Need help! What is the safest way to remove brand new extentions with minimal damage/hair loss?
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Topic: Need help! What is the safest way to remove brand new extentions with minimal damage/hair loss?
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: Need help! What is the safest way to remove brand new extentions with minimal damage/hair loss?
Date Posted: December 16 2004 at 7:53pm
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I had keratin tipped extensions put in yesterday with the fusion method. This is my 2nd time having extensions done. I know when my first set were removed it and I saw a lot of my hair come out with the extensions (some of which I'm sure came out at the scalp as opposed to normal shedding). Those extensions had been on for 5 months. When I had my extensions redone yesterday I really did not like how some of them were placed and I also am not thrilled with the color I chose. So long story short, I have 42 pieces randomly scattered throughout my head and I absolutely want them ALL out. I want to start over. I plan on having a new set put in. But I am worried about having these removed and the damage it will cause to my hair. I assume that these are going to be much harder to remove since they are brand new and were just done 24 hours ago. Is there anything I can do to prevent damage to my real hair when these are removed? Is there a removal method or technique that will minimize the damage and make these easier to remove? I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon and I am terrified that this removal is going to rip my hair out. Please help! I am desperate and on the verge of tears. |
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Posted By: Cali-Kristin
Date Posted: December 16 2004 at 8:14pm
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Fresh bonds are the hardest to get out... Try cruching the bond with a pair of pliers, apply a drop or two of acetone (nail polish remover) over the bond, and crunch it again with the pliers.... repeat until it's off.... I hope that helps, Kristin -------------  http://www.YourHairShop.com - www.YourHairShop.com
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Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: December 16 2004 at 8:56pm
| Thanks for responding. I am going to have the woman who installed them remove them for me. I don't know if I can do it on my own. Should I try? I know she only has a dissolvent and will not have pliers in the hair shop. I am thinking I might bring a set with me. Should I use a pair that have a flat/smooth texture or the type with ridges? Should I maybe start crunching them at home before my appointment? Any advice would be extremely appreciated. Thank you. |
Posted By: Jenn_RR
Date Posted: December 16 2004 at 9:11pm
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I'd also recommend covering the bonds in olive or baby oil overnight. The oil will encourage slipping and make the removal much, much easier. That's what I did when I removed my Great Lengths, and I had a LOT less damage than when they removed them with the GLs Remover at the salon. It was also much faster and less painful. Sleep with the olive oil or baby oil all over the bonds/roots, and massage it in a little. The next day, use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remover the bonds gently. (It's best if someone can help you.) Hold on to your real hair firmly at the root, then gently pull with the pliers or your fingers, and some of the bonds should slip off on their own. For the others, crush the bonds with the pliers, and then try to remove them; if they still don't budge, add a drop of acetone, and let it sit for a little while, then try again. For best results, be patient; it may take a while, but if you wait till their slippery and loosened a bit, you'll save a lot more of your own hair. Personally, I think all fusion/glue/keratin bonds shold be removed in this manner, although it might make reapplication trickier because the hair is a bit slippery. Even so, it can really save your hair, imo. Good luck! |
Posted By: Jenn_RR
Date Posted: December 16 2004 at 9:13pm
| Oh, I didn't realize she was helping you. I would still recommend the olive oil thing, especially if she's not re-doing the extensions. |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: December 16 2004 at 10:40pm
| Thank you so much. I am going to try this tonight. Btw, I am having some new extensions put back in tomorrow after these are removed. Ok, so with the pliers will I want pliers with a smooth/flat surface or ones with a rigid mouth? |
Posted By: Cali-Kristin
Date Posted: December 17 2004 at 12:09am
Rigid ones... The bigger the ridges the better. ------------- http://www.YourHairShop.com - www.YourHairShop.com
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Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: December 17 2004 at 12:47am
| Thanks a bunch for all your help ladies. I am off to apply the olive oil right now and go to bed. Wish me luck. |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: December 17 2004 at 1:05am
| Ok, this is going to sound like a retarded question but I am attempting to apply the olive oil right now. to the bonds. How exactly do I go about actually applying it and getting a thorough amount on the bond without spilling it everywhere. Is there something I can use? This seems so silly but I really don't know how to do this. If anyone can advise, I would really appreciate it. I will check back again in a bit. |
Posted By: Cali-Kristin
Date Posted: December 17 2004 at 1:20am
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Do you have travel size shampoo bottle or perhaps a empty bottle with a flip cap that you can rinse out and fill with what it is you're using? The application will be much easier with something like that... ------------- http://www.YourHairShop.com - www.YourHairShop.com
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Posted By: Jenn_RR
Date Posted: December 17 2004 at 5:23am
| If you're getting the extensions reapplied tomorrow, just make sure your stylist shampoos your hair a few times so there's no oily residue on the roots of the hair during application, as it could cause slipping. Good luck! |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: December 17 2004 at 8:56am
| Ok, I slept with olive oil in my head. I am now attempting to crunch the bonds with the pliers however I am having trouble accomplishing anything. This probably would have worked on my old extensions that I recently removed because after wearing them 5 months the keratin tips were dryed out and cracking. However, since these new extensions are only 2 days old the tips are still very soft and pliable. So I am having a problem trying to crunch and crack them. The bonds are too soft and gummy feeling at this point. Is there something else I could be doing? I worry about doing the acetone because I don't have anyone here helping me and I don't want to get it all over. Please help. Thanks. |
Posted By: Liviray
Date Posted: December 17 2004 at 11:26am
| If I were in your postition I would go directly to the gal that put them in and ask her to help you. Im very concerned about getting chemicals in your eyes, not to mention you most likley will cause more damage to your hair trying to do it yourself. Good luck honey...Im feeling for ya. |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: December 17 2004 at 11:52pm
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SAFEST WAY IS PATIENCE. Most Extensionists or stylists have to charge you an hourly rate when they are at the salon. My cousin had matting with keratin bonds, and my extensionist, Easter Carrillo, took on the job for $20.00/hour. THAT IS REALLY LOW for Los Angeles. And she''''ll come to you, because how embarassing is that, to have a stylist working on our head, for hours, due to careless extension work. Her number is 323-356-5856, then she''''s gone after Christmas. Good luck, and just make sure whoever does it is gentle and patient. Luz |