Extensions 101 For Beginners - May 2005

Here's a list of some basic links for beginners. This is not at all definitive by any means, but should offer some general guidelines for those who are trying to figure out various methods, suppliers, and such. Please feel free to add more links or comments.

I've included the links of sellers and extensionists that seem to be reputable, but I'm not affiliated with them, and I can't vouch for the quality of their products or services. ***Please check other threads or post questions before you spend your money on anything.*** The gallery section is especially small, because I don't want to promote anyone I don't have firsthand experience with, but I thought the photos at these might be helpful.

General Extensions Info.
Quinnster's site (a great overview): http://www.quinnster.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
The Hair Extensions Forum (a wealth of info): http://p080.ezboard.com/bhair18356
Black Hair Media Forum (also a wealth of info, with lots about weaves, lace-fronts, and Indian hair): http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_topics.asp?FID=22

Hair and Supplies
Doc Locks (shrinkies, microlinks, heat clamps, hair, and more): http://www.drlocks.net
Hairpiece.com (extendtubes, hair, supplies, and more): http://hairpiece.com/
Haircandy.net (supplies and hair for extendtubes, shrinkies, fusion, and more): http://haircandy.net/
Shrinkies.net (best-price adhesive shirnkies with excellent remover): http://shrinkies.net/
His and Her (hair, supplies, and a new pretipped section): http://hisandher.com
Liquid Gold (bonding for pretipped and wefts): http://www.liquidgoldglue.com
Hairaddition (hair, including super-long lengths): http://hairaddition.com
Glamour Hair (hair, supplies, and more): http://glamourhair.com
Bliss Hair (untreated Indian hair): http://www.blissenterprisesonline.com/
Nature Girl (untreated Indian hair): http://www.naturegirl.net/
Afrocare (hair, supplies, and more): http://www.afrocare.com/
Ebonyline (hair, including Bohyme and Adore thermofiber, and more): http://ebonyline.com/
Extensions-Plus (high-quality human hair): http://extensions-plus.com/
PlastikHaar (high-quality synthetic hair in more colors, textures, and lengths than anyone): http://plastikhaar.ch
Dome (high-quality synthetic hair): http://www.domeshoponline.com
Prostyles/ProHair (high-quality synthetic hair **Note: Only available to licensed stylists in U.S.; available for home use in the U.K.): http://www.prostyles.com
Golden Mart, Hair Sisters, and Bella Beauty--sellers of WaWa thermofiber: http://stores.ebay.com/Vixenwigs_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm
Vixen Wigs: Top-notch eBay seller of WaWa thermofiber:
http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/wawalikehuman.html
http://www.hairsisters.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_ 2&products_id=171
http://bellabeautysupply.net/
American Dream (U.K. seller of synth, therm, and human): http://ad-hairsolutions.com/new/home.asp
Hair21: (Hair and supplies): http://www.hair21.com/
Additional Lengths: (Drawing mats): http://www.additionallengths.co.uk/default.asp
Treasured Locks (featuring "Take Down" products, helpful in removing extensions/matting/residue): http://www.treasuredlocks.com/


Demos/Tutorials
Doc's Shrinkies: http://www.drlocks.net/shrinkiesprebond/index.htm
Doc's Pretipped-Strand Fusion:
http://www.drlocks.net/nailhair/index.htm
Doc's Fusion:
http://www.drlocks.net/fusion/index.htm
Doc's Microrings: http://www.drlocks.net/linkiesprebond/index.htm
Doc's Microrings w/Wefts:
http://www.drlocks.net/linkiestrack/index.htm
Doc's Curling Synth Hair:
http://www.drlocks.net/synthcurl/index.htm
Doc's Straightening Synth Ends:
http://www.drlocks.net/straightsilkybraid/index.htm
Kristin's Microring, Pretipping, Braids, and More: http://www.haircandy.net/tutorials.htm
Rae's Pinchbraids: http://www.hairalchemy.com/tutorial/index.html
Tips for Cutting Extensions:
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20583 &PN=13
SAS’s Compare Company Products and Save:
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20494 &PN=1
Metalgirl’s Clip-In Techniques:
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29375 &PN=1
AMM’s Pretipping Technique:
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29373 &PN=1
Kalika’s Prelayering Method:
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28774 &PN=10
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20097
Mocha’s Revitalizing Liquid Glue
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28764 &PN=10
SAS’s Treating Unprocessed Indian Hair:
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29376 &PN=1
Bridget’s Pretipping with Shrinks on the Weft:
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20483 &PN=15
Sherrie’s Sandwich Weft Technique
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29371 &PN=1
Gina’s Pretipping on the Weft
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20506 &PN=16
Leia's Falls Tutorial/FAQs
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30325 &PN=1
Luz's Silicone Tipped Shrinkie Demo
http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30285 &PN=2
Various Weaving Techniques: http://www.lfhair.com/html/hair_extension_techniques.php?ent ry_page=%2Fbody_hair_weaving_techniques_.html
Clip-In Tutorial: http://hisandher.com/store/shop_product.asp?main=MAIN_004 834;=SUB_004&pro=7
WeaveItUp's Fusion, Weaving, Braiding, and Cornrows: http://public.fotki.com/weaveitup3/
TID=13401&PN=1
Inharitance's Weaving: http://www.inhairitance.com/weaves.htm
Sensationnel's Weaving, Bonding, Crochet, and More: http://www.sensationnel.com/fall2003/use.html
Cyberparlor's Lace-Fronts: http://cyberparlor.com/lace_fronts.html

Aftercare Guidelines
Boogiemama’s: http://www.boogiemama.com/new/aftercare.htm
Rae’s (Click on “Loose” and you will find the link): http://www.hairalchemy.com/
Sensationnel's: http://www.sensationnel.com/fall2003/use.html

Galleries
Quinn’s Show-Off Section: http://p080.ezboard.com/fhair18356frm8
BoogieMama: http://www.boogiemama.com/album/index.php
Hairpolice: http://dreadperm.com/gallery/index.php?cat=0
Mark Glenn: http://www.markglenn.com/gallery.htm
AngelEmma: http://www.angelemma.com/photos/
Snarl Hair: http://snarlhair.com/
Kristin's HairCandy: http://www.haircandy.net/
Rae's Hair Alchemy: http://www.hairalchemy.com/
Kelly's Devilish Do's: http://www.devilishdos.co.uk/home.html
Cyberparlor: http://cyberparlor.com/
Metalgirl's Metamorphosis Hair Design: http://metamorphosishairdesign.com/gallery.htm
Weaves & Extensions Community Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/album/100809390ciHrbP

Related Resources
Hairloss Sites
Heralopecia: http://www.heralopecia.com/forum/
Keratin: http://www.keratin.net/forums/
Hairsite: http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php
Hairloss Groups
MSN Hair Habits: http://groups.msn.com/HairHabitsProgress
MSN Wig Support: http://groups.msn.com/WigSupport
Wigs
Jenny's Hair Sense: http://stores.ebay.com/Jennys-HairSense
International Wig: http://internationalwig.com
Other Communities
Yahoo Hairgroove: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hairgroove/
Hair-Color Disasater Rx
GoingBlonde.net Boards: http://www.network54.com/Forum/127834
Quinn's Fried-Hair Thread:
http://p080.ezboard.com/fhair18356frm17.showMessage?topicID= 1345.topic
Options for Really Short Hair
Hair Talk Thread: http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/viewthread.asp?forum=AMB_ AP934431446&id=3822