QuoteReplyTopic: Extentube Posted: December 31 2004 at 7:52am
I'm confused. I've been using micro-rings for my clients but I don't rate them to be honest, I think you can see them and my clients are reporting them uncomfortable to wear when they take their hair up. Could someone post a picture of an extentube I've heard they are similar but better than the rings so I'd like to see what they look like xxx
Did you like the extendtubes? Did you decide to switch to Shrinks because they were less visible. or were there other factors? Did you have any damage with extendtube removal?
I like the extentubes from hairpiece.com better than Dr. Locks microrings but I like Dr. Locks shrinkies better than extentubes. Shrinkies are less noticable but the small size extentubes lay against the head flatter and are lighter than air. I am only using the shrinkies because of the zero damage factor.
When I put snazzy streaks or pump up the volume of friend's hair with strand by strand, I use extentubes only because a heat clamp is needed to remove shrinkies and when people want their strands out, I tell them how to remove them themselves. I don't want to have to loan out my fusion wand because it's expensive and I want them to be able to remove them at any time.
Yes, I have had damage with extentubes but it's not even comparable to the severity of the damage caused by Hairlocs shells. When I use the small rings and really squeeze them on tight, they can be difficult to get open sometimes for a DIY (do-it-yourselfer).
Thanks, AMM. Sorry to keep bombarding you with questions, but I have more, of course: Did the paint chip off the extendtubes after awhile, and how do they compare with Shrinks in terms of slippage? Thanks again!
Jenny - I don't mind the questions at all. I love to help. I find that microrings slip more than shrinkies. I have had shrinkies slip...just not as much. I attribute that to me not applying them as good as I should've. When the shrinkie is rolled right and there's not too much or too little of hair in it, it really stays put. I'm at 8 weeks with some without any slippage.
I like the Extentubes more than Dr. Locks. They are both the same price at .05 - .06 cents apiece.
Dr. Locks sells theirs in XL, Regular and XS. Extentubes label theirs as simply Large, Medium and Small.
I've used the same tools for both and Dr. Locks lose their paint color quicker and you are left with shiny silver rings. It chips off much easier than the Extentubes. I have yet to lose any color off the Extentubes.
Dr. Locks microrings are slightly shorter but have a little thicker diameter (as you can see in the below photos). Though the difference appears minimal, Extentubes pinch flatter and lay flatter and thinner on the head making them less bulky and more comfortable. Because of that, they can sometimes be more difficult to open.
Here's the pictures. You may be able to see the slight differences for yourself.
Hi there, I have been using micro rings from a company in England but have a client with really greasy hair at the roots and shrinkies just slide right back out. I have put her some micro rings in temporarilly but would like to see if the micro rings that I've got are the same as the extentubes in America, would somebody be kind enough to send me a sample of one in the post so I can compare to save me spending a lot of money if I already have the same thing xxxxx
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Hi Amanda, Just saw your back post when I was researching links. I only have small extentubes in dark brown left. I can send you some in the mail, if the small size is okay. Bmail me your address if you still want them chickxx HeeHee
Yes, Hair21 was also linked on that same site (JohnKorea). I had never seen it before until I was collecting info for the weft/wig making thread. I just saw all the soft/hard colored links, irons and wondered if anyone was familiar with them. I wonder why they don't list the prices of their products. I will wait and see what he E-mail's me back. I'll post the prices when he responds.
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Yes thats the same Korean company that I order hair from. They are a huge company with dozens of small companies and more websites and links than I can keep track of, and I think they generally sell wholesale in large quantity. I am starting to have a bit of a problem getting smaller orders from them and I think they prefer NOT to do small orders anymore. They have always been really good before, but this time I am having a bit of a problem getting responses to my emails...so I dont know if they will continue to be a source for me or not.
Your right about all the websites!!OMG!! My supplier has just contacted me and my minimun order is now 20 Kilos. He keeps making it more each time I order. I've had it with him, between that and the price hikes!! Synth is starting to look real good to me!!Haha I feel your pain Sherrie!!
I really would be suprised if we don't see another big hike in the major human-hair brands again soon, or a drop in quality for the price. What is there, a shortage of hair or something?
I know the quality of human has improved tremendously over the years, but now it seems like the prices are increasing much faster than the technology.
Hi there save a stray, that would be fabulous if you could mail me some, its just to compare really, my address is Amanda Denny, 57 Little John Avenue, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0HZ, tried to bm you but it wouldn't let me do it xx
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