OK gals, I am really tired of fusion bonds that are WHITE. They are disgusting and this seems to be a fairly pervasive problem with pretipped hair. I find it to be true with the D-Lux hair tips (love the hair, hate the white tips), and I find it happens with some of the keratin adhesive sticks. . .

It doesn't seem to be happening with Amm's (now extinct, unfortunately) Elite pretips, and I know those are different because they have to be installed with a SUPER HOT purging iron.

Recommendations please?? I used Kristin's fusion chips a while ago but forget how they performed; Amm's fusion pellets didn't work; there was some discussion about the Poly chips from haircompounds;

I like to pretip my own hair so have no problem with sticks or chips or whatever, I've just GOT to get this glue problem solved!!

THANKS FOR ANY INFO YOU'VE GOT!!!

Fina

I have had really good results with the fusion chips from Kristen. They do lighten up a bit in color, but they stay more of a clear amber color as they degrade, rather than white and milky colored. I have one client who wore the fusion chip install ( with his and her mink) for a whole three months and only lost 3 bonds. The  bonds were in  great shape when I did  her reinstall. I was amazed...

I love the Fusion chips!

neo: I don't agree that they all turn white; I have some in my hair right now that aren't white.

saucy: Thanks for the confirmation. I do recall liking the chips. I'm just looking for something that will last about 8 weeks.  There are some that literally turn white when you install them!

-Fina

You should try Liquid Gold.  It works wonders.  And, it knocks out some steps that you never thought you could skip.

Char

FinaFina wrote: neo: I don't agree that they all turn white; I have some in my hair right now that aren't white.

So maybe stick with those? Since those don't turn white?

Charmayne wrote: You should try Liquid Gold.  It works wonders.  And, it knocks out some steps that you never thought you could skip. Char

We've been using LG for a long while now, however its not good for fusion :)

Char-

Are you talking about off the weft fusion with liquid gold? I have seen the directions for it on the lg site , but I have never tried it. How does it hold up? I have had some makeshift lg bonds last for about a week and a half....... I'm curious now

My application process involves the use of a fine toothed, flat, sable brush (trimmed), LG, and LG Dissolver.  Remember that LG is extremely sicky.  The holding power, for me, lies behind the laying of the bond.  I gently dilute the product with it's dissolver (less than one drop for about a third of a half ounce bottle.  I lay a few strands at a time using a brush application (that's the key for me).  I pre-tip the hair the same way.  Then I fuse with heat.  LG works really great dry when you have the right consistency.  Hope that makes sense.

Thanks,

While my most dedicated clients may last up to six months, the average wear time is three to four months.  I don't recommend any extensions for more than three momths (I think we're all alike on that note).  You're right, it takes a lot of work and time.  But I have found that it works best for me.  I also like the fact that it is not as messy because I have the brush in place of my hands.  My clients are all pleased...no complaints so far.  The only problem with my methods is that you have to use fewer strands which of course means more time. 

Unfortunately, I can't do this on myself.  I haven't found anyone who applies in this nature.  Frankly, I'm searching for an extensionist myself (kind of crazy).  I'm sick of doing my own hair (go figure).

Sorry for the choppiness.  It's my bedtime.

Thanks,

Char 

Girls i tryed it, and it`s deff for us ligth haired girls nd Boys:P

I pretipped like i useally do with lg, and then fused with my fand,i had to held it down for a while so that i heated it good enough. The good thing with this method is that you can make really small bonds:D