The best weft extensions are hand-tied weft extensions since hand tied hair wefts are invisible and they are friendly with natural hair, but when removing them one has to be very careful not to cause any harm to natural hair. This process of removing these extensions involves several procedures that help in the best way possible in the preservation of the extensions and the natural hair. Below is a checklist that will assist you in removing your hand-tied weft extension correctly.
Gather Your Supplies
It is recommended that before the process begins, all the tools and products to be used in the process are prepared. You’ll need:
Scissors or a Seam Ripper:
For cutting the threads holding the extensions:
Comb:
A fine tooth comb will assist in detangling the hair as well as assist in the removal of other dirt that may be on the hair.
Detangling Spray:
With detangling spray, it will be easier to comb through the hair when the hair is entangled.
Gentle Shampoo:
It is required for washing your hair after the process of its removal.
Detangle Your Hair
It begins with the washing of the hair and then, applying a detangling spray on the hair. It is applied on hair for the management of hair and also to make a passageway through the hair in case you are combing it. Take a wide-tooth comb to start running it through the hair starting from the tips of the hair to the roots of the hair. This step is very important because it minimizes hair snapping and also aligns the hair for the next process.
Remove the Weft
The next procedure is the correct removal of the weft extensions. If the extensions are sewn with threads, then you should trim the threads with scissors or seam rippers. Handle it carefully so that you do not twist or pull your hair. If microbead or a similar attachment method was used, then, very gently, use a special tool or a pair of pliers to open the beads. Make sure you spend a lot of time especially when you are having the extensions removed so that you do not further damage your hair.
Cleanse and Condition
It is advised that one wash the hair after the wefts have been taken out so that whatever has stuck to the hair is washed. When washing your scalp and hair you should use a mild shampoo. Do not apply very thick products as this will make your hair feel heavy or as if it has been oiled. Taking care of hair is very important particularly after the extensions have been removed, this is done by washing and conditioning the hair.
Check for Any Residue
When washing, make sure there is no deposit of the weft or microbeads on your hair. If any of the deposits are still there, use a clarifying shampoo to wash your hair so that the deposits can be washed away. While doing this, ensure that you are very careful so that you do not worsen the situation of the natural hair even more. This will assist in washing off all the remainder and your hair will be clean for the next process.
Moisturize and Repair
Applying a deep conditioner or hair mask should be done after the removal of the braids is preferable. These products assist in the process of moisturizing the hair and also in the process of repairing any harm that has been done by the extensions.
Trim Your Hair
The last but not the least, one should go to the barber to cut the split ends and to change the look. A professional stylist does not require you to tell him or her anything; he or she just examines your hair and can tell if it is healthy or not, and then offers his or her opinion. Hair should be trimmed often so that they do not get damaged beyond the trimmed length of hair.
Conclusion
The process of removing hand-tied weft extensions is somewhat lengthy because one cannot jeopardize natural hair. So, to sum it up, here is how you can remove your extensions with less harm to your natural hair: Collect all the tools then, take out your hair, remove the weft carefully, and wash and condition it. The way hair is handled during the depilation process makes the natural hair strong and glamorous as it lies in wait for the next style or while it is being processed for the next style. With these guidelines, you will be in a position to manage the removal process in the right manner and also have healthy hair.