Hair Extensions - Remove sew in's myself ?

Remove sew in's myself ?

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Topic: Remove sew in's myself ?

Posted By: Happycat1970
Subject: Remove sew in's myself ?
Date Posted: October 03 2007 at 2:34pm

I had 2 sew ins done by a professional hair girl and love them I went back once and she undid them and re sewed them

she told me people have tried to take them out themselves and wrecked their hair.

well I want to try, maybe. She used 1 extremely small braid for each weft, some rubberbands and sewed them to the braid. didnt use artificial hair like some do.

they are really loose and do you think my and my freind should attempt with small sharp scissors? I dont mind loosing some hair bt dont want to loose tons and have it look weird. does it sound possible? anyone ever do it? is it dumb? I plan on becoming a DYI now after reading on here.

I just dont want to make the appt and trip to see her becuase it is a pain trying to fit in with her. I think its free of very cheap.

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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 03 2007 at 3:29pm

I take my own out (with or without the help of a friend..) I just take my time feel carefully and cut only the string.. I've never cut or damaged my own hair. With a friend there's no reason why you can't take it out.. Just make sure she cuts only sting and rubberbands.. You'll be fine..

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Posted By: Happycat1970
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 11:49am

ok thanks!, I guess i will try then and save myself a trip.

Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: October 08 2007 at 10:59am

It can be done. I was told just cut the rubber bands first and then the string and take your time. Dont rush it!

I decided not to risk it and let the styist do it. I paid her extra for that time of course. The reason is my hair is dark and the wefts are black so its really hard to see and I can only go by touch. I didnt want to risk cutting a weft or my own hair by accident.

Posted By: Julia74
Date Posted: October 09 2007 at 7:07pm

I've done it before, they were very loose already but it was pretty easy to manage as long as you take your time

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