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Weft hair extensions are one of the most popular methods to give your hair that extra volume and length you’ve been dreaming of! They’re long-lasting and blend flawlessly with your natural strands. As much as you’ll absolutely love your new weft hair extensions, you’ll eventually have to remove them (or have them adjusted and reapplied!).
If you’re wondering how to remove weft extensions, the short answer is to book an appointment with a hair extension specialist. This way, you can ensure you don’t damage or accidentally cut your natural hair in the process. While it’s always recommended to use a stylist for removal, removing your own weft extensions at home is possible if you can’t make it to the salon.
Hand-tied extensions are a type of hair extension. There are many types of hair extensions on the market including hand-tied wefts, machine wefts, tape-ins, and individually bonded extensions. Hand-tied extensions are often a favorite due to their slim, lightweight construction. They can be customized by color and weight for the client or guest wearing them. Hand-tied extensions are the best type of extension hair for creating luxurious volume, length, and body.
To apply hand-tied extensions, the stylist must be certified in a qualified method. There are many ways to install hand-tied extensions but one must heavily research the method of installation first, as only a few place emphasis on the health of the hair and scalp.
Hand-tied extensions are used once a foundation of beads and sometimes thread has been created upon the guest’s head. They are sewn onto a track or foundation. The way in which a stylist creates the foundation is known as the method or technique. Once the hand-tied extensions are in place, they look and feel completely natural. They can be colored, washed, curled, and styled just like natural hair.
With the basics out of the way, now we’re ready to learn how to remove weft hair extensions. If you’re curious how to remove beaded weft hair extensions at home or sew-in, it’s best that you go with a professional! It’s recommended that sew-in, beaded, and bonded wefts of hair be removed by hair extension experts to avoid damaging your strands. However, if you’re feeling confident about DIY hair extension removal, we’ll give you some quick tips ahead!
Sew-In Weft Hair Extension Removal
1) Twist your natural hair up and clipped out of the way to avoid mixing with your extensions.
2) Start at the top of your head and use your fingers to feel for the thread attachment points.
3) While holding your hair extension, slide one end of your scissors underneath the thread where your braids are.
4) Gently tug the weft and snip the thread (being VERY careful not to cut your natural hair!) until the weft hair extensions are loose and can be removed from your hair.
5) Repeat this step layer by layer until all your hair extensions are out.
6) Undo your braids (using the tip of a rattail comb can help loosen them) and detangle your hair before washing to avoid matting.
Beaded Weft Hair Extension Removal
1) Section your hair into manageable sections using hair clips to secure your natural hair out of the way.
2) Find the attachment points in your hair by feeling for the small threads that are held to the wefts.
3) Use a pair of scissors to cut the threads as close to the base of the weft as possible, being careful to stay away from your natural hair.
4) You may need to use the tip end of a rat tail comb to loosen the thread from your hair.
5) Continue the previous step for each hair extension weft until all threads have been cut and wefts have been removed.
6) Next is removing the beads or microlinks! Use hair extension pliers to gently squeeze each bead or microlink to remove them, being careful not to catch your natural strands in the process.
7) Repeat the previous step for each individual bead or microlink attachment point until all have been removed.
8) Use a wide-toothed comb to work through any tangles or knots before you wash your hair.
Proper care and maintenance are essential for keeping hand-tied hair extensions healthy and beautiful. Taking care of your extensions also helps them last longer. Follow these steps to properly care for your hand-tied extensions:
Cleansing: Wash your mane regularly with a sulfate-free, extension-friendly shampoo. Do not scrub the wefts! Focus on your roots, then gently squeeze the suds through your extensions. Follow up with a light hydrating conditioner, comb it through the strands, and let it sit for up to 5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
Prepping Damp Hair: Be aware that hair extensions absorb a LOT of water! After washing and conditioning your hair, gently squeeze or pat the wefts with a towel to remove excess water. Then let your hair air-dry 80% to 90% of the way before finishing with your blow dryer.
Detangling and Brushing: It’s important to brush your hair several times a day thoroughly. Separate and brush through each row individually. Make sure to lift the hair and brush in between the rows to prevent matting.
Think about brushing with the grain of your hair, working from the bottom up. Avoid dragging the brush through the applications near your scalp.
Applying Product: Extensions tend to be dry, so healthy hydration is key! A light leave-in detangler or leave-in conditioner makes detangling easier and protects the strands from damage. Next, apply an oil or serum to seal your ends (both your natural ends and the extension ends).
If your hair needs extra moisture, finish with a leave-in repair cream on your natural hair ONLY. Avoid applying protein treatments or heavy conditioners to your extensions, as this is not necessary and can make the wefts crispy.
Blow Drying: Before blow drying your extensions, separate the rows and dry each row individually. Use your paddle brush or round brush to smooth your natural hair and extension hair together. Be careful to get each row 100% dry to prevent itching or chafing.
Heat Styling: Extensions open up TONS of fun hairstyling options— get creative and enjoy that mermaid hair! Many clients love to curl their hair extensions because the style holds for longer. Before heat styling, always apply a heat protectant to both your extensions and natural hair. Set your iron or heat tool to the lowest effective setting (ideally under 320 degrees) to avoid scorching or drying out your extensions.
Protective Styling: Every evening before bed, work 3-4 pumps of hair oil or serum through your hair from mid-shafts to ends. Then put your hair into one or two low, loose braids to prevent friction and tangles.
Headed to the beach, ocean, or pool? Before swimming, wet your hair and saturate the strands with a leave-in conditioner or hair mask. Comb the conditioner through your strands and secure your hair in a braid or bun. Rinse your mane out thoroughly after your swim!
Weft hair extensions are one of the most popular methods to give your hair that extra volume and length you’ve been dreaming of! They’re long-lasting and blend flawlessly with your
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