Silicone-lined Microrings Rock!

  Ok, this is my new favorite strand install method for a DIY.  I have about 10 silicone lined microrings installed with my micro-shrinks.

I had decided with this last install use all micro-shrinkies... because they are easier to remove and are less visible with my thin/fine hair.  I still really like the micro-shrinkie bonds but placing the hair strand into the smaller shrinkie must be more precise than using the standard or extended shrinkies.  It is difficult to do the correct placement blindly on the back of my head with the hot extension iron.  The micro-shrinkies were holding perfectly though and I hadn't lost a one until I put the color gloss on my Lush hair to revive it, that's when a few of the micro-shrinkie bonds got soft and loose. 

Now, I just replace loose or lost strands with the silicone-lined microrings at the end of the day while I watch TV.  I can place them on the back of my head without fear of burning my fingers or head all I need is my homemade threader and a pair of pliers!  They have all held perfectly except for one which I had placed an extremely small strand into.  I have 2 medium microrings (2mm, just got them in today) and the rest are large(2.6mm).  They all lay flat and my hair feels smooth over them...and as I said...they stay in!

I will be trying out a weft install either later this week or on the weekend to see how I like that; but, I will be doing my next strand-by-strand install with these silicone-lined microrings!

 

Edited by sarytyr

I am loving these too! 

www.Internationalwig.com has them for $8.99/100 and then you get an additional 20% off of that if you set up a "wholesale" account...FYI

metalgirl wrote: That's a great price, but the prices from the manufacturer are even better!

You got that right. If you're operating a salon and go through these, you should only be buying from the manufacturer.

PS - The small rings have little to no room inside them to thread hair and still have enough for tipped hair. And, only a small needle threader will work on the medium silicone rings.





Edited by amm

I would also like to know which manufacurer to get these from. you could pm me.

Metalgirl - Will you share with us who your manufacturer is?

I ditto FinaFina's question - what pretips are best for the microrings?

And, do they work well on very fine, straight, slippery hair?

Bump.

these sound amazing!

Do you have any trouble with the E6000 and blowdrying?  It says to keep away from heat on the bottle.  I've seen E6000 at craft stores and online craft shops.

I'm really excited about the silicone lined micro-rings if they hold in fine hair. 

I got the E6000 at a local craft store, it comes in a tube like toothpaste only bigger :)  It was $5.49 and I have tipped about 250 pieces with it and have well over half left over.

I think you only need to avoid heat until the glue is dry.  The glue will NOT change under the shrinkie heat wand even if you clamp directly on it....it must be very heat resistant.  It also holds its form very well, with the pre-tipped hair I bought before when I took it out of the extentube it was smashed and hairs were going everywhere.  The ones I have checked look just like when I put them in.

I would say they definitely hold in fine, silky hair.  My hair is naturally curly, it matches the indian wave perfectly.......but it is very fine.  I have a hard time with any kind of ponytail holders, they always slide right off after 2 minutes.......even the elastic kind.  The regular tubes slid like crazy.

I've only tried the ones from shrinkies.net and I think I'll stick to them.  I like the large ones since they are easier to work with, and my natural hair is full so covering isn't a huge issue.  They open easily, and after my last takedown I think I'll stick with what I have found works lol.........nothing like yanking little tubes out after your hair went bad in one week to piss you off lol.

Thanks for the comment on the sig line, I have forgot to update it which I will go do now :)  I really love this site and I'm sure I will be around for a while! 

Oh guys, I found this on http://www.artbeads.com/e6000.html:

E6000 Glue

CAUTION: Contains perchloroethylene. Harmful if inhaled. May cause dizziness, headache or nausea. Can cause skin and eye irritation.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.

Sounds kinda risky to me. I mean, I want great looking hair, but not if I get a tumor! I saw a post on here with pretipping using Contact Cement (it´s silicone). Perhaps that´s safer? I just don´t want anyone to get hurt