I need HONEST opinions please!
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Topic: I need HONEST opinions please!
Posted By: hippyhair
Subject: I need HONEST opinions please!
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 4:57pm
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Hey you guys, Geeeez... just when you think you have it all figured out. I am so confused about all this hair extension business and what method to go with. I was thinking pinchbraids were best for me... but of course I'm not even 100% positive on that. There are just SO many options... and I don't know what or who to believe. So this afternoon... I received this email: Hi Amy I'm training a lady named Kari in extensions right now, and we are Here is her webpage btw: So what do you guys think about this? Please help me decide what I should do! Thanks everyone. - Amy
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I just honestly don't know who to trust... Am I being dumb and fickle??Replies:
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 5:08pm
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Interesting. Were you soliticed from this board? Is this salon a place you're close to?
$455 for being someone's training head is too high. Whoever contacted you, ask her for a picture of the install so you can see how "excellent" they look. Ask for a close up photo of the sectioning. Oh, and what kind of hair are they using? ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 5:48pm
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Yeah, seriously--were you solicited off this board? If so, that
concerns be a bit. I do think $455 is quite high for someone in
training, but that said, I'm not familiar with this person, her
trainee, or their work. Judging by the site, they do two methods: strand fusion and bonded wefts, both of which mean glue. Personally, I do not like glue methods, but some people are OK with them. Bonded wefts will only last for 2 to 3 weeks, though, so keep that in mind. Based on the site, they offer Zury, Hollywood, and Bohyme hair; Bohyme is quite good, and the other two are subpar, imo. Beyond that, I just don't know. Like AMM said, I think you need to do more research before you make any decisions. I did notice that the before-and-after photos on the site are taken straight from the http://www.markglenn.com/ - Mark Glenn site, which always concerns me. The bonded-weft photos are straight from hairpiece.com or hisandher.com (I forget which right now), and the fusion tutorial is simply a link to DocLocks, so just be aware that these photos are from other sites and, presumably, are not the work of this salon. Good luck! :) |
Posted By: Longhairdreams
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 6:27pm
Sounds iffy to me.I too have see those pics on another site.It seems kind of sketchy when they use photos from other peoples work.It makes people think they did that.But who knows maybe they do a good job.I guess it couldnt hurt to get a consultation.If you do you should ask for client pictures.I hope they are not trying to rip you off. I hope it works out for you.
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Posted By: FinaFina
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 7:17pm
| do not walk. RUN. AWAY, that is. |
Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 8:37pm
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When I need a guinea pig for a new extension method I am learning I don't charge anything for the service, just the cost of supplies, at my wholesale cost, nothing more. I would not have this person do your hair. I also hate all glue methods. |
Posted By: zapevaj
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 8:43pm
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All other factors aside, there's no point in having extensions (that
should last for 2-3 months) done with $80 hair (that will get nasty
after the first wash). And if she cared about how well her extensions
wore, she wouldn't be using $80 hair either. I -used- to, but that was
'cause I was clueless. I'm better now. And yeah, $375 is a lot to spend
to be a guinea pig! Whenever I do a guinea-pig/test model, or do
something just to get photos of it, I make people pay for the materials
and nothing more. Also, they charge $300 for a bonded track? Wtf?! -Rae ------------- http://www.hairalchemy.net - Hair Alchemy |
Posted By: hippyhair
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 9:06pm
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Hi Ladies, THANK YOU all so much for all your help & advice. You don't know how much I appreciate it. My gut was actually telling me this was not right... but sometimes you just need outside points of view... especially when coming from knowlegeable people such as yourselves! Oh, and just so you know I was definitely not solicited off this board. I actually contacted her for info about 2 weeks ago, after I did a google search for extensions in my area. Her site came up first on the search. This was before I came across all you wonderful people, and knew nothing of all the different methods (like I do now... ha... Anyway, the whole thing gives me an uneasy feeling... THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!!! This is a wonderful board! Amy |
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So I'm just going to be patient and do it right!! -- I think pinchbraids are definitely my route... it just feels (and sounds) right. 
Posted By: hippyhair
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 9:15pm
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YAY!! I just got an email back from a HP certified artist in San Fran!!!! She sounds so nice... and is very helpful! For some reason I thought she'd only be into doing dreads - but she said she would love to meet for a consultation! I am sooo excited you guys! Cheers again for all the help!! |
Posted By: Cali-Kristin
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 10:42pm
IMO, if someone's training you should only pay for the hair and the work should be done for free, especially for her 2nd head  -------------  http://www.YourHairShop.com - www.YourHairShop.com
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 11:43pm
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Hey Hippy Hair, Your pinchbraid/HP idea sounds like a much better plan, imo. I'm not trying to start drama at all, but I recently read a really bad review of someone who was HP-trained in S.F. These kinds of reviews are highly unusual, but it sounded like the stylist was a little inexperienced and neglient. Chances are, it's not the person you've been in touch with. Anyway, I'll PM you with the name/info. just as a heads-up. :) |
Posted By: hippyhair
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 11:56pm
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oh, no... I hope it's not my girl... Thanks Jenny & Kristen... I appreciate this. Amy |
that would suck. Where did you read this review? I would love to read it... Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 11:59pm
| Chances are, it's not. So don't worry too much. I'm PMing you now. :) |