Extension Removal: What Happens and What to Expect

Whether you're taking a break from extensions, switching methods, or just ready for a change, extension removal is part of the process. At Welcome & Wanted Hair Bar in Canton, we ensure removal is gentle, safe, and leaves your natural hair in great condition.

Why Professional Removal Matters

Please, please, please—don't try to remove extensions yourself. Here's why:

●Beads can slip and tangle if not opened properly

●Pulling causes breakage and potential damage

●You can't see the back of your head well enough

●Professional tools make it safer and easier

A few minutes of impatience can cause months of damage repair. Trust us—it's worth the salon visit.

The Removal Process

Step 1: Bead Opening Your stylist uses special pliers to gently open each bead, releasing your natural hair. This doesn't hurt—you might feel slight pressure.

Step 2: Weft Release Once beads are opened, the thread is pulled through and the weft slides off. Your natural hair is now free.

Step 3: Shed Hair Removal Here's something that surprises first-timers: you'll see a lot of hair come out. Don't panic! This is completely normal.

Why so much hair? You naturally shed 50-100 hairs per day. With extensions, those shed

hairs get trapped in the rows instead of falling. At removal, all those accumulated shed hairs

come out at once. It's not damage or hair loss—it's months of normal shedding released

simultaneously.

Step 4: Cleanse and Treat We'll give your natural hair a thorough wash and conditioning

treatment. This removes any product buildup and refreshes your scalp.

Step 5: Assessment Your stylist will examine your natural hair for any concerns and

recommend any needed treatments.

After Removal: What to Expect

Immediately after:

●Hair may feel thinner (you're used to the extension volume!)

●Scalp may feel lighter or strange

●Some clients feel emotional (you've bonded with that hair!)

First few days:

●Hair may need extra conditioning

●You might notice how much natural volume you have (more than you thought!)

●Some clients miss their length and immediately plan their next install

Taking a break? 

We recommend at least 2-4 weeks without extensions to let your scalp

breathe. Use this time for deep conditioning and any needed trims.

Reinstalling same day?

Some clients remove and reinstall in the same appointment. This

works if your hair is healthy and you're not taking a break.

Removal Pricing

Removal is typically included in your move-up appointment cost if you're reinstalling. Standalone

removal is quoted based on number of rows.

Book Your Removal

Ready to remove or switch things up? Book at welcomeandwantedco.com or text

678-221-4493.

Located at 250 E Main St, Suite 202B in downtown Canton.