New extensions are in! (weave)
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Printed Date: August 04 2025 at 2:01pm
Topic: New extensions are in! (weave)
Posted By: BikerBabe
Subject: New extensions are in! (weave)
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 8:31am
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Hey all.. just got my extensions last night! It looks really good and I'm very happy with the results. I have Bohyme, 18", silky straight in 613 - just one pack. I was worried about it being enough, but now I'm thinkin this is plenty of hair for me. But WOW! is my head killin me! Don't plan on washing until at least tomorrow and not looking forward to it. I'm afraid of messing anything up! But I can't keep treating my head like it's made of glass now can I? Just wanted to share my joy! |
I'm amazed how well the color blends with my own hair... I only had a color wheel online to make my decision!
These things are tight! I know it'll get better though... 
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Posted By: kateadreena
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 8:53am
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it shouldn't hurt hun :/ Theres a chance it could be pulling your own hair out if its too tight
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Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 9:56am
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No, I think that weaves always feel tight for the first few days. I got a weave for 5 years and it was always very tight and not comfortable for a few days. I wanted it kind of tight, it lasts longer! ------------- http://www.Godiva-Hair.com - http://www.Godiva-Hair.com http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com - http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com |
Posted By: BikerBabe
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 9:58am
Yes I think this is normal.. it's just a weird feeling! Keepin the ibuprofen handy. 
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Posted By: hippyhair
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 10:12am
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do pinchbraids feel "weird" and tight like a weave? Thanks! And congrats on your extensions BikerBabe! |
Posted By: purrmachine
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 10:32am
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Feeling some tension is normal, but it should not be so tight as to cause pain, which sounds like that's the case - "But WOW! is my head killin me! " Not to scare you, but the last time I had a weave and thought my head was killng me, I ended up with permanent bald spots. Now I wear pinchbraids and while there is a little bit of tightness, there is no pain and I haven't had any problems. A weave should feel the same way. |
Posted By: kateadreena
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 11:14am
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purrmachine thats what i mean i've had them done before, and recently i had one done by weaveitup ( whoes really lovely might i add) but the sides were just too tight and i could feel it pulling :( I had to take them out anyway because the hair i was using was crap, but the bits that were hurting were hurting for 3 days :S it should feel, at most, a bit achey, not painful at all. |
Posted By: MERGUTHRIE
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 11:41am
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my last weave hurt like anything, i had to take ibuprofen too. i think dif people also have dif pain thresholds, too. for instance, it hurts for me to brush my hair. without extensions. without color. my pinchbraids hurt SOMETIMES. (on the first night i take ibuprofen SOMETIMES)
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Posted By: BikerBabe
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 12:11pm
| Ok, maybe I used the term *killing me* a little too loosely! It's not unbearable, just tight. Thanks! |
Posted By: Bridget
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 1:31pm
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Do you have pictures you can post? Congrats on your hair! |
Posted By: BikerBabe
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 1:32pm
I will have after the weekend... going to Florida tonight and taking the digital camera with me. 
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Posted By: mochachip
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 1:48pm
| I always have trouble getting comfotable laying down the first few nights til they lossen up a bit. But I don't have bald spots or hair thatlooks pulled out or broken. this is with braids, rings, and shrinkies. I've never had a weave though... |
Posted By: BikerBabe
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 1:50pm
Yes I know what you mean! I woke up at 4 a.m. this morning to pee and couldn't get back to sleep for nuthin! I was very aware of them at that point! 
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: April 20 2005 at 2:07pm
| Hippyhair: I don't think pinchbraids are done as tightly as weaves (since they're not being cornrowed tight to the head, but braided downward). You should have some mild discomfort (not pain, though) for a day or two, but they loosen up really quickly. All extensions feel a little weird for a first-time wearer, imo, but you get used to it. :) |