17.09.2025

Signs It’s Time to Remove or Refit Your Hair Extensions

Signs It’s Time to Remove or Refit Your Hair Extensions
Hair extensions allow you to have thick, long hair whenever you want. There is no need to wait for your own hair to grow back after an unsuccessful experiment. The procedure will help solve the problem of thin and weak hair. Hair restoration after negative environmental influences, stress and even genetic predisposition to hair loss is carried out in a beauty salon. Each client can choose an extension procedure.

A consultation and examination of the condition of the hair is carried out beforehand. The specialist will explain the advantages of extensions, the features of the procedure and possible contraindications. In just 1.5–4 hours at the salon, clients get perfect hair.

The stylist will advise on how to care for the hair and what products to use to extend the lifespan of the hair extensions. It’s important to monitor the condition of the hair after the extensions are applied and to make adjustments in a timely manner. Untimely removal or reapplication of hair extensions can damage natural strands and cause discomfort.

How do I know when to remove my hair extensions?

  • To avoid missing the moment when you should consult a specialist, it’s important to monitor your hair and pay attention to even minor changes. It’s easy to spot signs hair extensions need replacing.
  • Time interval
It’s best to have your hair corrected according to the recommendations of the stylists. Regardless of the extension method, strands should be removed or corrected every 2-3 months to avoid damaging your own hair.
  • Visibility of attachments
If bonds or other elements used for hair extensions are visually noticeable, it means that it’s time when to refit hair extensions.
  • Regrowth of natural strands
Extensions gradually shift downwards as natural strands grow. It is recommended to seek replacement when the bonds have dropped more than 5 cm from the roots. Ignoring this can cause breakage and excessive strain on your own hair.
  • Heaviness
As the hair grows back, the pressure on the roots increases. If the maintenance is not performed in time and damaged hair extensions signs are ignored, the client may experience discomfort, itching, and redness of the scalp.
  • Difficulty in care, tangling of hair
As the strands grow back, the attachment points and bonds may become slightly tangled, making brushing less convenient. In such cases, it’s necessary to carefully separate the tangled areas to avoid possible damage or breakage of natural hair.
  • Deterioration of hair condition
The main sign when to remove hair extensions - hair that is ‘frizzy’, brittle and has lost its healthy shine. The hair is difficult to style, and the extensions look unnatural, which is noticeable even to those around you.
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How often should you replace hair extensions?

The duration of use of hair extensions depends on the extension method. For example:
  • Nano extensions or micro extensions should be renewed after 3–4 months.
  • Replacement and re-extension using micro rings is carried out every 8 weeks. Hair replacement is performed after 4 months.
All of the above terms are approximate, and how long can you wear hair extensions depends on hair care and the products you choose.
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What happens if you leave hair extensions in too long?

If you don't get them fixed up on time and wear hair extensions for too long, it'll mess up both your extensions and your natural hair:
  • Damage and breakage;
  • Dullness and tangling of hair with extensions, which will make it difficult to care for;
  • Excessive stress on the follicles can weaken them over time and negatively affect the condition of the hair.
  • Visibility of the extensions;
  • Weakening of the hair follicles.
So, the answer to your question: Can I reuse my hair extensions after removing them is - yes, if they have been properly cared for and the strands have not lost their appearance and original characteristics.

To enjoy the perfect result, prolong the effect for as long as possible and have healthy and thick hair, follow the recommendations of specialists, have sessions and replacement done on time if necessary.