DIY Bonding Removal: How to Safely Reuse Your Extensions
How do you remove bonded hair extensions? With a bonding remover, professional pliers and a little patience, you can take keratin bonds out at home – and reuse the strands for the next wearing period. This guide covers salon removal costs, step-by-step DIY removal, and how to reuse your extensions safely.
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1. How much does it cost to remove bondings?
Removing bonded hair extensions requires experience and skill. If you have never done it before, leave the work to a professional. Depending on the salon, hairdressers charge between 1 - 4 euros per strand for removal. If you want the extensions reapplied afterwards, there will be additional costs for rebonding and a cleaning cut.
2. How to remove bonded hair extensions yourself
Generally yes, you can – but beginners should be cautious. With the help of a friend and the right accessories it usually works without any problems. You will need an effective bonding remover and professional bonding pliers.
Quick guide:
- Briefly warm the connection point with the heat tool.
- Drip bonding remover onto the keratin bond.
- "Knead" the keratin open with the bonding pliers.
- Gently slide the extension strand out.
Important: Give your hair a 2-day break from heavy styling after removal so it can recover.
3. When should bondings be removed?
As a rule, keratin bonds must be removed after four to six months. The ideal time depends on hair growth and care. At the latest, when the connection points become visible or start to strain your natural hair as they grow out, it is time for removal.
4. Can you reuse bonding extensions?
Yes – premium Remy human hair can be rebonded and reused several times, which is what makes it so economical. With professional application and removal, bondings are also completely harmless for healthy hair. Damage usually only occurs through the wrong accessories or pulling too hard. Always use a heat tool with temperature control and keep about 1 cm distance from the scalp.
Tip: Pamper your hair after removal with a rich hair mask from our care range.
5. How do you rebond extensions?
If you would like to fit new bonds after removal, follow these steps – or see our full bonding application guide:
- Section the hair horizontally and fix it with clips.
- Separate a strand of natural hair matching the thickness of the extension strand.
- Apply the protective template.
- Place the extension strand so that it encloses the natural hair.
- Fuse with the heat tool for 3-5 seconds, then roll evenly.
6. What should I know about bondings from hair2heart?
We offer bondings in Premium and Standard quality. Thanks to high-quality Remy hair, our extensions are full to the tips and can be reused several times with proper care. Various lengths and colours ensure an absolutely natural result.
Conclusion
Whether professionally in the salon or at home: removing bonding extensions takes patience and the right tools. Never try to force keratin bonds out without pliers and remover. With the right technique and matching accessories, you can reuse your extensions for another wearing period.
