straw poll - favourite method
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Topic: straw poll - favourite method
Posted By: Naomi
Subject: straw poll - favourite method
Date Posted: February 08 2005 at 2:06pm
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Hi all, I am very interested in all the hair extension info on this great site. You all seem to be very helpful and polite. What I would like to know is what is your preferred hair extension method/technique? I know some of you are clients and some of you stylists/hair extensionists, and feel this may give a good insight into experiences from both wearing and applying extensions. Many thanks...... |
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Posted By: zapevaj
Date Posted: February 08 2005 at 3:22pm
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Synth with pinchbraids for hair 6" or longer, or human hair microring weave (rings sewn on the weft) for hair shorter than that. I like how rings can hold on to hair as short as one inch. -Rae ------------- http://www.hairalchemy.net - Hair Alchemy |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: February 08 2005 at 4:02pm
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My favorite is human hair weft extensions. My second favorite is pinchbraids. I'm a hairdresser in Hawaii... I said I wouldn't advertise on this board, so this isn't an advertisement. Here's my site in case you want to see some before and after shots. www.hawaiianhairextensions.com I've said it before, but I strongly believe if you trust your extensionist, take her advice for your hair. Usually when we have a favorite we are pretty good at it. There is such a huge learning curve........ Thanks AMM....bunny with pancakes, to cute!! |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: February 08 2005 at 4:25pm
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i like pinchbraids but havenn't tried shrinkies, i want to try them ------------- i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 08 2005 at 5:16pm
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Pinchbraids are my favorite so far, especially for weak hair that can't withstand lots of other methods. Shrinkies seem very good, too. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: Naomi
Date Posted: February 14 2005 at 10:29am
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Anyone else? I should maybe add that I'm in the uk and I am envious of what's available both product and knowledge-wise for all of you in the States! |
Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: February 14 2005 at 8:20pm
Havnt found my favorite yet. I got my shrinkies in the mail today and will be trying them out this weekend if my hair comes in on Wednesday like its supposed to and I get it tipped.  ------------- SHE human hair blend, 18", #4 with Supertape. |
Posted By: Syren123
Date Posted: February 14 2005 at 9:58pm
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As far as the non-damaging aspect, I always liked sewn in wefts but they didn't natural unless my hair was the same length. Otherwise: mullet. I'm doing intense shrinkies right now. Took out all the previous ones and reinstalled last night and today. So far only a few have come out - I cut the tips much shorter so they didn't stick out the top of the shrinkie and that helped. So did cooking them a bit longer - after the sizzling sound stops. But I have to say that when removing the shrinkie, it ALWAYS pulls out some of my hair. Always. Microrings didn't do that, but the size is so small it's a pain in the neck to make tips to fit. So it's a dilemma. I want to like shrinkies, but i'm only having moderate success. They look good in my hair, that's for sure. |
Posted By: Kimbearly
Date Posted: February 14 2005 at 11:14pm
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Clip-ons for me. Tried the braid with a sewn in weft for 10 hours and HATED IT! Wish I could do the shrinkie thing but no patience for that. ------------- |
Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: February 15 2005 at 2:15am
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I like the Shrink Link method-I have worn them with no problem. This system is easy to install and easy to come out of the hair without damage. I also like braided or cable track weaves, either single tracks or a 'full cap'. I want to buy the Hair Factory's pinch braid weaving tape and I also want to learn how to do the strand pinch braids. I dislike: all strand fusion, eurolocs/hairlocs, and weft bonding-I think these methods cause damage for long term wearers. ------------- http://www.Godiva-Hair.com - http://www.Godiva-Hair.com http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com - http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com |