Use a rat tail comb, or a comb with a long pointed end, to pull out an even section of hair. Start at the bottom of your head and gradually let down your ponytail so you can keep track of where you’ve already removed extensions.
Use a mirror to find the end of the thread or ask a friend to locate it so you cut the thread and not your natural hair. You may still end up cutting 2-3 strands of your natural hair out if it has grown out around the seam. [3] X Research source Be careful and use the end of your scissors to cut the thread. This will help keep you from cutting too much of your hair. The thread should be pretty loose, so it should not be hard to distinguish between it and your hair.
Work your fingernails or a thin object like a nail file to wiggle in between the braid to help loosen the seam. You may need to cut another section of the thread if there are tangles of matting from your natural hair growing around the extension seam.
Work from the bottom of your head to the top and use a wide toothed comb to pull any debris out of your hair when you’re finished.
If you have extension pieces that are not damaged or ragged, set them aside. They may be able to be reused another time.
Wait at least two weeks before putting more extensions in your hair to let your roots recover. [6] X Research source As you wash your hair, be on the lookout for any extension remnants that may have slipped through your notice.
Don’t try to remove several hair extensions at once. You’ll be able to remove hair extensions much more easily and safely if you work slowly and diligently.
Crush the bond as many times as needed to loosen its grip on your natural hair. Lightly twist the pliers if you have stubborn bonds but be careful not to pull hair out of your scalp. After removing all of your extensions, some of the cracked bond may still be in your hand if it shattered, so use a fine toothed comb to weed out any debris. Simply brushing your hair will not help to remove keratin bonds. Instead, it will damage your natural hair and roots.
Instead of a household oil, use a specifically designed keratin bond remover from a salon or beauty supply store. A small amount of acetone or other alcohol-based gel on the bond can help as well. Just use a small dab so that you don’t damage your scalp with too much alcohol.
The oil needs time to seep into the bonds to break them down. Wait at least 15 minutes or even more time for thick tape or glue bonds. Make sure you set aside time to remove your extensions. You don’t want to be caught off guard with half a head of fake hair that you didn’t have time to finish removing.
This can help remove stubborn bonds if using oil did not remove your extensions completely. Comb from the tips of your hair and work your way up to the roots so that you don’t tangle you natural and fake hair together, which makes combing out the fake hair more difficult and painful.
Even after repeated treatments, you may still have some small bits of glue left in your hair. These will work their way out gradually over a few days to a few weeks.
Work in sections around your head if you have more than one clip in. When reapplying clip-in extensions, be sure to reposition them in different spots on your head. This will allow your scalp to relax from any wear and tear.
Lay your extensions out on a towel overnight or hang them up so that they stay straight. Comb your fake hair once it’s removed to prevent any tangling in storage.
If your temporary extensions cannot get wet, do not dampen them.
