I had the same problem with lace release....so now I just saturate the lace with 99% alcohol and let it do it's job and wait a few minutes and it usually peels right off....If I start to tug and it won't come away from scalp freely then I apply more 99%...also if the tape is still on the unit spray some 99% on the tape before you try to detach it from the unit...It should come off with no hairs attached. You also may want to get some knot sealer from Debbie...this helps a lot.