| The length of time that you can keep your hair | | | | you need to take a lot of care so be prepared for it |
| extensions in for depends on the type of hair used | | | | to take some time. You will need to locate the spot |
| and the application method. Most stylists would | | | | where the extensions have been attached or |
| recommend that extensions need removing after | | | | crimped onto your hair. Once you've identified this |
| around 4-6 months of wearing. Just as hair | | | | point you can use a pair of pliers to un-crimp and |
| extensions need to be applied using a specific | | | | detach the extension from your natural hair. This can |
| method, the removal of the extensions also needs to | | | | only be done if the ring is undamaged. If the ring is |
| be done following a specific method. Removal can | | | | damaged then you need to use a ring remover to |
| often requires a lot of patience as it can be a very | | | | detach the extensions. Once this is done, again you |
| time-consuming process. | | | | need to comb through the hair and shampoo and |
| The method of removal will depend on the technique | | | | condition it thoroughly. |
| used to apply the extensions. It is always the best | | | | Removing glued-in hair extensions can cause a lot of |
| idea to return to your stylist who put in the | | | | damage so you need to be really gentle and careful. |
| extensions to take them out as you will get the best | | | | You need to apply the extension remover or the |
| results with minimal damage to your own hair. | | | | glue dissolver at the base of the hair extensions. |
| However, some people feel that they are confident | | | | Work it into a lather for about a minute and a half |
| enough to remove them at home, so if this is you | | | | until you feel the extensions loosen. Next use a wide |
| then here is a short guide on how to do it yourself. | | | | toothed comb to gently remove the extensions and |
| If you have sewn-in extensions they can be quite | | | | once they have all been removed comb through and |
| complicated and difficult to remove, so if possible go | | | | wash thoroughly. |
| back to your stylist to have them taken out. | | | | If you've had thermal or cold fusion extensions |
| Removal can also cause a lot of hair loss so do not | | | | attached then you really should go back to the salon |
| attempt it unless you are confident with the | | | | to get them removed. If you really have to do it at |
| technique. To remove you will need to identify the | | | | home then you need to apply the bond remover to |
| thread that has been sewn into your natural hair. | | | | the base of the extension and work it up thoroughly |
| Once you have done this you need to carefully cut it | | | | like detailed in the glued-in extension removal guide. |
| out using a pair of scissors, taking care not to catch | | | | You will need to leave this on for around 10 minutes |
| your natural hair. Next, pull off the extension from | | | | until the bond loosens. You need to follow with a |
| your natural hair using your fingers or a hair extension | | | | bond removal shampoo and condition to make sure all |
| removal tool. Repeat all over your head. Once this is | | | | the residue is cleared. |
| done comb your hair through thoroughly using a wide | | | | For more information on hair extensions visit the |
| toothed comb until all the knots are detangled. Follow | | | | <a rel="nofollow" |
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