SoCap vs. Great Lengths

I have shoulder length, thin hair. I'd previously had five to six bundles of 20" Great Lengths hair. The look was wonderful, though it took awhile to get used to the feel. The one big detriment was the extensions themselves seemed to fall out rapidly. Not individual hair strands -- but the entire glued extension.

I now have the same amount of SoCap extensions (my Extentionist switched to this brand). With these extensions, I find two things...

First, not one "full extension" has come out (2 months now) -- but individual strands (the exact opposite of GL) fall out continuously. There is hair EVERYWHERE. I'm almost afraid of brushing my hair (with my "special" extension brush)... it seems at some point I'll only have glue strips left in my head.

Second, the feel. The feel is much more "course" than the GL hair. When the extensions were first applied and full -- I didn't mind the course feel. It actually felt like I had volume and body. But, it's the ends that puzzle me. They are so course and dry -- they almost feel synthetic.

I use Nioxin products (and have for quite some time) -- and condition the ends thoroughly.

As far as either application "ruining" my hair. I guess it's a trade-off. My hair was so thin and wouldn't grow -- I'll take extensions (and any damage they may possess) any day of the week. I'm personally sold on extensions (given my hair) -- and foresee having them indefinitely.

Any comments, feedback or suggestions on the extensions?

Yes, Great Lengths requires glue. The strainds come with pre-glue tabs. The instrument used is similar to that of a solder and/or hot glue gun. The heat from the gun affixes the glue tab to your own hair. I'm sure a professional could explain it a bit better. However, there is no mess. When you think of glue -- you tend to think of it being gummy. That is not the case. The affixation process is quick and simple. Of course if you're doing a full head of hair -- it takes hours.

Unfortunately, no, I've not heard of the Ultratress method you've described. Sorry I couldn't be of help. Maybe post a new thread with that in the subject line?

Great Lengths does not require glue. The bonds are not strictly glue, but protein based material, that is supposed to be non-damaging to the hair. Damage comes from the weight and method of removal.