QuoteReplyTopic: New Extensions - but they don't blend well Posted: June 14 2007 at 2:16pm
Hi everyone - I'm pretty new to extensions - this is my second set - the first were not the greatest - but these feel very natural - they are 14" Great Lengths
Here is my question - they blend in well with my natural hair, which is not very long only about 4"- but in the back it almost looks like a mullet because my hair line is so straight across -
Because i usually straighten my hair - it really looks kind of bad - so i wind up wearing a ponytail everyday -
Any suggestions for my stylist on a cut that will help it look more natural in the back??
I'm in Dallas if anyone has any suggestions...Thanks!
More layering - however this might mean your hair will appear shorter, but it would blend better and hopefully continue to grow so later on you can get longer extensions (and then eventually none!)
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I think GL is an ok product, but there are just so many hairstylists who do poor installs because they haven't taken the time (like all of us hair freaks here) to learn about the pros, cons, etc.
Also, I firmly believe if that a stylist has worn a full head of extensions themselves for any length of time, they will quickly learn how to install them to make them look good. I've been doing and wearing them myself for 16 years, trying just about every method. Nothing is as valuable as first hand experience.
As for the mullet head, it sounds like installing more hair, as high up on the head that you can go will help.
I think GL is an ok product, but there are just so many hairstylists who do poor installs because they haven't taken the time (like all of us hair freaks here) to learn about the pros, cons, etc.
Also, I firmly believe if that a stylist has worn a full head of extensions themselves for any length of time, they will quickly learn how to install them to make them look good. I've been doing and wearing them myself for 16 years, trying just about every method. Nothing is as valuable as first hand experience.
As for the mullet head, it sounds like installing more hair, as high up on the head that you can go will help.
Hi Metalgirl, since you have been doing extensions for such a long time, what is the best method that you would recommend? such as value, less damaging more versatile ect?
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There's a few other posts here where you will find more information about closures if you try doing a search.. I did a quick and dirty search and took the liberty of posting some of the results:
help with problem spot ideas? Posted: June 02 2007 at 8:41am
Forgive my obtuseness. But why wouldnt tape work too? If people tape
wefts of hair to their hair, can I not tape a small hairpiece or closure?Very true. However the tapes allow the wefted hair to move freely so it looks natural. Tapes will not adhere a closure tightly enough over loose hair to give a natural look or feel. If you want the closure to look the most natural if needs to fit somewhat snug on your head. Clips or sewing the closure in place are the two best methods to acheive that and...
help with problem spot ideas? Posted: June 02 2007 at 8:35am
BHM is another hair forum - BHM is short for black hair media. I don't
seem to have the link bookmarked though, but you should find it quickly
with a google search.
They are VERY knowledgble about various types of extensions, closures, everything, you name it. I often lurk over there for info.
help with problem spot ideas? Posted: June 01 2007 at 8:18pm
Closures work best when they are clipped or sewn on... If you were covering a large area with no hair present, then bonding a closure would work well..
Forgive
my obtuseness. But why wouldnt tape work too? If people tape wefts of
hair to their hair, can I not tape a small hairpiece or closure?
Since you aren't suffering from alopecia or another form of hair loss,
Actually I probably have Androgenetic Alopecia..
I would actually suggest that you look into a lace frontal versus a...
help with problem spot ideas? Posted: June 01 2007 at 8:01pm
Closures work best when they are clipped or sewn on... If you were covering a large area with no hair present, then bonding a closure
would work well.. Since you aren't suffering from alopecia or another
form of hair loss, I would actually suggest that you look into a lace
frontal versus a closure to cover the
affected section of your scalp.. The lace frontal can be bonded to your
forehead and still cover the affected area without compromising your
hair.. When properly installed, lace frontals...
help with problem spot ideas? Posted: June 01 2007 at 1:19pm
I've been working on some different ideas to cover a thin spot at my crown.
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ignore the scalp biopsy wound. I've circled the trouble area in case you had a hard time finding it
While looking at closures
I came across this "Magic Self Weave"
http://www.hisandher.com/hair_extensions/shop/hair_pieces/top_pieces/magic_self_weave_mono_handtied_bodywave/main...
HTH
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I will chime in. GL, I dont know. I wore them 3 months and they are too expensive. I think I was just expecting too much out of them. But in all fairness, I showed the stylist like 10 photos at least of the look I wanted which was sleek and simple and STRAIGHT. What I got was a TON of fluffy, wavy, Indian hair that was pretty but it was like she ignored totally what I wanted and went with what she thought I wanted or all GL offers in the way of hair textures. To this day, I dont know. I should have done more research and it was my fault Im sure.
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I will chime in. GL, I dont know. I wore them 3 months and they are too expensive. I think I was just expecting too much out of them. But in all fairness, I showed the stylist like 10 photos at least of the look I wanted which was sleek and simple and STRAIGHT. What I got was a TON of fluffy, wavy, Indian hair that was pretty but it was like she ignored totally what I wanted and went with what she thought I wanted or all GL offers in the way of hair textures. To this day, I dont know. I should have done more research and it was my fault Im sure.
What more could you have done? You showed her ten pics. If she couldn't figure it out after all that..... It was her not you.
What were you supposed to do, express it to her through interpretive dance???
LOL hahah. Well see now that I know more about hair itself (back then I didnt understand or know anything) I could have figured out for myself that GL uses Indian hair only in their installs and Indian hair is different than European hair and it has issues from acid baths and all of that that I better understand now. I just wanted a sleeker style and the hair was all poofy and wavy but not unatractive. Dont get me wrong. It was just too overpowering on my head.
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I've just bought some silky straight Indian remy hair, too straight for me right now. It's a fine as european hair so she could have found a match for you. Plus, a good set of flat irons could have helped you tame that beast
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