well...i wore microring extensions for 3weeks, i just never could get used to them being in my hair. someone i talked to said i must have done something incorrectly because she couldnt even tell hers were there, but i felt mine (mostly when trying to sleep) and when the wind blew im sure everyone was wondering what those tiny beads were in my hair. i had 2 tiny wefts of protac stuck in to see how i liked it for the past 2 weeks and they held so well and invisibly......so last night i took all the microrings out (frugality made me save that hair...for a rainy day )....ummm, the removal of them was a pain in the @ss but i got it done with minimal real hair corruption, however even with going slow and being careful some destruction did occur .

 Protac installation with #22-14'' Bohyme. 1- single weft at the bottom, 2 double wefts above that (wefts secured together with LG),2 short strips on either side of my head. It took me about 2 hours, not too bad i think for my first time and i was unsure of exactly where i wanted them to go so i kept stalling to part and repart.

So ...........have a look at me !

Now my hair is as strong as meThis is my Bohyme french refined, i blow dried along the Protac after i installed them so its got my hair a bit straighter, but that tiny wave is how my real hair normally looks. I took a couple of inches off the ends only. Usually i would want to cut this some more and add a few layers, but my kids begged me to leave it this long (they're so silly!)...we are going to the beach next week for the kids' spring break so i figured it would be kinda fun to leave it long through the week. However, getting used to suddenly having hair this long is really weird....just normal stuff like driving, i forgot to move that hair over outta the way at first!

lumpy at the top from my ponytail at the gym, no one would ever get to take a picture of me fresh from the gym (especially my hair) without me having these extensions to show off !

Finally, thanks everyone who gives advice (and those who ask questions !) on this forum, bad hair sucks and it does make women feel better to have a pretty head of hair. From my elderly patients to younger ladies, the best thing i can do for them is help them get a wash and set...its something i've always done for ladies who cant get in the shower or to the hairdresser, and its the one thing that years later they all remember.

Yay! its springtime!

good job looks nice on you!!! How long did it take to install?

Hey!

That looks really great!  It looks so natural on you!

I have just moved away from shrink*** and am trying out ProTac for myself.  Unfortunately,  I can't say I have had the same success as you, mine just don't seem to want to hold onto my hair and stay in place.  I find just using straigh liquid gold on my hair works the best!

But, GREAT job and keep up posted on how it holds up!

Nice job!!  Your hair looks great!!  So natural!  And *LOOK* at that bicep!!

Amanda

Looks great Nursie! I had the same experience with the microlinks. Made my head itch. For my clients that insist on the links I use different colors to make it look like they are decorative....like little beads. That way if and when they show, they look kinda like they're suppose to.

I just can't figure out how all of you gals that do your own protac instalations do it so well. I have protac on the way, and will be using it on a client with very frail hair this weekend. Having never done it before, I'm a little nervous. Plus I want to recommend a good sham.& cond., one that will be the less likely to compromise the adhesive. Any suggestions??

Thanks to all,

Autumn

autumn I hope your package gets to you for the weekend install

I sent it out priority, but its pushing it to be there for this weekend.

No need to be nervous dear. Sounds like you are experienced with extensions, and the pro-tacs are extremely SIMPLE!

I have never had any problems with shampoo affecting the tapes, but keep the conditioner off the tapes (I condition just the top of my head and the length and never had a problem) I always recommend a non-sulfate shampoo.

As always Sher, thanks for your advice. My client is also a real good friend, and if the tape gets here next week, that's fine. Gosh, I'm just lucky to have found you and the other resources from all of the super-duper extensionists / DIY-er's and others. My first time with ext. was in 1986, and it was the sew in wefts in Beverly Hills for $800 in some gals apartment. I was in a band and needed HAIR. The lady had just done Darrel Hannah right before me. She was one busy lady. Don't think she was licensed, but I had gotten her name from the Salon, "Umberto's" down there. I rarely wear extensions now, but I love to put them in. I'll let you know when the Pro. arrives.

later, autumn