Micro link extension

Good tip but no need for this.
Ok for anyone else having this issue i coverd it in another thread. This issue is very common among users of micro rings.
Firstly the information im about to provide if followed will solve the problem.
You dont need silicon lined ring or tree sap and other mythical solutions.
The simple reason for slipage is this:

General pliers used buy extensionist have a short handle.
The common rings used have a thich wall thickness.
This means that if the incorrect pressure is applied they will slip out.
Most hairdressers due incorrect pressure or arm strength cannot apply these correctly and a percetage slip out.
Have you ever asked yourself why 10% slips out?
The simple answer is ...some are put in tighter than others.

Solution

So i ask you to try an simple experiment for yourself.
1.Buy yourself a plier (without teeth or flat beak with no grooves) with longer (6 inch or more) handles.
THIS WILL GIVE YOU MORE LEVERAGE
2.Use the inside of the beak closest to the handle or pivot of the plier.

Dont be afriad as you wont cut the hair.

If you also are curious try this.
First clamp on that extension in the usual way and using your short plier then go over the same ring with longer handle pliers and crimping on the inside closest to the pivot.
you will feel the extra pressure and your ring clamping down that little down futher.
WHEN USING SMALLER RING OR THINNER WALLED RINGS
You can then use smaller pliers but still useing the inside closest to the pivot.
You can follow the video but will find it will add extra unessesary time to you job
Also pay close attension to the amount of hair that is pulled through to secure the extension.

Never comprimise the amount of hair to secure the extension.
This will cause problems especialy on fine hair customers.

This info is worth gold
watch this video click here

Cassia,

Sounds like the client may have been using an oily conditioner on the top of their head. With links, you have to make sure your client understands to condition below the links, otherwise the conditioner gets stuck in the links (even if they're really tight) and starts to do its damage. Extensions will fall out unless you keep that in mind. Also, make sure they understand they need a high quality conditioner that is light, and is low on the oil factor. This will keep the extensions from falling out. As a last note, make sure their shampoo has no sulfates (tell them to check the ingredients). This may also contribute to the hair falling out, in addition to making the hair lose it's softness.

Hope that helps!

Aqua Hair Extensions

I apply a head of micro link and had lots of problems falling out, I told the client to come back,  went over everyone of them and tighten them up more, still kept falling out, then when was time to remove, it gave me the hardest time to remove, it broke the ring, it was horrible. Did anyone out there ever had this problem?