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New to all of this! Help!

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Forum Description: Hair Extensions can be the quick fix for short hair.
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Topic: New to all of this! Help!
Posted By: beautyqueen84
Subject: New to all of this! Help!
Date Posted: May 22 2006 at 10:31pm
I have been going through this site and there is sooo much information that I thought I would just ask for advice!  I am competing in a pageant in 4 weeks and my hair is not full enough.  It always tends to be very flat on top no matter how much teasing or spraying I do!  I am considering extensions but only for the pageant.  Soo...just a few questions...

I have very naturally curly hair that I straighten with a hair dryer and professional flat iron almost everyday.  Because of this, I am worried that the extensions won't work for me.  Can they withstand the heat of my straightening? 

I am also concerned that they will not blend into my hair because of my original hair's texture.  I do not really want length, just volume. 

The other question I had was about coloring.  I have blonde hair with highlights, but I am planning on making it darker for the pageant, just a little bit.  I am concerned that the extensions will not match and be very obvious. 

I guess like everyone else I am worried about damage to my hair.  What is the best method for applying temporary extensions without risk of damage? 

I found a specialist who uses Great Lengths Extensions and Hairdreams.  Are these good products? 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!  Thank you so much!


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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: May 22 2006 at 10:37pm
If you want temporary extensions I would suggest clip ins. Or a tape method which is easy to install and easy to remove.
 
There are extension hair textures available to match any texture. They key is in using enough hair, and the right cut, and styling to get a good match/blend
 
Great Lengths or hair dreams are not a good option for short term wear. Besides the fact that they are very costly


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Posted By: misslou
Date Posted: May 23 2006 at 12:15am
you could always make your own clip ins.  buy hair in the style you like (volume wave, curl, etc) that's longer than you like and bring it with you when you get your hair dyed so your stylist can dye it the exact same shade.  then clip it in, have the stylist cut it for you so it'll blend easy and just remember how and where they go.

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what I'm wearing: 1 pkg 18" DLux SS #2 and protac

Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: May 23 2006 at 12:51am
if you go to someone who is a liscensed, professional, extensionist and  they could help you with texture and color. make sure u see a portfolio and get at least 6 references and make sure they have been doing extensions for at least 2 yrs,
good luck


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Posted By: misslou
Date Posted: May 23 2006 at 1:17am
this is just a pageant, right?  one night, in-and-out?  clip-ins or protacs will suit you just fine.  you don't even need to buy super expensive hair because you just need it to look gorgeous for 8 hours.

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what I'm wearing: 1 pkg 18" DLux SS #2 and protac


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