Shrinkie Maintence
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Topic: Shrinkie Maintence
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: Shrinkie Maintence
Date Posted: January 07 2005 at 4:04pm
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I just got shrinkies for the first time and I was wondering if anyone had any special tips for caring for them and avoiding excessive shedding. I was also wondering if there is a specific kind of shampoo I should use? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: January 07 2005 at 4:46pm
Congratulations! Did you do them yourself, or did someone else do them for you? Do you like the way they look?
I don't know much about Shrinkie maintenance specifically, but many of the general care rules for any extensions would apply--no conditioner, oils, or silicone sprays at the roots (use these products only on the bottom half of the hair); gentle brushing with a good boar's hair or soft nylon brush (only when the hair is dry); detangle with your fingers when the hair is wet; sleep with your hair in a low, loose braid; don't go to sleep with wet hair; don't use hot tools near the Shrinkie bonds; hold the hair in a ponytail when you are brushing; and use a satin, silk, or sateen pillowcase. Again, these are the general care guidelines for almost all extensions. I don't thnk any special shampoos would be necessary, but maybe others can advise you on this.
Some people do OK breaking these rules with certain methods (I use a ton of conditioner on my roots every day with no problems at all, for example, but only with pinchbraids, never with any other methods). That said, it would be best to follow this general regimen, at least at first, to avoid slippage or damage.
Good luck, and let us know how it's going!
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Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: January 07 2005 at 5:23pm
keep posting and let us know how the shrinkies are doing, i'm curious myself. how much did you pay for them? and what area did you have them done? thanks and good luck w/them!
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It is what it is...
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Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: January 08 2005 at 12:20am
On ebay, in the ebay store "Not Just Wigs" they sell an oil free shampoo and conditioner that is to be used on fusion extensions. Because it is oil free, they say that the shampoo and conditioner won't break down the bonding material.
I would imagine that this type of shampoo and conditioner would also be good for shrinkie hair extensions.
I haven't tried the stuff yet myself, but I plan on ordering some to see if I like it.
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Posted By: Amanda8beech
Date Posted: January 08 2005 at 11:04am
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Hi there, although I live in England I order a lot of my stuff from Not Just Wigs and I give them full marks for service, hope that helps x
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Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: January 08 2005 at 3:03pm
Hey Amanda, have you ordered hair from Not Just Wigs? I was thinking of getting hair from them, 200 strands of pre-tipped for $159 seems like a great buy to me but about 4 people on another board said Not Just Wigs hair is garbage.
Em
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SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape.
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: January 08 2005 at 3:28pm
I've actually ordered from Not Just Wigs (even though I'm U.S.)--synthetic falls and wigs, and they were fine. But I saw those reviews you're talking about, too, so I wouldn't order extensions hair from them--too risky.:)
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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: January 08 2005 at 3:38pm
Ive ordered other stuff from them too. And have also heard about the poor quality of their individual strands. Ive heard it from pretty trustworthy sources so I personally wouldn't buy it.
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Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: January 09 2005 at 5:36pm
are your shrinkies with synth or human hair?
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It is what it is...
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Posted By: Amanda8beech
Date Posted: January 10 2005 at 4:10am
No chick, I have ordered just about everything from not just wigs except the hair xx
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