QuoteReplyTopic: Another GL disaster Posted: October 08 2007 at 5:31pm
HI MintMocha- How is the condition of your hair now? how long have you worn them? I have worn them off and on for about 3 yrs and don't have any issues with them. I was going to try the links/locs to see if they felt better/different but I alway like the GL. I agree with you that it is really the expertise of the artist who does the install and takedown. I have lost a few bonds but that is normal....it also depends if you have oily hair or not. I usually had them replaced every 9-12 weeks depending on how fast my own hair grew during that time. Have you tried any other methods?
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Just my two cents but I loved my GL. I had them installed at an awesome salon in Vancouver BC - the girl who did mine is the west coast educator for GL. I got 4 bundles...20 inches and it cost me $1050 before tip and I NEVER LOST ONE BOND. I really think alot of it has to do with the stylist doing the install because I have had GL a handfull of times and literally never lost one bond and my hair is fine/blond. To the OP: If you are having that much trouble with your hair I wouldnt be giving your styist one more penny and find someone who actually knows what they are doing. I met with 5 or 6 women who were certified in GL and I really started to question if I even wanted to spend that much money because I just didnt get a good feeling about them and their before and afters were just not that impressive. After meeting with the girl who finally did mine, she was so meticulous and professional (not like the Sales Lady feeling I got from the others) I felt comfortable and decided to go for it and they were AWESOME. I feel bad that this company gets such a bad rap because I think there are alot people who are certified who shouldnt be and it ends up in a disaster.
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This is like the song that never ends. GL sucks, they cost too much, the hair is crappy,everybody wants their glue, the placement technique is good. The End!!!!!
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This is like the song that never ends. GL sucks, they cost too much, the hair is crappy,everybody wants their glue, the placement technique is good. The End!!!!!
Edited by Ms.Honey - October 07 2007 at 12:58pm
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I'm so paranoid about my hair. I got GL installed last Friday and have only washed my hair twice since the install. While I was brushing my hair on Sunday one fell out, bond and all. It's not a big deal though, I can't even notice. Anyway, since Tuesday night it feels like my hair has really thinned out... it doesn't feel as thick as it did before and it's not as heavy.. I keep thinking "What if a bunch have fallen out?" but I've felt around my head and that doesn't seem to be the case.
Could it be from straightening it? Or that maybe some hairs have fallen out of the bond? Maybe I'm just used to the feel of having extensions now?
I have an appointment for a checkup in 2 weeks. I'm probably just really paranoid.
Great Lengths are by far, in my opinion, T-H-E best system of them all. I've had Cinderella Hair...cheaper but shed so bad I was ready to shave my head...I went back to GL and, though they are expensive (around $600 for a full head) they are the most natural. A word of advise...wear your hair in a pony tail when sleeping or having (sex..oops, is it okay to say that?)
About five years ago, after wearing GL's for two years, I couldn't afford them anymore and that's when I discovered Eternal Hair Extensions.
They are a do-it-yourself at home extension system that is affordable (under $50), semi-permanent and re-usable and give you the opportunity to try hair extensions and see if you like them. I've been wearing them for over 12 years (excluding the two years I wore GL's) and my own hair has grown out to the length of the extensions so now all I wear is a few pieces for added volume. So they're a great way to grow out your hair without looking like a skinned cat and for a mere $50 investment, what's to lose?
Yes, that is the price I was given by So. Cap as well. Metalgirl, Do you know why there are two different So. Cap. companies? Are they affiliated with each other at all?
Also, is all of their hair a synthetic/human blend?
I just took the SoCap USA class and the hair is $115 per bundle of 50 (not including CA tax if you live in CA) for the straight hair and $130 per bundle for wavy texture.
Well I cant tell you about GL , because I dont use them, but I know that a bundle of 10 pieces of Socap hair runs about $20-25. So, if I was installing just 100 pieces on a client just the hair alone would run about $250, that is not including labor/installation cost. I know GL is supposed to be a bit more expensive so maybe it is possible that $300 is the price for the hair. Still, it should last longer than 2 months. Though I dont recommend that you wear extensions for longer than 3 months , you should not have to keep going back as often as you have been , nor should you have damage.
I wonder if it is another girl in the same salon? I know there was someone else there that does extensions too. I have only found a couple people here that do sew-ins. The lady that I mentioned is actually more on the NW side, but, not far north.
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Hey Harlygrl...sorry for three posts in a row, ladies! I forgot to add that if the lady I mentioned is the same one, she also told me she only uses 4 oz for a full install. Most of the ladies I have talked to use closer to 6-8 oz for a full weave (some less of course). If she is charging you $2K for three tracks, she is making about $1,800 profit.
My hairdresser told me that each bundle costs her $75 and she charges $12/strand (full strand) or $7 (1/2 strand) to install and that is inclusive of the hair price. She has been doing hair extensions for over 20 years and doesn't mind sharing her pricing. You would see her for her technique.� I don't understand why hair extension artists are so hush hush about the hair price. You always want good quality hair but it is the expertise of the hair extension artist that is worth the extra dollars. I for one would pay for a good extension artist to put in my extensions than try to save a buck and skimp on crappy quality and loose my hair in the process. By the way ...the girl I see does GL, Hair locs, braids, and shrinks.�
I would guess that is about right. I was told that So. Cap. is $115 in bundles of 50. If GL is $75 for a bundle of 25 that would make it about $150 for 50 (It is possible they charge less for higher quantity).
Anyway, based on GL being a little more expensive in most areas, that is probably about right on the wholesale price. In other words, some of these stylists are making a FORTUNE for the install.
Harlygrl.... Is the sew-in lady you spoke to have the first initial S. and in the north metro area? I just hate to put someone's name on blast.... If that is her, she uses Giovanni and Son hair. It is good hair, but, no where near $2,000. I was going to have a sew-in done with her. I looked at her portfolio (looked good), but, I got my hair cut by her and HATE the cut.
I am reluctant to be too critical. She seemed nice and my hair was very damaged by my fusion that I had just had removed. I haven't gone back to her for the weave though in large part because my cut is so uneven and "mullety" looking.
Anyway, what I have seen is that 1) extensions are very expensive here 2) I haven't found anyone that is highly recommended. All of them seem to have unhappy customers.
Can you post a pic so we can help you decide what may best suit you? We are mainly do it yourselfer's so if you like we can also help you install any technique out there. We have demos and link to others to show you step by step how to do it.
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I am not sure. The girl who did my GL used a #7 haircolor. As far as texture my hair is naturally wavy/curly but has the tendency to be dry and frizzy.. I straighten it a lot...
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