How Do You Remove Glue Residue From Hair Extensions?
As we all know, taking off your glued-in hair extensions may not be too tricky, but removing the sticky glue left on the wefts can be quite a challenge! After all, not only can the bonding glue look and feel terrible if not removed properly, but also it will prevent you from reusing the extensions. Today, we are about to share with you some simple and practical ways that help you easily remove glue from hair extensions by yourself.
1. How To Remove Glue In Hair Extensions With Bonding Glue Remover
The most professional way to remove hair extension glue from extensions is to use a glue bond remover. Beauty supply stores not only sell bonding liquid to secure the human hair weaves but also sell products made specifically for the purpose of removing hair glue from wefts. And these products are specially made to deal with glue in hair extensions, you can rest assured that they are safe for your scalp.
You can check out the selection at your local beauty supply store and experiment with some of them. Compared to using heat or acetone to remove glue, these products are costly but effective.
To try this method, follow the directions of the manufacturer that are included on the packaging.
There is all kind of hair glue removers on the market. Here, we recommend Big Kizzy Remover and the Salon Pro Super Hair Bond Remover which are two that many women have used successfully.
2. How To Remove Glue From Hair Extensions Wefts Using Heat
Another popular method to remove hair extension glue out of hair is to use heat. It means you can use a heat tool like a hair straightener or a flat iron to get glue residue out of hair extensions. Of course, it may have the risk of damaging hair. It's worth a try though, as long as you are careful.
So, how to remove hair weave glue with heat?
What you will need:
Old towel or an old T-shirt made of cotton;
Medical latex gloves;
A Flat iron;
Rubbing alcohol;
Cotton balls;
Step 1
Pick up a thin towel or a piece of your old cloth made of cotton. For example, an old t-shirt is perfect. Avoid polyester, silk, and spandex.
Before start taking off the glue of hair extensions wefts, please put on a pair of medical latex gloves to avoid the glue getting on your skin, thus leading to sensitive or vulnerable skin.
Step 2
Take out your flat iron, turn on it at the highest temperature, and then let it heat up for a few minutes.
Step 3
Take a pair of scissors to cut the towel or T-shirt into sections that are about 7 to 10 inches. Put your thin towel or T-shirt you have prepared over the glue of your hair extension sections by sections and make sure these sections cover the back of the weft and sandwich the glued part in between them.
Step 4
Enclose the wrapped weft in the hair straightener and wait for 1 to 3 minutes. As time goes by, the heat will slowly dissolve the glue on the tracks, become visible through the cloth, and leave it on the piece of towel. You can clamp down on the section multiple times and rub it against the iron to help remove it.
Step 5
Next put the hair straightener aside and take off the towel that much of the glue has been stuck to. Gently rub the heated part of the weft with the towel to remove any remaining glue. If gently rubbing does not work, place the towel as above step and use heat again.
Step 6
Repeat the process for other sections until all the glue is removed.
Step 7
If you want to make sure the glue was removed completely from hair extensions wefts, soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and rub the glued part along the tracks of the hair extensions wefts from end to end.
3. How To Get Extension Glue Out Of Hair With Acetone
As the best-known nail polish remover, not only can 100% pure acetone cleanse your nails, but it also works well to remove hair extension glue.
We know some people use a bottle of nail polish remover to remove hair extensions glue. After all, It is cheap and can be found easily at any convenience or beauty store.
But regular nail polish removers are often not pure acetone. So, it won’t be as effective. Even some nail polish removers have additives that can make the glue harder to remove.
Therefore, for best results, check the label and make sure it’s 100% pure acetone.
What you will need:
100% pure acetone;
Medical latex gloves;
Old towel or t-shirt;
Conditioner or oil;
Step 1
Before you begin taking off the glue of hair wefts, make sure that you wear medical latex gloves in case you got sensitive or vulnerable skin. That is because acetone is a powerful chemical that can cause irritation. Moreover, you may need to use an old towel to take in all the excess spills and splashes.
Step 2
To dissolve the glue of hair extensions wefts, pour the acetone over the wefted part of the track carefully. Aim only for the track and try to avoid getting the acetone anywhere else on the extensions. If it comes in contact with the hair, the acetone can cause tangling and dryness.
You can pour the acetone sections by section or do it along the whole track, it is depending on what you think which will work well on you.
Step 3
Leave the acetone in for 1 to 3 minutes to break the bond of the glue. During this process, the glue will become stiff and will lose its sticky, glue-like consistency. Then you can take it off from the weft.
Step 4
Wipe gently with an old towel or t-shirt along the track and rub gently to soak up excess acetone.
Step 5
Use your fingers to pull out any remaining glue from the weft. If there is any glue remaining, use your hand to peel it.
Step 6
Because the acetone will make your hair extension dry, therefore, to keep your wefts in good shape for reuse, deep condition your extensions or apply oil to replace any moisture lost in the process.
You can also choose to deep condition the extensions right before you use the acetone, which will help protect the hair.
4. How To Remove Hair Extension Glue With Oil
Oil can easily loosen the glue bond and it is also an efficient and cost-effective choice for you to remove glue in hair extensions at home.
The best types of oil to use for this are almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, tea tree oil, or high quality, extra virgin olive oil. Except for the above oils, you can use coconut oil, baby oil, or grapeseed oil as well.
Step 1
Apply a small amount of the oil of your choice to your fingertips, gently work it into the wefts areas affected by the hair glue, leave it in for about 15-30 minutes.
Step 2
Once the glue begins to soften to the touch, use an old towel or clothes to strip the glue away from the track. Repeat this step until you have got rid of all the glue.
Step 3
Wash and condition your hair extensions with your preferred shampoo and conditioner.
You can use this technique to remove the glue that accidentally got into the hair, too.
5. How To Get Extension Glue Out Of Your Hair With Conditioner
If you are stuck with the remnants of bonding glue in your hair extensions wefts, some conditioners can be successfully used as hair bond removers. It is easy to get and relatively inexpensive since most households already have this product. If you need a quick fix, it is finitely a great solution.
Step 1
Wet the hair extensions wefts with clean water.
Step 2
apply a generous amount of conditioner to hair extensions, especially the weft areas most affected by the bonding agent.
Step 3
Gently use your fingertips to massage the conditioner into the hair glue.
Step 4
Wrap your hair in a shower cap or a towel and allow the conditioner to sit for about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Rinse the conditioner from your hair extensions and use a wide-tooth or detangling comb to carefully comb through your hair and remove any remaining hair glue. Repeat the steps until the glue is taken off completely.
6. How To Remove Bonding Glue Residue From Hair With Peanut Butter
Although it may sound strange, using peanut butter to remove sticky substances (like glue and bubblegum) from hair is an old trick that has been used for years.
Because peanut butter is an extremely thick substance that contains large amounts of oil, which can help break down the substances in the glue and allow it to be washed out more easily.
Not to mention another bonus of using peanut butter is that it is a common substance found in most households, and it is inexpensive to buy.
Step 1
Apply a generous amount of peanut butter to the area of your hair that contains the bonding glue.
Step 2
Gently massage the peanut butter into the glue with your fingertips, which will help work the oil in and allow it to work faster and more effectively.
Step 3
Cover your hair extensions with a shower cap or a towel and let them sit for half an hour.
Step 4
Rinse your hair well and add a liberal amount of conditioner.
Step 5
Finally, take a detangling comb to brush out any tangles and to remove any remaining remnants of glue.
7. How To Remove Glue From Extensions With Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is another common substance that is relatively inexpensive and has proven to be effective at removing bonding glue from hair.
The acidity of the apple cider vinegar helps break down the bonding glue and makes it easy to comb out of your hair gently.
Step 1
Apply a small amount of apple cider vinegar to the affected areas of the hair extensions, gently massage the apple cider vinegar into the glue, and allow it to sit for a few minutes.
Step 2
When you feel the glue begin to loosen, use a detangling comb and gently comb the hair glue out.
Notice:
1. Don’t brush too hard.
2. If any glue remains, apply another treatment of apple cider vinegar and repeat the process.
3. This process can be repeated many times to remove all of the glue.
Step 3
Once all of the glue has been removed, wash and condition your hair with your favorite shampoo and conditioner.
8. How To Take Out Glued In Hair Extensions With Dish Soap
When you are in a pinch, dish soap, something that every household has, can be an extremely effective method for removing hair glue.
Even though the compounds in this product can help break down the glue bonds and help remove the glue from your hair, it may take longer than other methods. More importantly, dish soap can be harsh on your hair so you must apply a good conditioner to your hair bundles.
Step 1
Soak your hair with plenty of warm water to saturate it fully.
Step 2
Apply a liberal amount of dish soap to all of the areas containing glue and take some time to massage it.
Step 3
Take a shower cap or plastic bag to cover your hair and allow the dish soap to sit for forty-five minutes, up to an hour.
Step 4
Then rinse the dish soap out and use a comb to work out any glue that may still be stuck. Don’t pull too hard as it may cause damage to your hair.
Step 5
After all of the glue has been taken out, use your preferred shampoo and conditioner to clean and moisturize your hair.
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