Can you tell me anything about "Shrinkies" or "Microrings?"

Here's a review on shrinkies.

http://www.enhancementmedia.com/cgi-bin/beauty/index.cgi?read=59382

So far shrinkies have only been determined to have an adhesive coating of some sort on the inside. It may or may not be keratin. If you're going to use a keratin glue for an extension, why cover it with plastic as well? Hmm.

It's bohyme hair.... The best in my opinion.

Thanks amm for the link! I didn't realize it was done over a fusion bond.

Kristin,

Is there a specific place you purchase that bohyme hair? I've discovered one company's hair can be much different than anothers, even though they're using the same description and photos for selling purposes.

You do need a fusion wand with the shrinkies. You do not need pre-tipped hair or to use hair with any glue whatsoever. There is no fusion involved before the shrinkie application. You thread it through the hair same as a microring, place your extension tip in the opening, and lightly press the wand over the shrinkie. They really do shrink very well around the hair. When they're warm, you roll them in your fingertips and form a nice bond. I have about 20-30 in right now and they're about the size of a grain of rice.

Removal involves pressing the fusion wand over the top of the shrinkie and sliding it down the hair shaft. It slides off easily. There is a small amount of residue from the shrinkie and I have actually discovered I only need to use a small amount of acetone on a cotton square and it takes it off. I do not have any keratin bond remover so I'm not sure how that works with it.

If you'd like to try a couple to test, I can pop a couple into an envelope to you and mail it. My email is info@creeksidesoap.com :)

i had my extensions taken out. i had them sewn in.
i experienced a little damage to my own hair and i
also lost hair, it feels a lot thinner. i would like to try
another method but i'm not sure. i'm hispanic with straight thin hair and would like something that would not damage my own hair. the look i want is just to add more volume, but still keep it long and straight. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.