Weaving and braiding has now become a compulsory part of cosmetology training syllabus, for Caucasian and ethnic hairdressers. The manipulation of hair is a very creative skill,  a technique.

 According to Tangled Hair Techs, “most hairdressing students enjoy weaving and braiding immensely even if they can not do it for long periods of time.  That is why  the more interesting and fun we can make the Take Down Removal Education Seminars, the better they will learn and remember.”

 Hairdressers must not only be proficient in the application of hair extensions, weaving, braiding or dreadlocks; they must also be adept at  the safe removal of these hairstyles.  

 Removal Hair Analysis
Hairdressers are always taught to analyze the hair before applying hair extensions or braids. A head of hair must be healthy to take any additional weight, such as fusion extensions, or to stand up to the pulling and tension of braids. The strength of the hair around the hairline is particularly important.

 So in line with this training, before removing a hairstyle, the hairdresser should analyze which type of take down removal method they want to apply to detangle and save their clients hair-while protecting all the new growth at the roots.

 Another important factor for examining the hair, is that if the entire head of hair is weak, split and breaking, or if the hairline is weak or breaking, this area should not be pulled at all while removing extensions or braids.  And if the client is wearing a sew-in weave-gently unravel the cornrows at the hairline.  This will give the new growth hair protection .

 Choice of Style & Removal
The popular view in cosmetology is that braids and extensions allow the hairdresser to be enormously creative, and to choose a look that suits the client’s image and also fits in with her budget and the needs of her hair.

 However, the costs for improper removal and hair loss or damage can outweigh this decision if the hairdresser chooses a great style for the client and is not properly trained on its removal technique.

 Albeit a client has a problem with hair loss on her hairline and very fine extensions are attached to the front areas while the rest of the hair is braided with cornrows for a weave to be attached; those fine extensions could break still  the hairline.

 On the other hand just because a client with strong, healthy hair can wear all types of hairpieces as long as she dares, because her natural hair will handle the extra weight does not mean her hair is impervious to hair loss from improper braid/extension removal.

 Stocking Up With Resources

While Salons always strive to have good stock of hair, as in variety of lengths, colors, textures (yaki, human, monofiber) or  a variety of soft artificial dreadlocks. They should also make every effort to stock up on  all the take down  removal product systems. 

 Every clients hairstyle has to be removed someday, and hopefully it will be by the same salon that created the hairstyle. 

 On the word of Tangled Hair Techs “there may be price variations for different types of hair, but when it comes to braid, extension or dreadlock removal there is no expensive or cheap way to do it.  Just the safe and correct way.  And that’s what the love of hairdressing really is.”

 Professional Attachment Methods Equal Professional Results

Even though most women have some knowledge of braiding and it is  wise to choose the attachment method that suits your client’s needs and budget. Being a professional in the salon is not  just about the speed, accuracy, artistic creative eye or precision-its about knowledge and understanding. 

 There are many different methods of attaching individual extensions.  Some use glue, some use a heat-activated fusion bond, others use tiny metal clips, and others require the extension to be attached to the real hair with a miniature cornrow or braid.  Consequently whatever attachment method used,  the salon and the staff should be proficient in doing it, and  removing it. 

 This is why constant practice is important, and the salon should have ongoing training to keep the stylists skills sharp.  Also every stylist should attend occasional refresher courses to sharpen their skills, to update themselves on new techniques, and to learn different creative ways of incorporating braids, dreadlocks and extensions into a hairstyle.

 Common Braid/ Extension Removal Errors

Common mistakes made by so many professional hairdressers are:
 Chemically Relaxing tangled with knots or matted hair

 Chemically Coloring or Relaxing the hair without completely removing  glue (bonding or fusion)
 Shampooing very tangled/matted hair
Rushing and pulling while removing braids/extensions around hairline
 Using oil sheen and conditioner to remove bonding glue
 Choosing the wrong removal technique for the client’s hair needs
 Diluting the Take Down Remover/Detangler Cream

 Good Maintenance

Despite the fact that ongoing care and maintenance of extensions, braids and weaves is crucial-proper removal techniques prevails over them all.

 When a client sits down in the hairdressers styling chair, they are giving that stylist the authority to enhance their God given natural beauty-not to destroy it.  So a stylist must respect that clients crown by doing a hairstyle they can apply safely and remove safely.

 A caring hairstylist will educate their client exactly how to look after her braids, hair extensions, dreadlocks or weave.  How to prevent itchy scalp, how to wash without damaging or loosening the style, what products to use, how to shampoo and rinse, how to dry. 

 Also what degree of heat can the hair stand up to if it is artificial, how to condition the hair and scalp, or how to brush the extensions.  And last but not least, why the proper take down removal  technique of any hairstyle is crucial to save their natural hair.

 Hair extensions, braids and weaves should not be left in the hair for long periods of time.  But a well trained stylist on proper take down removal techniques can still save and protect the clients hair.   And clients will not mind paying for a service that will save their hair.

 Finally, hairdressers  must  educate the client on  maintenance while they are sitting in the styling chair, because the more likely the client will be to come back again.   The client is  pleased with their look and feels confident that you truly care for their hair.

 Courses Available

Education on  removal of braiding, hair extensions, hair weaving and dreadlocks is now available internationally.  This includes practical, hands-on training using live models, various certification  techniques and a practical test. 

 Our program offers advanced education to people who are already qualified, experienced hairdressers. Courses include  advanced removal of  severely matted or tangled hair, weaving, bonding ; correction or removal mistakes from  weaving, styling and micro-bonding.  Advanced braiding removal is taught as part of this course.  Stylists wanting to do become trainers are encouraged to take these seminars to learn new techniques and training options.

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So many women are settling for pain, thin hair and even bald spots when removing fusion extensions, bonding glue or drealocks/ braids. It is unacceptable. It is unhealthy to loose hair when removing these hair styles, but so many women feel it is a sacrifice they must pay.

When a women wears any type of hairstyle for 4 weeks or more the hair can become dry, and filled with build up of dust, sweat, and oils. The natural hair can even begin to get matted like a dreadlock. And when the natural hair is mixed with hair attachments there is a tendency for the hair to tangle in with the add-on hair as it gets older. ***You better buy the Take Down Removal Cream****

With this knowledge, women must use caution when having these hair styles removed-that way they won’t have to settle for pain, hair loss or thin hair. Stylists are not taking the time to care for their clients hair by being trained in proper removal of hairstyles. They just experiment with different products which can cause adverse reactions to the scalp.

Alopecia, scalp discolorations, white spots and persistant flaking of the scalp (dandruff) are alll byproducts that have been on the increase due to improper removal methods. Improper removal of the adhesive for Lace Frontal wigs and extensions are causing some women to lose their whole frontal hairline. It is unacceptable.

The natural hair of a women is her crown and glory, and should be cared for and maintained no matter what hairstyle she is adorning. Hair is a women’s God given natural beauty and when we do not take the time to care for our hair, or demand that our stylist respects our hair; it is a manifestation of lack of self worth and love of self.

It is so disheartening that nowadays the crown and glory of a women is based on which type of hair extension she is wearing, I.e Spanish Wavy, Brazillian Silky or Asian Yaki.

There are many products on the market that are specifically created for removing any type of braid style, weave, hair extension or even dreadlocks. It is up to every women to ask and do the research.

Hairdressers are talented and they need to sincerely value this talent by properly applying and removing add-on hair or hair attachments. If a stylist does not know the proper method of removing any particular hairstyle, do not put it in your clients hair!

It is never too late to save your hair, start loving your natural hair today.

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Countless numbers of women are secretly suffering from improper removal of hair extensions, braids, braiding hair extensions, add-on hair, fusion, bonding hair glue, weaves and dreadlocks. 

It is affecting the self esteem and self worth of several growing girls as well.  Add-on hair should be worn for enhancing beauty-not because of self inflicted balding and hair damage.  Many of these women are so embarrassed; they are even hiding their baldness from their husbands.

TAKE DOWN® products offers seminars to educate on how to add hair attachments to natural hair- maintain and then remove the hair attachments-leaving healthy hair.  The company also offers a complete line of products to suit each individual’s hair type and texture