I finally did it!

I am so nervous...but excited too.  After nearly a year of soaking up all the great info on this board I took the plunge and ordered my DIY starter kit from shrinkies.net!   I can hardly wait to try everything out and install this hair on my own! 

I have only had extensions once before, earlier this year by fusion method. I was satified with the skill of my extensionist, but she was incredibly hard to get a hold of when I started to have problems with my hair...she didn't returned my calls, cancelled appointments, was late for appointments.  I started having quite a lot of shedding after 1 week!  By the time I could see her for maintenance, much of the hair was gone and what was left was not in great shape.  Her solution was to cut everything off (not remove the extensions) and schedule a re-install the following week.  Needless to say, I did not return and ended up removing the remaining strands myself after having the extensions in less that 3 weeks!  What a waste of $1,000. 

At least now, if I have trouble with any shedding I can replace the strands myself and get the extensions to last a bit longer, and save some money in the process.

Sandy

Sue,

    Yep, I ordered it from shrinkies.net.  I ordered some Lush* hair too but probably not enough, just 1/2 pack since I wasn't sure about the color.  I will order more once I see how the #6 goes with my current color.

     It's not bravery, but the desire to have some control over my own $$ and hair.  It was so frustrating to get such awful service when I spent so much money.  Never had a problem like that before or since with any stylist.  I will likely go to my regular stylist to help with the cut once I get the hair in.  I think it should all come in Friday or Saturday at the latest!

Cheers,

Sandy

It came today!  Fortunately, #6 is a great match; unfortunately, I now have to order more hair before I begin my install.  Boy, shrinkies are even smaller than they see on screen.  Of course I have already had a practice run and was fine putting the strand in, but don't really have the hang of removing (I lost about 1/4 of the original Lush* hair strand ).  I am going to practice with a few old hair pieces I have around so that I will be ready when the rest of my hair gets here.

I have a question for y'all.  If I were to purchase some other color hair in the future for hi-lights, what color would go well with Lush* #6?

Thanks,

Sandy

Just an update...I have had the Lush hair in for nearly 2 weeks now and it is holding strong. The color match was perfect and I blended some #10 I got from Amm for some subtle highlights.  I divided each #10 strand in half and then added each to a strand of the #6 (20 strands of the blended).  I had my friend install the hair for me and I don't think that she put enough hair in (only about 90 strands).  When I go home I added about 20 more strands to the sides and that got rid of most of the mullet look, but the extensions still looked very piecey.  So, I had it cut and blended to just below my collarbone and I think that it looks pretty good.  Lost a few strands due to incorrect install but I re-installed anything that fell out the 1st week.  Even with regular shedding, the hair looks better every day. 

   I had a bit of a scare the past couple days when I was experiencing a great deal of tangling due to dryness on the ends...for 2 days I tried conditioning and silicone products to help but to no avail.  What  seems to be working out very well is using the Neutrogena Triple Moisture Healing Shine Serum on the ends and length of the hair.  While it does contain silicones, it also has olive and almond oils that seem to get absorbed into the hair and does not seem to weigh it down.

   I plan on keeping this install in for only 3-4 weeks, I would really like more hair in. I will definately try to install most of it myself next time.  I am more particular (read perfectionist) about how I want things.  Basically, if I am not going to have a professional do a job for me, I like to do it myself.

    I will try to post pics when I get home, I asked my 14 year old son to take the photos after the haircut and he didn't get all of the hair length (the dear was concentrating on getting a good photo of my face, lol!).

    Couldn't have done it without y'all.  Thanks!

**Sandy**