QuoteReplyTopic: Got my Great lengths!! Posted: November 02 2005 at 6:17pm
hi hair divas!
I am going on my third week with my new GL extensions. The extensionist put in 16" three different shades of blonde, 300 strands then she layered it. The first week I was a little worried because they felt so different from my little bobbed haircut. The first time I washed them they felt so heavy!! it is definetly a high maintenance and time consuming system. I found the best way to style mine is with a spiral iron, and the curls really stay. Nobody can tell the difference between these and my own hair except that it is much longer
One question I have is about the removal: When I asked her if she would do the takedown, she said she prefers to do it after 4-6 months, before that the resin is still to strong. She also charges $75 an hr!! Is that considered reasonable? Is there a way I could take them out myself with a special product? I don't care to pay anymore money when I can have a friend or do it myself.
Thanks for all the advice and opinions I have received. I really appreciate it.
Some feedback please?
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50 - 75 an hour is reasonable in my opinion, because removal is a delicate process and thats where most of the damage occurs. However if she's putting a new head of hair in for you, then I would talk down the price to like 0 - 25 an hour for removal.
edit - I wouldnt wait 6 months though, thats way too long. I think extensions shouldnt be in for more then 12 weeks at the max.
Any 150 proff liquior ( some one on here used rum ) will work. Put it in a tint bottle and put a few drops on the bond then crush with flat pliers. Make sure the pliers don't have that part on the back that cuts too.I would not go longer than 3 months and thats only if there isn't any matting going on. Have a friend check to make sure the hair between your scalp and bond have not become matted. It's hard to tell looking at it your self.
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Yes your real hair growing out can tourn real nasty if left in for long..picture small dreads in your roots O.o I once had Great Lengths in almost my entire fringe...I had a real bad extensionist so the bonds where to big for my fine baby hair and it broke of but i think with the rigth stylist and the proper maintanance Great Lengths can be awsome. I heard some people recomend the Sunsilk Leave in Conditoner for extensions it`s dirt cheap and filled with silicone...:P
Editet: Cause i wrote *Ling* insted of Long..xD
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I am glad to see that the removal price is normal. It just seems like a lot of money to get them out. The liquer and pliers seem pretty straight forward. I am sure my husband could do it for me. Thanks again for all the tips.
Also , what is a good leave in conditioner for the ends? It seems so dry and tangly in that area.
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but i think with the rigth stylist and the proper maintanance Great Lengths can be awsome. I heard some people recomend the Sunsilk Leave in Conditoner for extensions it`s dirt cheap and filled with silicone...:P 
. Thanks again for all the tips. 