How To Remove Tape In Hair Extensions: All Easy And Safe Tips

Keep reading to know how to remove tape in hair extensions while keeping your hair healthy and fabulous!

As much as you want to keep your favorite hair extensions permanently stayed on your head, there will surely be a time when you have to take them off. These products are supposed to be used for a certain period, after that you need to remove them to let your natural tresses have a break from a long time being covered by extensions, to avoid hair damage as well as other hair problems caused by the improper use of hair extensions. This article will show you everything you need to know before removing your tape-in extensions so that you can protect your strands from getting damage, remain its beautifulness and healthy-look.

Can you remove your tape-in hair extensions yourself at home?

Installing hair extensions, including tape-in hair extensions, may be a complicated and difficult process that requires you to seek help from a professional hairdresser, therefore you can make sure that your extensions are properly and securely attached. Of course, not all types of extensions are difficult to apply, such as clip-ins that you totally can install on your own at home. But for other types, professional help is a must! On contrary, the removal process will be much easier as you can do it yourself without asking for help from experts, it’s fine as long as you do it carefully and always keep in mind the health of your strands.

Of course, the safest and most effective way to take off your tape-ins is to go for a licensed salon professional and ask for professional assistance. However, in case you want to save money by doing it yourself, here are some simple tricks to keep your mane damage-free and safe during hair extensions removal.

How to remove tape in hair extensions?

Adhesive Remover

When you decide to install tape-in hair extensions on your head, you should also prepare for an adhesive  product remove tape in hair extensions designed specifically for this type of extensions. This is the fastest, safest, and also the most pain-free way to take the tape extensions and the leftover residue, making your strands free from sticky adhesive materials. You should opt for a reputable brand of adhesive removal, which will be the best if it contains the natural ingredients that are friendly for your tresses, to avoid damaging your hair. Each product will be accomplished with the instruction sheet on how to effectively use it and all the things you have to do is to follow the given tutorials. The whole process will take you approximately 5-10 minutes to do.

However, there may be an emergency case that you need to get your tape-ins taken out and you have no adhesive or tape remover available; or basically, the remover is too expensive and you just want to save some money; then you may try some of these alternatives. Although it’s not sure that these tricks will bring equal results as specialized removers, they were still designed for circumstances like this.

Use natural oils for zero damage

Using hair oils is one of the most popular and natural alternatives to taking out tape-in hair extensions in case you don’t have any remover. Instead of using chemical-based products, you may choose the natural oils that are healthy for your tresses such as coconut oil, almond oil, baby oil, or olive oil.

Apply the oil at the roots and leave it on your head for at least 15 minutes so that it can seep through the bonds before starting removing the tapes. The oil will break the tape bonds and help you to easily detach the tape wefts from your strands. After the waiting time, you start peeling off the tape strands, and if they won’t peel easily, just apply more oil and continue waiting. Repeat the procedure until all the tape-ins are taken out. This method is safe but since you apply a numerous amount of hair oils on your head, which has the main usage to moisture hair and scalp, your hair will be greasy for at least a few days. This method of removing tape-in extensions could take you longer to get everything done rather than using a regular remover. It takes about an hour to complete the removal process.

If there’s no oil around, use peanut butter

If you don’t have both extension removers and hair oils, you should consider using peanut butter instead (the removal process will take even longer, of course). Apply and let it sit on your head for at least 30 minutes before peeling the tapes out. Although it’s not as effective as the two above methods, the natural oil from the peanut butter still can break the tape bonds in the same manner a baby oil or almond oil does. Using this method, you may have to spend more than an hour or even two hours until everything is done.

Use an acetone-free nail polish remover as an alternative

This method may be effective but not optimal as it can cause your hair damage, so it is not recommended to try. However, an advantage of this manner is that it is very fast to remove all the tape-ins out of your head, the whole process may take you only 10 minutes. So if you aren’t afraid, try using this method. Firstly, grab a bottle of acetone-free nail polish remover to minimize the harmful effect on your strands (Remember to never use a nail polisher with acetone!). Secondly, put on a few drops of the product at the sides of the tape bonds and wait a little bit until the tape starts to separate from your hair, then slowly peel it off starting from the edge. Repeat the process until all the tapes are moved out.

How to take care of your natural hair after removing the tape-in extensions?

Caring for your natural hair after you have had your extensions taken out is very important! You should use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner as well as applying a hair mask once a week to keep your hair as healthy and beautiful as ever.

If you want to refit your tape-ins, it is recommended that you should do it after 6-8 weeks to avoid damaging your real hair.

On the other hand, MACSARA is carrying out a gratitude promotion program as well as welcoming the coming autumn for the tape-in hair extensions products line.