QuoteReplyTopic: I-Tips on Supertape? Posted: October 18 2007 at 3:16pm
Hi All,
I'm new to the forum! I've been lurking for awile now and decided to join! I'm no stranger to putting in my own extensions - usually taped wefts.
I just ordered a full set (160) of stick Dlux silky straight hair from Yourhairshop.com. (Color 18/22). I was wondering, instead of going through the hassle of the trumpet tubes again or the keratin, would it be ok if I placed the tips into the supertape strip and applied this way? I would think once they are all scrunched together in the tape it would be thicker than having to apply 2 wefts to the tape instead!
Anyone ever try this? I'll put some LG on the tape to get them to stick better. Should I heat and flatten the I-tips first or just line them up next to each other?
Sorry for all the questions!
Thanks in advance!
Edited by bumble3722 - October 18 2007 at 3:23pm
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Hi. You could apply the hair with the tips above the tape and then cut the tips off. I wouldn't try to glue the tips to the tape I'm sure they would pull right off as soon as you brushed your hair.
I have put the i tips sandwiched between tapes before. I spread a line of LG along the tape, placed the i tips close side by side along the tape. Then I spread LG on the other side of the tape, sandwiched it closed. It worked fine. It was a bit heavy to wear, but it worked ok- I only had a few of the tips come out and I wore for a full install (about 4 weeks).
What Ms.Honey suggested I have also tried- I actually did this with the other i-tips as I mentioned above- for my top rows. The i-tips within the tape were a bit bulky to wear, so I cut the tips off for the top rows of my install . That did work a bit better comfort-wise. Just be careful that you use enough LG to really have the hair secure within the tapes- or the hair will shed like mad. But that is a good suggestion as well.
if you do as mshoney says they should work out fine. I did some on tape just like that. I placed the tips above the tape used LG in between the tapes and then cut the tips off. (I also trimmed the finished piece in this picture from 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch wide)
Thanks for the advice, all! Nice picture, Sherrie!
I may leave a little bit of the tip in to avoid some shedding.
Also, I was wondering how many rows I may need on the sides and back. If I make it thick enough and put it high enough on the sides, maybe I only need one row. I'm sure i'll need at least 2 in the back, though!
I'm really excited about getting this Dlux hair, because I had been using the crap from Sally's in the past. It felt very thick and course. It looks like Kristen shipped the hair the same day I ordered it!
First, I have to color my hair this weekend and re-do the highlights, then when I do the install next week, I'll post before and after pics when it's complete!
Edited by bumble3722 - October 19 2007 at 6:54am
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bumble....I get no shedding, just use enough LG. I wouldnt leave any of the tip. When Ive left the tips some tend to pull out of the tape. I do this all the time, usually using weft hair and completely cutting the weft off.
Good luck and be sure to post pictures of your install!
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I'm new to the forum! I've been lurking for awile now and decided to join! I'm no stranger to putting in my own extensions - usually taped wefts.
