Shrinkie question 4 sherrie215
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Topic: Shrinkie question 4 sherrie215
Posted By: saucyblossom
Subject: Shrinkie question 4 sherrie215
Date Posted: January 15 2005 at 10:22pm
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HI Sherrie- I noticed in another thread that you mentioned you used a conair (cheapie) flatiron to remove shrinkies. I am wondering if the conair iron also worked to install shrinkies? I have a conair flatiron- very narrow with 25 heat settings and I'm thinking of getting some shrinkies to try out. I don't want to kick down for the heat tool until I am sure that I like the shrinkies. What is your experience/opinion? Thanks, Saucyblossom  ------------- Early years are learning years, make them count! |
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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: January 15 2005 at 10:39pm
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saucyblossom, yep I used it to install them too. It worked great and I didnt find it awkward to use, because its so narrow. I think it might work ok to do a full head. Im going to try it before I shell out for a new fusion wand. Heres a link to the one that I have. I purchased it from walmart for $15. But I couldnt find it on walmarts website so I posted another site http://www.ebonyline.com/coceflirst3.html - http://www.ebonyline.com/coceflirst3.html ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: January 15 2005 at 10:44pm
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Hi Sherrie, Thats the same one I have, what heat setting did you use and approximately how long did you leave it on? I had a problem with them not shrinking at all. Em ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: January 15 2005 at 11:06pm
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hey Em, I think I had it turned up pretty high but not all the way, dang it...I didnt pay that much attention when I was installing since I was on a mission to try the removal so I could post back to the board on what I tried! I did crank it up all the way when I removed some of them. And some actually broke and rolled up into a little ball (almost like a rubberband does when it gets stretched too far) does that make any sense? So I dont think you would want to try installing them with the flatiron cranked high! ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: January 15 2005 at 11:09pm
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Oh by the way Em which shrinkies are you using? I think I read they were the ones from cableorganizer? Or are they docs? ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: January 15 2005 at 11:14pm
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I picked up some heat shrink tubing from my local electrical supply store. It has the adhesive in it. I think that may have been my problem then, cause I had mine cranked up as high as it would go and it melted the glue but didnt shrink the tubing at all. Ill have to experiment some more with it. ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: January 15 2005 at 11:20pm
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hmmm, I wonder if the different results are from the different shrink tubing. Maybe they are different, so they will have different results? ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: January 16 2005 at 12:01pm
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I would imagine so. And the tubing I got was black, that may be a factor also. I havnt called her back yet to see if she could get it in clear. ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: January 16 2005 at 12:14pm
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Honestly, all of the photos of standard heat-shrink tubing look different to me than doc's shrinkies. The tubing looks thicker somehow. Could this be why it's performing somewhat differently for some people? :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: January 16 2005 at 5:05pm
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The tubing I got is very thin, thinner than a drinking straw and very pliable, kinda rubber like. If I could figure out the shrinkage problem I think they would be very comfortable to wear. ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |