Fusion Extensionist /Hair Care Stylist

Valencia...I have posted here a *few* times and I dont think anyone here would call me angry! And I may not be a professional, but I do feel Im qualified to do my own hair, and give advice on some of the methods that Ive used and gotten very skilled at over the years. I make my share of mistakes and I share those too as well as the things that Ive had success with.  I would much rather post that I use x-10  keratin sticks than talk about fusion and have an unqualified person run out and buy craft glue sticks to use in there hair because nobody would tell them what kind to use!

Anyone who reads these boards is obviously looking for information or to learn....so what makes it harmful to share legit information....thats better than no information or misleading information.

So called imposters who leave the messes for others to clean up probably arent reading these boards and learning the methods. The ones who actually want to learn and benefit are the ones that are seeking the boards like this...so why not ARM them with the information?

What do you want to know? I have yet to get a question just attacks.

Valencia

Amanda8Beechwoo wrote: Just wanted to state that I have used shrinkies in Afro hair and she wore these for 3 1/2 months with total success and used her normal oils just not around the roots.

That is great to know, I havent' had that success, maybe because I only tried it one time on myself. Maybe I will try it again....

Valencia 

Tell that to a person who has had their hair ripped out....I don't need to build a clientele from this board my business is just fine. How do you know who has read this board? (not everyone post) Let's just say I posted those comments just in case, this is the World Wide Web you know....If you are doing what you are supposed to do why worry about me informing those who don't? I deal with newbies and stylist from across the country on a regular basis and they want to learn, that includes the good with the bad, there are more constructive questions to be answered and I have done just that....I refuse to stick my head in the sand and ignore the fact that clients and stylist are being misled everyday and yes I will continue to make it known. (fusion is not a hobby for me). The reason I used those adjectives is because I call it like I see it, only an imposter gives false information or work on clients knowing they are not qualified and when a problem occur, they leave their mess for others to clean....I see it everyday and I am tired of it. I am here to share my theory and knowledge and if you don't want it so be it, just look past your anger and try to understand my point and if you can't that is unfortunate.

Valencia   

Valencia I understand that you started a thread and answered over 200 questions, but it was in a little different context dont ya thinK? Here we are mostly all *doing* hair extensions, none of us are potential clients.

Lets see...why should I worry about it?? Heres my thought. Being this is a board of fellow DIYers when they ask questions, I like to see them given information...thats what THIS board is about. I dont like to see the posts referring to people as unqualified and imposters and for newbies or others to feel intimidated, or inferior and not ask questions.

I personally could care less who your distributor is, and any product that you use...I can get or anyone else for that matter. Its really no big secret. But that really wasnt what I was getting at. It was that you come into a community that the majority are DIYers  and make comments about not sharing info becuase of people  who are *unqualified* and *imposters*

WOW, now this is a first, most chastise me for giving too much information.

Again I say don't take it personal, you seem to be focussed only on a few words but not why I used them and if it don't apply to you why worry about it? I am so full of information and knowledge when it comes to the procedure, maintanance and removal, my distributer information is only a fraction of my knowledge. I was able to start a thread and answer over 200 questions and not one time do I mention my distributer and yes I let the people know what is out there I feel that people should arm themselves with as much information as possible before having this service done. I don't mince words when it comes to my business because I know better, and you are right I can't stop it all but I don't have to contribute to it either. This business is growing at a rapid pace which means we all need to be vigilant.

As for my fellow stylist, if they choose to share that information, well that is their choice. I can't tell people how to run their business nor will I chatise them for it.

Valencia

You know...it was a few of your comments that offended me, not just one. Everyone else here when asked about a product or a brand, is pretty willing to share the knowledge...even the professionals. Everytime you have been asked a question its the same type of response, about the *unqualified* the  *imposters* and the general air of conceit to your posts.

So if thats how you feel why do you come to a board of mostly DIYers and *unqualified* *imposters*.

Thank you to all the PROFESSIONALS that choose to share information with us *unqualified* *impostors* to help educate us so we arent ripping out hair out!

I just feel its give and take....most of us DIYers have also learned and given you a great deal of educational information, to help better you in your business too. The people that are here are here to get knowledge, they are not *imposters*

The REAL*imposters* probably never even READ these boards, and will be out there whether YOU share information or NOT

I didn't mean to offend you, I am happy to share my knowledge but what does that have to do with my distributer information? Please don't take it personal, I feel the stylist can protect themselves but what about the poor clients who has no idea? You never know who read these forums and I refuse to go on record giving imposters the tools needed to destroy a clients hair. Like I said, I have done alot of corrective work and there where a few that I couldn't help because it was too late and it still breaks my heart....The best I can do is tell everyone that I use a keritin protein based fusion bond and not polywax....Polywax ripps at the hair during removal. Please don't take this the wrong way because I'm sure your heart is in the right place but there are those who perform these trials and errors on clients, I got the pictures to prove it for public view and I find that unacceptable. I hope you understand but this is what make a professional tough but smart calls.

Valencia

metalgirl wrote: Thanks for the info.  That's why I never got into fusion, it sheds too darn much, and that's unacceptable to me. I use primarily www.markbarrington.com shrink links.  The  patented perma plugs never shed at all, doesn't melt under heat so it stays in tact to use over and over again. Also I've been using a lot of silicone inserted microrings and I am loving those as well. I certainly am ambitious, but as for being young....does 35 count as young?  I've been in the hair business for 15 years, primarily doing extensions and color.

Shrink Links are great for caucasian hair but not African American hair. We need oil and moisture and the Shrink Links can't handle most oils, they slip within 2-3 days after application. I had to find a product comparable to both hair types because I service both. I'm sure you noticed I don't name the products I use, that is because I don't want to encourage non-qualified people to attempt this process at home and I refuse to supply the tools. I know alot of companies only sell to certified stylist (but there is always e-bay) and we know alot of stylist are not qualified. I purchase the fusion bonds and pre-tipp the hair by hand, that way I can cut the the bond before application according to the client needs. I hate those one size fit all methods I like to customize. I also have a pre-treat system for the hair I use before I pre-tipp the hair so I have very little shedding.

I hope this helps, Thank You for your response

Valencia