HOW TO REMOVE TAPE IN EXTENSIONS WITHOUT DAMAGE

I have installed tape in extensions on myself & my clients in the salon for 6+ years now, and this is by far the most efficient way I've found to remove them. So quick & easy, NO DAMAGE, and you can buy what you need at any drugstore👌🏽

[@kebranch6673]

I know your video is 2 years old, but it is timeless to me! I was able to remove some tape ins within minutes using your method! Thank you so much!!❤❤❤

[@maiamerina]

Aww I love that- so happy it was helpful!! Thank you for the comment 🥰💖

[@brandideruiter6067]

@kebranch6673 I just went through a nightmare taking mine out. Were yours in for a couple weeks and if so did you flat iron the tape to melt it in, and this still worked? I didn't melt mine but a few kind of slipped so I was thinking of ironing them next time. I really want to try this method. Her's looked so easy. Was it that easy for you? Any help is so appreciated ! Thanks!

[@kebranch6673]

@@brandideruiter6067 hi! I had mine in for 2 weeks. I don't remember if I used the flat iron or not. But her method worked well for me. In fact, I use this method any time I use tapeins now.

[@DezRodd09]

This was an absolute life saver! The rubbing alcohol took them out of my hair so much easier then the adhesive remover. Absolutely NO tugging or pulling! THANK YOU! 🙏

[@maiamerina]

DizzyDez09 Isnt it amazing how such a simple product/technique can be so effective?! So happy to hear it worked well for you 🥰

[@mandymarie5788]

@@maiamerina il

[@jessicaleblanc6954]

Thank you so much for posting this! I was able to remove my extensions myself without going to the salon!! Super easy!!

[@maiamerina]

Yay, thank you for the feedback! Happy it worked for you 🥰

[@god563616]

Thank you for this! I will now try tape extensions. I thought they would destroy my hair when I take them out but this tutorial shows that this is 100% safe.

[@maiamerina]

They are safe when cared for properly!! Good luck & let me know if you end up trying them! 💗

[@zeida98]

Thank you! This was very helpful! I had a few wefts that were pulling and making it very uncomfortable. Being able to take them out quickly without damaging my hair was a game changer!

[@maiamerina]

Oh good!! That feeling is the worst, so I’m happy I could help out! 💖

[@agcdoodlemama1486]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I have been referring my clients to this video for clear instructions during this time.

[@maiamerina]

Aww! That totally made my day- thank you! 🥰💗

[@colleenharding8665]

You saved me! I am traveling very far from home, at my in laws house, and a FRONT extension was dangling awkwardly. I don’t think any salons around here would know how to help me, and if they did? I feel like they’d charge me an arm and a leg for “emergency surgery.” I was able to instantly fox my problem. Thank you! Liked, subscribed and thumbs up for you good lady

[@maiamerina]

Awww I love that! Totally been there before & panicking about what to do, so I’m happy I was able to help out 🙌🏽 (So sorry for the delay in response btw, I’m just seeing this now) and thank you for the support & sweet comment- totally made my day! 🤍✨

[@BourgeoisAndLovingIt]

Thank you for this gem!!! 💜 My sister was out of town for 2 weeks and typically removes them for me with an adhesive… I didn’t want to wait so figured I’d give it a try, skeptically and with caution. I raved to her about this hack 🤩when I first started started I was pulling them apart, by the time I got to the second half I realized if you leave it on just for a few seconds longer, re-spray the tape with it being partially open to access the bond easier they will literally slide out, no pulling, no damage and you don’t have to put them back together. This saved so much time, took them out in 45 minutes watching tv.

[@maiamerina]

Thank you for the feedback & I’m glad it worked well for you! It definitely helps to be able to use something easily accessible like rubbing alcohol when you’re in a pinch & don’t have your usual person & their products to remove for you 🥰

[@lisayarmesky5224]

You made it look so easy! I am a first time hair extensions person. Had tape ins done at the salon for over $200. Went back seven weeks later to have them re-done and cost $80 plus tip. Was told would be $60, but then was told that was for the first time. Mine REALLY seemed stuck when she took them out. Although she sprayed with some sort of adhesive remover, she still had a difficult time and there was A LOT of pulling. She assured me that she wasnt breaking or damaging my hair, but I don’t know how it couldn’t have. Yours seemed to just slide right out!

[@maiamerina]

I know there’s a bunch of different removal products out there, but in my experience I just haven’t found anything that works as quickly (and without pulling or damage!) as rubbing alcohol 🤷🏻‍♀️ I would ask your stylist if you are able to remove your extensions at home first, and then see them just for the reinstallation. If they don’t mind, it might be a good option for you! 💕

[@maymaloney553]

I had the same issue. Stylist was really aggressive taking them out. Put on some solution for a second and then started pulling the brush through my hair and left me with bald patches. I have thin fine hair. It was horrific. I'd love to have long thick hair but I'm so afraid of it happening again!

[@rebeccaparsons716]

@@maiamerina please help me by telling me what brand extensions you use!!! I have been using 91% alcohol on the ones I have and still have horrible time getting the extensions to "slide out".....lots of residue gets left on my hair and more hair loss and breakage....I've used coconut oil as well, every other solvent known to man honestly so please tell me the brand of extensions you are demonstrating in this video and how I can buy them!!! Please

[@maiamerina]

@@rebeccaparsons716 @donnabellahair - been using them for years and I love them! They come in SO many colors & styles and are great quality As far as stubborn residue, I would try experimenting with a couple different things! First, changing up the brand of tape you're using may make a difference. In my experience, the kind of adhesive each brands use seems to vary a bit, so you may find another kind works better for you! Donna Bella sells their own replacement tape on their website, but I usually just get the pre cut replacement tape by Satin Strands (on sheets, not the roll you have to cut) from Sally's. I would also recommend adjusting the amount of time you go between removing & reapplying your extensions. When I had mine in, I would redo them around 4/5 weeks & it was usually pretty easy to get them out, but have noticed that it takes more time/effort to fully remove the tape + residue on my clients that keep their extensions in longer, (8+ weeks) Hopefully one of those will help! Good luck & lmk how it goes! 💕

[@amberpirrie5368]

Tell me why I’ve been wasting money on remover oils when it was this easy! Thank you this was so helpful, most gentle method I’ve used!

[@maiamerina]

The “real” removers never did much for me either, so I’m happy to hear this method worked better for you! 🥰

[@Chancho801]

Thank you so much! I had a placement put too high and I wanted to remove it. Worked perfectly!

[@maiamerina]

Aww so happy to hear it worked well for you! 🥰

[@nancyk.6040]

I am very happy to have found this! My hair dresser botched my hair, stuck a random extension on the side of my head that is a good 6 inches shorter than my length, didn’t check if she missed any hair after trimming (by the way I HAD a long A line cut that she apparently didn’t (remember?) I had) … she just chopped off the length of the front I wanted longer 😢😞. Needless to say I let her go. Can’t wait to get the extensions out so I can swim in a pool again!!!

[@maiamerina]

Oh no! Sorry to hear about that & hope it’s grown in some now! 💕

[@caseylouhayer1428]

Omg thank u! Girl I did this & it was super easy!!!!! 🥰 thank u for saving me $220 🥳

[@maiamerina]

Oh good! Love to hear that- so happy it worked well for you 💕

[@swilliams2365]

Thank you so much for this video!! It really worked!! I had used a solvent that irritated the hell out of my scalp and needed a safe alternative. This is perfect!! Thank you!!❤️❤️❤️

[@maiamerina]

Aww I’m so glad I was able to help!! Sometimes the simplest things can be great solutions. Thank you for your feedback! 💖

[@evelynjay7918]

Best video on how to remove easy thank you 🙏🏼

[@maiamerina]

Sorry I’m catching up on comments I somehow missed but thank you! I really appreciate your feedback 🤍

[@fannygonzalez268]

You saved my life I finish in 1 hour thank you so much ☺️☺️☺️

[@maiamerina]

Aww so happy I could help! Thank you for letting me know 🥰

[@arabarrera3626]

I just wanted to say thank you so much this actually helped me because I really wanted to take mine out even though I didn’t have alcohol I did have hand sanitizer and that worked perfectly thank you for the idea

[@maiamerina]

ara barrera Oh good! So happy to hear it worked for you. And thank you for the feedback! 💕

[@Nico-qw1im]

Thanks for this comment 🙂 I was considering using the hand sanitizer as no alcohol spray but was dubious of wether it’d work or not & seen your comment so about to give it a go 🎀

[@Nico-qw1im]

@@maiamerina thanks for a short straightforward video 💓 about to try removing mine but with sanitizer & rosemary & caster oil 🤞

[@maiamerina]

@@Nico-qw1im lmk how they work!! Good luck! 🙏🏽

[@user-st9yf7pq5d]

You girl are amazing😍 I was at home with my newborn baby not knowing how to remove the tape extensions and you saved the day❤️🙏🏻just a little notice you can also remove them with the regular alcohol bottle without the spray on top..just put it on the tape glue and it’s off ☺️

[@maiamerina]

Aww I’m so glad I was able to help 🥰 And congrats on your baby!!

[@iamkariand]

You’re such a life saver

[@maiamerina]

🥰 I’m so glad I could help!!

[@kristenkeenan7925]

I COULD LITERALLY HUG YOU RIGHT NOW. this worked so much easier than the adhesive remover 😭😭 thank you so much

[@theynotlikeus413]

I’m about to try it now lol! 8 weeks these have been in my hair lol

[@kristenkeenan7925]

I have the thinnest most brittle hair ever so I can't ever avoid damage completely, but holllyy did this make it so much easier

[@theynotlikeus413]

@@kristenkeenan7925 I did this method too this morning & I am extension free as well !!😃I have a tiny bit of glue in my hair but I just rub some alcohol on it & it comes right out w the comb. I have a big head & jeez I had so many “sandwiches” to take out..glad I just got it over with lol! I could hug this woman too I swear! She inspired me to just do it!!🤗

[@maiamerina]

Awww!! I’m so sorry I’m just seeing this, but thank you so much for the sweet comment! I’m so glad it worked for you 💕

[@maiamerina]

It’s definitely a process when you have a lot installed!! I always hated taking my extensions out, but it’s soo nice once you’re done 🙌🏽

[@stephaniestone1721]

Did this. Definitely use a deep conditioning treatment. Hair was really dry after wards.

[@angelabueno5714]

What kind of conditioning treatment did you use?

[@llv9111]

Thank you for this video!🙏🏾❤

[@maiamerina]

So sorry for the delay in response, I’m just now seeing this- but wanted to say thank you for your comment!! So happy my video was helpful to you 🥰

[@ivettmorales3476]

Omg thank you, you saved me time & $$😩😩 i was starting to miss my hair w/o the hair extensions

[@maiamerina]

Put them back in! You can reuse if they’re still in good condition 🥰

[@zayzay7906]

This is the BEST removal I've YET seen!! OMG what brand of tape ins did you use?

[@maiamerina]

Hi! So sorry for the delay in response but I have always preferred Donna Bella! 💕

[@felicityduijkersloot6043]

Thank you!! Going to try it!

[@maiamerina]

Felicity Duijkersloot yayy good luck love & lmk how it goes!! ✨

[@crystalkreiss187]

Hi! The alcohol doesn’t mess up your hair? I feel like it would dry my already dry/ bleached hair out so bad and cause breakage

[@kayliabrams1911]

im about to do this tomorrow! Thank you. Just so much hair.. i need less :)

[@samville123]

Thank you so much for this video !

[@maiamerina]

So glad it was helpful for you! 🥰

[@beverlygarcia417]

Thank you so much for teaching how to do this

[@maiamerina]

Happy to share!! 🥰

[@niisha91]

You are an Angel sent from heaven thank you so much for this!!!

[@maiamerina]

🤣 thank you for that comment, you totally made my night. Glad I could help! 💖

[@heathergolden1422]

Hi I just wondered if you could help, can you re install the tapes again the same day without washing if just using the alcohol spray? I know if you use oil you need to wash and dry before re applying but if just using the alcohol could you just re install after re taping without washing? Thanks

[@maiamerina]

Technically you could, but I do recommend washing before reinstallation for a couple reasons! You’ll want to avoid washing your hair for at least 24 hours after putting your extensions back in (even if you didn’t use oil to take them out), and installing on clean hair will also ensure the tape sets right without any potential old glue/alcohol residue disturbing the bonds (giving it the best chance at lasting) 💕

[@robinrice8347]

Thank you..soooo helpful!

[@maiamerina]

🥰💖

[@josiecalder]

Yep, You are a Lifesaver, girl

[@maiamerina]

🥰 happy to help & glad it worked for you!

[@blairegomez6608]

Do you use that same alcohol to remove all the tape from the left over tape on extensions ? im going to take mine out in 3 weeks and will be removing and washing hair and putting hair back in the next day so wanna make sure they will be all good for new tape to be put on :) thanks.

[@maiamerina]

Yes, I use the same kind for all of it! My tip if you’re reusing the same extensions would be to take them out & wash your hair, then clean off the extensions and reinstall and keep them in for at least 24 hours (or whatever the manufacturer recommends), and then wash it all together. I’ve found this helps them blend together better 💕

[@PoppyGracexo]

Thank you so much for this !! I almost booked a $100 appointment to remove 4 tapes 😮‍💨

[@maiamerina]

So happy I could help! (and save you $!) 💖

[@angelabueno5714]

Do you have to wash your hair immediately after removing them? My scalp looks very irritated (I think from the extensions in general) so I was thinking of resting my scalp tonight and washing in the am.

[@maiamerina]

Unless your hair is extremely damaged and you got alcohol on the ends, you could wait to wash until the morning to rest your scalp if that is the priority!

[@shereinnasef4464]

Could you do a video how to dry shampoo your hair with extensions

[@maiamerina]

Yes! I do actually have a very old one about dry shampoo on here that I’ve been meaning to remake for some time, so thank you for the inspo to get on that 🥰 I’ll change the privacy to public so you can watch that in the meantime til the new one is up! (also I do have tape in extensions in the old video, but don’t have any in currently- it’s the same process with or without them though) Lmk if you have questions or anything you want to see in particular when I re film! 💕

[@Helm_To_108]

This seems so much easier than what I’ve experienced. I had to help remove my girlfriends and the tape leaves so much residue in her hair that you have to pull it off every strand manually. No isopropyl or any chemical we’ve tried helps much. Can’t comb it out either as it just locks the comb instantly and starts breaking her hair (has very fragile hair). She’s left with a ton of glue residue. Must be doin something wrong :(

[@maiamerina]

A Bolder So sorry for the delay in reply but yikes that sounds tough! I find that new extensions (with the tape from the hair manufacturer) are usually more difficult to get out than the replacement tape you can buy. Maybe the stylist who installed hers can recommend a product for easier removal? Good luck to you both! 🙏🏽💕

[@joycenestor8314]

You have beautiful Hair is Thick en long like i see without Them extensions in . Why do you put em in? And a question do they damage your Hair this tape on and tape of system?

[@bc2015southern]

Thank you!

[@maiamerina]

Happy you found this helpful! I love being able to share any tips I’ve picked up along the way 🥰💗

[@taniaserratos1700]

Omg I just went to someone today and my head hurts and I still have glue and knots 😭😭 wish I could’ve seen this video before ! Going to try this tomorrow morning thank you!!

[@maiamerina]

Oh that’s a bummer 😩 Hopefully your extensions are settling in or you’ve had luck adjusting them! 🙏🏽

[@valenciawalker6498]

Thanks helped a lot thinking of trying them out .

[@Sophia-g3e]

Did it work for your hair

[@maiamerina]

Let me know if you do! 🥰

[@valenciawalker6498]

@@maiamerina Will do!❤

[@ScarlettRoseOfficial]

Life saver!!!!!

[@maiamerina]

So happy you liked it! 🥰💗

[@lorenacastelli1951]

Hey , such a nice technique … which tape glue do you use… i am figureing out which glue works well with which remover … thanks a lot

[@maiamerina]

I use precut double sided tape strips by Satin Strands!!

[@miami2743]

Thank you soooo much !!

[@maiamerina]

Happy to share! 🤍

[@evelyncalero8378]

Great video

[@maiamerina]

Thank you! 🥰

[@lisatrott150]

Thanks so much for this video. The alcohol works much better than the glue remover

[@maiamerina]

Happy to hear it worked for you! 💕

[@carmybbyy]

This works! thank you so much ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@maiamerina]

Aww I’m so happy to hear this! Thank you for the feedback! 💕

[@carmybbyy]

@@maiamerina you’re every welcome! 91% alcohol I made sure and it slipped off no damage! Even better then those oil removers im never going back lol 😂 ❤️❤️ ty again !

[@maiamerina]

@@carmybbyy Yesss 👏🏽 I love it! I’ve tried the “professional” removers too & idk if I’m doing it wrong or why it’s so difficult, but I don’t have the patience for it so alcohol it is lol! Much more quick & effective in my opinion 🥰

[@tmaus_yt]

Thank u so much , just took off my fiancés extensions

[@maiamerina]

Awesome!! Glad it worked for you guys 💕

[@janiagomez5796]

thanks fro the video. how can i put tape again on the extension to reuse it. thanks

[@maiamerina]

You can just apply the new tape where the old tape was placed on the extension! They come in a roll of adhesive that you cut to fit your extension, or precut stickers on a sheet 🤍

[@Sula2219]

Thanks you it really works

[@maiamerina]

Thank you for the comment- so happy to hear it worked for you! 💕

[@raeannamoon6822]

Thank u for this. How long do you keep your in.

[@maiamerina]

Raeanna Moon I prefer to remove & reinstall mine every 5 weeks or so, but I have clients who go anywhere from 4 weeks to 8+! It’s all personal preference really, but I do find that tape ins on fine/thin hair slip a bit sooner, so sometimes that factors in as well 🥰

[@darciewest86]

Do you reuse these or do you use new ones each time?

[@karolinewilson1173]

What exactly kind of alcohol do I use to split the tape? And any serum will work on hair?

[@maiamerina]

91% rubbing alcohol works best! I’ve tried 70% before & it was useless 🙄 And yes I use any type of serum! Doesn’t really matter which kind 💕

[@jiggyizzy2028]

Where did you get your extensions? Can you leave a link?

[@maiamerina]

Jiggy Izzy Hey love! So sorry for the delay in reply but I use Donna Bella tape in extensions! I have used them on myself & clients for about 6/7 years now and love them 🥰

[@abigailkayx4737]

Can you reuse the extensions after being removed with the alcohol?

[@maiamerina]

Yes! Just take the old tape off & reapply new tape for your next installation ☺️ Depending on the quality of the hair & how you treat them, they can last & be reused for a surprisingly long time! I usually only reorder mine once a year (because they’re real hair so they do eventually get split ends, need to be trimmed to fit the area they’re installed in, etc- which means they lose a little length over time) when the company I use (Donna Bella) is having a sale 💕

[@Kris-cl5nl]

I got a bunch of alcohol sanitizer from my university due to Covid it is strong stuff! Can I use that? Or would it be too harsh?

[@maiamerina]

I’ve used sanitizer before when in a pinch and as long as it’s a high percentage, it should work! Definitely focus only on the roots/adhesive though- might dry your ends out!

[@coralsvlog]

After you apply the oil can you reinstall the extensions or should you wash the hair first? Thanks

[@maiamerina]

You’ll want to thoroughly wash & dry your hair first so the extension tape can stick well! 🥰

[@xniks101x]

Hi! Any advice on how to prevent matting from hair extensions?

[@maiamerina]

In my experience this has definitely come down to the quality of the brand! I have found that the ones I use (Donna Bella) hold up extremely well & while they still need to be brushed daily like your regular hair, they don’t get matted like I’ve had happen with other brands (mainly when I’ve tried to branch out & see if ones you can buy in store are comparable). I would try detangling in the shower if you find they get more matted while wet, using a detangling/conditioning styling spray while brushing them dry (you could keep a travel brush with you if they usually get tangled during the day) to help get through mats gently & prevent snapping or breakage, and try sleeping with your hair in braids or a wrapped bun if it’s happening more at night! But if it’s something you’re still running into often, I would look into other brands- I found the prices were very similar from the ones I love vs the ones I struggled with most, but the quality was VERY different! Good luck love & keep me posted on how it goes! 💕❤️

[@susiegalvan5028]

Can you do this method while having keratin in your hair?

[@maiamerina]

I would check with your stylist to be safe! They will know the keratin product line & what’s safe to use with that best 💕

[@leasebergfladstad167]

Can SugarBearHair Vitamins still fix my hair least after almost eight months even when I have only once tried tape extensions and gently tore them off my hair insted of extensions remover?

[@maiamerina]

I can’t speak on their brand because I’ve never used it, but wishing you luck with your regrowth! 🙏🏽

[@memepreppy]

ok im more motivated to put in my tape ins now😁 i was scared to try it cause my hair is fianlly semi long n healthy. when i remove them i will getvthe products from this video. my hair is so fine 😅

[@maiamerina]

I hope they go well! 🙏🏽

[@rheeanavik]

Hello i have few questions regarding tape in hair extensions do they damage your your new growing hair or it doesnt bother them at all?

[@maiamerina]

Hi! They don’t damage your new growth if done properly 🥰 They CAN cause damage if not installed correctly though! Most common is too little hair between the extensions (so the weight of the extensions pulls & can break off your hair) or if they’re done too tight they can cause irritation to your scalp!

[@rheeanavik]

@@maiamerina thank you 😊

[@maiamerina]

@@rheeanavik of course! Lmk if you have any other questions 🥰

[@Rose-tp8vr]

All hair extensions can damage your hair

[@tutaloll]

This helps so much ❤️ but I got recommendations that I had to buy hair extension tape And alcohol hair spray. But what’s the benefit in the tape please help

[@maiamerina]

Thank you for the comment & so happy to hear my video helped you 🥰 Do you mean buying replacement tape for the next time you’ll use your extensions? Because once you take your hair out, you’ll want to have new tape on hand for when you plan to reinstall your extensions (as the tape cannot be reused)

[@maiamerina]

@@tutaloll Okay! So yes you would want to buy replacement tape as well, for the next time you use your extensions! Does that help answer your question? 💕

[@tutaloll]

@@maiamerina yes this helps a lot

[@maiamerina]

@@tutaloll oh good! Happy to help 💓 Good luck with your extensions!

[@BadGirlBre]

Hey I wanna try these at home no one where im from knows how to any advice ?

[@maiamerina]

If there isn’t a salon that offers them in your area, you could try watching some videos to learn & do them yourself! It takes awhile to install/get the hang of it & they may not look as great or last as long as if someone else did them, but it is possible! I’ve used Donna Bella brand tape in extensions for years, I’d check them out ☺️

[@szackery7310]

Does the alcohol dry out your hair?

[@maiamerina]

S Zackery No ☺️ It’s just at the base of your hair where it’s usually more oily anyway but since it’s just on there for a bit it’s fine! Not enough to do damage

[@agathademesa8816]

I've only had mine for 2 weeks and it's making my head hurt. Is it too early to remove? will the alcohol still work?

[@maiamerina]

I’ve removed instantly after installation before! The sooner you remove the easier it will be to get them out, but you can do this anytime! 💕

[@RonnieHeartsMakeUp]

What do you think about using these on rather oily hair that needs to be washed every 2 days? Do you recommend putting these in? 😊

[@maiamerina]

I think it can go either way! On one hand, it might be annoying to have to wash & dry your hair so often with extensions (they can take longer to dry) if you keep on the same schedule.. but I find that I can get away with washing my hair much less frequently when I have my extensions in! The added volume they give to my hair really helps it not look dirty/flat as quickly so it’s easier to go more days between washing 💕

[@RonnieHeartsMakeUp]

@@maiamerina do you think the tapeins wouldn’t slip or come off as the hair is more oily, as I mentioned? I read that tapeins are not a good type of extensions for oily hair. Do you also think that there is a very high chance of shedding when using tapeins for a long time? My goal isn’t the lenght, just the added volume. I recently cut my hair to long bob (blunt cut) and I would love to add more volume to it! I’m just not sure if I want to experience hair loss as my hair is quite thin and soft. On the other hand, that kind of short hair (as I would cut it to my lenght) AND just a few added “sandwiches” (approx 50grams) shouldn’t cause massive hair loss in my opinion. But I’m curious what you think. Thank you!😊

[@maiamerina]

@@RonnieHeartsMakeUp I have never had an issue with slipping on my clients who have more oily hair, but it may be something you have to try yourself to see for sure as everyone’s hair is different! Shedding with tape ins is isn’t bad if they’re applied correctly.. basically throughout the weeks you have them in, hair is trapped in the tape & therefore cannot be lost like usual, so you will usually notice a few hairs in the tapes when you remove them. It’s nothing to be concerned about ☺️ If they are installed incorrectly though (too much/too little hair in between the wefts), it can cause breakage and damage where they were applied, so you’ll want to make sure you go to a reputable stylist to avoid any potential damage 💕

[@maiamerina]

@@RonnieHeartsMakeUp You could also look into hand tied or invisible bead extensions as other options!

[@RonnieHeartsMakeUp]

@@maiamerina oh thank you sooo much for your advice&feedback! 😊 keep up the good work!😋💖

[@talaasadi5754]

Can we re-use these tape In extensions? Since they have alcohol on can they be put back on after few weeks?

[@maiamerina]

You can reuse the extensions as many times as you want! I use alcohol to remove the old tape & residue on the extensions first then apply new tape strips before reinstalling. And I do it immediately! You could wait a few weeks if you want though!

[@mariaguadagnino437]

Hi there, can you tell me how you did the ombré on your extensions? You have the same color as mine, looks perfect. I purchased IrresistibleMe honey blonde invisible tape ins and my hairstylist tried to ombré them but did a terrible job. She’s awesome doing my own hair but poor thing, she really messed these up 🥺Any help or suggestions would be so appreciated!!! Thanks! Maria

[@maiamerina]

It’s really tricky to color extensions well!! In my experience, every time I’ve tried to lighten them they’ve had a weird pinkish hue to the lightened parts. I eventually gave up and did the opposite, and would order a lighter color and then add a root color to match my own at the top to melt down into the blonde, and that worked MUCH better. You can ask your stylist if she would be willing to try doing them that way and see if that helps! 💕

[@mariaguadagnino437]

@@maiamerina thanks so much for the reply. She actually did the blonde extensions and did the roots my color. She’s awesome at doing my hair like that. Looks just like yours. Unfortunately when she did the extensions she made a stark line. She didn’t blend it in well and she didn’t take any down to the ends. Just looks terrible and you can see my dark hair on the nape of my neck that I didn’t have any blonde. Looks terrible. I feel so bad because she worked so hard at it. What method and colors did you use?

[@maiamerina]

@@mariaguadagnino437 I usually just paint them to melt the root color down like I would on a clients own hair! Maybe ask if she could blend & soften the line a bit more? I’m sure she would understand! Another option is to get more extensions & mix them! Do the more blended weft on the top & the harsher line weft on the bottom (opposite for the neck & hairline areas, because when you pull your hair up you’ll want the more blended weft to be on the bottom to hide the lines more) and it will help disguise the color!

[@mariaguadagnino437]

@@maiamerina yeah that’s what I’m gonna do. I also have a call in with a pro from IrresistibleMe since it’s their extensions they might be able to give me more insight 🤞 thanks again!

[@maiamerina]

@@mariaguadagnino437 of course! Hope it all works out for you! 🙏🏽🤍

[@Jee2304]

Hi are these tape in extensions the best type for fine hair? I have been used to wearing clip ins for many years now so I can remove them on a night time, but I've noticed that we're the extensions clip to my natural hair its causing it to break off and have bald patches. I'm trying to find the best method of extensions so my natural hair can remain healthy and not come out with too much tension x

[@maiamerina]

In my experience, clip ins can cause damage over time in general- especially to fine hair! I do suggest tape ins & they have worked well for many of my finer haired clients, but sometimes the extensions are still too heavy & slip out of the hair more quickly, OR they don’t have enough hair on top to cover the wefts. So in those cases, other methods (like hand tied, halo, or a top volumizer) might be a better fit 💕

[@Jee2304]

@@maiamerina it never used to be really thin I think its the clip ins that have caused it to be thin. I may try the tapes as this is the only method I have never tried in the past. Thankyou again x❤

[@maiamerina]

@@Jee2304 yes, try them! They’re great honestly, and work very well for many people 💕 If installed & worn right they will cause no damage to your hair AND can actually also help improve your hair’s condition over time, because you don’t have to wash/style & color as often 🥰

[@Jee2304]

@@maiamerina thankyou that's great that will definitely be my next try ❤

[@maiamerina]

@@Jee2304 good luck & lmk how they work for you! 🥰

[@malaappu290]

Hi dear🥰 Nice explanation.. How many days this tape set in hair..

[@maiamerina]

I usually leave mine in for 4-5 weeks! 💕

[@Ndjdjdjc]

The alcohol as a remover .. I’m shook! 😳I told my husband about this and how I started the topic was: Hon, I just struck GOLD! Haha 😂 I wish I knew this a long time ago. Everyone lose the oil, that crap don’t work. 🙏🏼isopropyl alcohol

[@maiamerina]

Yessss! I would much rather use alcohol quickly & carefully and just be done with it vs spending so much time messing around with oils and bond removers 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@relaxingnaturemelodies1287]

baby oil works as well

[@herinterest391]

Amazing. Can we reuse them?

[@maiamerina]

Yes you can reuse the extensions after! Just peel off the old tape once they’re all removed & reapply new tape and they’re ready to reinstall ☺️

[@hwpo4life99]

So I was left with alot of glue residue , I have tried conditioner ! My hair is sticky where the extensions use to be ! What do you recommend to get my hair back to normal🤦‍♀️

[@kebrie]

Coconut oil over night and a rat tail comb to brush it then wash

[@maiamerina]

Yes! Just like the reply above, I keep using the alcohol & oil to comb through and get as much out as I can. I’ve found that some types of tape just leave more adhesive residue and are more difficult to fully remove though, which is super frustrating!

[@lilyramon8624]

How are you not super famous😂 (you are famous but I mean like super famous)

[@maiamerina]

lol! you are so sweet girl thank you 🥰💕

[@lilyramon8624]

mermaia your welcome😁

[@breescheidecker9786]

Ok how do I know her?! She looks so familiar! Great video too

[@ichiban6004]

What do you do if you have a lot of tape in glue all over your hair after ? How do you get it out 😢

[@maiamerina]

There’s almost always some small bits of sticky residue left, and they will go away after a few washes. But the big areas are the worst! I spray alcohol directly on them & use the long end of a rat tail comb to separate into smaller pieces to comb them down & out of the hair. Sometimes using a hair oil helps too! In my experience, 2 things can make a difference with this- some brands of tape are more “gummy” when removing, and the longer the tape in extensions were left in, the more residue they leave behind- so I’d try adjusting both the brand of tape + amount of time they’re in when you reinstall. Good luck!🤞🏽💖

[@mirnaalsalem9560]

We don't have 91% alcohol in Canada. Would the 99% alcohol work?

[@maiamerina]

Honestly I’m not sure 🤔 Did you end up trying the 99?

[@soosoob959]

Hi which tapes do you use ?

[@maiamerina]

Donna Bella tape in extensions & the Satin Strands replacement tape strips!

[@jenniferalmahmood849]

Where can I buy the removal product please .?

[@maiamerina]

I just used rubbing alcohol from the drugstore! This one from CVS came in a spray bottle, but otherwise you can just buy a regular bottle of alcohol & put it in your own spray bottle ☺️

[@destinyranee8300]

I have super oily hair will tape ins last ? Can i use dry shampo lol

[@maiamerina]

Yes! I use dry shampoo basically every day, even when my hair is clean (it adds volume). Dry shampoo is awesome with extensions because you probably won’t want to wash your hair so often, so it definitely helps!

[@destinyranee8300]

@@maiamerina thanks so much im going to attempt this hopefully this weekend

[@maiamerina]

@@destinyranee8300 Good luck! Lmk how it goes 🥰

[@ceeess832]

I keep getting left with clumps of glue in my hair, what could I be doing wrong?

[@maiamerina]

It’s really hard to get them all out sometimes! Even with the alcohol & oil and combing through, its still pretty common to have a bit of residue left over. Usually it goes away with a few washes though ☺️

[@lindalee8847]

I used a lice removal comb to get the glue residue out of my daughter's hair after removing her extensions for her. I just sprayed the strand of hair again with the alcohol, combed through, then sprayed again with a leave-in conditioner, combed through once more. I swiped the comb with an old toothbrush after each strand to clear it of residue before the next strand. It worked perfectly!

[@juliaschmidt4627]

Can it be a higher percentage of alcohol?

[@maiamerina]

In my experience, 91% & higher has worked but lower (70%) hasn’t. But it could probably vary depending on the strength of the adhesive & how long they’ve been in for!

[@MeganAnime19]

I wish I knew this before. I got hair extensions once but my hair started to grow out and I tried taking them out. I ending up just pulling them apart and I lost so much hair. Really stupid of me now that I’m looking back at it. I think I just got frustrated and started pulling them apart😐

[@maiamerina]

And that can be so painful too 😩 You don’t know what you don’t know though, so don’t feel stupid! Now you’ll have an easier option for removal if you try them again someday ✨

[@madisonarnold1351]

Where do you get your hair?

[@maiamerina]

Donna Bella!

[@trishl707]

So alcohol over oil?

[@maiamerina]

I prefer alcohol as it’s been faster/more efficient than oil based products in my experience, but I know some stylists would say the opposite! Try both & see what you like best ☺️

[@jaiskaurchahal4077]

Where i can buy 91% Alcohal spray plz let me know ?

[@sammieb32303]

I got some at CVS

[@maiamerina]

I am so sorry for the delay in response! As for the spray, it might be harder to find right now due to limited supplies of alcohol/etc, but I get mine at any drugstore! My Walgreens/CVS has it in the spray bottles but you can use any bottle & refill it if you can’t find one like that 🥰

[@maiamerina]

@@sammieb32303 I love that CVS has it in spray bottles! So convenient 🙌🏼

[@wendyguerrero5278]

is it safe for the blonde hair?

[@maiamerina]

It’s safe for all hair as long as you aren’t soaking your hair with alcohol! It should be applied only where the tape is ☺️

[@user-gf5dl7mz4n]

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[@aleenakhan2062]

Could I use 99%? It’s the only thing I can find atm and so I’m wondering if it’ll work the same?

[@maiamerina]

In my experience a higher percentage alcohol has worked but a lower one (like 70%) didnt. I would try what you have! If they are still stuck & don’t come out easily like in the video then don’t force it, but it should be just fine! Let me know how it goes 💕

[@dominiquecarla9035]

does it have to be 91%? can you link where you bought your product?

[@maiamerina]

I haven’t had the same luck with a lower percentage of alcohol, but you could try it! And I’m not sure where you’re located but I just got the spray bottle at a drugstore nearby! www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-91-isopropyl-alcohol-sprayer/ID=300400144-product

[@dominiquecarla9035]

Oh I’m asking because I could only find 100% haha - I’m sure this would be okay?

[@maiamerina]

@@dominiquecarla9035 I can’t remember if I’ve tried 100 before, but let me know if you do & if it works! Good luck!

[@rrazo84]

I just paid $700 for extension and the maintenance will be $250 to remove and wash and apply new glue. After paying more than $400 which I originally thought I was going to pay. I will not return for the maintenance. I felt like I got ripped off!

[@maiamerina]

Removing & reapplying is expensive! Maybe your stylist would charge less if you removed at home & they just applied to fresh hair? Just a thought! Good luck 💕

[@sabsb1753]

What brand of extensions are you using??!

[@maiamerina]

Donna bella!

[@sabsb1753]

do these get nappy or tangly after you wash them?

[@maiamerina]

@@sabsb1753 Not more than your normal hair would get after washing! I tried a few other kinds (from Sally’s/Amazon) to see if there was actually a difference and those all got SUPER ratty, especially when wet but also just wearing them like normal which was annoying. In my experience, the ones by Donna bella were very easy to manage- I just used a wet brush to detangle like I do on regular hair after washing and would brush through once a day when styling!

[@layal2258]

For me I use baby oil ...it works well too

[@maiamerina]

Oh interesting! I haven't tried that one- is it difficult to wash out after or weigh your hair down at all?

[@cristinazapata4849]

Well literally you just save me 100 dollars 😅

[@13A13ENPARROWDISEZ]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sahars9427]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I GOT RID OF MY HEADACHE

[@maiamerina]

Happy to help!! 💕

[@S-FirdosKhan]

That alcohol won't damage hair?

[@maiamerina]

Not in my experience! I only use a few sprays at the base of hair (avoiding ends) and as you can see it's a very quick process. Most people remove & reinstall their extensions every 4-8 weeks, so it's not something you're doing often enough to cause damage

[@S-FirdosKhan]

@@maiamerina thank you for answering

[@maiamerina]

@@S-FirdosKhan of course! ☺️

[@ianacristina8752]

is 100% Isopropyl effective?

[@maiamerina]

I haven’t tried it, but in my experience 91 worked & 70 didn’t, so I’d imagine 100 would?! Lmk if you try it!

[@ianacristina8752]

@@maiamerina thank you! you are an absolute lifesaver ☺️will do

[@maiamerina]

@@ianacristina8752 🥰🤍

[@ThenSingsMySoul.]

As an extension specialist this made me 😬😬😬😬 alcohol on the hair nooo! Sally Beauty supply sells a bond remover- it can be any bond remover, it doesn't have to be tape extension specific. You can also use a NONE acetone nail polish remover in a pinch. I've even used hair oil and used conditioner, but you have to stick the comb through the bond first so the oil can seep into the glue, and using these generally takes a lot more work to get them out. For the most part hair/beauty supply stores open to the public generally carry extension removers. Alcohol just kills your hair 😫

[@maiamerina]

I’m not sure how using nail polish remover would be any less damaging than alcohol lol but everyone has their own preferences! As I show in the video, I use alcohol on the base of the hair where the extensions are applied only, it’s on for just a few seconds and it has never resulted in damage for myself or clients ☺️