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    Posted: July 21 2005 at 10:10am

I lost all of my hair 3 months ago - I was bleaching, wearing extensions and than a hairdresser used a protein treatment that caused my hair to break off at the scalp.  I am trying to grow it back it has been a slow and very painful experience.  I am now wearing human hair 3/4 falls and I have had enough. 

How long does the hair have to be to install shrinkies?  I am at 2.5 inches all around presently.

Also, any advice on growing it quicker would be appreciated.

 

 
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You need enough to hide the bonds 4 inches would be great but it just depends on your hair, how think or fine. You will need to go higher up to hide the diferance in length but it's not imposible. I find only time will grow hair : (
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I've done extensions on hair that is 2" long, but  the bonds are visible and you have to cover the entire head, which is a LOT of work.
If you don't mind that then someone out there can probably help you.
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Where in MA are you? I've learned different applications from this board and mabey if your not too far, we can hook up and I'll do your hair. I have shrinkies, fusion, pretips, fusion chips, LG glue, hair of various assortments and the list goes on and on. Let me know! I'd be glad to help you.
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oooh I want in on the party too elvira. 

And it really depends on the look you want and the thickness of your hair like others said. 
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thats the part of my hair after I installed shrinkies, it varied from 1 1/2 inches to 4

I just went really high on my head and used a bit of latex glue to hold down the hairs to cover the bonds
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Kalika, that is a fantastic job you did! I can't wait til I can have some real hair of my own on the top of my head to do that! I'm still wearing a top piece until my hair grows more.

Mocha, goes without saying, your invited! Haven't heard back from her yet, but anytime you want to get together for a hair install party, just let me know. My house is one street from the ocean, there is a private beach, and the main beach (Nantasket Beach) is down the street. It's just me and my critters now so there is plenty of room. I would love to have people over for a hair party, anytime!
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Kalika, you say you used latex to hold down the hair to hide the bonds...how well did that work?
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elvira, I posted to you under the other link "massachusetts".  A hair party sounds so fun.  Let's make a plan.....
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Originally posted by sherrie215 sherrie215 wrote:

Kalika, you say you used latex to hold down the hair to hide the bonds...how well did that work?

worked really well, like the best gel you could yet :)
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y'all may have to go ahead without me if you are doing this in the next week.  I'm leaving for a wedding on thursdady morning and trying to get all kinds of stuff done before I leave...

But if you have your little party after I get back, I'm so coming to play.
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If we all put together i'm sure my plane fair won't set us back for the party vey much...
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I just installed the rk hair I got from syren with latex glue (I need a temp install while I wait for the order from india, no WAY I can have beautiful hair around and not installed on my head lol), and after I take a bath and clean up a bit I'll post pics, I "glued" the shortie bits down so you will see how it looks
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Hurry up Kalika.....I wanna see pics!!
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Mocha, of course we'll wait til you get back from your wedding trip and plan something for the following week. And anyone else who wants to come is welcome too. The more the merrier.

Kateadrena, where will you be flying from?

Kalika, do you mean that you just used the latex AS a gel? I don't know how you did it, but it is still amazing me!
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