i need TONSSSS of help with clip-ons
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Topic: i need TONSSSS of help with clip-ons
Posted By: br0wndice
Subject: i need TONSSSS of help with clip-ons
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 8:23am
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*KEEP IN MIND I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS STUFF* i shouldnt be doing this all myself but money is an issue which is why i need tonssss of help...
okay so i bought this hair from one of the local beauty supply stores.... its called "Outre Gold" and the style says "HH EURO STR WVG 18' " first off.... is that ok hair to buy???? well getting different hair isnt much of a problem... but i also bought these clips.... large and some small wig clips by annie.... the guy in the store said these are what i should use to make the clip ins. now i have these... so now what... i have read metalgirls techniques etc.... but i dont really understand most of it.... what thread do i use ? needle? how do i sew them on? *by hand* i have no sewing machine either.... how do i sew the layers of the weft together to make it thicker like metalgirl was talking about?? im so confused... im sorry.. i wish i could buy the premade onesbut i dont have enough money for all that...( this is pretty much for prom and ive already spent $3000 on it... i cant spend anymore ) pleaseeeee anything will help me.... ------------- br0wndice |
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Posted By: Naked Eye
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 10:27am
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I'm not sure about the hair, most beauty supply store hair is cheaper
quality of hair, but, I've found that it's generally okay for clip ons (that's what I use to make clip-ins). So now you have the hair, what I would recommend doing is thinking about the length you want each section to be. I usually make some longer ones that are about 5 inches or so (basically that wrap from my one ear to the middle of the back of my head). I've found making ones that wrap from ear to ear can be a major pain in the booty, but see what works for you, everyone is different. Then I also make some smaller ones, about 3 inches. And tiny ones (that just fit one clip, about 1 inch sections) These small ones work well putting them at the top of your hair and around your temples where it's more delicate, so there's less weight on your hair. Edit: Here's a picture that shows the different sizes I usually make there's more than this, but it just gives you an idea: http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/definemylife/ DSCN1338.jpg - http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/definem ylife/ DSCN1338.jpg Then, I sew two of the wefts together. (That's probably what metal girl was talking about) It adds some thickness, but you don't have to do it. You just take the track (the already sewn top part of the hair) and sew it right on top of the other, or you can put it down a little bit if it seems too bulky, and you sew it just like you would sew 2 pieces of fabric together. EDIT: Here's a close up of 2 wefts sewn together, I have them slightly layered and you can see the clip and how it's sewn on. Prepare yourself, this thing is HUGE 
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/definemylife/ RSCN1337.jpg - http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/definem ylife/ RSCN1337.jpg Then, you simply sew on the clips to that top part (the track). You just go through the little holes in the top of the clip and around like you are sewing on a button or something. Once you feel it's on sturdy, you go on to the next. Let me see if I have any pictures laying around.... Ok, here's the final product basically of one of my clip-ins: http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/definemylife/ clipsonhair.jpg - http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/defi nemylife/ clipsonhair.jpg Whew, after all is said and done, have you thought about doing a Pro-tac install for your prom?? |
Posted By: ITgrrrl
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 10:48am
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Naked Eye has it right on! I basically did mine when I was making them the same way with the exception of I use LG (liquid gold) to bond two wefts together. I hate sewing and they hold just as well. Its a tad messy at 1st, but def faster! You can also LG the clips on too, especially if this is for one night, but sewing on the clips is NO THANG! ------------- -I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away |
Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 11:06am
Hey NakedEye, you're pictures aren't showing up
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