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Hi girls, I'm really not the dip $@%$ I appear to be. I was on my boyfriends computer when I looked up different sites the other night and I obviously didn't go to the right ones. I couldn't remember the names of the sites that Jenny had referred me to. I just pulled it up again, and will order the starter kit today. Thanks again.

Lisa: Again, all you need to do is order the extendtube kit from hairpiece.com: http://www.hairpiece.com/product.asp?pf_id=APE151 They absolutely sell to the public, and if you've seen notices about having to be a stylist to get supplies (although I don't see one on that page), it's probably there for insurance purposes because they don't want to be responsible if something goes wrong. Again, they sell to anyone; I've ordered from them many times, and I'm not a stylist. All of the product links I've provided on the "Links 101" thread are available for home use (except perhaps ProStyles synthetic hair--the jury's still out on that one). Good luck!

Bridget: One of the main reasons I want to switch to synth is because I'm unhappy with the human hair I've been getting. I've tried tons of different brands, and I just don't think the quality is what it should be given what I'm paying (and I'm usually using 613, which, again, doesn't seem to be as high quality as the dark hair I've used).

As far as the animal hair, I'm sure some of these companies throw that into the mix sometimes (how would we know?). But I do think most of it's just Asian hair that's been processed, and processed, and processed within an inch of its life. There was a big discussion about using horsetail on Quinn's awhile back, and the consensus (although it's beautiful, superthick, long hair) is that it's way too coarse for human beings. (One girl had them in as extensions and had to take them out because they were scratching up her back like mad!)

Jenny, about the lighter colored extensions... I agree with you, mine were blonde too.

the thread I posted about animal hair... I'm sure the white belly hair could be dyed blonde and maybe be better than lifting so many shades on the Asian... what do you think?

Oh! And Amm, I forgot to mention how beautiful your hair looks. It looks exactly like what I'm looking for.

Hi Sherrie, we're practically neighbors!

Roserose,

No problem on the photos. I'm getting geared up for work and I'm leaving early in the a.m., won't be back until Sunday so I'll post some afterwash pics for ya then.

What a small world! Rose Im pretty close to you. Im about an hour from AnnArbor. Right on the Mich/Ohio border. Straight south of Jackson.

Hello, I am in Ann Arbor though I got my dreads installed IN Detroit, the downtown area. Ann Arbor is home to UofMichigan, a great city to live, picked no.2 best place for women to live by Utne Magazine (I think) a year or two ago.

Amm: Thos colors look amazing together, I like how you mix the textures too.

Jenny: I keep looking at your icon thinking "God, that girl looks just like a young Debbie Harry" . I fantasize that I will run in to her here on the street and will drop to my knees and bow. Pathetic, but have been a huge fan since the 70's.

Welcome, Rose! Do you in Detroit, by any chance? (Just asking 'cause I've been there several times. And your dreads are sweet! I love the colors.

I don't know much about wavy hair, so I'll let others advise you on that one, but just wanted to say hello.

:)