I think my days of DIY are gone! (pics added)

Today was the first day I have ever had a professional install extensions.  I've officially used every method (except pinchbraiding) now, and everyone except for the sew-ins (which I got today) has been done by me.  I've burnt my fingers, got blisters, pinched myself, and had one hell of a time seeing the back of my head not to mention back pain.  It was SOOOOOO much easier just to sit down in a chair and talk for 4 hours while the pro took over :)

I'm totally spoiled!!  I'm usually a control freak and love to do things myself, but I think from now on I'll leave the installs to someone else.  The sew ins were super cheap, but even when I get the strand by strand I think it will be worth the extra money! I've been afraid to trust anyone with my hair, and I always figure that if I screw it up at least I'll feel better because I didn't pay anyone..........but having someone else do it is really great! lol

I'll post pictures soon, I'm in love with this install!


Edited by longhairaddict - June 08 2006 at 9:39pm

longhairaddict wrote: Today was the first day I have ever had a professional install extensions.  I've officially used every method (except pinchbraiding) now, and everyone except for the sew-ins (which I got today) has been done by me.  I've burnt my fingers, got blisters, pinched myself, and had one hell of a time seeing the back of my head not to mention back pain.  It was SOOOOOO much easier just to sit down in a chair and talk for 4 hours while the pro took over :) I'm totally spoiled!!  I'm usually a control freak and love to do things myself, but I think from now on I'll leave the installs to someone else.  The sew ins were super cheap, but even when I get the strand by strand I think it will be worth the extra money! I've been afraid to trust anyone with my hair, and I always figure that if I screw it up at least I'll feel better because I didn't pay anyone..........but having someone else do it is really great! lol I'll post pictures soon, I'm in love with this install!

I couldn't agree more!!! I've worn extensions for years, and I've NEVER EVER had any desire to learn how to do it myself.. It is SOOOOO much nicer sitting in the chair and getting my hair DONE!!! Post pics soon.. Dying to see the new hair!!

4 hours to do a sew-in?! Wow. Even with a lot of yacking, it usually only took 2, as I recall.

and YES - PICTURES! Have someone take a picture of your tracks as well as the finished product!

Yeah, sew ins rule. Glad you're happy!

ditto what they said!!  grr

I've done the Protac, microrings, shr****s and think I want to try the sew in method for summer...couple of questions...how long does it normally last on caucasian hair?  What is the cost?  Thanks!

krs523 wrote: I've done the Protac, microrings, shr****s and think I want to try the sew in method for summer...couple of questions...how long does it normally last on caucasian hair?  What is the cost?  Thanks!   K

That's gonna depend on how silky your own hair is, and how the stylist braids you own hair.. The silkier the hair the quicker the braids will slip.. A little textured syth braided in will help reduce the slip and help the braids last longer.. Maybe some of the ladies with silkier hair who've worn this method can chime in here..

Ok, I finally got around to taking some pics.  I put a lens flare over my face, not to hide my identity but to hide the no-makeup stupid look face :)

This is still the same hair I used in my last install, so it is at about 6-7 weeks.  I have been washing it often (every other day) and even dyed most of it.....and so far so good.  It is the Bohyme french refined hand tied in 22" (measures more like 25).  I used the blow dryer to straighten it, in the pics it could use a good flat-ironing but I can't find mine so it'll have to do.  I love the hair straight or hot rollers, but I'm not real into the french refined curl.  The curl does give the hair a nice texture though.

Ok, here they are at this link, for some reason when I try to link the image it gives me an error only members with permission may access this feature???  Oh well, it is the hair that is straight.......the other pics are my last install but the same hair:

http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/

The braids aren't too tight at all, she did braid some yaki texture synth in with it so my hair wouldn't get loose (my hair is super fine, silky, and I have a ton of it).  The first day my head was a little tender, but the next day it was fine.  I am ITCHING like crazy, although it seems to come and go.

Anyone know why it gives me an error message when I try to post them here?

Here are the individual links:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins1.gif

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins2.gif

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins3.gif

Does it work for you?


Edited by longhairaddict - June 08 2006 at 10:01pm

I did that, but says you are only allowed and then something about members.  Its been like 3 seconds so I forget now.  They are up on your site, I'll make it simple:

http://www.hairextensions101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2119#2119


Edited by longhairaddict - June 08 2006 at 10:09pm

Looks great! Very natural, I would never guess that it's extensions!

Edited by FabulousHairExt - June 08 2006 at 10:16pm