QuoteReplyTopic: Touch Test Seamless/Skin Weft & Ques. Posted: July 04 2006 at 11:58pm
Hi all,
I'm new to all this and have never had extensions but I think I'm already addicted. To get started I've considered the seamless/skin weft technique. Can someone tell me what is the touchability (undetectable) of the skin weft when you run your fingers through it? Are you able to feel them when you do this and how so? How close to your hair line can you get with using this method? What is the best tape/adhesive/glue to reenforce the weft's hold? What is the best thing to use to remove the weft?
Thanks everyone! And, you're all are very ingenious and fun with your ideas from the threads I've read so far.
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P.S. I apologize for all the questions and if they have already been answered in past posts.
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Dont apoligize girl, ask all the questions you need, we love answering questions!
I dont think there is any method that you cant 'feel' if you run your fingers through your hair near the roots. But the skin wefts would be one of the least detectable for 'feel'. Skin wefts lay very flat, so if you were to run your hand down the back of your head you wont feel them.
How close you can get to the hair line depends on how thin/thick your hair is. But you can certainly get alot closer with a skin weft than any other type of weft. Also it depends on root match. If you have an exact match to your root color you can go extremely close to the part without it showing.
Pro-tac tape seems to be the best tape option going. Some people use it alone. Most people are using the skin weft in combination with Liquid gold glue or Vapon no-tape glue.
The bonds can be removed with various removers ranging from acetone, citrus removers, or vapon has an alcohol based remover.
I'm happy to join, you all are w-a-a-y c-o-o-o-l on this board here!
O.K., I think I get how to do this -- I have a mannequin/doll head that I'll practice on as soon as I can get some of the skin weft. And, great answering all my ques.
I think I'll try to order it from one of the sites mentioned. This stuff is so neat.
I'll certainly consider the book. I appreciate the info. Does it cover how to do invisible weaves (I think this is called strand-by-strand) or the latch hook technique for undetectable weaves? If so, can you describe just a tad bit how this is done? And, I'll try to find an example of what I'm talking about to see if anyone's familiar with it.
I am currently test driving skin wefts with protac (had them in for a week now) and you can definitely feel them if you run your fingers through your hair, but maybe a little less than regular wefts. Any foreign object can be felt in your hair, no way getting around it!
Synne, No rush. I had class so I'll try to get the pics or at least description of what I assume the strand-by-strand is.
Lynn, I guess you're right, but I thought I saw a technique that's suppose to be very near untouchable. I could be going lol (aren't these emo's funny). And, this could all be a dream. But, dreams are good and do come true.
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Here is the (near) undetectable I've seen. Synne is this what's in the book? Is this the strand by strand you were speaking of? This is what I'm interested in learning I have a live head to practice on once I do.ro-Interlocks
This is an invisible, virtually undetectable strand-by-strand hair extension method, Micro-Interlocks, sometimes called micro links, does not utilize glue, like the infusion method, metal or plastic attachments that can pull and damage your hair. Amazingly, there are no wefts! The Micro-Interlock system allows free access to the scalp. The result is a natural looking hairstyle that allows for extreme flexibility, all while promoting a healthy scalp that is free to breathe. Moreover, the natural looking hair line allows the hair to be worn up or down. With proper care this weave can last from 6-8 months. Hair can be chemically relaxed with extensions still in place. This system works best for people with medium to thin hair density.
Y'all made me laugh, "way to long," ". . . like your install completed during your lifetime." Elvira, to me it looks like there is some kind of glue although it says glue isn't used -- maybe some kind of polymer? I sure don't know.
I have to find the link where I saw this. I guess a person would certainly have to do this in segments and would work well for someone who want's a more permanent method with little follow up. Don't quote me, but I've read that this is done often in Europe.
Another site that does a very similar technique, said it takes 2 days to complete. I think I have the patience to learn it. Should I do learn it, I have a couple of folks who want to have it done and I've read online of others who want this.
Novice that I am, I don't think this would be too bad if some how it's added spread out in some kind of uniformed way and truly not every strand.
Mokipono, I'll check cybermane to see what they have.
Gotta go hunt down the link. . . .
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It's been a while since I've posted. But, I ordered the book you recommended on hair extenstions. I got it for about $42.00. I should have it in a few days or so. Do you have any of the pics on the strand-by-strand technique or is it interlock to post? FYI: I'm looking for a class or workshop to take the end of Sept or in Oct. I'm excited to learn this.
Oh, I take all prayers and well wishes. I hope everyone is well.
Can anyone recommend where I can get seamless/ skin weft education in NYC? I am not interested in the online courses as I haven’t heard good things about them. I also would love if some of you more experienced could tell me where you are buying your hair which companies you’ve found to be good quality and maybe some to stay away from. Thank you in advance for all for information and assistance.
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Does it cover how to do invisible weaves (I think this is called strand-by-strand) or the latch hook technique for undetectable weaves? If so, can you describe just a tad bit how this is done? And, I'll try to find an example of what I'm talking about to see if anyone's familiar with it. 
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lol (aren't these emo's funny). And, this could all be a dream. But, dreams are good and do come true.
I hope everyone is well.
