Got my extensions put in yesterday!  Not sure how I'm feeling, really.  I have 27/613 WaWa, shrinkies.  I think the synthetic hair looks really shiney compared to my natural.  I hope after a couple of shampoos this will go away!  I also have a huge line of demarcation, my hair and the extensions, I blame the shiney synth. for this.

I'm almost at a point to say, the docs shrinkies blow.  Talk about inconsistancies!!  Once ya think you got it down, you run into a 'few' off shrinkies that give you a hard time.  I think regardless if the tip is flat or not, once you clamp shut the heat clamp and you force the bond flat, it's easier to just sqeeze the bond flat rather than rolling.  I have a couple on my sides that are flat that I'm going to test out.  I didn't find this out till I was about done with my head, otherwise I'd probably have a bunch flat.  Plus, shrinkies are pretty bulky are they not?  My natural hair is really thin and these bonds are  almost sticking out.  Maybe this method of maddness just isn't for me.  Sleeping last night was a huge pain in the ass too!  My head is pretty tender. 

Welp, I'm going to shampoo this head and post pictures when I'm done! So stay tuned, I'm going to need some help on this line of demarcation! : (

I think that the inconsistancies of the shrinkies may stem from the fact that the product is not manufactured for this kind of usage.  I don't know this for sure, but I am guessing that these are just the same type of tubing that you find at hardware stores, and not a speciality product that's been formulated and tested as a hair extension application attachment.

Oh how good it feels to be right....I told you guys a long time ago that shrinkies really suck!

Well, I am a fan of Doc's shrinkies- but they do require a special touch. I have had better results with haircandie's shrinkies, but I honestly think they are the same product- jut the haircandies shrinks are longer and I think the extra length of the shrink gives the product more stability as it shrinks, leading to a more consistent  and tighter final product.

I noticed this seemed to be the case when I got a few haircandies shrinks that were not as long as the others- these shorter shrinks behaved more like the Doc's shrinks- where as the longer one just worked better.

I would like to see Doc's offer longer version of the product- I suspect that shorter shrinkies must figure into the profit margin differently than the longer shrinks- but I'd be willing to pay morefor the longer ones based on my experience.

I havge no idea if the hardwar shrink tube is the same in terms of manufacturing or not- but it has worked ok for me as long as the hair is pretipped w/ keratin glue. If the pretips are LG it doesn't hold .....

just rambling hope it makes sense.

my bf noticed that if he puts the tip in higherin the (doc) shrinkies they hold better. ie how in her pics they seem to stick out a bit. then when it shrinks it is NOT sticking out. bc if he doesn't have it stick out, then it will come out when it shrinks

does that make sense? we are still getting the technique down.

I chopped about 5 inches off (and no I did not use a razor, which I prob. should have now that I think about it), it was waist lenght, but that was about impossible (I don't know what the hell I was thinking).  It is super piecey (sp), the ends of the extensions look like paint brush tips... it does not blend, imo.  I'm posting these pictures for help!  I'm already thinking about spending my Sunday (Easter!) taking these out and getting HH w/the tubes.  I've lost 5 so far, this could be from my faultly install though...

I tried hot rollers, it didn't blend it any better so I flat ironed it again.  I shampooed it earlier, I think I may have used too much fab. softener because my ends are not blending what so ever and they feel heavy.  I'll shampoo again tomorrow and roll with rollers and let it dry this way and see... 

Your suggestions and comments are welcome!  I am afraid to even leave my house with this head! 

Metalgirl: do the MB shrinklinks shrink to perfection every time?  Have you compared them to the Docs at all?  I would love to try these shrinks out too, but I don't live next door to you guys, and it would be next to impossible for me to be able to fly to CA at this time for the class. 

Saucy:  I agree about the shrinkie bit.  If the docs did come longer they'd work better, imo. 

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How high up did you go?

Can you make some quickie clipins? Maybe that will fill in between your natural and the pieciness on the ends?! That could hold you over so you don't crash your weekend, and while you get supplies!

Do you have thinning shears? I've used those in a pinch. Just knock into those ends to break them up and get rid of your lines.

you should try a cut comb/ razor or cutting vertically... maybe rae can explain it. what i do it i take a 'strand' and i start cutting slowly and softly from about an inch from the bottom and kind of razor cut to the bottom so it's kind of like an incline, does that make sense?

then each strand will hopefully blend with ea other instead of being so seperate. also i agree is there anyway you can get more hair in there?

ps, i agree witrh jenny, and btw

IT LOOKS PRETTY DAMNED GOO SO DO NOT GIVE UP

I 'reckon' I'll have to put some more tips in huh.  I was thinking about that too, but the top of my hair is soo thin, I don't know if it would cover them.  I like the clip in idea Gina, I'm gonna make that first thing in the morning, w/the hot glue gun, you crafty girl you! 

My ends will prob. still look like little paint brushes though!  I almost need to fry them out (how bad does that sound!). 

I think I have about 120-140 tips in. 

Merth, I think I know what you're talking about, the comb/razor combo.  I have to pick up some more blades, I think I'll try the thinning shear tip from Gina in the morn. 

Hopefully I'll be posting more pics tomorrow w/ better looking hair!

Absolutly Mocha!

You gotta cut IN to the hair. You can "slide" cut the ends with those thinning shears, like how you would slide your razor, just don't close the shear completely. Yeah I learned it the hard way, too!

Thanks for the "crafty" compliment Bridget! I think it's more lazy resourcefullness!

I agree with everyone else...the color is stellar!

" border="0" />Thank you guys so much for helping me with my hair emergencies!  I fixed the demarcation line by adding more hair! I bonded two wefts in my crown area (I know, I know NO glue!!) But I plan on removeing these shrinkies next week, so the wefts should come out pretty easily by that time (fingers crossed). 

My ends are my only problem now.  I tried the thinning shears, my problem with that was getting the back.  The shiney synthetic look is gone!  I've shampooed 3 times now. 

I've lost about 6 tips so far, maybe 7.  My next plan is the extentubes large, 28mm Hair (maybe HOT STUFF if anyone can tell if they've tried this).  Also, prelayering the hair, and doing the install with wet hair (there's another thread about this).  

Here's some pictures.. my boy "had" to get in the picture, hehe.

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Yeah!

How are you liking the shrinkies? Are they comfortable? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the tubes! I'm amazed at the abuse mine have taken!

Looks good! I can't see anything wrong with the ends from your pics!

Bridget...not long, not even a week. I was loosing too many!(Which could be for a variety of reasons) I did NOT find them comfy, though...which may have been due to my nail glue? I'm not sure...

As far as velcros...yeah put them in dry(or about 90% dry)and spray them with a volumizer or working spray, heat em with your blow dryer and let them cool before you take them down! However, I have no synthetic experience, so I'm curious how the velcros will leave the hair?

I'm slowly but surely trying to work these shrinkies out.  I globbed a boat load of conditioner on the bonds twice in the shower.  Sprayed oil sheen on the bonds 2 nights ago, and then last night used Parnevu T-Tree Scalp Oil (this stuff is awesome!).  One of my bonded tracks came right out!  I'm kinda taking my time on the take down, yesterday after all that loobin' I lost about 15 all day.  So it is looking more piecey and *in need of* help!  I'll prob. get the rest out tonight & tomorrow. 

No complaints on the WaWa hair.  The more I wear it the more I'm liking it.  My only regret was getting it stick straight!  I haven't really done much to this hair, so I can't say too much.  I just shampoo, air dry, and then go over with a flat iron.  This hair would definilty last a good while longer... but not these shrinkies, they've gotta go!  The picture with the shrinks and the breakage was before any of the oiling & loobing up on my bonds.  I think that's a lot of hair to lose!  The picture didn't come out as clear as it was in my camera... what's up with that?

So, I'm planning my next venture... it keeps changing though, so I'll just post pics when it's all said and done!!

I thought you're supposed to use a oil during the shrinkie removal?  Just makes sense to me to loob it up so it slides off better and aids in disolving the bond a bit. 

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amm wrote: Oil is used after the shrinkie is removed with the fusion wand. Clamp down on the shrinkie, let it heat up and get soft and then slide it out. Or, let it distort and then cool a bit before sliding out to keep the residue from spreading down the entire hair strand. I suggest using gobs and gobs of conditioner a few days prior to shrinkie removal. You'll be amazed how much looser they get. Don't force them out. Those little shrinkie strands with the hair broken off vibes me. About the oil thing before removal. Does anyone know the temp veg oil has to reach before it starts to smoke? Be careful with that because those wands get scorchin' hot. Wouldn't want you to catch aflame and come back with Troll hair now.

I plan on shampooing again today and loading the conditioner on again.  I agree, it loosens the shrinks.  I won't put the heat clamp on my head with oil on it!  No, don't want troll hair, LOL.  My shrinks are pretty distorted now, that's why they were just sliding right out w/the oil.  I just figured, it can't hurt to add scalp oil to aid in the removal, prior to using the heat clamp.

Fina,

I'm removing the shrinks because of the install.  I think my install was a little faulty.  The shrinks shrunk too inconsistently and I lost a lot the 1st few days.  And, I figure it would be best to go w/hair that has a wave to it. I'm going with the large Extentubes next.  I ordered them 2 days ago from hairpiece.com and still haven't got an order confirmation... hmm better give em' a call.  I'm not totally against shrinkies, just takes a special technique to install them properly, and for me it's really hard to do the back, so I need more practice with them I guess.