Well on causcasian hair I think two things need to happen to make this method last longer.
1. The braids have to be sewn together BEFORE the tracks are sewn on 2. I think a net sewn over the foundation is a MUST with hair that is prone to loosen faster.
I believe you did all the right things.. I think your install was not the best.. Shiry has caucasian clients as does my stylist.. Now granted most caucasian clients cannot wear sew ins for 8-12 weeks.. However 4-6 weeks is very possible with a good install..
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I emailed her already. We'll see. I actually wouldhave said all those things, cause, I really was gentle with these. My guess is that she will come back and say this is a temporary style and I wouldn't have gotten more then 2 weeks out of it anyway.....It says something to this effect on thier website, and altho they don't specifically say weaves, they did say cornrows. So, we will see. I'm hesitant to go back and get them redone. One, because, I literaly would have to pull my son out of school for a day, drive a couple hours to grandparents house, then drive over an hour and a half down to the shop. Two, because I'm worried my hair would just do the same thing again. Maybe it'll turn out okay and she will offer some $$ back to me.
Considering they have been in a short time I think you should go back to the shop owner. All the things that I mentioned comes from a professional point of view, but here is what you can say if you are going back to have services redone.
I just got my hair done_________ and I have not shampooed my hair as often as I normally do and my tracks have slipped a great deal. I was examining my hair and it looks as if my hair is more than 6 weeks old. Is there any type of gaurantee that you provide for individuals of my hair texture?
If they say: You must have shampooed or brushed to hard.
you say: I hold my tracks at the base as I brush and I use a looper brush to brush my hair.
Any other questions or anything just give me a holla, i can tell pretty much what is going to be said, but just give me a ring and I'll help as much as I can.
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Shiry, do you think I should report back tothe shop owner that these didn't last long? OR should I just chaulk it up to a learning experience? And, do I have to take them down now, or can I wait until the become uncomfortable or show?
Not to jack this thread...but do you use the undetectable sew-in method often? I took Marcella's class, too. Just curious on your experience. I've got one booked for Fri
Well, I liked doing the undetectable with the silicone lined rings. They stayed better for me. The one with the shrinkie was pretty good also. I've tried it on a couple of clients and it lays pretty flat overall. I like it, not the ring I was trained on, it never stayed in the hair for me; I purchased some rings from Dr. locs and they still don't work for me, they don't hold without slipping. What was your experience?
Hey, thanks for your help ladies!! Esp DivaV. I was sorta freakin our after I saw those photos myself. I had no idea they looked like that......
No worries girl.. You know we're gonna get cha all fixed up.. I really think after EVERYTHING you've tried that this is a good method for you.. Just gotta work out the details.. Lemme know if this works.. (it should)
OH.. and ONE more thing.. make sure you sew around the wefts and not through them.. Here's my little lame pic on how to tie off the first stitch.
Yah, I think I can improvise for now....My site is open now, but I don't have a ton of stuff up yet. Everytime I plan some photography sessions, something happens and I have to put it aside. With *any* luck, I'll get pics done tomorrow.....Then it's just posting stuff......
Thats a great idea! I have the thread, are the needles special?
It needs to be heavy thread.. Since you make jewelry, you probably have thread that will work already.. The needles are special in that they are curved with a rounded point.
On another topic.. when is your site open for business.. I've been DYING to see your jewelry... ETA: Nevermind.. ummm I shoulda just clicked the "Home " link..
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No, I haven't. Honestly, I prolly won't. It's ALOT of work to coordinate getting down there. I could manage it once in a while, but not all the time. The drive itself is over an hour, plus organizing the kids, etc... They aren't all that bad, I would say that one is the worst. The rest are half way between that top one and the bad one. I"m getting close to pulling out the super glue....
Well here's one trick you could try.. Go to Sally's and get yourself a weaving needle and thread.. If Sally's doesn't carry this in your area, Kristin also sells them in her store (weaving needles and the thread)
You can pull the loose track up to the track above it and sew the loose track onto the track above it. Keep doing this for all of the loose tracks until they are all nice and tight again..
Edited by Divavocals - October 14 2006 at 9:49pm
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No, I haven't. Honestly, I prolly won't. It's ALOT of work to coordinate getting down there. I could manage it once in a while, but not all the time. The drive itself is over an hour, plus organizing the kids, etc... They aren't all that bad, I would say that one is the worst. The rest are half way between that top one and the bad one. I"m getting close to pulling out the super glue....
We need Hair Dr Shiry in here.. because once the braids are loose like this, they have to come down.. Did you call the shop and tell her you are having issues???
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Dayum.. I was hoping I was going to see more pics like the first one.. (Which isn't bad, and what I expected to see..) The other pics are more problematic.. They are definitely slipping.. You said she used synth hair in the braids right??
Edited by Divavocals - October 14 2006 at 9:16pm
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ETA: Nevermind.. ummm I shoulda just clicked the "Home " link..
