Care of extensions question
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Topic: Care of extensions question
Posted By: naildiva
Subject: Care of extensions question
Date Posted: November 07 2005 at 11:15am
| I've never had extensions and had never considered them before finding this board! But, of course, you ladies have piqued my interest. My question is regarding daily care of extensions. I've been reading posts for a couple months now, so I know the basics. What I want to know is if caring for your extensions is a pain in the butt - is it harder than caring for your natural hair? I wash, condition, put in smoothing product and gel and let air dry. Sometimes I will flat iron once it is dry. My hair is wavy with frizz on the top. |
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Posted By: kristie m
Date Posted: November 07 2005 at 3:19pm
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Great question! I, too, had never thought of using extensions prior to
reading about them on this board. I initially inquired about clip-ins, but am now getting really excited about using the Proflex sandwiching method. My stylist wants to help me with this so she can learn as well. I'm planning on using the really good quality human hair when I do mine. It sounds like the Proflex method lasts a good five weeks if you care for it properly. Can I get a root touch-up during that five weeks? My stylist uses Schwarzkopf permanent color and 10% volume developer. I'm guessing that one could do a careful touch-up as long as all the product was washed out after, but I'd love to know from someone who has used Proflex and permanent color that it works okay. What about styling products? My hair is fine and straight and I usually have to use products to build up the volume, but I'm expecting the extensions to give me a lot more volume. Maybe I won't need products with the extensions? I'm looking to end up with a chin-to-shoulder length long shag style. How will I give my new hair a little bend? Can I blow-dry with a round brush? Hot rollers? Curling iron? I know that it is better not to wash too often, which works well with my hair because it isn't oily. When I do wash, can I use conditioner? I usually use Schwarzkopf Color Care Herbal Sealer when I wash. I have to say, this is one of the coolest boards I've ever read, and the people here really rock! I never knew that there was hope for my fine straight hair without having to wear a wig, hairpiece or clip-ins! Thanks in advance for answering my questions. (I also want to apologize for asking questions that have been asked before. There is so much information on this board that it is hard when one is new to extensions to sort out what information specifically applies to a particular method. I've tried to read all the 101 stuff but am a little overwhelmed at the moment.) |
Posted By: naildiva
Date Posted: January 13 2006 at 8:55pm
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bump I asked this question ages ago, but no answer - Im still curious! |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: January 13 2006 at 10:06pm
it does take longer to dry and curl having longer hair- to me- its worth every second of it ------------- Bringing beauty, one head at a time... |
Posted By: AgentMya
Date Posted: January 14 2006 at 7:46am
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synth i think you have to care very vell, thats the reason why i dont
like it soo much. but good quality HH is the same like "normal long" hair. just wath tabgles says, it takes a bit longer to dry. ------------- http://www.agenthair.com - :Agent Hair: extensions & special make up & hair supply |
Posted By: gsmilie
Date Posted: January 14 2006 at 10:40am
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I personally think my extensions are easier to care for than my natural hair. I wash everyother day, sometimes go 3 days. I do usually get my hair soaking wet everyday though. I put some frizzezz in, dry the roots and my bang area and out the door I go!!! So much faster and easier than trying to add body and style to my fine limp locks. If I am going out at night, sometimes I will curl the length of my hair or straighten it. I have some much versitlity now. As for products I use, I use a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner and then I use frizz-eazz and a curl enhancer. Thats all, simple and fast!! |
Posted By: monsterita
Date Posted: January 14 2006 at 11:59am
| I went from spending 5 minutes on my hair in the morning to spending 1/2 hour. I used to just blow dry my hair. Now I blow dry and curl. There is more hair, so it takes longer to dry and I have to blend (since my extension hair is curly and my hair is straight). |