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    Posted: May 02 2006 at 4:22pm
Thanks for all your replies. I think I'll go with the silicone ones. Thanks.
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Magin - I guess so! I think that's the case for some reason, because the
only time I've noticed that I lose strands is if my flat iron is really hot, and
I go over the links and pull or comb harshly the length of the hair. Not
sure why.
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my fav are the protubes- they sell them at shrinkies.net

both the kinds amm sells are very very good, when i need them that size i get them there, other wise i have my custom made to my specs
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Naked eye, are you saying that the heat expands the metal of the ring a bit which makes them slide out?
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Yeah sherrie, I have that. It still folds them over. I don't know why, I think
it's a thing because it's hard for me to see on myself!

Lou- I just take the heat wand and close it around the microlink for a few
seconds, and shimmy it down my hair, no damage, no pulling, no
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misslou, you just hit the microrings with the hot wand and the rings soften and come right out......right naked eye?  PS: this is a great tip, that I didn't know about until Naked Eye mentioned it!
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the dr.locks slid on my hair, i'd say a good 1/3 - 1/2 of the rings slipped.  this was even after gong through and donig a final clamp once i was done.  they folded like mad with me to.

naked eye: what the blazes do you do with a wand and microrings to get them out?  i just can't imagine.
what I'm wearing: 1 pkg 18" DLux SS #2 and protac
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Naked Eye have you tried the pliers with the notch? These help to reopen the rings so they dont fold over.
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The silicone lined microrings are amazing.  I wore them my last install and lost one in the entire 3 months and they didn't slip at all.  I was even able to use conditioner on the top of my head. :) The take down was easy and they didn't fold over.

With the extentubes I had with the previous install I lost at least 5 everytime I washed my hair, but I have slippery fine curly hair. They also were a pain to take out.
Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings.
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I use dr. locks, I haven't had any real problems with them. I am sure they
are not the best, but they suit me well. The only problem is if you are
trying to open them, they fold over, they don't go back to a circle. But this
is why I like using them, I just apply my fusion wand to it for a few
seconds and it will slide right out! Removing is so easy this way! And no
damage so far!
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the silicone lined microrings are the latest new ring product. They have a silicone lining inside the ring that helps protect the hair against damage and seems to help for those who are prone to slipping.
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Hi everyone. I'm just about ready to try doing my own extensions with micro rings/linkies. Which ones do you all find to slip the least? I know there has to be enough hair in them, and clamped shut tightly to help prevent slippage. But I was wondering if there is one type?brand in particular that you prefer. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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