What Am I Doing Wrong...
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Topic: What Am I Doing Wrong...
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Subject: What Am I Doing Wrong...
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 7:30pm
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...aside from my blow-dryer snafu earlier today. My synth hair still looks pretty good, but it's really starting to feel like straw. I just sprayed it with lots of braid spray, and I've been using the Dome care product, too. Am I doing something wrong, or is this just the way it's supposed to feel after a few washes? :) Have I just fried it completely? ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
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Posted By: Syren123
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 7:43pm
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Jenny, didn't the plastickhaar care instructions specify using fabric softener, like in a spray bottle diluted with water? Or am I high? That may be. Regardless, it sounded really logical that when treating synthetic hair, it should be treated more like 'fabric' than hair, being nylon/plastic and all. Just MO. But you'd think Dome's products would solve the problems. Have you tried Downey? Mixed with distilled water? |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 8:25pm
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No, I haven't tried the fabric softener, but it's a good idea. I actually just read the care instructions on Sara's site again, and I think I've done several things wrong here. Duuhhhh... I cannot tell you how much reading I did prior to getting this hair, but I think it was just information overload. I thought I could do more with this hair than I actually can. First off, her site says never to brush wavy hair or blow-dry it at all--only air-dry and finger-comb. So these were my first missteps apparently.... I'm also thinking that when I blew it dry the last time, the heat was too hot. The dryer was on low, but I didn't use the cool-shot button, so perhaps I singed it.... :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: LuckieDuckies
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 8:43pm
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didnt sara say that you could use a blowdryer to smooth out the straight hair? if you could use it on the straight without nuking it then i dont see why you wouldve hurt it.. good luck! ------------- |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 8:49pm
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Downy has a new Vanilla Lavender fragrance that is the bomb. It doesn't smell like the regular Downy at all which reminds me of freshly scrubbed baby butt. Not that there's anything wrong with that. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 8:52pm
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Vanilla Lavender sounds much better to me, too. Thanks, AMM. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: darthmom
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 9:35pm
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can someone link to the care instructions real quick? Can;t find them (ph's) Don't knwo about yall but I have had a helluva time navigating that board. thnx ------------- |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 9:39pm
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Sure. It's right here, in PDF format (so it may take a few seconds to load): http://plastikhaar.ch/flash/pdf/pflege_en.pdf - http://plastikhaar.ch/flash/pdf/pflege_en.pdf I printed it out and am planning to post it on my fridge. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: Syren123
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 9:40pm
Really. As much as I want to like their product, their site blows. Thank god we have JennyRR to navigate the thing - otherwise, the curl? Never would have found it. |
SqueezetheShaman wrote:Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 9:42pm
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Well, I think it's a bit confusing because it's sort of two sites in one--this was in the main shop (where the info. on all her services, like extensions, and retail products are) and the hair's in the wholesale section. Took me a while to figure out what was where too. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: Alyssa_
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 9:42pm
Is there an alternative to the fabric softener? I'm allergic  ------------- |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 9:51pm
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How about a hypoallergenic fabric softener? Have you ever used one of those? I wonder if they would respond to the hair in the same way, although I can't see why not. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: Alyssa_
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 9:55pm
Are the scent-free ones hypoallergenic? Or is there something that is specifically hypoallergenic? I still have problems with the scent-free kind (although the dryer sheets don't bother me, just the liquid - go figure!) I'd love to find out; I've been so hyped about getting some plastikhaar but I want to know I am able to take care of it first!  ------------- |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:09pm
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I think you should specifically look for one that's labeled hypoallergenic, as opposed to just fragrance-free. I don't use the stuff myself (too lazy), but I used to have a roommate who was allergic to EVERYTHING and she always used very specific laundry stuff, including fabric softeners. You might want to try a google search, although I imagine someone here will have experience with this. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:12pm
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there's a ton of them alyssa http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=hypoallergenic+fabric+softener&fr=FP-tab-web-t&toggle=1&ei=UTF-8 - http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=hypoallergenic+fabric+softener&fr=FP-tab-web-t&toggle=1&ei=UTF-8 i think the hair is just a little straw-y. it doesn't bother me, i am not good at blowdrying the ends though so i have to get someone to do that for me. ------------- i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: Alyssa_
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:12pm
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Thanks so much, I will def look into it! :) :) ------------- |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:15pm
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Interesting, Mer. Maybe I haven't fried it then. When did yours start to feel a little straw-y? Have you used a fabric softener yet? :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:17pm
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i haven't tried the fabric softener. uhm, probably way back when i said "i have to stay on top of it" and you and sherrie said" WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT. I think that was like one week after. bc i remember i was goofy from my eye surgery then ------------- i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:18pm
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i am contemplaying investing in some biosilk or wondering if rollers would help or something or the super looper brush ------------- i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:26pm
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Hmm...I need that brush, too. I wonder how Kalika's is holding up.... :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:46pm
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jenny are you trying the fab softener tonight? bc if you don't i will ------------- i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:48pm
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Mer: Maybe you should, then. I don't think I have any in my apartment (I'm kind of lazy when it comes to laundry)..... AMM: Are you noticing any change in texture with the thermofiber strands? :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:49pm
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I will report later tonight or tomorrow am. Edit will report in the AM ------------- i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 10:52pm
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I noticed a little roughness on day 2 and 3 and I thought "oh no, it's starting to turn." I washed my hair and put some Feria conditioner on it and then I put it in a semi-firm braid, rubbed in a little TIGI Smoothing Creme and slept on it. It's been soft as silk ever since. It's still curling beautifully and the curl is even there after washing. You can run your fingers through to the end and it is not rough and doesn't snag one bit. The braiding at night makes it pretty, too. It holds the wave even better than human hair. I'm pretty well convinced this is going to be a great find. I wish it were longer, more color selection for blondes and that it was on a weft. Hopefully this stuff will take off. Edit: And also pointing out that it's still very early and it hasn't really stood a significant test of time. ::fingers crossed:: ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 12:22am
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It worked. The fabric softener softened it. (Why wouldn't it if Sara recommended it LOL) ------------- i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: zapevaj
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 12:54am
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I've got PH in, and have had since Monday night (they're braids, but from chin to elbow-length it's loose). I've been using tons and tons of silicone spray, and just noticed that it's gotten more manageable as the week went on. Haven't tried the fabric softener...I keep meaning to, but I'm being kind of a wimp about putting laundry product on my head. :) I've only had it in for a week, so I can't yet compare it to Done, but the PH is -definitely- better than your regular beauty-store kanekalon silky straight synth. The last time I wore this much KK silky, it knotted up after two days. This PH only gets tangled where it rubs against my back (and catches on my clothes/car seat/coat/etc), and the ends haven't even started to get frizzy. -Rae ------------- http://www.hairalchemy.net - Hair Alchemy |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 5:30am
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....and the saga continues.... It seems the hair has bounced back somewhat! I doused it with braid spray, wig spray, and God-knows what else last night, then put it in a tighter-than-usual braid, and it's much smoother and silkier today, and some of the wave has come back, too! The looser braid didn't seem to be doing much, but this tighter one (with the products, of course) seems to have made a big difference. Onto the fabric softener (my boyfriend, bless his heart, ran out to get me some at 1:00 AM). And later in the day, I'll try the steam rollers. I must say, I'm quite relieved. :) Edit: OK, fabric softener is in (and it does smell like baby's butt...). ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: FinaFina
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 8:46am
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Hi Jenny I'm experimenting with the PH before having it put in and I DEFINITELY **GOT** that this *IS* Plastic Hair! When I washed it I thought of what you said, which is that it DEFINITELY FEELS LIKE STRAW when it's wet. That's why I immediately put fabric softener on it. I posted a pic after one wash. I'm going to put some hair products on it, keep washing, drying, experimenting, etc. SO PLEASE ANY SPECIAL THINGS YOU WANT ME TO DO TO IT: JUST SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST!! One thing I did is I put a hot curling iron on it while wet. It seemed to completely straighten it but I don't think it's singed. I'll know better when it's dry. Brushing it is nearly impossible -- so I just finger-tousled it. (We are developing a relationship. ;) ) Anyway, taking requests . . . Professor Fina ------------- |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 9:31am
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Well, I tried the fabric softener too, and I'm not noticing too much of a difference from that, but we'll see.... I'm hoping the steam rollers work better. It's weird because I don't want to overhandle the hair, but I do want to figure out what works..... :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: FinaFina
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 9:35am
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I don't think you will have a problem with overhandling. It's PLASTIC after all. I think it's much more resilient than we think. I'll continue the experimentation ... ------------- |
Posted By: darthmom
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 10:10am
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wow, thanks for posting the link to the care Jenny, I didn't know it was there, and was getting ready to ask a lot of questions in a thread, but no need now lol Did I read right, coloring your roots and bleaching is fine with the hair in, because it won't hold it at all? I never would've guessed that. Also, what does sara mean by "felty" ?? ------------- |
Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 10:34am
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I remember saying in a previous thread that we used fabric softner on our doll heads before taking them to state board, It really does work... ------------- It is what it is... |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 10:36am
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Fina, only use a boar bristle brush ------------- i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: FinaFina
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 10:39am
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Forgot to thank you for the post about care, Jenny. .thanks! WOW I'm actually excited to get my PH put in -- it looks like care will be so much easier! |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: February 19 2005 at 10:45am
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Hmmm...I'm not sure the hair is all that resilient, really, or at least the wave/texture isn't. After wearing it for a week and washing it twice, it really is quite strawlike. I thought it was quite resilient too, but Sara's instructions suggest to me that you need to be pretty careful with it. I have heard that steam will return it to its natural state somewhat, though. Bridget: I've tried the fabric softener and am sure it's good, but I think it's going to take a bit more than that to smooth out this hair, for me, anyway. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |