Brigid's Fusion Install

 

No Brigid did not do this by herself but yes Do It Yourself as represented by all the DIY shows on cable & related media can mean doing it with the help of a few friends.  Brigid does hope to eventually do installs completely by herself.  I think as we move forward she probably will be able to be 100% DIY.  For now, we are still learning.

 

The kit was from Academy Hair.  It included 100 pre-tipped Keratin Human Hair strands, a few templates, clips, brush, sectioning comb and a fusion tool.  The hair was 16" long and we weighed the strands before they were put into Brigid's hair.  They weighed .2 ounces for a total of 2 ounces for the 100 pieces.  The hair was Grade A hair...meaning all the lengths were the same and it was Remy or cuticle hair.  It was classified as "European hair" but really nice hair. 

 

Academy Hair Kit With Pretipped Hair, Clips, Comb, Brush & Fusion Tool

 

The install only took 3 1/2 hours BUT after the first day, it was agreed Brigid need more strands added to the original 80 for a total of 100.  It was also agreed a trim was needed along the ends which Billy trimmed into a U shape.  Blonde, multiple shades of brunette and a few red were added to match Brigid's current highlight pattern.

 

I have lots of photos so I hope they all show up.

 

Brigid Before Fusion Install - Front View

 

Brigid Before Fusion Install - Back View

 

 

Brigid With First Section 

 

Brigid After Sides And Several Back Strands Applied

 

Billy cut the strands in half and then mixed brunette with blonde or red to create real life highlights to match Brigid's current hair color scheme.

 

Brigid After 80 Strands Before Final Hair Cut

 

 

Brigid After 80 Strands Added Before Hair Cut - Back View

 

Notice how her there appeared to be blending issues along the bottom.  Adding 20 more strands to fill in and blend did the trick.

 

 

 

Brigid After 20 Additional Strands (100 Total) & Final Hair Trim

 

It was agreed by all that Brigid needed more blonde to even out the front highlights so Billy added mostly blonde for the 20 additional strands.

 

 

 

Brigid & Billy After 100 Total Strands Added & Final HairCut

 

Brigid is beyond thrilled.  Brigid helped Billy throughout the install. 

 

My role?  Taking lots of notes and photos as well as suggesting the additional 20 strands to add better blending.

 

Kudos to B&B for being willing to share their latest install.

 

I too want to know where you got the hair!!

 

Hi Krimsa,

 

Thank you so much for your feedback.  It really is fine and silky.  Brigid has fine hair and is really happy with the results.  She said is feels very light.  She was going out of town to Houston for a big wedding this weekend and was so thrilled that she had "new hair" to wear with her new outfit she bought for the wedding. 

 

Hi Asinnamon,

 

Thank you so much.  Yes, the 20 tips made a huge difference.

 

When she came to work on Friday, the 2nd day after the install, she reported that she had lost 4 strands in the shower.  She of course brought the strands in for Billy and I to see.  We think we know what happened, Billy cut some of the strands in half so that he could match a blonde to a brunette strand to give that highlight effect.  In cutting the keratin at the top, it appears that maybe too much was cut off and the tips did not bond as well.

 

Brigid has learned to be very careful when washing her hair and was a little upset that a few strands popped out.  When she was wearing her previous install she lost a few strands but not in the shower.  She traveled to Australia while wearing her previous install and slept for over 12 hours on the plane both ways.  That is when the strands came out. 

 

With your expertise with keratin would you think that cutting too much off the pre-tip would cause the strands to drop?

 

Also, when I talked to the kit manufacturer he told me that recommend that people use shampoo and conditioners for colored treated hair.  He did not mention a specific brand.  He said it was because the hair is actually colored treated and color shampoo/conditioners are more gentle.

 

Brigid was careful not to get conditioner near her bonds, washed in lukewarm water and was careful when detangling.  She did use a blow dryer though so that might have had an impact?

 

The hair was Bella Donna from India.

 

Thanks again for your feedback and your help.