How to Remove Difficult Hair Extension Bonds with Poly Remover

All hair extension bonds are formulated based on polyamide thermoplastics. One type of Polyamide is a man-made nylon material known for its extreme durability and strength. If formulated correctly for long lasting hold, the removal of hair extensions can be very difficult without causing damage to the hair. The objective is to break down the bond so it can be easily removed. Most often this cannot happen in one step. The bonds must be cracked or softened and then it will absorb the removing solution. Usually the best combination is heat and solvent or heat and oil.

Usually cracking the bond with pliers and dabbing with Poly Remover will be effective enough to easily remove all bonds. If the bond you are using is an extra strength bond and removal is difficult, try heat and then follow with the Poly Remover. Touch the bond with a heated iron to soften, saturate with Poly Remover before it completely hardens and the bond should be easy to pull off. Dab on more Poly Remover to scalp hair to remove any additional glue remaining to the hair.

Still too slow or bonds are really tough? Apply coconut oil on bonds and then use a hair dryer to warm up the glue until it softens. Follow with Poly Remover to complete the removal. If the removal too slow or if the bond is still resisting, apply coconut oil to the bonds, then use a hair dryer to warm up the glue until it is soft. Follow with Poly Remover to complete the removal. One stylist told us in an extreme case, she removed a stubborn bond with the combination of cracking the bond with pliers, saturating with Everclear, then applying Coconut Oil to finish the removal.