Mega hair

If it is the Mega Hair System I am familiar with (and the addition of "Elite" certainly sounds like it), it is a very good product. They use 100% human hair imported from Europe that can be custom ordered in the texture and color of your choice. They *do not* glue or sew in wefts of hair. This is damaging to natural hair and the extensions hang unlike natural human hair, which make the results of these other methods look fake and obviously synthetic. Their "mathematically proportioned" strand by strand micro attachments are undetectable in your hair and can be applied in one length or layered strands. You may be able to leave them in for 5 months (depends on your rate of growth). Since they are so close to you, it worth your time to check them out. Ask to see examples of their work. Usually a consultation is free and they will be able to discuss your results and costs with you. Let us know what you think of the system.

Sorry for the confusion but this technique is new to me too. Their attachment method is patented and no article I have read reveals exactly how it is done. However, they use words like "infusion", "adhesive", and "Thermal Moldin Adhesive" so obviously the strands are attached using an adhesive instead of a glue. The real advance seems to be in the remover which crumbles the adhesive and does not damage your hair. Because of the use of adhesives and removers, it is really important the stylist be trained in this method. They also recommend the client`s hair should be at least 4-6 inches long. The extensions are done strand-by-strand and can be quite time consuming (The process usually takes 5-8 hours to complete). They use 100% European hair because you can shampoo your hair on a daily basis and it will not loosen up (duration 3-5 months). Typical cost is $275 and up depending on how much hair is used. You can retouch your relaxer, perm, or hair color on the new growth only. Given the choice of glue or sewn in, I still prefer sewn in as it is much less damaging to the hair shaft. However, a poorly done sew will not hang right, looks very unnatural, and can damage the natural hair. I will need a bit more exposure to the Mega Hair method to switch to the adhesive approach. There is a Mega Hair Elite salon on the web with some before and after pictures and testimonials at http://www.megahairelite.com Hope I cleared up SOME of your confusion. `)

Jennifer why do you always have to be so critical of everyone`s posts? Can`t you look at the positive or do you always just concentrate on negative? I hope you don`t look at life that way too.

That phrase ("Typical cost is $275 and up depending on how much hair is used. " ) is from a published ad by a Mega Hair Elite salon in my area. No other information is attached.

To Khayeth -- my recommendation is to call the salon and tell them you are interested in their product. Ask if you can see them applying the extensions on someone. That way, you can see first-hand how it`s done.

Better yet is to ask to watch a client who`s worn them before. That way you can ask the person himself exactly the care involved, cost, and all the millions of other questions you probably have!

If they refuse to let you watch, I`d definitely move on....

Jennifer

Just to let anyone know, if you click on the link, it won`t work because there`s a period included in the URL. Just delete the period at the end, and it should work!

However, I still find it frustrating to read things like,

"She has proven results that the Eurofuse system is the healthiest method of installing human hair extensions."

Terrific -- I`d love to read those results! And who conducted the research?

"The Eurofuse 2000 formula is a safe hair adhesive stick available in 3 different colors [black, dark brown, and clear]"

Saying it`s safe doesn`t make it a fact. Give me concrete (or at least half-way convincing!) proof!

"The Infusion process is very tedious, and requires lots of patience while installing and removing."

The first time I had extensions put in, it took over 7 hours, so I don`t think this is unique to the system.

In the FAQ section, a question is asking the difference between this method and the sewn-in method. The answer:

"Your crown area and edges are left out for coverage so your hairstyles are very versatile. No one will ever know you`re wearing extensions."

Does any method that leave out the top layer? I highly doubt it! As far as no one ever knowing you`re wearing extensions, what if your top layer is short, and your extensions are quite long?

Another question is how to remove the extensions. Answer:

"liquid solution (CRUMBLE) from the Eurofuse System is used to remove the Infusions. Once applied, it turns the Infusion to a powder form and crumbles right off. You will not experience any hair loss!"

Oh yes, this tells me alot! So, what happens to the hair that naturally falls out (we all lose ~100 strand of hair a day, no matter how long our hair is -- it`s usually more noticeable with longer hair, because each individual strand is longer!) during this time? Wouldn`t it be trapped inside the "bonds"?

I don`t see how anyone could NOT be skeptical after reading such extremely vague information! I think most consumers simply want the truth. And specifics. Saying something doesn`t damage the hair is nothing more than an opinion.

If a company has nothing to hide, then why won`t they be more specific? I understand that part of healthy business is competition and a company doesn`t want to give away all its secrets, but there should be enough information for a consumer to make an informed decision. In all honesty, what this and many other companies are doing is simply using convincing opinions with nonexistent evidence and facts to try to sway the consumer to try his product.

I think we`re smarter than that.

Jennifer

Oh wow Merlin, talk about conflicting information!

This system that is supposed to be absolutely safe (on another website) is now "....relatively safe on your own hair, but requires regular maintenance every 6 weeks. Failure to maintain regularly as required could cause breakage of your own hair."

Also, didn`t someone or a website say that the hair extensions could last up to 120 days? This site says six weeks!

Now you can see why it`s nearly impossible to get straight information on just what is going on with hair extensions. I`ve worn them for two years, and I still learn something about them all the time.

I just watched the amateur video. They basically look like "glued in" pinch braids! I actually am interested in this method, but I want to EXACTLY what is in that "adhesive" before I allow it attempt to melt my hair! The problem is that, of course, the glue (or adhesive) is very near the scalp, so if there`s any damage, it isn`t on the ends. It`s on new growth.

Jennifer