Extendmagic removal...help!

There's really no lessons needed for a good removal, just lots of patience and practice!

I did a removal on the EM on Friday, and it wasn't easy.  We almost got through a whole movie (I have a DVD player in my salon)  with the time it took to get all the gunk out.

I used the orange remover and also some alcohol- that stuff that's 90% or whatever.  I didn't have enought acetone on hand...

aphrodite-

im sorry i jjust dont get it, you are a liscensed stylist doing extensions on paying clients and you dont know how to remove the ones you are installing? shouldnt you have first practiced and learned on a doll head before you did on a client? i am sorry but i am so not trying to be hurtful, however i do so much repair work on clients from other folks who dont really know what it is they are supposes to be doing, it is really sad to see what work is going on out there. before i ever installed one single strand on Anyone, i practiced for weeks until i KNEW for sure what i was doing. poor removal can be detrimental to the integrity of the hair. i am very glad u are on here learning however, there are lots of classses you could be taking to learn all the methods hands on, espciailly since you are a stylist poromoting extensions. Again, donte take this wrong, i am not trying to offend you, i am just trying to gain understanding for your decision, besides the fact i am concerned for your clients and your reputation.

Ok enough girls!

Laura, I have went out of my way to help you, and I didn't mind doing it, but if you seriously want to get into the business,  than you must  pay your dues in terms of paying money  and taking the time to take classes  and practice a lot to learn the craft, as many of us  have done.

  I think that's what annoys Tangles, and me as well, that we have spent big money and time on learning extensions, and some people try to exploit our knowlege without giving anything in return.

Tangles is a good friend on mine, a very helpful, kind, and spiritual person, and I will not stand by and watch someone jump down her throat for simply pointing out what turns out to be the facts.

You're right, Tangles doesn't know anything about your ability and what you have or have not done, but I do.  Shall I let the cat out of the bag and tell everyone you're not licensed to do hair?  You do excellent permanent make up, and have a nice tanning salon, but it is apparent that you aren't a hairstylist. 

I'm not saying that an unlicensed person can't build a successful hair extension business, as the law permits, but invest the  time and money that it takes, and then give something back to our hair community to whom you have so far only bombarded with assinine questions.

Sorry, I really didn't want to say anything, but your attitude is rude, pushy, and demanding, and that's not how you get ahead in this world, it turns people off to helping you.

Wow.  Lisa.  I am surprised and hurt.

I never once claimed to be a cosmetologist, my state does not require this to do hair extensions.  The EM is new to most people, and as far as I know, many of you have never used it.  I simply wanted to see if anyone has discovered something new to expedite removals. 

I wanted to be the best extensionist I could and therefore have spent countless hours on this forum reading what the experts here have to share.  I did not realize my questions were assinine.  For those who feel this is the case, I apologize for wasting your time.  I will not post again. 

I have a very successful extensionist business even though I am relatively new to the field.  I attribute this to natural talent, great advice from this board, and relationship/people skills that transcend professions.  I wish you all great success. 

Aphrodite I understand your reaction to someone questioning your ability, but if you read tangles post again you will see she ment only the best in pointing out that you shouldn't be installing extensions if you are not experienced in how to remove them. I agree with what she said completely, I have had to learn to deal with honesty from people and it has really had  a big affect on my life. Try to read your questions again and you will see where she was coming from!

thanks lisa and fab- for your imput-

Sher- i agree with you- espicially you can start your own business.

my point in all of this is why would someone who has not PRACTICED a removal method beforhand, install and then attempt to remove after the fact it is done on a client. your part about some not having any business doing extensions, i totally agree! i cant tell you the repair work i do daily from other stylist just starting out an making a mess on someones poor head! If your just starting out, good for you, start out and learn on a doll head! Then, go foward with clients or friends.

aphrodite- if you would of read what i was saying and not get so definsive, then maybe just maybe you would hear what we are trying to say, most times when someone gets hurt or defensive, there is usually some truth in whats bothering them.

i have never professed to be perfect, just professional at what i do.

what ever state you live in, you need a liscense to cut hair, wether it be extension hair or not, and certainly all extension hair needs to be cut to blend together.

i refuse to go tit for tat with you, i have a very successful business for over 15 yrs, have a great rep on this board, so saying rude things to me simply just doesnt work. As i stated in my first post, i was not trying to offend you. Far as trying to slander your abilities, that didnt even come to mind, i was just going off of what YOU said!

good luck to you.