal shampoo and follow up with a bond removal conditioner.

Removing Hair Extensions- Clip-In Extensions
This type of hair extension removal is the easiest to do at home. You just need to locate the extension, undo the clip and slide it off your hair. More on how to remove hair extensions.

You will need to follow a proper hair care regimen, with the use of appropriate hair care products, post hair extension removal. This is essential to prevent damage and maintain the quality of your natural hair.