Recently, it has been considered relevant to frequently change your image in order to change or improve. For this purpose, a variety of methods and methods are used, but it is the hairstyle that undergoes changes most often. To get beautiful long hair, you don’t have to wait several years, because it’s enough to visit a beauty salon and enjoy the result in a few hours. The hair extension procedure is becoming more and more popular every day. But in order for the hairstyle to look beautiful and stylish, artificial strands need to be properly cared for and not to forget about the need for timely correction. The most important thing is the procedure for removing hair extensions so as not to harm the natural strands.
Features of caring for hair extensions
Today, hair extensions are a fairly simple and quite affordable procedure, but artificial curls require not only regular, but also careful care.
First of all, you need to purchase a special comb with soft bristles, which makes it possible to thoroughly comb the strands without causing harm to them.
Before going to bed, it is recommended to braid your hair in a ponytail or braid to prevent it from getting tangled. It's better not to sleep with your hair loose. Also, you should not go to bed with damp or wet hair.
It is necessary to wash artificial hair thoroughly and regularly, following the following recommendations:
- First, you need to comb your hair thoroughly, each strand separately.
- You should not use any shampoo that has a pleasant scent. It is necessary to approach its choice with special attention, the main thing is that the product is pH neutral.
- It would be best to discuss with the specialist who performed the hair extensions which product is best to use for washing your hair. In this case, the extension method used must be taken into account.
- Before applying shampoo to the strands, you need to dilute it with a small amount of water, so that the product can be evenly distributed along the entire length of the curls.
- It is recommended to wash your hair while standing in the shower. If you tilt your head, there is a risk of getting your hair very tangled, after which it will be very difficult, and sometimes even impossible, to comb it.
- After washing, you do not need to wrap your hair with a towel, it is also forbidden to twist it, otherwise this will lead to not the most pleasant consequences. It will be enough to lightly blot the curls with a towel, but do not rub, so as not to tangle.
- Do not comb wet strands, as they must first be thoroughly dried with a hairdryer.
You also need to follow a few tips for styling hair extensions:
- A variety of thermal styling products can be used, but the places where artificial strands are attached should not be touched.
- All styling products must be pH neutral and gentle, without aggressive chemicals in their composition.
- If you need to do a complex hairstyle, it is best to trust a hairdresser who knows how to properly handle artificial strands so as not to spoil them or disturb the attachment points.
Hair extension methods
Before proceeding directly to the hair removal procedure, you need to know which extension method was used.
The choice of method for removing them will depend on this. Today, hair can be extended using several methods:
- Keratin extensions.
The resulting effect will not last long, so this extension option is used in cases where long hair is needed for several days. - French extension.
This is one of the most popular options as it is the safest for natural hair. - English extension.
This type of extension takes quite a lot of time, since the thermal method will be used. You need to pay special attention to the selection of a specialist who will do extensions, since in the absence of experience, there is a risk of causing serious harm to natural hair. - Ultrasonic extension.
This extension method helps to get long hair, and the next correction will be needed no earlier than after 4 months. - Spanish extension.
The resulting effect lasts for about six months, however, correction must be carried out every 3 months so that the hairstyle does not lose its attractive appearance. - Chinese build-up.
This is one of the very first extension methods. - Tape extension.
The resulting effect will last quite a long time, but corrections must be made every two months.
If you need to quickly remove your hair extensions, you don’t have to seek help from a professional, as you can do everything yourself at home. The main thing is to know several subtleties and features of this process.
Features of the procedure
But there are often cases in life when you need to get rid of it “here and now” and there is nowhere to wait for professional help: the master went on vacation or there is no money to visit the salon. This is where you have to do everything yourself.
It is important to understand that by removing the strands yourself, you will probably pull out several of your own curls. Be prepared to see hair in poor condition. This happens for 2 reasons:
a session of extensions and removal negatively affects natural hair; Having gotten used to thick hair, your own hair may seem pitiful and sparse.
Prepare mentally for the upcoming changes if you decide to get rid of hair extensions at home.
Removing strands is not the same as removing a wig. It's possible to damage your own hair, so it's important to know how to reduce the damage and prepare your mind.
How to remove hair extensions at home?
Of course, if there is such a possibility, it would be best to seek help from an experienced hairdresser so as not to spoil your natural hair. But with the right approach, you can do it yourself. It is important to remember that the method of removing artificial strands will directly depend on the extension method used.
How to remove artificial hair after tape extensions?
This method of hair extensions is based on attaching individual artificial strands to natural ones using a special sticky side.
This process is not the most pleasant; if the procedure is not performed by an experienced master, quite severe pain may be felt. However, this is one of the cheapest methods of hair extensions. Such strands can be removed quite simply. You need to take a simple hairdryer and alcohol-containing liquid. The procedure itself is carried out according to the following scheme:
- First, the places where the artificial strands are attached to the natural ones are warmed up well with a hairdryer (the more they are heated, the easier the strands will be removed).
- Almost all locks will be easy to remove, but some locks may be very difficult to remove.
- If the strands cannot be removed, you need to use an alcohol-containing product to wipe the roots and carefully remove them.
- Artificial hair may remain, which can be easily removed simply by carefully combing the curls.
There is one interesting feature: the longer artificial hair extensions using the tape method are worn, the easier it will be to remove them, since over time the glue gradually loses its functions.
How to remove artificial hair after English extensions?
This is one of the modern and most popular hair extension techniques.
It is based on attaching artificial strands to natural ones using special hot tongs. The extension strand is held in a special capsule, which, under the influence of high temperatures, begins to melt, and the curls stick to natural hair. It is quite difficult to examine these capsules, which is why this method is the most popular, but has a high cost. You can remove artificial hair yourself at home, but to do this you need to purchase a special gel or liquid product that will dissolve the keratin capsules. Such a product is sold today in almost every professional cosmetic store, but you will have to pay quite a large sum for it.
If such a procedure is carried out at home, after using a special liquid, you must apply natural oil (for example, castor, burdock or olive) or a greasy mask to your hair. After this, the artificial strands will be separated easily and will not harm your natural hair.
You can also use another method - you need to heat your hair well with a hairdryer or use hot water, but not boiling water, otherwise you can get a serious burn.
When extending or removing artificial strands after the English method, there is virtually no harm to natural hair. It is thanks to this quality that this method of extension is so popular.
How to remove artificial hair after Spanish extensions?
This is one of the safest hair extension methods.
The master carefully selects the strands by hand and attaches artificial curls to each one using special glue. To remove artificial hair after this method, you must use a special solvent. However, in this case, it is not recommended to try to carry out the procedure yourself at home; it is best to entrust the work to an experienced professional so as not to spoil your natural hair.
How to remove artificial hair after Chinese extensions?
At the heart of hair extensions using this method, artificial curls are attached using special metal clips. This method is not very popular, as there is a risk of causing serious harm to natural strands - metal has a negative effect on natural hair:
- there is a constant mechanical action that disrupts the structure of the hair;
- As a result of metal contact with hair, the strands begin to wear off and literally break.
To remove artificial hair after this method of extension, you need to use pliers or tweezers that simply open the clamps. This procedure is easy to carry out on your own at home, but it is best to ask someone to help in order to cause the least harm to your natural hair.
How to remove artificial hair after French extensions?
This is one of the most common methods of hair extensions, since absolutely no harm is done to the natural strands.
This method is based on weaving braids from natural hair, to which artificial curls are attached. After this extension, you can visit the pool, sauna, curl and dye your hair. And to remove the artificial locks, you just need to undo the braids.
How to remove artificial hair after ultrasonic extensions?
This is not the easiest method of hair extensions, but it has certain advantages - artificial strands are attached by melting a special keratin capsule with ultrasound, and then using tongs it is made flat.
To remove artificial hair, you must use a special product that liquefies keratin. The drug is applied to the place where the curls are attached and left for a while, after which it is washed off. Artificial strands are removed quite easily, but no harm is done to natural ones.
Of course, removing hair extensions yourself at home is quite simple, but it is worth considering the fact that some experiments can end in failure. That is why, if there is no experience, it is best to entrust the work to an experienced craftsman.
Watch the following video on how to remove hair extensions yourself at home:
Removing cold or Spanish extensions
Cold extensions have the least effect on the original strands. The scalp and hair are not exposed to high temperatures and are not exposed to chemicals.
The fastening is created manually from surgical glue, so the quality and service life directly depend on the skill level of the master. Since the glue has a transparent structure, the joints are practically invisible on light brown hair.
Advantages of this method:
using regular hair care products; visiting baths and saunas is possible; Painting, lightening, highlighting is allowed.
When going to the salon, find out what kind of glue is used to fix the strands. Some hairdressers, in order to save money, buy a cheap product that can cause their own hair to fall out.
The service life of Spanish strands is up to six months. More specifically, it depends on the health of relatives. The stronger and healthier your hair is, the longer your extensions will last.
This is the only way when there is no need to spare money. By removing curls yourself, you can damage the structure of your own hair and lose most of it. This is due to the difficulty of dissolving surgical glue.
Some claim that it lends itself to dissolving liquid to remove acrylic from nails, but this product is not suitable for such delicate parts as hair and scalp. If they are dear to you, stop experimenting.
