QuoteReplyTopic: playing with OPH again Posted: May 18 2005 at 10:13pm
I didn't use any heat. I had a couple of stubborn ones that I was
about heat up my iron for, but then they worked loose. I should
probably also mention that I made latex tips, and the oil started to
dissolve the tips, too, allowing more wiggle room to remove the
shrinkie. You really have to work the oil into each one,
though. I think it would take a while to remove a whole
headfull. Also, Amm's remover might work better, but what I
already had got the job done.
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The OPH held up well. The ends were a tiny bit frizzy, but it
wasn't enough for me to trim them or try to straighten them.
However, I am fairly gentle on my extensions as I do not
heat-style. It did tend to tangle more easily than my real hair,
though probably not moreso than other synth hair.
Anyway, I decided to take them out because I have a bad habit of
playing with the shrinkies. I used my Pink's Luster Spray
Glosser, which is mostly a variety of oils, to remove the
shrinkies. I actually discovered this by accident a month or two
ago. I saturated the shrinkies with the oil and worked them out
in about 20 minutes. (There were only 17 to remove.) I
shampooed twice, and my hair is now oil, shrinkie, and
residue-free. However, if I use shrinkies anywhere near my
hairline again, I'm getting some of Amm's black shrinkies.
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I think I paid $12.99 for my pack. Go to the Zury website's store
locator. The place they listed near me carried the OPH 18" weft
in every color they make. (Also, do a search on OPH and you
should find my previous posts on the subject.)
After a week and a half, the OPH is holding up quite well. I lost one
shrinkie, but it wasn't very well cooked. (By the way, I used
Doc's shrinkies, and now I really want some of Amm's black shrinkies
instead.) I don't do much to my hair by way of styling. I think I
flat ironed it once because my hair had a few kinks in it. I do
wash it every other day. The ends still look great.
The hair feels a little bit different than my real hair, but I haven't
run into anyone with even an inkling that the front is extensions.
Unfortunately, I'm not a good guinea pig for the ladies who get a lot
of use out of their curling irons. And I've also learned that
using products that are oily will make the hair very piece-y. I
like the Pink Luster Oil Sheen spray (it's called something like
that). My real hair absorbs it (and feels super soft!), but the
OPH does not. OPH just wants a little bit of conditioner to be
happy.
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hmm... well how much did it cost? I would LOVE it if i could start
working on this with my "clients". If it is around the same cost as
WaWa, I am gettin me some! That is fricken awsome!
Was it hard for you guys to find in your area? I know my shops carry
ALOT of zury and hollywood so I hope they have it there! *crosses
fingers*
btw, they have an awsome explanation of it on royalimex.com if anyone is interested. Its great stuff!
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I used the OPH for a few months up until January, when my local bss stopped carrying it (they replaced it with Wawa hair, but the 18 inch only).
Does anyone know of a place in the NJ/NY area that carries the 14 inch OPH? I loved it but whenever I check with any of the local bss stores, they dont want to order it (maybe it wasnt selling well enough here...).
I love the synthetic hair, but I dont want 18 inch because it gets really thick and blunt when you cut it to a shorter length.
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Wow, that's a completely different package than what mine came in. I only kept the cardboard insert and cut it up for storage. Mine came in a long plastic sleeve with a hanger and the cardboard is Burgandy and White.
I just found it at their website, go up to the search and type in OPH
Royal Imex doesn't have it on their web site... :-\ I was looking for a
picture of the package to show the people at the hair shop down the
street. Do any of you guys have one?
What is OPH? It looks great is it different than PH
OPH stands for Organic Protein Hair. It's thermofiber so it fits more
into the therm category (WaWa, Hot Stuff Fusion, Freetress Futura,
Ebonyline Adore) than the monofiber category (PlastikHaar, Dome,
Prostyles, Trimco). I believe Leia picked it up at a beauty supply
store for an excellent price. :)
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hi Marie, the OPH stands for Organic Protein Hair and is marketed or manufactured by Royal Imex. I am sure it comes in many colors and maybe even textures but my local shops only carry the Silky Yaky and up to 18".
I forgot to mention that I didn't do any special care with this hair. Washed and conditioned with Pantene and for moisture used what was recommended in the package which was Luster's Pink and for times I wanted a little extra shine I used the Luster's Pink Oil Sheen in the Aerosol can similar to hair spray. Never had any problems with tangling or knotting, it's great honestly, I just wish it were longer
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I can testify about OPH Silky Yaky. IMPO, I think it hold up very well and is very forgiving. I have some that I have worn for 3 weeks, taken out, put back in, used on my daughter for 2 weeks, then cut off the weft reused, straightened, curled, blow-dryed, and it still comes back very soft and moved like real hair. The hair I have is a 27/4/30 mix and actually looks Chestnutty Brown with blondish highlights. It is over 4 months old and still very much like right out of the package.
The one problem I did have was my own negligence, I had braided after a shower and folded the ends upward then banded...HUGE mistake, for some reason this fried the ends worse than holding a lighter to it. Odd, but thought I would share that.
I can only get it at my local hair supply shop, can't seem to find it for sale on the web anywhere. But for $14.99 for either bulk or weft I can't complain.The only problem I have is that he only carries this texture and the longest length he carries is 18", but other than that I would recommend this hair.
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That looks beautiful and incredibly natural, Leia. It's totally
seamless with your real hair in color and texture; I'd never know you
had extensions in (and you know I'm always on the lookout).
Ditto what Sher said: Keep us posted on how the OPH wears.
By the way, I'm going to update the FAQs & Demos (hopefully) by
this weekend. Do you want me to include your excellent falls FAQs
thread. I don't know if you sent it to Karen, but if not, you can just
create a new thread here and I'll add it to the demos archive. Just let
me know.
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marie87 wrote:
is it different than PH
