How do I maintain my shrink loc install?
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Topic: How do I maintain my shrink loc install?
Posted By: bonne
Subject: How do I maintain my shrink loc install?
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 1:54pm
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I recently got shrinkies installed and need to know how to maintain it.
I know that I have to use silicone free products, but can anyone recommend a good shampoo, conditioner, detangler, etc? I think everything I have has silicones in it. Also, how can I keep it from tangling while I sleep? I wear it in a ponytail now, but I guess I roll around so much because it becomes all poofy in the morning and I have tangles. Thanks, Bonnie |
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Posted By: Longhairdreams
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 2:35pm
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Silicones can actually be good for the hair.They will help the cuticle lie flat so its more manageable and shiny.And I would reccomend braiding your hair down the entire length of your extensions to keep bed head at bay. |
Posted By: bonne
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 3:26pm
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The stylist told me not to use anything with silicones or oils because it will make the shrinkie bond slip out. She said they use oil to remove the extensions and that's why you have to avoid it in your styling products.
Thanks, I'll try braiding it at bed time. |
Posted By: barbielocs
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 4:07pm
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if the hair is tangling it is not the shrinkies it is the hair that was used. try a leave in cond at the ends away from the shrinkies. ------------- |
Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 4:56pm
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You can use silicone products on the length of the hair, just don't blob it on the scalp by the bonds. I tell people to make a ponytail at the base of their head and from there on down they can use conditioner or silicone products. As far as sleeping, I think braiding it would be the best bet or maybe put it up in a scruncii. ------------- http://www.Godiva-Hair.com - http://www.Godiva-Hair.com http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com - http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com |
Posted By: bonne
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 5:32pm
Thanks! It doesn't tangle too bad when I sleep, but I REALLY roll around a lot. I had Bohyme hair before that I'd wake with poofy tangled hair.  This is nice hair...I think it's just how I sleep.
Anyone have any suggestions for good shampoos to use with this type of extensions? Thanks!!! 
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Posted By: Poose
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 5:48pm
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Just out of curisosity, who installed them? They should have given you a how-to on taking care of your hair. What hair do you wear now? ------------- ^..^ |
Posted By: barbielocs
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 8:29pm
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i like keune shampoos, ken paves so sulfates, purology, and then i also use the cinderella shampoo and great lengths shampoo... i only condtion the lengths and the ends. on my web site is a list on how to care for extensions... the link is below. i hope it helps. before i go to bed i always brush it and put it in a loose scrunchie. also you can spray a leave in cond like catwalk fast fix to the lengths at nihjt to help combat the problem in the morning. also your stylist was right- no oil or silicone products on the "bonds" or shrinkies- they could slip out. also if oyu leave your hair oily they could slip out. ------------- |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 9:09pm
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bonne wrote:Posted By: bonne
Date Posted: October 17 2006 at 2:29pm
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Thanks for the tips Barbielocs. I currently use Kerastase shampoo for color treated hair (Reflection, I think). I also use Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Conditioning Mask. I need a new shampoo, though. The hair is nice. It's Flashpoint 909 Remy hair. Feels softer than my Bohyme ever did. And it's really fine hair and I like that because it matches my texture more. I haven't washed it yet, though. Probably going to try to hold out until tomorrow morning. Thanks guys! :) |
Posted By: Halo
Date Posted: December 05 2006 at 6:02pm
what a good idea! never would have thought to make a ponytail first and then apply sili |