American Dream or Plastikhaar???
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Topic: American Dream or Plastikhaar???
Posted By: kelliegirl66
Subject: American Dream or Plastikhaar???
Date Posted: May 26 2005 at 8:44pm
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I've been reading up on more posts and now I'm wondering which would be better for me. I have naturally curly hair that I will need to straighten. I believe I read that the AD is better when the natural hair needs the use of hot tools. Let me know what you guys think!! Thanks Kelly |
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: May 27 2005 at 2:44am
| Theoretically, the AD therm would be better if you're using hot tools, but I'm not sure if anyone's done long-term testing with it yet. PlastikHaar also has a new fiber called Powerlon, which is more heat resistant that the standard monofiber and may work well, too. I believe AMM is waiting on a Powerlon order now. :) |
Posted By: sansconformist
Date Posted: May 27 2005 at 9:48am
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I had emailed Sarah about the powerlon. She told me that she doesn't use curling irons and the like as a matter of personal taste (so I guess she can't give any input as to the long term wear of the fiber under these conditions) but assured me that it was heat resistant enough that anyone who desired to curl it or use other hot tools should have no problems. I imagine, as with the Wawa, that ceramic irons are still a no-no. I was getting ready to put in an order for the stuff but then went with FinaFina's Indian hair instead. I meant to post this info in a new thread but forgot. Oops! |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: May 27 2005 at 4:07pm
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Unfortunately Powerlon doesn't come in any natural colors (that I can
see.) Correct me if I'm wrong on that. I've had extensive difficulty ordering from AD in regard to their thermofiber. Long story short - they had what I wanted and then they said they didn't. They said I could pay via Paypal but they never sent me their addy even after I requested it twice. They changed the price of their weft twice even though I did not change or even indicate I wanted something different. And then after all this they said they didn't have what I was requested and that their supplier had sent them the wrong hair. I simply told them I'd wait until they had their online ordering up and try again then. emails are too confusing with them and overseas calls (no matter how low the price) are not worth it to me for a weft of hair. As an aside, people have been waiting since 2003 for AD to go online and here we are 2 years later and it's not an option. They do have that full page saying they'll be online in the Summer of 2005. We'll see. I'm not holding my breath. I have learned since having PH that metal heating and curling tools are highly overrated. If you simply must use them, stick with human hair or thermal. If you can change your routine, Plastikhaar is a far better option, imo - less expensive, better selection, personalized customer service. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |