I think my days of DIY are gone! (pics added)
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Topic: I think my days of DIY are gone! (pics added)
Posted By: longhairaddict
Subject: I think my days of DIY are gone! (pics added)
Date Posted: June 04 2006 at 12:50am
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Today was the first day I have ever had a professional install
extensions. I've officially used every method (except
pinchbraiding) now, and everyone except for the sew-ins (which I got
today) has been done by me. I've burnt my fingers, got blisters,
pinched myself, and had one hell of a time seeing the back of my head
not to mention back pain. It was SOOOOOO much easier just to sit
down in a chair and talk for 4 hours while the pro took over :) I'm totally spoiled!! I'm usually a control freak and love to do things myself, but I think from now on I'll leave the installs to someone else. The sew ins were super cheap, but even when I get the strand by strand I think it will be worth the extra money! I've been afraid to trust anyone with my hair, and I always figure that if I screw it up at least I'll feel better because I didn't pay anyone..........but having someone else do it is really great! lol I'll post pictures soon, I'm in love with this install! ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
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Posted By: Kalika
Date Posted: June 04 2006 at 3:04am
Pictures woman! We need our hair porn 
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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 04 2006 at 4:09am
------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
longhairaddict wrote:Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: June 04 2006 at 10:46am
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Hair porn? I love that one lmao. I'll take some tonight and post it :)
------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: Syren123
Date Posted: June 04 2006 at 12:00pm
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4 hours to do a sew-in?! Wow. Even with a lot of yacking, it usually only took 2, as I recall.
and YES - PICTURES! Have someone take a picture of your tracks as well as the finished product! Yeah, sew ins rule. Glad you're happy! |
Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: June 04 2006 at 1:34pm
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Pictures lady!! How many tracks did you get? What hair did you use? ------------- |
Posted By: misslou
Date Posted: June 04 2006 at 6:29pm
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ditto what they said!! grr
------------- what I'm wearing: 1 pkg 18" DLux SS #2 and protac |
Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: June 05 2006 at 12:02am
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Lol, I haven't managed to look decent today since I've been cleaning
all day and doing laundry (yuck). I think I'm gonna wash and
style it in the morning so I'll do it then, if I posted pictures of
what I look like now you all would be afraid of me :-D I have a ton of hair, we did 8 tracks. We yapped alot, watched a movie, ate and I took my fair share of cigarette breaks (yeh I know, I suck lol) so I think the timing worked out fine. She was a great stylist, I really liked her and I'm totally depressed she is moving. :( I used the bohyme french refined again in the 22" handtied. I re-used the old hair I was wearing which I colored, and added in some light golden blonde which looks good mixed in with the other hair even though it would be way too yellow for me if it were by itself. I am going to buy a bohyme color ring to try to find an ashy light blonde. I really loved the dlux color mx24/613.....it is soooooo pretty but it doesn't come in any longer than 18". Does anyone know where they have 22" inch bodywave or even the french refined in handtied in a light ashy color? I've searched and came up blank. ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: krs523
Date Posted: June 05 2006 at 8:23am
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I've done the Protac, microrings, shr****s and think I want to try the sew in method for summer...couple of questions...how long does it normally last on caucasian hair? What is the cost? Thanks!
K
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Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: June 06 2006 at 12:57am
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I can't answer the how long it lasts question, because this is the
first time I ever had it. The sylist said up to 3 months, and my
sister wore them before (same hair texture) and said her sew-ins lasted
more than 3 months (which I know is not good and I will not do). Mine were super cheap, I got 8 tracks.....which is alot and it was only $130. I think the average is a little more, I just happened to find someone very good and cheap (thanks to a nice girl from here :) ). Day 2 and I still love it, my scalp feels great and I have no headaches or anything. I still haven't go any damn pictures, I promise soon before I get in trouble with Kalika lol :-D ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 07 2006 at 8:37am
------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
Posted By: elvira
Date Posted: June 07 2006 at 5:55pm
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I'm with ya, I just went back to my hairdresser after one long year, and it was heaven! I wore braids back in the day, I know I mentioned it before that I got my whole head done for $25!!! Late 80's. That was cheap then too! She would braid my hair so tight I got headaches and cried when she did it. I have a couple of bald spots too that have not grown back in. My hair is very very silky slippery,flyaway and they lasted about six weeks. When the thread in the wefts of the hair got wet, the lovely aroma of rotten socks would overpower any room! Nasty! ------------- |
Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 9:45pm
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Ok, I finally got around to taking some pics. I put a lens flare
over my face, not to hide my identity but to hide the no-makeup stupid
look face :) This is still the same hair I used in my last install, so it is at about 6-7 weeks. I have been washing it often (every other day) and even dyed most of it.....and so far so good. It is the Bohyme french refined hand tied in 22" (measures more like 25). I used the blow dryer to straighten it, in the pics it could use a good flat-ironing but I can't find mine so it'll have to do. I love the hair straight or hot rollers, but I'm not real into the french refined curl. The curl does give the hair a nice texture though. Ok, here they are at this link, for some reason when I try to link the image it gives me an error only members with permission may access this feature??? Oh well, it is the hair that is straight.......the other pics are my last install but the same hair: http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/ The braids aren't too tight at all, she did braid some yaki texture synth in with it so my hair wouldn't get loose (my hair is super fine, silky, and I have a ton of it). The first day my head was a little tender, but the next day it was fine. I am ITCHING like crazy, although it seems to come and go. ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 9:56pm
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hey girl...it tells me I need to log in ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 10:00pm
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Anyone know why it gives me an error message when I try to post them here? Here are the individual links: http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins1.gif - http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins1.gif http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins2.gif - http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins2.gif http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins3.gif - http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/longhairaddict/firstsewins3.gif Does it work for you? ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 10:02pm
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you need to add the image codes
you need the [img] code before the address and the[ /img] after the address
(no spaces) ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 10:09pm
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I did that, but says you are only allowed and then something about
members. Its been like 3 seconds so I forget now. They are
up on your site, I'll make it simple: http://www.hairextensions101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2119#2119 - http://www.hairextensions101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2119#2119 ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: 222chik222
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 10:12pm
| i could view them :) looks great!! neatly sewn in too!! |
Posted By: FabulousHairExt
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 10:15pm
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Looks great! Very natural, I would never guess that it's extensions! edited to say: btw the links work fine 4 me! ------------- fyi I know my spelling sux! |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 10:17pm
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yep the links work fine...I think she wanted the pictures to show up as an image ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 08 2006 at 10:53pm
 ------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
Posted By: mokipono
Date Posted: June 09 2006 at 2:02am
| There is a trick when using the cornrow method for silky slippery hair. About every 3" inches add a small dental rubberband to the track. It causes traction without damaging the hair. I get my dentist to buy them for me in large 3 ounce bags. The best size to use is 5/16 diameter. |
Posted By: Lovelee2001
Date Posted: June 09 2006 at 1:35pm
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Girl I've been checking back like everyday for your pics! I love it. She added some synthetic hair to my braids too, I thought I wouldn't need it because my hair is thick... but my hair is very fine. Here are some pics of mine. http://public.fotki.com/Lovelee2001/ |
Posted By: longhairaddict
Date Posted: June 09 2006 at 2:03pm
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Very lovely, lovelee :) Your hair and you are both gorgeous! I really liked her, still upset she is moving lol. Good and cheap, good find lovelee (she is the one who helped me find the stylist). You have a few months to find another one lol. I did want the pics to show up as an imagine Sherrie, I just kept getting the error. It worked fine on your site, so they can just click that link I guess........ ------------- Wearing 22" 8oz Tease I tips installed with silicone microrings. |
Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: June 09 2006 at 4:08pm
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Lovelee: you're a very pretty girl!
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