Hair Extensions
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Printed Date: July 29 2025 at 12:11am
Topic: Hair Extensions
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: Hair Extensions
Date Posted: October 16 2004 at 12:21am
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hi, I just recently bought 3 bags of yaki straight hair.. I love hair extensions in the form of braids, but I wanted to try the sewn option..(because of the hassle of taking the braids out later)... My sister had her hair done like this but it came out real bulky.. do you guys think i bought the right type of hair? Or do you feel that this was her hairdresser's fault? I dont want it bulky and I want it to look good when I wear it up.. Any Suggestions? Thanks in advance 
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Posted By: eKatherine
Date Posted: October 16 2004 at 6:39am
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The "bags" of yaki straight hair you bought - what type exactly? Is it synthetic or human hair? I've read that human hair lasts longer and is easier to take care of. Is it on a weft, or is it bulk? If you want sew-in weaving, you need to start with hair that's on a weft. Who's going to do this? If you're going to go to a professional, maybe you should have a little consult with them first. Have a picture of what you want it to look like, but also bring a picture of your sister's hair, so they can see what you don't want. I think what you want for the effect you're talking about is European silky hair (human type) or silky straight (toyokalen is the best synthetic - you want kanekalon at least, don't buy anything that is not labeled as to fiber content). ------------- 
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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: October 16 2004 at 8:29am
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Here is a site that show you how to attach the hair by sewing it in http://www.aaabraids.com/how_to_attach_braids.htm - http://www.aaabraids.com/how_to_attach_braids.htm ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: October 16 2004 at 2:31pm
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Thank you both for your responses, it has really helped me :-) The "bags" of yaki straight hair you bought - what type exactly? Is it synthetic or human hair? its 100% human hair Is it on a weft, or is it bulk? If you want sew-in weaving, you need to start with hair that's on a weft. yep, its on a weft & is 18 inches long Who's going to do this? If you're going to go to a professional, maybe you should have a little consult with them first. Have a picture of what you want it to look like, but also bring a picture of your sister's hair, so they can see what you don't want. good idea, especially since i live in a small isolated town...the shop i want to go to doesnt have magazines sitting around for you to look at like the shops have in the big surrounding cities.. so yeah, i think imma go buy my own book and show whoever does my hair exactly what i want I think what you want for the effect you're talking about is European silky hair (human type) or silky straight (toyokalen is the best synthetic - you want kanekalon at least, don't buy anything that is not labeled as to fiber content). yes, i want it straight and managable unlike synthetic -------------------- Here is a site that show you how to attach the hair by sewing it in http://www.aaabraids.com/how_to_attach_braids.htm - http://www.aaabraids.com/how_to_attach_braids.htm cmesweet, thanks so much for that link, i had no idea that you could do micro braids that way too... i didnt buy the micro braids, its loose hair but after clicking that link, i seen thats exactly the way i want it done.. thanks! again, thank you both..i'll be sure to tell ya how it turned out :-) |