Pro-10 Install with Protac

Well I decided to try the Pro-10. I installed with Pro-tac again and I sure love the tape....It took about 2 & 1/2 hours...with lots of breaks and interruptions! So, had I stayed right at it it would have probably been an 1 & 1/2 hour install. I used 2 full packages of hair. So I guess around 8 ounces as usual for this length of hair! All of my installs look exactly the same so I didnt take any pictures!

I cut the tapes in half this time. I think I like them better only using half of the tape. I was still able to put double and triple rows of wefts on the tape and fold the tape over the wefts and sandwich them into my hair.  I like the feel of this far better than the full size tapes. I was going to secure with shrinkies on the ends and every couple of inches to anchor the tapes and make sure they were secure. I think it would help them to last longer and not slip...but Im not sure how this hair will wear, so I decided NOT to do the shrinkie anchors this time! I used LG (alone...no pro-tac ) for my top row and short side rows, since thats where I had a problem with the pro-tac becoming visable the last install.

Not sure what I think of the Pro-10 right now....looks pretty, but Im just not sure if Im going to like it. This stuff is just plain weird feeling...LOL And I have a feeling it might tangle easily....will keep you posted on the Pro-10.

Edited by sherrie215

When you say you cut them in half, do you mean length ot WIDTH? I was
wondering if I could cut the width so they would only be like a 1/2 inch.

yes I cut the tape in half. The tapes are 1&1/2 inch wide. I cut 1/2 of the width off leaving it 3/4 of an inch wide. I am concerned if these will slip laster than the full sized tapes and planned to anchor with shrinkies, but chose not to this time becuase Im not sure if I will like this hair....will see how it goes! But they seem to be as secure as the full sized tape.

sassyhair...here is a photo of the placing the wefts on the tapes. I just put 2 or 3 rows of weft on each tape, with a little LG between the layers for security. I did test a double row the last install without the LG to secure the two layers together and it held fine, but I like the added security of bonding the layers together, especially the triple rows.

 

cheers sherrie for giving me the info much appreciated.  I will have a go at that next time I think

Great information as usual, Sherrie!   

I'm planning my next install with double wefts and wanted to figure out
the best way to attach them together in a way that would keep them
together even when I take them out. I was thinking maybe Crazy Glue?
I'm afraid LG would show in my dark hair. I know the acetone used for
the Chrissy V bond will break down the Crazy Glue, but I'm only using
that for the top wefts. Do you think for my rows with the Pro-Tac that a
little Crazy Glue between the wefts would work to hold them together? I
also have E6000...maybe that?

While I'm asking, Sherrie...with the Chrissy V, did you just put it along the
bond and sandwich, or did you spread it down further onto the top of the
wefted hair as well?

You're a gem! Thanks so much for all your help.

You know, even tacky glue or any of the different glues that have been used for pretipping would probably work just as well for glueing two wefts together...so long as they dry clear and dont become stiff. But I think the proclaim/latex might be the best choice since it dries fast and you can get it in a dark color and will stay flexible...and its CHEAP!

Kalika, I have the Elite Remy with the microbonded weft. Can a sewing
machine sew through that? Or is there a way to do it by hand? I read a
post by Amm the other day that said that you can't sew through the
microbond, but I'd sure like to sew them if I can.

I think the microbond weft is so tightly woven that a needle won't go
through it. I like the idea of bonding with dark-colored latex. It sounds
like the latex will hold up during take-downs and re-installations, but
remain flexible. I've written down "Proclaim" will be heading to Sally's for
a purchase. Thanks for all the good advice!

I agree with Kalika's idea to sew around the wefts. And would actually hold up in the long run better if you want the wefts to stay together during takedown and re-install. I think the pro-claim will work just fine and keep the wefts secure through your install but will probably loosen and come apart during takedown. And you would need to reglue them together to re-install. Even the wefts I glued together with LG, some came apart after takedown, when I pulled the tape off the wefts.

By the way....I just took out the Pro-10 hair....I very much dislike it....

Did I say how much a dislike the Pro-10.... LOL. I hope others like it better than I did.

Another note....Although I know alot of people dont like the use of acetone. I took out the pro-tacs with acetone and OHMY...about 10 seconds per row...seriously!

aimee you can get proffessional acetone at any beauty supply store. Find it where they have all the acrylic nail supplies. I think I usually use about 2/3 ounces per removal. But I buy it in quart size bottles for about $4.