Great news about Shrinkies
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Topic: Great news about Shrinkies
Posted By: amm
Subject: Great news about Shrinkies
Date Posted: December 02 2004 at 10:10pm
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I have an entire head of extensions in with shrinkies. I am now going on 4 weeks with NO DAMAGE! Unlike Hairlocs which broke my hair off, there is no breakage with these after one month. You can buy shrinkies through Dr Locks. http://drlocks.net/shrinkies.htm - http://drlocks.net/shrinkies.htm The light glue inside the shrinkie comes off with vegetable oil! I read somewhere that someone removed it with the oil and I thought, "no way!" I had been using acetone. Guess what? I tried it tonight and the residue comes off with oil. One pass and whooooooooooop it was gone! Rejoice! Rejoice! ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
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Posted By: janinemyers
Date Posted: December 03 2004 at 1:22am
| that's great, amm. i'm glad its working out--how does it compare to the links in terms of visibility? they look so small and undetectable--more than any other method i've seen. |
Posted By: MissBliss789
Date Posted: December 03 2004 at 2:40am
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That's great! Now I want to try them.  How many did you put in total? How many did you lose in the 4 weeks? Did you do them with pre-tipped hair or bulk hair? ------------- |
Posted By: eKatherine
Date Posted: December 03 2004 at 4:49am
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That's so cool! I'll buy them instead of microrings, then. ------------- 
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Posted By: hairextender
Date Posted: December 03 2004 at 2:41pm
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amm can you please call me on my cell phone need to talk about bad hairlocs exp jeno (hairextender ) 702-355-2530 las vegas thinking of doing shrinkies ------------- jeno |
Posted By: cait
Date Posted: December 04 2004 at 1:00pm
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the dr locks site says to remove the shrinkies you should heat and crack and use acetone. using the oil is that all you had to do? just curious. its always good to know what is what out there....thanks ------------- Smile, it makes your heart happy...... |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 04 2004 at 2:57pm
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Visibility - I find them to be much less detectable that microrings. I feel less self-conscious when I'm somewhere and I have people very close behind me. The shrinkies are completely clear and match whatever your hair color is. They shrink down to fit whatever the size of your pre-tipped strand is. The smaller the strand, the smaller the shrinkie is. I, however, wear my strands thicker so I can get a lot more volume with less strands in. I probably have 100-125 thick strands which would be about 200-225 normal size. I never use bulk hair. I tried it once and had a mess. Whenever I pulled the hair off the stack, some strays would always manage to come with and I ended up with hair on the floor and uneven tips that I would have to trim up. I always use weft hair. hairextender - No, I will not call you. My bad Hairlocs experience is nothing you can rectify. Unless you want to refund me over $2,000 and miraculously put the hair back on my head that was lost? And let me specify something -- I didn't actually lose it from my head. Yes, some were pulled out because of the weight but the majority of it is broken right where the shell was clamped shut. When I pull my hair back, you can see all the little broken hairs sticking straight out. I feel sorry for anyone who is pulled in by the promise of healthier hair and winds up with less than half of what they started with. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: janinemyers
Date Posted: December 04 2004 at 9:30pm
| That's so great. I'm so happy to hear the Shrinkies are working out. And thanks for the info, amm--your posts are always so helpful! |
Posted By: eKatherine
Date Posted: December 05 2004 at 10:41am
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Did you buy the heat clamp tool Dr Locks carries, or are you using something else to heat shrink them with? -------------
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Posted By: AfroPuffs
Date Posted: December 05 2004 at 5:03pm
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Hi amm, I have a FHI ceramic 1" flat iron that heats up to 480 degrees. Do you thinks that's sufficent to melt the shrinkie or do I need the wand? |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 4:57am
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Yes, I have the same heat clamp that they sell at Dr. Locks and it works perfectly for the shrinkies. I have also used it for fusion extensions so it'll work for that, too. I'm not sure about the flat iron. I have a flat iron but it's way too cumbersome to use for shrinkies. You use the heat wand to take the shrinkies out, too, so it's a pretty good investment, imo. As an update - I just maintenanced my extensions tonight and again I just have to say there's no damage to my hair and vegetable oil on a cotton square removed the shrinkie residue. I just can't wipe the smile off my face right now!  ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 12:18pm
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Hi Amm, As you probably know, I have Hairlocs currently, and I was wondering about the Shrinkies. It sounds like the process is somewhat like Great Lengths as far as attaching the bonds to your hair with heat. I'm kind of concerned because when I had Great Lengths and the bonds came out, they pulled out all the hair that they were attached to, and with the Hairloc's I don't have that problem, at least not like with the Great Lengths. I do however have alot of the bonds slipping out. I would rather have that problem then having the bond and all the hair it's (the bond) attached to ripping out of my head. Can you please clarify the process of Shrinkies? Thanks for the info! and thanks for making me laugh.
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Posted By: AfroPuffs
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 12:44pm
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http:// - http://www.drlocks.net/shrinkies_demo.htm - http://www.drlocks.net/shrinkies_demo.htm Here's a demo on how to do shrinkies. I just bought some shrinkies last night at Home Depot for $1.50. I'm a test them out tonight to see how they work. |
Posted By: eKatherine
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 4:31pm
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At Home Depot? What department do they sell them in, and what did they intend for you to do with them? Rewire your outlets? -------------
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Posted By: AfroPuffs
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 5:17pm
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I bought heat shrink tubing. It was in the electrical aisle. It's purpose is to hold electrical wires together. I've never seen the "shrinkies" by Dr. Locks but I highly doubt it's some new invention, I'd be willing to bet it's the same stuff they sell at hardware stores just branded differently. Anyway, I experimented with my $1.50 shrinkies and I like these a lot better than the microlincs. I think it's a lot gentler on the hair. The shrinkies I bought did not have an adhesive on it so I tried it two ways. One, by making a prebonded tip using fusion glue and the other with no glue and the verdict is that you definitely need the glue. It didn't shrink tight enough without the glue and it slid off. I did it twice with the glue, I used a lot and then just a dab. I like the bond with the dab of glue. It bonded nicely and a lot more secure than the microlinks. I would next like to try the shrinkies that have the adhesive already in them. They didn't have those at Home Depot though. I'll have to find a place that sells them, I doubt I'll shell out $30 to test dr. locks Also they only had black tubing at Home Depot, I have dark hair so it's okay with me. They had some clear ones at Radio Shack but there were red and blue one's in the pack also. So if anyone wants to try the shrinkie's cheaply... get some at Home Depot. |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 5:59pm
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Afropuffs - right on! Over the past month or so I've gone to Home Depot, Lowe's, Orchard Supply, Kragen, Pep Boys and a Mom n' Pop place to find the clear tubes. The only ones I've found so far are the black and the colored ones just like you said. The ones that have no adhesive do not work. They will slip out of your hair as fast as you can put them in. Dr. Locks says their shrinkies are lightly coated with "fusion" glue on the inside. I have no proof that it's not fusion glue but I think they're selling plain old electric wiring tubing and that it's not glue for the hair. My thoughts? So what. It works and it's not damaging my hair, they're hard to see, they shrink small and hold onto my hair and the glue is easy to remove. For those using the Internet to find some -- do a search for adhesive lined heat shrink tubing. What you'll want is 1/8" clear tubing that is adhesive coated and you'll have your very own shrinkies at an amazing low price. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: AfroPuffs
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 6:54pm
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Amm, since you have the adhesive lined ones, do you think you need glue on the hair also? Or would tips not prebonded work? The tubing I bought isn't adhesive lined but I dipped my tips in fusion glue(not the keraitn type) and it worked great. I know you use Liquid Gold for your tips but I'm wondering if you even need to put anything on the tips with the adhesive lined tubing? Just kinda dampen the tip, roll it and stick it in the shrinkie. I guess the clear adhesive lined tubing is hard to find. They had something close at Boater's World but it had a tint to it. I "Froggled" for tubing on Google and found a ton of onsite stores that sell it though. ------------- |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 7:29pm
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I originally tipped the weft hair because I was using microrings. I guess one wouldn't have to do the pretipping and just do like you say -- stick the ends in and then shrink the shrinkie. I would still have reservations on using bulk hair, though. There might be shedding issues and then there's the stray hairs that might stick out of the top of the shrinkie. Also, if I dropped the strand, I'd have to gather it back up. I've never had much luck with bulk hair. I also just ordered a foot of adhesive lined clear shrink tubing from a site online for less than a buck. If it's good stuff, I'll post where I bought it. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: cait
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 7:40pm
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this idea has totally intrigued me- what about when it grows out, do you replace the hair and start all over again, or can you reuse the hair that you slid out? ------------- Smile, it makes your heart happy...... |
Posted By: AfroPuffs
Date Posted: December 07 2004 at 8:42pm
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Amm-- I think I agree about tipping the ends, it's much easier to insert. I'm like you, I use weft hair and cut.. bulk is a nightmare. Just wondering though since the shrinkie has adhesive and the tip will have adhesive if we're double dipping. Just looking for the safest way. Cait - You can reuse the hair. It's not like with microrings though. Because you use heat to apply the shrinkie and take it off the tip really isn't bonded nicely together anymore. Just cut the tip off and retip. But you can't reuse the shrinkie though. ------------- |
Posted By: xoxsn0whitexox
Date Posted: December 10 2004 at 5:19pm
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hey amm where did u find that tube stuff at? I am thinking maybe about doing that instead of sewing it in and letting my mom do it for me! Also Afropuffs did you use ur flatting iron or did u guy the tool! Thanks You can email me at xoxsn0whitexox ------------- |
Posted By: AfroPuffs
Date Posted: December 10 2004 at 6:10pm
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Yes, I used my ceramic flat iron and it worked fine. ------------- |
Posted By: xoxsn0whitexox
Date Posted: December 10 2004 at 6:29pm
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amm where did u find the adhesive lined clear shrink tubing at? what website?? thanks! ------------- |
Posted By: cait
Date Posted: December 11 2004 at 11:57pm
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is it possible to cut the shrinkie off say with like a exacto kinfe like a small slit as apposed to applying oil? the only thing that it would cut would be the shrinkie not the hair. I would think if you used oil to take it off or even heat, how could you reapply it without leaving residue. A friend of mine is a plumber and he said its just regular electrical coating PVC. If you have a connection like someone in the construction field, u could probably even get this stuff for pennies. Is there a density that you get> like thickness? or are they the same thickness. ------------- Smile, it makes your heart happy...... |
Posted By: AfroPuffs
Date Posted: December 12 2004 at 8:29am
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I've thought about that cait. using a razor to remove the shrinkie. I suppose it could work. I would be leary about putting a razor so close to my natural hair but if you're careful I can see it working. ------------- |
Posted By: leahkim
Date Posted: December 13 2004 at 5:56pm
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I am liking these Shrinkies more and more. I've done some research and I would like them done. If there is anyone (AMM?) in Los Angeles, I would like them done soon. Thank you. ------------- A man of quality is not threatened by a woman of equality... 
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Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 13 2004 at 11:23pm
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The drawback with shrinkies is that you cannot reapply them. Since there is about a 2:1 and 3:1 ratio when they shrink, the walls of the tube are now completely thinned and wrapped around the hair strand. Any type of cutting or razor work would surely get your own hair with it. I do not advise that at all. I mean, you could try it but I can guarantee you probably won't do it more than once. The shrinkie cannot be opened to accomodate reapplication. You'd never be able to get a strand extension back through. Someone asked where I bought the tubing online. I got the adhesive lined from Dr Locks. If I find stuff for cheaper that works, I'll let ya know or I'll sell it myself if I find it locally. I won't rip anyone off in postal charges either. It burns my ass when I pay someone $8 for shipping and it costs them under a buck to send it. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: leahkim
Date Posted: December 13 2004 at 11:59pm
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I understand that. But they come off with oil, right? And I checked out the website. The Shrinkies aren't expensive. We'll see. I'm going for a consult tomorrow... ------------- A man of quality is not threatened by a woman of equality...
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Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 14 2004 at 1:53am
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Yep. But I will say that I've had a couple where there was some excessive residue and I needed acetone at first but the vegetable oil removes the rest. I don't want to paint too rosey a picture of them because there's drawbacks to every method of hair extensions. The important thing to remember about shrinkie installation (and this goes for microrings as well), is not to close the shrinkie or ring around hairs that are pulling from the sides. When things start to slip (and they eventually do, that's just the way it is) or hair starts growing, it's easy to rip these little stray hairs that come from the sides. With strand by strand methods, this is probably the #1 cause for damaged and broken hairs. Good luck! ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: leahkim
Date Posted: December 14 2004 at 3:06am
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Thank you, I will remember that. It's good to have knowledgeable people here. ------------- A man of quality is not threatened by a woman of equality...
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Posted By: Jennifer_R
Date Posted: December 14 2004 at 5:06am
| Oh, my God, amm--your hair looks amazing! And thanks for all the information you've posted on Shrinks. I think it will save a lot of people tons of money and their hair. |
Posted By: Aeone
Date Posted: December 16 2004 at 5:18am
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Awesome hair, Amm! I'm a long-time lurker, and still kind of in the researching stage ;) However, my hair is uber fine, and rather thin :| Out of all the methods i've seen, i think i'd prefer to get the shrinkies done as well ..except for the fact that nobody here in fairbanks does them, and none of the extension salons i've called have even heard of them *sniff* Oh well! I think when i'm ready to purchase the supplies and all, i'll have my hunny put them in for me :D hehe :) Okie, i'll probably bug you for your opinions on stuff when i'm ready to send for my shrinkie-supplies :D ------------- http://darkrealms.genesismuds.com - http://darkrealms.genesismuds.com |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 16 2004 at 5:09pm
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Thanks everyone! I would just like to say again that I am unaffiliated in any way with anyone who makes or sells shrinkies. My reviews aren't financially motivated. I am 6 weeks into shrinkie wear and I have NONE of that "white bulb" look between the shrinkie and my scalp. I take out the shrinkie and NOTHING is broken or sheared off. I am totally hooked on these things and, while they may not be for everyone, there is no other method I've found that works as well for me. I also have fine thin chemically treated hair that has had years of abuse with blow dryers, curling irons, dyes, etc. and I could never get it to grow past my shoulders before it was riddled with split ends and would break off. For those who currently have microrings or fusion extensions and are unhappy with them, you may want to look into shrinkies. :) ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: leahkim
Date Posted: December 18 2004 at 2:09pm
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I think it's great that you are letting people know about good alternatives. There are too many extension methods that are not good for the hair, are too expensive and force hair stylists to take expensive classes that offer no help afterwards. I am not a stylist, I came here to find out what was going on in the world of strand by strand hair extensions before I got some put in. And thank GOD I did. I have done some research on Shrinkies and other than the residue situation (which I think can be handled by taking the Shrinkie off with veggie oil), I think this is going to be a great thing for those of us tired of the other methods. ------------- A man of quality is not threatened by a woman of equality...
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Posted By: leahkim
Date Posted: December 18 2004 at 2:41pm
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Oops! Duplicate post. Sorry... ------------- A man of quality is not threatened by a woman of equality...
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Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 7:16am
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Here is where I think I might order my tubing from. http://cableorganizer.com/heat-shrink/heat-shrink3.htm - http://cableorganizer.com/heat-shrink/heat-shrink3.htm If you go half way down the page you will see, dual wall in 1/8" and it is adhesive lined, I emailed them and asked. The price is for 4 feet and that should make a ton of shrinkies. And they have it in clear. Em ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 7:26am
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Hi Emma, That's an amazing price; you'd just cut each shrink yourself then? I know it's adhesive lined, but do you know what the adhesive is? Are Doc's keratin? Does it make a difference? Good luck! ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 10:26am
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cableorganizer.com is where I purchased my 1/8" dual wall tubing. The price is actually $5.40 per 4 ft piece because of a $2 packing charge which almost doubles the price of it. I don't like that and I don't know why they do that but it says it right about the info and it gets added when you put it in your cart. It's more opaque than real clear like the doc locks are. It's also a little stiffer and sizzles more when it's installed. Removal is the same as shrinkies. I just wish it was truly clear tubing but it's not. It's cheap enough to buy and see for yourself if you like it, though. This is how much it cost total: 1/8 inch Dual Wall 3:1 HST - 4ft pieceHS3A-0125FT4 $5.40 $5.40 CL-Clear ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subtotal $5.40 Shipping & Handling: First Class Mail $2.69 Tax Total $0.00 Grand Total $8.09 ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Amanda8beech
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 10:41am
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Was going to order that, don't think I'll bother now, I'm very happy with Dr Locs so far xx Can't wait for my bohyme hair to come xx ------------- |
Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 1:12pm
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Its because its dual wall that it turns opaque. Im wondering why you cant buy the regular tubing and add some glue (perhaps liquid gold) to the tip before you insert it? Heating liquid gold cures it so it seems it would be ok. Since the price of both kinds is so minimal, I may buy both and try half/half and see what happens. Amm, Im curious, since youve already tried them, about how many links did you get out of the 4 foot section? And how big did you cut them? Docs say theirs is Keratin lined but who knows for sure. Ive spent hours and hours searching the net for a supplier for shrinkies and so far nothing. They have to come from somewhere, right? I just find it odd that you cant trace them back to an origonal source, and anyone that sells them are so secretive about them. Em ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 1:49pm
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I have regular tubing as well and think lining it myself would be too time consuming. And what would one use? I definitely don't want Liquid Gold or any other type of strong glue in my hair. I think the shrinkie residue is enough to contend with. I have only snipped off a couple and tried them. I would think you'd be able to get more than 100 off that 4 foot tube. I'm guessing. Re: Docs saying theirs is Keratin lined -- I highly doubt that's keratin. I don't have proof either way but I agree 100% with you about being able to backtrack and find them. Bottom line is that I just don't trust anyone in the hair industry anymore. I've been lied to too much to take the word of anyone who's selling something. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Amanda8beech
Date Posted: December 31 2004 at 3:30am
| Hi there chicks, I e-mailed cable organiser to ask them what the glue was inside their pre-lined ones and they said polyamide, I haven't got a clue what that is, don't sound too good for the hair or am I wrong. xxxxxxx |
Posted By: Amanda8beech
Date Posted: December 31 2004 at 4:02am
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Hi there its me again, I've been trying out two samples of shrinkies, one from Dr Locs and one from hollywood hair in Germany. I've had them both in for around two weeks now. The only difference I could tell was that the shrinkies from Germany were half the size of Dr Locs to start with and shrank slightly smaller than Dr Locs but to be honest there wasn't that much difference in them and the Dr Locs ones were far easier to apply because the hole was bigger to start with so you don't need to be so precise when you are pre-tipping your hair. Also another thing I noticed is that the shrinkies from Dr Locs seemed to shrink more to the colour of the hair I was putting in, the ones from Hollywood Hair seemed to stay looking kinda plastic and reflective. Now back to last night, I decided to take all of them out. I applied my fusion wand for a few second while pulling at the pre-bonded hair and it started to slide down my natural hair until I was left with the shrinkie on the end of the pre-bonded hair which then lead me to a brainwave which I would be glad of some feedback on. Can we pre-tip our hair with shrinkies and then apply shrinkies over that???? Well I tried it and it worked. All that was different was the end result was only very slightly bulkier but still nowhere anywhere near the size of the fusion bonds. I then took this out and the shrinkie on the end of the hair was still in tact. Have I stumbled across something here or am I talking a load of rubbish. Now onto residue. I didn't have any veggie oil so I used acetone. It was a bit tricky to work out the residue that both Hollywood Hair and Dr Locs shrinkies had left (maybe its easier with veggie oil) but it still came out and hey guys come on its still 100% easier to get out than a fusion bond is. I LOVE THESE SHRINKIES THEY ROCK !!! ------------- |
Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: December 31 2004 at 4:42am
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Hey Amanda, thats great to hear and the shrinkie on shrinkie idea is very innovative and would be a heck of alot easier and faster than tipping with glue. One of Amm's previous posts said she tried the tubing from cableorganizer.com and she said that it removed just like shrinkies from DrLocks so I think the adhesive is ok. The only thing she didnt like about the tubing was that it turned opaque instead of really clear. Ive spent so much on hair, extension systems, and hair care products, this time Im trying to go a little cheaper so my husbands head dosnt blow totally off.....lol Em ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |
Posted By: Amanda8beech
Date Posted: December 31 2004 at 6:49am
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I no what you mean, I'm still having trouble finding the right hair, I'm trying bohyme, waiting for some from ebonyline. Anybody else got any comments on the shrinkie on shrinkie method in my above post xx ------------- |
Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: December 31 2004 at 8:32pm
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Hmm, thinking, thinking, thinking, dangerous I know..lol Would you have to tip the hair with some type of glue before putting a shrinkie on it?? I dont think the shrinkie alone would hold the hair without shedding? And since shrinkies are supposed to be waterproof, could you get by with tipping with the old latex glue and then putting a shrinkie over that? Dang I wish I had some supplies to play around with. I have an old wig that I use for stuff like that. I have leftover latex and liquid gold and some hair but no tubes. Drat Em ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |
Posted By: Amanda8beech
Date Posted: January 05 2005 at 10:26am
| Anybody else got any comments xx |
Posted By: Skyeam
Date Posted: January 05 2005 at 11:53am
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AAM: I noticed all of your informative messages on the forum. This is great! I''m interested in purchasing the Dr. Locks "Shrinkies" now because I tried the electrical tubing, cut it myself, put in about 20 of them in my friends hair and they started slipping as soon as I started to razor cut her hair. It was so dissapointing! The electrical tubing I purchased definitely had some sort of substance in them. However, I didn''t roll the shrinkie after putting the heat wand around it though. Could you please explain your application of the shrinkies in detail? Also where to you purchase your wire thread? Do you think I could get it from a craft store or Home Depot. I''ll probably just go ahead and spend $30 for Dr. Locks Shrinkies and use your method. Thanks AAM.  ------------- skyeam |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: January 05 2005 at 2:42pm
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Hiya! First off, I am not a rep of Dr Locks and I've tried a lot of their stuff that's not very good. The shrinkies, though, are like a dream come true for me. However, I will always be in search of the perfect tubing for less money. So far that hasn't happened so my advice would be to spend the $30 and get them. Electrical tubing will not work unless it specifically states it's "dual wall" and contains adhesive. I have also tried some overseas sources that say they have non-adhesive shrinks or shrinkies that work. Take my advice -- they don't. Save your money and ask here if you're unsure. Chances are, I've probably tried it. With shrinkies, you use the same method as installing microrings to get the hair strand inside the shrinkie on your head. I use a fusion heat wand to heat it and shrink it down. I do not use one-sided heat tools because I don't think that's the best method. I also think flat irons are bulky and there's a chance of burning yourself or your client. Yes, it will work and you may want to do that before investing in a wand just to see if you like the feel of a shrinkie. But it's important to get a uniform heat source around it to truly see how it responds and for a good install. I hold the fusion wand over the shrinkie until I can hear it softly sizzle. When it's still hot and pliable, I squeeze and roll it between my thumb and forefinger and it becomes very firm after just a few seconds. If you've made a nice small, round tip on your hair strand and the tip is not too hard, your shrinkie will stay put for a long long time. (If you don't know how to make tips, you can buy pre-tipped remy at hairpiece.com -- http://www.hairpiece.com/product.asp?pf_id=EUFP20%5FBODY - http://www.hairpiece.com/product.asp?pf_id=EUFP20%5FBODY I've tried this 909 and it's a great way to start out. Plus, the tips are perfect if you also want to use them in a small size microring method.) If you've made your own tips and the ends are too big and hard and not round, you will lose your shrinkie faster. 99% of the time I lose a strand, the shrinkie is still in my hair which tells me my install was not good. That usually happens to me in the back where I'm using mirrors for my own installation. On the sides and in the front, I lose nothing. Seriously. They don't slip or fall out at all. I went 8 weeks without maintenance and my hair is actually growing. I am stoked! ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: January 05 2005 at 7:12pm
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Amm: Can you elaborate on this: "If you've made your own tips and the ends are too big and hard and not round...." Do you mean if you haven't shaped them enough during pretipping or during the actual Shrinkie application? Also, I PMed you on Quinn's. I'm probably going to place the order by week's end, so just let me know. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |