If you decide to take out your own weave, keep in mind that you'll need a lot of patience. Speaking to Essence, celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims explained that you'll need a few tools to get started: hair oil, conditioner, a paddle brush, two mirrors, and small, sharp scissors are must-haves.
Sims emphasizes that it's crucial you use small scissors (like the type typically used for sewing) to ensure you don't cut off a bunch of your natural hair while trying to remove the weave. Applying oil will help you distinguish between the weave and your natural tresses. Then, it's time to start cutting the threads attaching the weave to your hair. Sims says once you make enough progress, you'll notice that the weave begins to unravel more easily. "You can't rush, you can't give up, you can't rip things out, Sims warns. "You can't just start cutting and pulling because you're frustrated and you want it to be over. That's the biggest don't."
Also, take care not to wet your hair — it will kink almost instantly and make your job harder. Oil or conditioner will work way better to help you cut out the weave and undo your braids with ease. Once you successfully removed the weave, Sims says you should lather on conditioner, wash your hair, and then reapply conditioner. Once you rinse it off, apply a leave-in conditioner for extra, lasting moisture.
