With the application of hair extensions, you can change the look, style, color and length of your hairstyle. Hair extensions not attached through braiding or weaving usually attach with glue. The adhesive that bonds the hair extensions to your natural hair usually lasts for four months before it begins to disintegrate and lose its holding power. Without a reapplication of glue, the hair extensions will separate from the hair. Traces of glue often remain on the hair and scalp after removal of the hair extensions. Removing the glue requires the use of an oil to break the bond.
Step 1
Apply coconut hair oil to the glue using your fingertips. A pea-sized amount applied to each bond should do the trick.
Step 2
Massage the coconut oil into your hair and scalp, softening the glue and releasing its hold. Allow the coconut hair oil to remain on the glue bonds for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Comb your hair gently using a wide-toothed comb after the 30-minute waiting period. The glue should detach from your hair and attach to the comb instead.
Step 4
Continue combing until no trace of the hair extension glue remains on your hair or scalp. Rinse the comb with warm water afterward, removing the glue.
Step 5
Wash your hair several times with a clarifying shampoo to remove the coconut oil and any glue residue left behind. Rinse, dry and style as usual.
Tips and Warnings
- Purchase hair coconut oil from the grocery store, beauty supply store or pharmacy. Substitute baby oil or canola oil if you do not have access to coconut oil. If you have trouble removing the coconut oil from your hair, apply a ¼ cup of lemon juice to your hair after shampooing. Allow the lemon juice to sit on your hair for 10 minutes, then rinse.
- Do not tug, pull or yank on your hair while combing. Doing so can cause severe breakage and damage to your hair.
Things You'll Need
- Coconut oil
- Wide-toothed comb
- Shampoo
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