In search of master plan!!!
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Topic: In search of master plan!!!
Posted By: marie87
Subject: In search of master plan!!!
Date Posted: March 05 2005 at 3:12pm
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HI every one,I came across this mesage board a month ago and have been reading past and present mesages ever since. I am a stylist I have done extensions for 10 years and still have yet to find any thing I can stand behind 100%!!!!!Thanks to you guys I did order doctor locks shrinky's and tool. Thank you for saving me 1000 plus travle to see mark Barrington(the only source my ****). Last year I took a class from euro locks ther hair is horible it tangled while my cliants were just sitting there.I had them use the products they recomended still giant mats. Then I found micro links they slip and my cliants were use to fusion monkybarrz or keritin which did not slip but they loved the removal of the links (me to accetone gives me head aches!!!) Now Im useing short to long I have these in my own hair and I dont like this hair to dry! I put a couple shrinky's in to test but I could not get them to shrink small enough (useing pre tipped hair) so they are flat. this is not all bad because they lay flat to my head that way but I do wish they were more the size of the links. My master plan is to open a studio and offer afordable extensions that wont damage. Kudo's to thoughs of you who can do your own I can't eaven do that my arms would give out after three in the back lol.someone wrote about a place that sold the hair and shrinks to mark barrington I think it's extension plus with a permanit tip is this good hair I would love to know. I am hopefull that this method will be the answer to my prayers!! I would love to do pinch braids but after doing hair for twenty years brading and carpul tunnle dont mix!!!Thanks again to all of you I have allways said that I felt like I was on a desert island when it came to extensions. these companys train you take your cash and good luck when you have trouble. I felt like I have made it to the mainland!!!!! PS. I allredy know my spelling sucks I'm an artis not an english teacher!!!lol |
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: March 05 2005 at 3:33pm
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Hi Marie, Metalgirl is the authority on Barrington, so I'm sure she can give you the info. about the hair (but yes, she has said it's from Extensions Plus). Just wanted to welcome you to the site! :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: March 05 2005 at 3:44pm
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Hi Marie, How does the short 2 long work for you? Is it similiar to the extendtubes or microlinks? I've read advertisment for this in American Salon and was curious. Thanks! (my spelling sucks too!)  ------------- It is what it is... |
Posted By: Save~A~Stray
Date Posted: March 05 2005 at 3:58pm
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Hi Marie I just went on the MB course two weeks ago and I do love that the Shrink Links are much smaller and when you cut them in half for the top and crown areas, they are almost undetectable. The seal seems to be a little more secure and I like that. Shrinkies are pretty darn cool for the DIY'ers!!  Metalgirl gets her hair from MB via EP. She said the quality is very good and I plan on buying my hair from there. Hopefully I can get some samples when I go there soon. I have not used the pre-tip hair they have, but I'm sure metalgirl might know of it. Good Luck with the Studio!! ------------- |
Posted By: marie87
Date Posted: March 05 2005 at 3:59pm
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Thanks for responding to my post and for wellcoming me! I do like the short to long better than the micro links because I think the slightly longer length makes it hold better and the shell is thiner, they dont discolor like the euro locks either .All so I love the threder they sell it's the same one euro uses you can put about 12 extends on each one so you dont have to keep putting them on one at a time I just pree string a bunch of them ahead of time its much easer than what doctored locks sent and can allso be used with micro links. I am sure it's some sort of craft thing but I looked at craft stores and they didn't know what it was. I just saw your post save a stray, the hair I used with the micro links dose not have a permanit tip I know that most of the pre tip hair is actuall tipped with wax euro had chips to use to reboud the hair so you could reuse it. I have tryed other waxes and it never worked so I dont know what kind it is. ------------- |
Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: March 05 2005 at 11:23pm
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Hi Marie! Welcome to our happy family! I really like the Mark Barrington Shrink Link method the best. I have used it for 5-6 years and worn it myself for about 3 years. This is why I like it: The shrink link, when heated shrinks down much faster and smaller than dr. locks shrinkies. They do stay in the hair quite well. I apply the heat for 10 seconds on each link, and it works great. The hair, that they do get from Extensions Plus, is top quality hair. They carry Indian and European hair. MB's 'perma tip' is pre-tipped with a bit of hard plastic on the end that doesn't melt under heat and prevents the hair from shedding. The hair is reusable and most of my clients use the same hair for 1-2 years before they need to repurchase more hair. I like the perma tip hair because I don't have to fool around with tipping the hair myself or messing with the 'shoe lace' tip hair which I find sheds a lot when applied with a shrink link. This method doesn't cause breakage. I actually have had clients able to grow their natural hair out to a decent length with these extensions in. ------------- http://www.Godiva-Hair.com - http://www.Godiva-Hair.com http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com - http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com |
Posted By: Scotchyroo
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 7:03am
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I have to pipe in that i ended up buying the doclocs shrinkies because after a month of sending e-mails, I couldn't get anyone from Mark Barrington to talk to me. Seriously, I would send a query, receive an e-mail asking me to verify my license and salon and then i'd get no response. So then I'd send a query, and receive a reply asking me to verify my license... yada yada yada. Metal girl, do you have a phone number I can call? Have you had an easy time dealing with them? I am tempted to think my illiteracy on the comp. is partially to blame. ------------- |
Posted By: Save~A~Stray
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 8:32am
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Scotchyroo~ the number is 1-800-755-4247 or 1-916-859-0865 fax 1-916-859-0862
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Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 8:47am
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I would love to take the MB class. But I'm in Ohio! That's way to far to travel (plus I hate planes) and leave my kids! Do you think they'd ever travel to teach the class? If there's enough students? ------------- It is what it is... |
Posted By: Save~A~Stray
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 8:57am
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I don't think they travel themselves Bridget. They sent me discount hotel accommodation info, as they thought I was coming from New York (where my license is still valid). I would have had to travel myself but got lucky they did one course in Woodland Hills.......25 minutes away from my house!! The course price is now $1175, that includes a kit. ------------- |
Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 9:05am
Geeeez! That stinks!  ------------- It is what it is... |
Posted By: marie87
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 12:16pm
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I feel the same as you bridget, to far. But I think I found the right tubes metalgirl if you could look at this site and tell me what you think? These tubes look thiner and longer. Thanks again, every one here is fantastic!!!!!! http://hairbond.en.ecplaza.net - http://hairbond.en.ecplaza.net ------------- |
Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 12:34pm
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Marie, I've never seen this site before! Thanks! Those shrinkies are alot smaller and longer than the dr locs. I like the fun colors for the micro rings too. Have you contacted the site yet for pricing? ------------- It is what it is... |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 1:46pm
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Metalgirl or SAS - How do the MB shrink links come out? Is their residue in the hair? ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: marie87
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 2:15pm
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I started to order them once but had a problem ,they need a international access code I found out from the phone company I have to call china and get it from them. I then found doctored locks so I didn't get the code I guess I will now. ------------- |
Posted By: Scotchyroo
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 4:02pm
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If anyone has success with Marie's link, please post. I'm going to e-mail the guy too. ------------- |
Posted By: marie87
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 4:45pm
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I just ordered adhesive dual wall clear heat shrink tubbing in 1/8 and 1/4 size shrinks down I belive 4 times it's size sounds alot like shrinkies!!! Got 4 foot each plus shiping for $14.oo. I will let you know how it works out!! The site is http://cableorganizer.com - http://cableorganizer.com ------------- |
Posted By: FinaFina
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 5:37pm
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I will check out the China front. Usually, calling is very difficult -- you have a 13-hour time difference for one thing, and then there's the language barrier. I will send an email and keep you posted. Oh yes, also, I'm going to China in early April. . . Fina |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 5:43pm
Marie87, those tubing pieces from cableorganizer are way overpriced when you include the shipping and they do not perform like shrinkies. I have the same thing and now it sits here unused. You can still use it to hold some wires together though.  ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 5:54pm
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Just a reminder: Some of the generic shrink-tubings are not lined with an adhesive surface. Unless they do contain that adhesive (which for Doc's shrinkies is apparently Keratin glue), they will not stay in the hair. Based on everything I've read, the shrinking pressure is not enough to yield a good hold; there must also be some glue to prevent slipping. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 6:10pm
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Here's what I discovered through time and money wasted ventures in regard to shrink tubings: Dual wall typically are adhesive lined but too thick to compare to Shrinkies. They may indicate they're "clear" but they're more opaque and have a cloudy appearance after shrinking. Thin wall would be more comparative to Shrinkies but finding it adhesive lined and clear is a challenge. I have come across several sites that may be selling this but most of the time you cannot order small amounts but are required to make a bulk purchase. A lot of the sites are in PDF format that allow you to view catalog info but you cannot make an order. I have numerous requests out in the ether for samples but few have sent them. When I do get a response for thin wall clear with adhesive and they send them, I have ALWAYS gotten them without adhesive. When I write back and say this is EXACTLY what I want, now do you have it adhesive lined. They write back "no, sorry." I'm all like, I specifically asked for adhesive lined, why the hell did you send this to me then?! Well, I don't tell them that but I sure am thinking it. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Save~A~Stray
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 6:17pm
Here is the “MB SHRINK LINKS” next to “DOCS SHRINKIES”  Amm~ All you have to do to remove the Shrink Links is grab 2-3 at a time reheat with the iron, gently pulling the extension hair.....comes right out, slide link right down the hair shaft....comes right out. There is a little residue . MB uses an orange oil to remove the residue….smells awesome!! You just need a few drops, then you comb the residue and it turns flakey white, combs right out. I think the trainer said it takes about 45 minutes to remove a full head of residue. I haven’t done a client yet so Metalgirl would be able to give the exact time it takes to remove the residue per head. I just love this remover beats anything I’ve used. Well, that may also be because I just love the smell of citrus,orange!! I was told that I could cut the Shrink Links in half for crown and side areas. So I cut some in half to let you see the size next to the original size. Shrinkies are on the far right. Here is the kit and the hair pics, sorry I noticed they are not that clear.......    okay, girls have to run........see ya in a couple days
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Posted By: marie87
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 6:45pm
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There were so many diferent tubes these were the only ones that I found that were small enoughf, had adhesive and I went back and checked they shrink 3 times there size some of the other tubing was expensive but with shipping I got 8 feet for 14.00 How ever I will find some other use for itif it dosn't work my daughter can use it for some crazy craft project. I emailed that company the frist addres they list the yahoo one did not work but the net one did I hope they write back soon I'd love to get my hands on thoughs shrinks ------------- |
Posted By: marie87
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 6:47pm
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There were so many diferent tubes these were the only ones that I found that were small enoughf, had adhesive and I went back and checked they shrink 3 times there size some of the other tubing was expensive but with shipping I got 8 feet for 14.00 How ever I will find some other use for itif it dosn't work my daughter can use it for some crazy craft project. I emailed that company the frist addres they list the yahoo one did not work but the net one did I hope they write back soon I'd love to get my hands on thoughs shrinks ------------- |
Posted By: marie87
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 6:48pm
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There were so many diferent tubes these were the only ones that I found that were small enoughf, had adhesive and I went back and checked they shrink 3 times there size some of the other tubing was expensive but with shipping I got 8 feet for 14.00 How ever I will find some other use for itif it dosn't work my daughter can use it for some crazy craft project. I emailed that company the frist addres they list the yahoo one did not work but the net one did I hope they write back soon I'd love to get my hands on thoughs shrinks ------------- |
Posted By: marie87
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 6:50pm
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There were so many diferent tubes these were the only ones that I found that were small enough had adhesive and I went back and checked they shrink 3 times there size some of the other tubing was expensive but with shipping I got 8 feet for 14.00 How ever I will find some other use for itif it dosn't work my daughter can use it for some crazy craft project. I emailed that company the frist addres they list the yahoo one did not work but the net one did I hope they write back soon I'd love to get my hands on thoughs shrinks ------------- |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 7:22pm
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Thanks for posting those photos, SAS. Have you done a MB v. Doc test for application and removal? I'd be curious to see how they compare in those regards.... I've had some problems getting the Doc's to shrink uniformly. :) ------------- http://www.beautyaddictmag.com - www.beautyaddictmag.com |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: March 06 2005 at 8:03pm
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I agree Jenn.. I have problems getting the shrinkies to shrink uniformly. Gina Edited to say I emailed to request a catalog....We'll see if that ever happens! ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: Sunmune
Date Posted: March 07 2005 at 12:39am
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So is the only way to get the MB stuff is if your licensed? THanks :) ------------- |
Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: March 07 2005 at 8:14am
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Yes, you have to be licesned to purchase MB products. So, I emailed the company yesterday specifically asking for pricing, samples and catalog request.. here's my response. yes,the shrink tube is available in clear and black color,for the microring,we have about 15 colors there,pls contact us directly asap. Dear President, Hello,my friend,thanks for your info on our hair products,we`re glad to introduce ourselves as a China hair products manufacturer & exporter. we`d updated our website for our products,you may view them freely there. We can produce 100% human hair weaving & braiding(6-26") in any style &color,wig mannequin,Practice wig,Wig,pre-bonded hair,Remy hair products,natural ponytails(12"--45"&up),fusion links,ring,hair bond,etc. Pls contact us for yourself style,color there if you can`t found there in our website. Pls contact us for your any question freely. B.Rgds, Mr.Zhao Xuebiao E-Mail: zxba98@public2.zz.ha.cn hfchem@ecplaza.net Tel:0086-374-5959002 Fax:0086-374-3361588 Post Address: No.45,Yan-An Road,Xuchang,461000,Henan,China. ATTN: Zhu Xinmei Mobile:0086-374-5959002 http://hfchem.en.ecplaza.net - http://hfchem.en.ecplaza.net (human hair product) http://wigstand.en.ecplaza.net - http://wigstand.en.ecplaza.net (wig mannequin) http://hairbond.en.ecplaza.net - http://hairbond.en.ecplaza.net (pre-bonded hair) http://wigworld.en.ecplaza.net - http://wigworld.en.ecplaza.net (wig`s world) ------------- It is what it is... |
Posted By: Save~A~Stray
Date Posted: March 11 2005 at 5:23am
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Sorry Jenny~I just saw your post now. I haven't done a client yet with Shrink Links but just practiced on a mannequin head. The Shrink Links shrink right down nice and tight and seals a little better than Shrinkies. I can't get the Shrinkie to seal as well. On the take down, the Shrink Link is much easier to remove from the natural hair than the Shrinkie I find. The Shrink Link tubing is more pliable than the Shrinkie, which is a little harder in touch. I really like what I see so far and love I don't have to pre-tip the hair for the Shrink Links. ------------- |