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Krimsa, do you put the bonacure on dry hair too? I love the smell of that stuff.
You're right, perhaps it's because you had straight?? I would say I could have
gotten a bad batch but I've bought more than one batch at different times. I agree, the Russian hair IS really nice but not tangle free.

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Its been the most tangle free hair Ive ever worn but I mean tangling is relative to some degree. I mean if you stuck me in a wind machine for 3 hours or I took a long drive in a convertable for 4 hours, well I would probably need a brush after that lol. But Im just saying day to day, no tangling and I can almost finger comb it.

Yes the Bonacure has a nice smell, not overpowering or fruity, its almost like a mild perfume. Im getting low on it but I will definitely order more. Its a great product.

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Do you put it on dry hair?

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Krimsa - what is this stuff you are talking about -  Bonacure Sealed Ends?
 
What type of hair extension method do you have?  You said you tried GL and Hairlocs and only kept them 3 months each. 
 
Also, you are correct - I didn't know you were talking about Indian Hair in your earlier post.   My stylist saud she ordered Russian hair for me and I paid a good amount for it.   Dumb question, does Hairlocs supply Russian hair because I am assuming that is where she ordered it from.
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ok...i got hairlocs and hate it. I had the GL before and really liked them, the way they looked and felt. I didn't have any damage but heard from everyone how damaging the fusion were and thought I would try the raved about locs since everyone says they are the gentlest and safest. I thought I would like them but they pinch and are pulling out my hair. one came out and took out a bunch of strands ---bulbs and all. maybe I am not giving them enought time but I really don't like them.  Anyone have any advice? I have some of the regular size copper tubes and the really tiny mini ones installed. They seem super tight and like they will never come out. Is this how it is initially?
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Malibu-Yeah I braid my hair in two braids before I go to bed and I put the Bonacure on the ends only but on dry hair. Then I shampoo once a week. I actually put nothing in the hair after a shampoo, every now and then a speck of mouse when its dry but I have found I need very little product.

angsaff-Bonacure "Sealed Ends" is an excellent product for keeping the ends of extension hair very nice. Its by Schwarzkopf.

Right now I am wearing a sew in with 3 wefts and 19 inch Russian hair in straight. I love both the sew in and the hair! Its the happiest Ive ever been with extensions in all the years of wearing them.

As far as I know, when I got Hairlocs done, it was Indian hair and also coated. The hair seemed nice at first but after about 4 shampoos, that coating started to come off and it became more and more rough and tangly. You could probably ask your stylist to order any brand/type of hair you wanted for the Hairlocs. Im not sure how that works or are they locked into ONLY using the hair provided to them by the system? All I know is GL uses Indian and Hairlocs uses Indian hair.

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Originally posted by Sofiaone Sofiaone wrote:

ok...i got hairlocs and hate it. I had the GL before and really liked them, the way they looked and felt. I didn't have any damage but heard from everyone how damaging the fusion were and thought I would try the raved about locs since everyone says they are the gentlest and safest. I thought I would like them but they pinch and are pulling out my hair. one came out and took out a bunch of strands ---bulbs and all. maybe I am not giving them enought time but I really don't like them.  Anyone have any advice? I have some of the regular size copper tubes and the really tiny mini ones installed. They seem super tight and like they will never come out. Is this how it is initially?


Sofia, I think it depends on the application. It sounds like your locs were too close to your scalp. As for the white bulbs, it depends on what that bulb looked like. Naturally shed hair will have a white bulb. Hair that's been pulled out will also have a bulb but a longer one. Does that make any sense? To really know if your hair was pulled out or not you would need to look at it under a microscope and of course you would have to know what you're looking for.Confused But the point is, if there isn't anything at the end of a hair that shed then it would be abnormal.

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Tangles, Do you apply hairlocs to yourself?


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i have applied hairlocs to myself. 
I actually have one of my stylists do my hair. ITs eaiser nad well worth the money(yes i do pay to get my hair done!)
why do u ask?
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Originally posted by TanglesRC TanglesRC wrote:

why do u ask?


Because I don't hear too many people who do it, it sounds difficult.

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I just did not care for the Hairlocs method. They were too heavy and clearly visible. The hair was mediocre quality and did not last. I guess some people love them though and they are less expensive than GL.
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Hi Tangles- can you share with us where you buy the wonderful tangle free hair you mentioned earlier?
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i have answered this question before.

As a professional, besides my work, the hair i use is another thing that makes me stand out. I come on here to help and participate in discussion as best i can. Concerning my suppliers, that is something i choose to not share.
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[?QUOTE]Sofia, I think it depends on the application. It sounds like your locs were too close to your scalp. [/QUOTE]
couldnt of said it any better!
 
all extensions take some getting used to. However with that said- it should NEVER ever feel like it is pulling. it could of also been the sectioning. The sections must be clean, neat and even, no hairs comming from the sides.


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Originally posted by Sofiaone Sofiaone wrote:

Metalgirl,

what would your recommendation be for fine hair where bonds might show through? I know if someone has thick hair, it doesn't matter if you get the locs or Fusion since neither show through but which would be more invisible if you have fine hair and the wind blows :)
 
for REALLY fine hair Id recommend some sort of closure at the top, and a combination of methods, weft, plus around the front area, some fusion or similar for cosmetic reasons (its easy to blend and cover the wefts with a few separate extensions around the front)
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