new method for protac? pics included

I'm new to the boards.  Actually, this is my first post.  I just purchased some Protac from Sherrie and started experimenting with extensions.  Since I'm "experimenting" I'm starting with BSS hair and once I'm certain extensions are for me, I plan to make the investment into something better.  Anyway...   I did my full head with double wefts following all the tips I've read from this board as well as Sherrie's (yes, I've been lurking for some time).  When I got to the top of my head, everything was noticeable, as I have fine, thin hair and the extension hair is blonde, my hair is light brown.

I was thinking about skin wefts and decided to try to make something similar.  Below is the method I used and I decided to share it here because I'm amazed at how light weight and unnoticeable the extensions are.  Maybe someone else has tried this before?   The only downfall to this is that I'm certain that when I do a take-down, the hair inside the protac will most likely get so loose as to make the hair only usable once.  However, once the hair is in, it is extremely light and comfortable compared to the wefts I used on the other portions of my head.

I just put my hair in on Saturday night, so it will be interesting to see how this holds up.  So far it feel sturdier than the wefts I have in.  Anyway, input on what I've done is appreciated.  Maybe someone has tried this before (if so, does it hold up?) or maybe someone has tips on how I can improve this.  One thing I've considered is using a full-size piece of protac as it might hold longer.  I've also tried getting more hair in the protac, but it slips out before I even fold the protac since additional hair doesn't make contact with the stickiness.

 

 

1. Using 1/2 size Protac, cut 1/4 of the tape off.

 

 

2. Use hair 1 1/2 the length of the protac from weft.

 

3. Remove the blue backing from the large side.  Leave the backing completely in-tact on the right side.

 

4. Fold the weft in 1/2 and place over top of left side of protac.  I made sure the sewn portion of weft was far enough up in order to eliminate the small hairs that are folded over in the weft.  I also spread the hair evenly over the protac and rubbed it back and fourth with my fingers (so that it would stick).

 

 

5. Remove blue backing from right side and fold over top of hair. 

 

6. Trim top of hair to remove it from weft.  I also used my fusion iron on the lower portion to make sure the hairs stuck to the protac.

 

7. Remove white backing from front of hair.

 

8. Fold over the top portion, heat with iron, and press hard.

 

9. Remove backing from the piece that was folded over.

 

10. Applied to hair.  The side the was not cut is facing upwards, that way the cut side is flat against the head.

 

11. Finished.  The part is about 2 cm from the middle.  I'll still pull my hair over another cm for more coverage. If the extension color were closer to my natural color (BSS didn't have my color) then I think it would look even better.  But the line from the extension is still not as noticeable as it was with a weft. 

 

thank you so much for your Protac tutorial! for your first post you get a biiiiiiiiig MOOOOOOOOOOOO!   im gonna try that for the little section up in my cowlick at the crown of my head.....all this time ive just been hairspraying to keep it covered up YAY for you and YAY for Protacky-tape

wow you have given me a really cool idea to make a realistic looking fake fringe. XXXX

Thanks everyone!  Last night was my first night sleeping in my new hair.  This morning I felt the protac and it still seems to be an excellent bond on the "weftless" ones.  

Edited by TanglesRC - July 02 2006 at 4:30pm

Mokipono, the hair is placed on the tape first and I've also started adding a little liquid gold to the hair as well.  This secures the hair and then I cut it from the weft.  Applying heat really helps too.  But I'm still holding my breath to see how long this holds up.  So far the hair seems to be attached pretty good.  I've not noticed any sheding but it's still too early to say.

I can only join the crowd, and say WOW.

That is a wonderful idea!   Ive had a problem in the past of getting the tape to stick to my hair so I just assumed it wouldnt stick to weave hair.. But looks like it will... Im going to have to give this a try... 

Thanks for the idea and the great pics!!!

I think this would be a great idea to use to get closer to parts, or for someone who may have a thin area. But I dont think you would want to do this as a full head install. Even using LG or something as extra security on the cut edges of the hair, its only going to hold so long. Once the bond starts breaking down, it will likely shed. Or the hair may pull out from the tape in clumps. Also the hair wont be reusable.

Edited by sherrie215 - July 03 2006 at 9:33pm

Laser: yeah i would only use for the top row too. Right at the part. And even if i had to redo it every 2 wks, that wouldn't be too bad.