My weave is loosening up....
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Topic: My weave is loosening up....
Posted By: asinnamon
Subject: My weave is loosening up....
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 7:19pm
| How much it too much? One is ok. Then the other 4 are all sorta sitting on eachother about 3/4 away from my scalp. They feel secure, but I didn't get alot of info from the shop I got them done at...so what do you gals think? It's only been a week, what can I expect them to wear like? |
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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 7:40pm
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Can you post pics.. I can give you more info if I can see what's going on..
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Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 8:36pm
| ok, I took some pics. Do I need to upload them somewhere, or can I just copy them here? |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 8:37pm
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Use photobucket as a host site(it's super easy) or you can email me again and I'll post for you ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 8:44pm
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Depending on how many times you shampooed, if she sewed your braids down, please post a pick.
shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 8:51pm
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Hey Shiry...
Not to jack this thread...but do you use the undetectable sew-in method often? I took Marcella's class, too. Just curious on your experience. I've got one booked for Fri ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 8:53pm
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While we're waitin' for pics, the short answer to your question depends on your hair texture.. some silkier hair types "slip" more quickly than coarser hair types. But given that your scalp tends to be on the oily side, and you are washing more frequently the braids are probably loosening up a little faster than you would like.. Do you know if she sewed the braids together to help keep them in place?? (you may have already answered this..) The other thing for next time is to have her use a net over the braided foundation this will help keep things in place a little while longer..
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Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 8:58pm
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http://www.sinnamondesignstudio.com/index.php?pr=Hair_Extensions - http://www.sinnamondesignstudio.com/index.php?pr=Hair_Extensions
Tell me if this works....you should be able to see them now. For somereason when I go to access photobucket, I get a blank screen.....Anywho, this was the best I could do. I'm far from a computer whiz...
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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 9:14pm
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Dayum.. I was hoping I was going to see more pics like the first one.. (Which isn't bad, and what I expected to see..) The other pics are more problematic.. They are definitely slipping.. You said she used synth hair in the braids right??
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Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 9:17pm
| yup, she sure did..... I actually haven't been washing all that much either, maybe every couple to few days. |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 9:20pm
We need Hair Dr Shiry in here.. because once the braids are loose like this, they have to come down.. Did you call the shop and tell her you are having issues??? ------------- 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 |
asinnamon wrote:Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 9:44pm
No, I haven't. Honestly, I prolly won't. It's ALOT of work to coordinate getting down there. I could manage it once in a while, but not all the time. The drive itself is over an hour, plus organizing the kids, etc... They aren't all that bad, I would say that one is the worst. The rest are half way between that top one and the bad one. I"m getting close to pulling out the super glue....
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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 9:48pm
You can pull the loose track up to the track above it and sew the loose track onto the track above it. Keep doing this for all of the loose tracks until they are all nice and tight again.. ------------- 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: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 9:58pm
| Thats a great idea! I have the thread, are the needles special? |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 10:01pm
On another topic.. when is your site open for business.. I've been DYING to see your jewelry...  ETA: Nevermind.. ummm I shoulda just clicked the "Home " link..------------- 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: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 10:18pm
| Yah, I think I can improvise for now....My site is open now, but I don't have a ton of stuff up yet. Everytime I plan some photography sessions, something happens and I have to put it aside. With *any* luck, I'll get pics done tomorrow.....Then it's just posting stuff...... |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 10:23pm
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The stitches look far apart...
I like Diva's idea ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 10:36pm
| Hey, thanks for your help ladies!! Esp DivaV. I was sorta freakin our after I saw those photos myself. I had no idea they looked like that...... |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 14 2006 at 11:23pm
OH.. and ONE more thing.. make sure you sew around the wefts and not through them.. Here's my little lame pic on how to tie off the first stitch. http://public.fotki.com/DivaVocals/various_hair_pics/bitmap51663.html - http://public.fotki.com/DivaVocals/various_hair_pics/bitmap51663.html ------------- 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: barbielocs
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 3:01am
i know this is a little late, but you can find these needles at a fabric shop too.. ------------- |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 4:52am
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Just make sure it's a CURVED needle.. the straight ones are difficult to use especially when you are sewing your own tracks..
------------- 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: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 12:50pm
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I am so sorry to report that your sew in tracks are not saveable.
The stitches are not sewn close together.
The braid itself is not sewn down.
The stitches are not neat.
You will have to take your hair down.
Sorry, Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 12:54pm
Well, I liked doing the undetectable with the silicone lined rings. They stayed better for me. The one with the shrinkie was pretty good also. I've tried it on a couple of clients and it lays pretty flat overall. I like it, not the ring I was trained on, it never stayed in the hair for me; I purchased some rings from Dr. locs and they still don't work for me, they don't hold without slipping. What was your experience?
Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 2:19pm
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Shiry, do you think I should report back tothe shop owner that these didn't last long? OR should I just chaulk it up to a learning experience? And, do I have to take them down now, or can I wait until the become uncomfortable or show?
I'm not thrilled I just wasted $130.....
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Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 2:41pm
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Considering they have been in a short time I think you should go back to the shop owner. All the things that I mentioned comes from a professional point of view, but here is what you can say if you are going back to have services redone.
I just got my hair done_________ and I have not shampooed my hair as often as I normally do and my tracks have slipped a great deal. I was examining my hair and it looks as if my hair is more than 6 weeks old. Is there any type of gaurantee that you provide for individuals of my hair texture?
If they say: You must have shampooed or brushed to hard.
you say: I hold my tracks at the base as I brush and I use a looper brush to brush my hair.
Any other questions or anything just give me a holla, i can tell pretty much what is going to be said, but just give me a ring and I'll help as much as I can.
Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 2:57pm
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See I KNEW the hair Doctor could help here!!! Shiry I was gonna post something similar in regards as to WHAT to say when you call the shop..
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Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 3:05pm
| I emailed her already. We'll see. I actually wouldhave said all those things, cause, I really was gentle with these. My guess is that she will come back and say this is a temporary style and I wouldn't have gotten more then 2 weeks out of it anyway.....It says something to this effect on thier website, and altho they don't specifically say weaves, they did say cornrows. So, we will see. I'm hesitant to go back and get them redone. One, because, I literaly would have to pull my son out of school for a day, drive a couple hours to grandparents house, then drive over an hour and a half down to the shop. Two, because I'm worried my hair would just do the same thing again. Maybe it'll turn out okay and she will offer some $$ back to me. |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 3:08pm
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Well on causcasian hair I think two things need to happen to make this method last longer. 1. The braids have to be sewn together BEFORE the tracks are sewn on 2. I think a net sewn over the foundation is a MUST with hair that is prone to loosen faster. I believe you did all the right things.. I think your install was not the best.. Shiry has caucasian clients as does my stylist.. Now granted most caucasian clients cannot wear sew ins for 8-12 weeks.. However 4-6 weeks is very possible with a good install.. ------------- 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: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 3:17pm
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Go figure, huh? The only place I find does a crummy job......I must be able to find another salon closer. There are others down there, just not in great areas. There is a shop in Mattapan MA that even uses and carries Bohyme, but I'm not going anywhere near there. Living in the sticks for the last 3 years has taken some of the city girl out of me .
Hey, how soon do you think I need to take these down?
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Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 3:50pm
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Well, I agree with you especially if have to be totally inconvenienced by this, but in order for that business to be able to get more caucasian clients they need to know and see their mistakes. As far as money being refunded, I don't think that is going to happen. Now since this is an issue on their part necessary arrangements should be made to make sure you are happy with your experience.......Since you don't have a full install, you have braids throughout your hair, your braids should have been sewn down for reinforcement.
shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: barbielocs
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 5:02pm
they have curved needels there- they are used for quliting- but i think they are probally pointed and could prick you. so if you go this route try rubbing the tip on cement to dull it... ------------- |
Posted By: barbielocs
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 5:04pm
shiry you rock! ------------- |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 5:13pm
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Thanks you guys, I love my job. I just don't send anything out of my salon. Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 5:50pm
 I know you would hook her up!!!
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Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 6:02pm
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Me too. Good luck Asinnamon. Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 6:10pm
| Thanks! I'll get over it...I have calls into a couple other salons that may or may not do weaves. We'll see, I may just go the LG route again until I can save up for a professional fusion install. |
Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 7:37pm
| You know what I forgot to ask yah? How do I take these out? Just clip the thread, take the weft off, untie the braids and comb? |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 9:07pm
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Oh yeah I forgot to mention since you are removing it on your own use a seam ripper. Feel along the thread. If that doesn't work have someone take it down. The thread is brown so whomever takes it down will see the thread. And then you take the braid down.
Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: October 15 2006 at 10:01pm
This week will be my first "real" install using this method on a client. (I've only practiced my stirching on my doll heads) I ordered the silicone rings, I figured they'd give a longer hold. The only problem I see with shrinks, is that they can't be retightened.
Do you use the stitch Marcella showed?(The one where you crisscross your loop and pull the needle through) I'm finding myself just doing a half hitch(coming under and up) ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 9:08am
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Yes, I do. I make my stitches close thought. I just didn't like the regular rings, I think it was that brand.
Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 9:56am
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Thanks Shiry, In your experiece...do you think doing a basic stich vs. the cross stitch will bear any difference?
I keep my stitches close and make two pases per ring
I think I read in your earlier post you used docs rings? I think the feedback was better on the rings from http://www.yourhairshop.com - www.yourhairshop.com (Not sure if 101 and Shrinkies.net carry the same) Check out youirhairshop...she's carrying microthin thread! I ordered it so I'll give feedback after this install! ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 10:04am
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yeah, the cotton thread sucks. It wants to try and tangle on you. I was going to order some clem yue, but didn't get around to it. Doc locs rings are hard to close, very hard rings. The also fold if they are on. Don't like them. The adhesive is okay though.
Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 10:08am
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What is clem yue? ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: asinnamon
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 12:04pm
| Hey girls, you may want to try a product called "thread heaven". It gives a sorta static effect to the thread to reduce tangling without leaving any residue. It works really well for me when I'm working with small threads, such as nymo nylon or even DMC floss for cross stitching.....You can pick it up most craft places or your local bead shop or yarn shop |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 3:10pm
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Sorry Gina, the man that does the weaves without a braid, he uses a net. Shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 6:21pm
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Shiry...
Sorry if I'm sloooow, but I'm not understanding
 Are you referrring to a net method or the sewing thread? ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: Gina E
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 6:22pm
Thanks for the tip! I'll pick something up like that! ------------- I've got a new puppy!!! She's a http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/GinaE52979/EvansFirstDayandRoxy06019.jpg - White Boxer |
Posted By: Shirilyn
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 7:17pm
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He uses both the net and the sewing interlocking technique. I just wonder how an individual with hair can keep the hair neatly wrapped? I guess you can if you are sewing the hair onto the hair and the weft. i will look up the web address, sorry i am confusing you.
shiry ------------- http://www.myspace.com/texashairextensionqueen |