Silicone-lined Microrings Rock!
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Printed Date: February 07 2026 at 12:41pm
Topic: Silicone-lined Microrings Rock!
Posted By: sarytyr
Subject: Silicone-lined Microrings Rock!
Date Posted: February 13 2006 at 8:50pm
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I had decided with this last install use all micro-shrinkies... because they are easier to remove and are less visible with my thin/fine hair. I still really like the micro-shrinkie bonds but placing the hair strand into the smaller shrinkie must be more precise than using the standard or extended shrinkies. It is difficult to do the correct placement blindly on the back of my head with the hot extension iron. The micro-shrinkies were holding perfectly though and I hadn't lost a one until I put the color gloss on my Lush hair to revive it, that's when a few of the micro-shrinkie bonds got soft and loose. Now, I just replace loose or lost strands with the silicone-lined microrings at the end of the day while I watch TV. I can place them on the back of my head without fear of burning my fingers or head all I need is my homemade threader and a pair of pliers! They have all held perfectly except for one which I had placed an extremely small strand into. I have 2 medium microrings (2mm, just got them in today) and the rest are large(2.6mm). They all lay flat and my hair feels smooth over them...and as I said...they stay in! I will be trying out a weft install either later this week or on the weekend to see how I like that; but, I will be doing my next strand-by-strand install with these silicone-lined microrings!
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Ok, this is my new favorite strand install method for a DIY. I have about 10 silicone lined microrings installed with my micro-shrinks.
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Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: February 13 2006 at 9:42pm
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I agree! I am liking the silicone lined microrings a lot. These days I'm using them more than shrink links. They seem to have good holding power and of removal is easy too. I would say go with the 2mm microring. I did notice some slippage with the large size. The 1.5mm is too small to fit the standard shoelace tip hair into.
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Posted By: Aphrodite
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 12:30am
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I am loving these too! http://www.Internationalwig.com - www.Internationalwig.com has them for $8.99/100 and then you get an additional 20% off of that if you set up a "wholesale" account...FYI ------------- |
Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 11:15am
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That's a great price, but the prices from the manufacturer are even better! ------------- http://www.Godiva-Hair.com - http://www.Godiva-Hair.com http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com - http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 11:18am
You got that right. If you're operating a salon and go through these, you should only be buying from the manufacturer. PS - The small rings have little to no room inside them to thread hair and still have enough for tipped hair. And, only a small needle threader will work on the medium silicone rings. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
metalgirl wrote:Posted By: Aphrodite
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 12:00pm
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Good point...if I end up using these a lot, I will look into that. Which manufacturer do you buy from? I have been in contact with 'hair Compounds" but they do not carry the silicone lined rings... ------------- |
Posted By: gerrigirl
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 1:22pm
| I would also like to know which manufacurer to get these from. you could pm me. |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 2:25pm
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I ordered my silicone line microring yesterday and I am waiting patiently. You all have got me truly exicted!!!!!! Please inform me also where to purchase them wholesale. Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Aphrodite
Date Posted: February 16 2006 at 12:53am
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Metalgirl - Will you share with us who your manufacturer is? ------------- |
Posted By: FinaFina
Date Posted: February 16 2006 at 5:01pm
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What kind of pretipping has to be done on the hair to use these??
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Posted By: monsterita
Date Posted: February 16 2006 at 10:01pm
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I ditto FinaFina's question - what pretips are best for the microrings? And, do they work well on very fine, straight, slippery hair? |
Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 2:18am
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I am seriously impressed also!! I ordered the ones from Shrinkies.net in the large size and installed about 120 pieces with the silicone lined microrings and 100 pieces with the standard shrinkies. Last time I used extentubes and lost at least 5 every time I washed or brushed my hair, but I haven't lost a single silicone tube yet! How exciting!! I tried removing a few and they are very easy to open, with the extentubes I found that about 1 in 4 would completely collapse and was a nightmare to open. These are a breeze so far! I pretipped my hair with E6000.........that stuff rocks! My hair is super soft, silky and fine.....although it is curly. The extentubes slipped very easily but these things havent budged. I have even got brave with the conditioner in the shower and have been dangerously close (with the tubes or glue they would have been long gone lol) and haven't had one move. The only pain in the ass is with the silicone lining coming out but this could easily be my fault. I ruined about 20 of them during the install......a few I didn't notice until after I crushed them. I was using the large pulling needle and probably would haven't lost that many if I were careful. A small price to pay for something so great!!!! ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: shel221
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 3:42pm
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Bump. these sound amazing! ------------- |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 4:27pm
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Where do you get the E6000 from? Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: monsterita
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 5:34pm
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Do you have any trouble with the E6000 and blowdrying? It says to keep away from heat on the bottle. I've seen E6000 at craft stores and online craft shops. I'm really excited about the silicone lined micro-rings if they hold in fine hair. |
Posted By: monsterita
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 5:39pm
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Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 11:22pm
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I got the E6000 at a local craft store, it comes in a tube like
toothpaste only bigger :) It was $5.49 and I have tipped about
250 pieces with it and have well over half left over. I think you only need to avoid heat until the glue is dry. The glue will NOT change under the shrinkie heat wand even if you clamp directly on it....it must be very heat resistant. It also holds its form very well, with the pre-tipped hair I bought before when I took it out of the extentube it was smashed and hairs were going everywhere. The ones I have checked look just like when I put them in. I would say they definitely hold in fine, silky hair. My hair is naturally curly, it matches the indian wave perfectly.......but it is very fine. I have a hard time with any kind of ponytail holders, they always slide right off after 2 minutes.......even the elastic kind. The regular tubes slid like crazy. I've only tried the ones from shrinkies.net and I think I'll stick to them. I like the large ones since they are easier to work with, and my natural hair is full so covering isn't a huge issue. They open easily, and after my last takedown I think I'll stick with what I have found works lol.........nothing like yanking little tubes out after your hair went bad in one week to piss you off lol. Thanks for the comment on the sig line, I have forgot to update it which I will go do now :) I really love this site and I'm sure I will be around for a while! ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: Brandiwine21
Date Posted: February 21 2006 at 2:42am
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Hi longhair addict, Iīm preparing to do my first sil. lined micro ring install, but Im a little clueless as how theyīre put in. Do you part your hair in little squares to attach the extension? and then put a layer of your own hair over the links to cover? I havenīt really found a good demo online, so if u could point me there, that would be great. Iīm gonna be in Argentina soon, so Iīll be doing them myself, and it canīt look bad! I wanna look great! ANy help would be great ------------- All hail the DIYers Hoorah! Hoorah! :D |
Posted By: Brandiwine21
Date Posted: February 21 2006 at 2:48am
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Oh guys, I found this on http://www.artbeads.com/e6000.html: - http://www.artbeads.com/e6000.html: E6000 Glue CAUTION: Contains perchloroethylene. Harmful if inhaled. May cause dizziness, headache or nausea. Can cause skin and eye irritation. Sounds kinda risky to me. I mean, I want great looking hair, but not if I get a tumor! ------------- All hail the DIYers Hoorah! Hoorah! :D |
I saw a post on here with pretipping using Contact Cement (itīs silicone). Perhaps thatīs safer? I just donīt want anyone to get hurt
Posted By: Brandiwine21
Date Posted: February 21 2006 at 3:16am
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Me again, I found a post to help me: http://www.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39340&KW=micro+ring+demo - http://www.hairboutique.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39340& amp;KW=micro+ring+demo Longhair is that what u used? Let me know how yours is different, and do u have pics? Thanks! ------------- All hail the DIYers Hoorah! Hoorah! :D |