QuoteReplyTopic: Mircorings Posted: April 18 2007 at 6:49am
Hi Guys
I recently started experimenting with the mircoring technique, I had my first three clients last week, I had no problem fittng them and the finished results looked fantastic.
Now the problem is its been just over a week and all three clients have lost beteen 10-20 bonds each, which does seem an awfull lot. Im really stuck on what to do as I was really hoping to put my fusion days behind and start using this new tehnique, whih everyone seems to be talking about.
Has anybody else had this experience or is this just normal?
I have been prebonding the hair myself with LG, and using the screw type microrings. I think it may most likely be something to do with the rings as there also falling out with the hair.
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It could be a couple of different things. It might be that the rings arent getting clamped shut well enough or it could be that not enough natural hair is being pulled through the rings.
Yeah, I second sherrie. Some I realize I don't clamp down enough, but also if there is less natural hair than the extension hair, it seems to slide down or slide out really easily.
I'm not sure of the type of rings you are using, but you might want to try to change it up and experiment. I have had different results with different rings.
But also, for me, it's pretty normal to lose some here and there, the pattern for me seems to be I lose a few after the first wash mostly, and then down the line when my hair starts shedding, but 10-20 does seem a little high.
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I have two rows of micros currently that I did as a part of a DIY install (other part was with supertape) and I haven't had a single one fall out, its been about 5 weeks now. It's definately important to make sure enough of the clients own hair has been put into the ring and to clamp the ring shut very firmly. I actually clamped too hard on mine! now my normal removal technique isn't working, lol.
I'm not quite sure what you mean by 'screw type rings' but maybe changing which type of micro you use could help.
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Unfortunately silicone can be more bulky for the thin haired but are awesome. Clamping is key. What about a slap of LG on the tip, let dry first, before install the tips? Maybe thin it out a wee bit with acetone to make sure it doesn't take extra space. LG is like a rubber thing that just keeps things from slipping,.
Firstly chick I'd ditch the screw micro-rings as they will damage your clients' hair. Secondly I'd coat your LG with nail glue, the rings will stay in a lot better after doing this.
Can you tell me when exactly have they lost them, has it been just brushing, after washing or when blow drying x
I do clamp the rings really hard, sometimes I even use 2 hands. I think I might try the silicone lined rings, which ones are best the standard microring or the hairlocs type? Also can anyone recommend where to get them from
How much hair rougher do I need to be pulling through im already pulling through 1/3 of natural hair to 2/3 of extension hair.
Amanda- I went to see one of the clients today and she said that she was just loosing them as she was running her hand through her hair. She has very thin hair anyway which is just above her shoulders, so I think it may be because of that, also her hair was quite greasy, which had caused the bonds to go soft, would that have anything to do with it?
Thanks for all your help guys, its really nice that you take time out to help newbies like me, I really appreciate it! Thanks xx
I think its definitely what your tipping with, if the client has greasy hair that will eat away at the LG and cause slippage, did you tell her to wash her hair in fairy liquid before install x
No I told her to wash it with clarifying shampoo twice and her hair wasnt greasy when I installed them but I think she may have let it get greasy which has caused them to slip. Should I not tip them in LG then xx
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I had the same problem and just SOLVED IT! I stopped using the regular micro rings and am now a #1 fan of the silicone lined micro rings!!! 100% difference and all my clients love them! The silicone inside cushions around the hair so it fills up the ring....it's such a better firm fit. Also the cushioning is good so the metal edge isn't resting on the hair with the possibility of causing breakage. Let me know what you think....you won't be disappointed!
Where on the shoelace tip should I add the nail glue for reinforcement? At the top end, or along the bottom of the bond where it meets the hair?
When putting the tip thru the link, how much of the tip should be sticking out above so that it's a comfortable secure fit? I've read of scalps being poked due to too much of the tip above the link . But then if you line it up evenly with the link, could that cause the strand to fall out? Some sites display the install with what looks to be about a 1/4" of the tip above the link.
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I coated the entire tip in nail glue, but I was being a lil bit paranoid since I had never pretipped before. I think its important to use the nail glue where you cut down the tip on the end .
I definately had a few pokies! It is quite uncomfortable, so I'd say put it through just enough so you can sit a lil bit sticking out, but i think 1/4 is too much!
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Their Human hair extensions are such a good price...almost too good to be true. How good is the quality??? Is it worth ordering. Please help with any info.
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I havent' tried the hair personally ubut you might be able to do a search on the forums here to find someone who did.
I think a lot of ladies will agree with me that dollar for dollar pre-bonded hair usally isnt worth the price - its typically more cost-effective to do it your self, and you also get more control over the process, like the type of hair used, the method of the pre-tipping, the type of glue size, etc.
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It is much cheaper to pre-tip your hair yourself but it can also be a pain in the butt. I'm cheap that's why I pre-tip my own but if there was a comparable pre-tipped, I''d never do my own.
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. But then if you line it up evenly with the link, could that cause the strand to fall out? Some sites display the install with what looks to be about a 1/4" of the tip above the link. 
but if there was a comparable pre-tipped, I''d never do my own.
