{"product_id":"alio-solvo-bond-release-oil","title":"ALIO Solvo — Bond Release Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDitch the acetone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost tape-in extensions are removed with acetone. It works — but it strips the hair's natural moisture, dries the scalp, degrades the weft over time, and fills the room with a smell that belongs in a nail salon, not a hair appointment. There is a better way, and it has been sitting in nature the whole time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALIO Solvo is a professional-grade bond release oil formulated specifically to dissolve tape-in adhesive cleanly and completely — without touching the hair's natural keratin bonds. No pulling. No breakage. No white residue. No damage to the weft. Just clean, effortless release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolvo is built on a base of three African luxury oils — cold-pressed marula, argan and baobab — which condition and nourish the hair and scalp during the removal process rather than stripping them. Finished with sweet orange peel and lemon verbena for a scent that is uplifting instead of clinical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part: when you add warm water, Solvo transforms. The golden oil emulsifies into a milky white liquid on contact with water and rinses clean in seconds — no greasy residue, no stripping shampoo required, no double-wash. Just gone. The hair is left soft, conditioned and ready for reinstallation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Solvo removes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape-in extension adhesive — the primary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLace front wig adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaster and bandage residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker and label residue from skin and hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use — Tape-In Extensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection the hair to fully expose the tape sandwich. The bond must be accessible before you spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray Solvo directly onto the seam where the two tape pieces meet. Saturate the bond — do not be conservative. This is where the chemistry happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 60–90 seconds. Do not rush this step. The oil needs time to penetrate and break down the adhesive from the inside out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently slide the weft free. The pieces should release with minimal resistance. If you feel tension, stop — apply a second spray and wait another 30 seconds before trying again. Never pull against resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor any remaining adhesive residue left on the weft: spray directly onto the residue, wait 30 seconds, and roll off gently with your fingertips or a clean cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd warm water to the treated area — watch the oil turn milky white as it emulsifies. Rinse clean. No second shampoo required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use — Lace Front Adhesive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Solvo along the hairline bond. Allow 90 seconds for the adhesive to break down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel the lace back gently from one end, working slowly along the hairline. Do not lift against resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water to emulsify and remove all oil residue from the skin and hairline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use — Fashion Tape, Plasters, Sticker Residue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Solvo directly to the adhesive residue on skin or hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel or wipe away cleanly. Add warm water to rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use on broken, irritated or damaged skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solvo contains fragrance oils and emulsifiers that will aggravate any skin barrier compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid contact with eyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e If contact occurs, rinse immediately with clean water for several minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not rush the dwell time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Applying Solvo and immediately pulling the tape is the leading cause of weft damage during removal. The 60–90 seconds is not a suggestion — it is the mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use on skin as a regular moisturiser.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solvo is a bond dissolver, not a skincare product. It is formulated for short-contact use followed by rinsing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not store in direct sunlight or in a hot car.\u003c\/strong\u003e The citrus oils in Solvo are photosensitive. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy not acetone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcetone dissolves adhesive by attacking its polymer structure — but it does not discriminate. It also attacks the keratin in your hair and the polyurethane in your extension weft. Repeated acetone removal degrades the weft faster, dries the natural hair, and strips the scalp of its acid mantle. Solvo dissolves adhesive through oil-based chemistry that is selective — it breaks the adhesive bond without touching the hair structure. Your weft comes out in the same condition it went in, ready to be re-taped and reinstalled. That is the point of investing in reusable extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull ingredient list (INCI):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCyclomethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Argan), Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil (Baobab), Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil (Sweet Orange), Lippia Citriodora Herb Oil (Lemon Verbena), Tocopherol (Vitamin E)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30ml pump spray\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months unopened. 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