QuoteReplyTopic: shrinkies maintenance Posted: March 15 2005 at 12:01am
soooo.... my bf is going to take out my pinchbraids and replace them with shrinkies.... but... when i have to maintain the shrinkies and the have glue on them, can i take them out individually and then replace them one by one???
(like i will be doing with the pinchbraids?)
Mer - who is finally trying DIY --- errrr DI Fiance
Yay, DIFiance! How come I don't get this kind of assistance?
With shrinkies, I think you'd be much better off doing it the other way: removing them all, then replacing them all (not one by one). If you're using oil for removal, your hair will be an oily mess, and by the time you get all the residue out, you'll want to wash your hair in clarifying shampoo, Prell, dish soap, or whatever before you redo them.
Just for curiosity: Why the switch? Are you feeling like the braids are too detectable?
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Congrats on trying the DIY route. I have personally saved thousands
already - and that even includes all the crap hair purchases I've made.
Yes, absolutely, you can change out the shrinkies individually whenever
you wish. I keep a little round tupperware container with a lid on the
bathroom counter and my veggie oil is in there. Use as needed.
My personal experience is that I will sometimes lose a hair strand and
the shrinkie remains steadfast on my hair. If there hasn't been any
shedding you need to clear out, just take out the old shrinkie and
reinstall a new one without removing the old shrinkie residue. Yep,
just go right over the top of it.
Hey there Siren. That's not me, that's a picture of one of my clients. I don't know where you got the redhead and wavy from LOL. I'm blonde with brown streaks. I'm waiting patiently LOL for my hair to come from Ebonyline then I'm going to do my own install with shrinkies and extentubes so I'm going to post it so you'll see my hair then xxxx Can't wait x
Well, good luck! That's excellent that he's willing to help out.
AMM: So the oil doesn't compromise the hold? I would've worried that applying over an oily strand would make it slip, but perhaps the glue makes is stay put? :)
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Jenny Ive done the same thing that amm is talking about. If I have one/few that has came out, or that I want to replace. I just remove the shrinkie using the heat wand and reapply a new shrinkie and hair strand, No oil, no remover whatsoever. Just apply a new one right over top of any residue that was left. Its usually very little so it isnt a big deal to do a few this way.
Regarding DI Fiance: I've had some DI Husband experiences. He's pretty good at helping me boxbraid. Good job recruiting yours to help!
But i'm wondering. Have you had any trouble explaining what to do
so that you end up with a burnt head? I mean with the braiding if
my husband screws up we take one out and start again and it just costs
a little time. Yeah so, who's had a burnt scalp and do you think
it's more likely trying to do your own or with an inexperienced SO
using the heat element?
well, i just ordered my heat wand. i have no worries. he reads over my shoulder and spouts off hair knowledge to my friends to show he is as dorky as me... lol
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Oh don't even worry about a burnt head. My 12 year old son is now my full time extension installation and maintenance man! A few turns with the mannequin head and he was good to go. He does whatever needs doing with the heat wand: shrinkies or fusion. If Anthony can master it, I'm sure Mer's man will be an expert in short order.
Btw, he prefers using a template! We've completely melted the plastic one, but have made a new one out of the WaWa tag - nice thick coated paper. Protects those sensitive areas around the ears from burns and makes nice clean strands.
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I was less concerned for Mer's head (no offense) and more for
mine. But if a 12 yo boy can be taught to do this succesfully,
then I'm less concerned about my sweet and well meaning, but sometimes
awkward and uncoordinated, husband causing permanent damage with a heat
wand.
I'll try out the template at least to protect my ears as well.
If he causes my too much damage I can always use my microrings to put
these tips in and then decide on rings vs hairpolice method (which he
really has developed a knack for).
thanks!
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I can't get mine to brush his teeth and/or read his required reading every night. you must share you secrets, honey. Seriously. Unless they require what my 2 yr old has and that is an innate sense of desire to wear my shoes and dresses and fix ladies hair and then....wellllll....lol that isn't teachable.
What a great idea - I think I will try and put my kids to work!
My 11 yr son might be talked into, but I am sure that I can talk my 8 year old into helping...of course, she might be mad at me and really fry my head...I think I will stick to the TV/VCR recorder!
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You can use acetone but obviously the oil is kinder on your hair x
That's hilarious!
