Syren, yes I think that shrinkies werent heated long enough to shrink down to their smallest state.
I noticed on the ones that Im testing out that I have lost 3 and they are all from the same areanear the back of my head on the right side...SO I must have not had a good position/angle or something and didnt get them installed correctly.
I'm dying to see it too Jenny!!! BTW how long did the process take ? How much hair did Isaac put in? What do the ends look like? OK OK I'll wait for the pics...
AMM don't worry about over-hyping the synth hair -- I've been fascinated with it for a while (since discovering Dome) but thought I couldn't do it because I didn't think I could apply it with any method other than the braiding one.
I'm thinking I would like to try some Plastikhaar too. . .but I didn't want to have to spend $55 on the color ring. . .is there any translation between those charming German names and colors as we know them? ?
I'm afraid I"ll make the choice based on the flavor. Is there a pfefferneuse in there??? LOL
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FinaFina, the best way to get help picking Plastikhaar colors is to either email Sara at plastikhaar.ch or to post a question for Rae (or email her through her Hair Alchemy site). Rae has a color ring, and Sara IS Plastikhaar, so just say (for example) I'm looking for a #4 brown with a warm tone or what's the darkest shade of red. They'll have good explanations for you.
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FinaFina please post it here in the public forum so the rest of us can learn what the color translation is too! LOL. I bookmark all the posts about the PH color comparsions for my own reference LOL!
It took about 3 hours and 3 1/2 to 4 bags, I'd say. Isaac is fast like the wind....
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I love Isaac and I don't even know him. From reading this board from the beginning, I've always loved his posts cuz they're so informational coming from a pro. Can't wait to see his work on Jenny.
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I'm liking it so far, Sher...but I left it superlong...I feel like Victoria Gotti or something--LOL! :)
Jenny,
Hey girl, I'm new here, but have read so much over the past two days that I feel like I know you already! LOL! I just have to say, I am SOOOO excited to see your hair!!!! Also, I would leave it long too...I LOVE Victoria Gotti (having 3 boys myself..although they are little guys still...I can relate to her a LOT, and I can only hope and pray I look as good as her once my boys are grown! I have 2 girls too...they are the one's that will make me old before my time, that's for sure!). Ok, enough rambling....I'm waiting, waiting on pictures, girl!!!!
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She really rocks. . .or maybe it's a coincidence. . .I sent her a long email this morning talking about this thread and our general fascination with synth hair and I asked her for a translation. So we're either psychically connected or she just posted it directly!! Awesome in either case! Fina
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Hey Christi Where do you have your hair done? ? I'm in Dallas and lookin' for some help!!
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Hey Fina!
It's great to "see" someone so close to me! I'm only about 4 hours from Dallas. My best friend lives in Lewisville..she is originally from Plano. Anyway, I get my hair done by a lady in Tulsa. I just get tracts glued in (I buy the hair, and she glues them in and then razor cuts, blends, etc. the hair). She only charges me $80, and my hair costs about $35 for a bag of 16-18" hair (that's as long as I can get it at this particular store). To be honest, I had no earthly idea that there were so many differents ways to install extensions, so many different types of hair, etc. The hair I use is human hair, and it seems to be okay as far as the quality...especially since I usually only wear the extensions for about 2 weeks at a time. I've been looking for a "longer-term" extension lately though..that's how I found this board. I actually have an appt. to have the fusion extensions done this week. I have two BIG events coming up, and I need to hair to look good and last for those (one is Feb. 26th, and the other is March 4th). I just can't afford to spend a ton of $$$ though. I called probably 50-75 different places in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas...the cheapest for the fusion-type extensions I found was $500, and the most expensive was about $1200. This includes the hair. I'm a bit skeptical about the girl that is only charging $500, just because I've been told that she is either not going to use enough hair, or she is really not making any money on them herself. I've called her several times though, and I'm going in first for a consultation so I can see her before and after pics of the girls she's done recently, etc. BUT...I did talk to a good friend of mine last night online that said she has a lady that will do mine for no more than $300 (she is in Oklahoma City). The reason she will do them so inexpensively is because the first "event" I'm doing is the 'Mrs. Oklahoma United States' pageant (yes, it's okay to laugh at me! haha!), and this particular lady has done several of the past queens, including the director of the pageant itself. So I guess she gives a "discount" for pageant contestants. I have no idea which method she uses, what type of hair, etc. though. I guess as long as she knows how to do "pageant hair", then I'm good to go. I'll definitely let you know what I find out about this lady. Also, I can probably give you info. on just about any salon in Oklahoma at this point...as far as their rates, what method they use, the hair they "claim" to use, etc...just from calling around so much. As I've mentioned before though, I really want my husband to learn to put them in for me...he has had to glue my tracts in before, and he did just as good of a job as the lady that normally does my hair. He just can't cut it afterwards! haha! He's as "vain" as I am, so he doesn't have a problem messing with my hair. Anyway, didn't mean for this to turn into a novel....do you have extensions in now? If so, who does yours, what kind do you have, etc.? I need all the help/info. I can get!!! After reading this board for the past several days, I guess I'm really lucky that I haven't really damaged my hair with my glued-in tracts. She uses LG, and I've been pretty rough with them as far as taking them out myself, etc.
I look forward to getting to know you better (and everyone else here, for that matter! Everyone is so friendly and full of awesome info!)!
OK Missy, if you've been able to have glued-in tracks and have your hair look *that* awesome, MORE power to ya!!
My experience with the glue-ins was sheer, complete, total, unadulterated, DISASTER. Just did not work, fell out, etc. My other various extensions experience prior to Great Lengths were just as bad.
I've been a GL addict for 3 years and essentially can't afford it anymore. If you read the boards I think it's clear that you *CAN* and *SHOULD* be able to get absolutely ROCKIN', HEAD-TURNIN', PEE-YOUR-PANTS, FALL-ON-THE-FLOOR, DROP DEAD GAWGEAOUS hair for about $500. See Jenny's Cyber-parlor show-off thread (I think you have seen it).
The trick is getting the right hair, the right attachment method, and the right person to do it. (Gee, could I be any more *obvious*?)
So that's, I think, one of the reasons we're here, is to support each other and find the right solutions.
I was very spoiled with GL hair since the quality is so fine -- but the price is SO high. I believe I can get hair nearly as good, pre-tip it myself, and as long as it's attached properly, have an awesome result. I like my hair to last about 8 weeks.
I've contacted several different stylists here in Dallas -- I'm checking with local "braiding" experts, something called "Agape" studio, and I'll see where that takes me.
I will let you know what I find -- thanks for the post and I look forward to hearing more about your adventures!!
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I didn't want to hijack another thread so I'll put the answer to the WaWa here.
Yep, I am still wearing about a half dozen. The only way to truly evaluate them is to wear a whole head so take this with a grain of salt.
I am amazed at how nicely this blends with human hair. Because you can blow dry and curl it, I don't have to worry about it getting wrapped up in the iron when I touch up my hair. It also holds a nice wave after a night sleeping in braids.
I have another batch on order and I'll be putting more in. I'm THAT pleased with it so far. I know there's a body wave out there and I wish I could try that but it's too short.
A big barrel curling iron does not work well with this hair - it will straighten the hair right out. Standard size isn't the best either. A small barrel is a must and the hair needs a light misting with water and then curl it. Works like a charm.
When you wash the hair, it holds the curl that is currently in. It remains completely soft without any straw-like feel and it's feather light when wet, drying way faster than human hair. No special products have been needed other than what I use on human hair.
The hair is layered and you notice that after washing and curling. To me that's a non-issue when I'm dealing with a synthetic this nice at around $10 for 4 oz.
So far so good. It'll be interesting to try a full head of it. If it lasts at least 3 months without a considerable hassle, then I'd consider this hair a totally great deal.
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