OK, I'm *almost* done with my fusion chip install. I used RK #22, #8, and #27, and some of the virgin hair that I bleached.

To blend, I laid the 3 wefts on top of each other with the ends in the same spot, kind of mixed colors together, and cut individual strands, containing 1, 2, or 3 colors.  The tip below is a sample of one of the mixes.  

I heated up the fusion chip on the wand. I mostly use 1 chip/strand, except for very small strands that might show. I kind of opened and closed the wand until the chip was very liquid:

I put the hair into the wand, getting the glue all over the hair tip:

I trimmed the tip so it was nice and neat:

The completed tip:

I *was* able to create tips like this using PlastikHaar as well; I just "dabbed" the glue on using the wand, opening and closing it quickly.

I installed the tip while still warm (just after cutting), and if it needed it, I touched it up with the wand and rolled it again.

This is kind of a bad picture, I'm still working on the back - and I didn't really style it either today - so I'm having some blending issues with my wavy/fuzzy hair at the crown - but I will post pics when I have improved the situation!!

I really enjoy working with these chips. I had been jacking around with pretipping with latex but it gets sticky and does compromise the bond, about 2 weeks later. Will report how these chip-only bonds wear, come out, etc. I have high hopes! This is the closest I've gotten to a good Great Lengths install this year. IMO it's actually BETTER than some of the installs that I paid upwards of $1200 for.

Here is the front/side. . . I am so proud of my technique of using shorter hair to create the angle!!

Edited to add a "before" of the back of my hair. This pic is from May, so it's not much different:

Thanks Syren - the #8 I got from you was *awesome* for blending.

it looks soo natural! I wouldnt have thought is was a strand by strand method, its not piecy looking at all! very nice

Ooo do update us on how this works - am very interested in those chips

and that looks great!

I almost forgot,

how long did it take you?

Nice Work!!!

I like your blend technique Fina!

Still playin around with those chips myself. Gettin somewhere...

I really like Kristin's chips too.  My methods are similar, but I'm not so neat...I don't trim the tip.  As far as removal...these are great.  Quickly turns to acetone with powder. 

 I'm waiting for my Bohyme for my next install.  I do like PH...but when it's hot and the ends are rubbing against my skin it feels rough.  I hope it will look as good as yours Fina! 

Laura: I didn't do it all at once, but I'd say it took a total of about 7 hours. It was slow going in the back, and I've never done my whole head, so the sectioning was a bit tricky!

delin wrote: Quickly turns to acetone with powder.

*giggles*