From ubershort to long with Elite Thermofiber!
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Printed Date: February 05 2026 at 3:56am
Topic: From ubershort to long with Elite Thermofiber!
Posted By: Cody
Subject: From ubershort to long with Elite Thermofiber!
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 12:55pm
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Hi ladies! I don't post here that often (mainly because I have more to learn than to share) but I can assure you that I lurk like an obsessive freak. 
Anyway, I just got my gorgeous brown-black Thermo yesterday and couldn't wait to put it in. First of all, I have MEGA-short hair. Observe: 
Because my hair is spiky on top and therefore can't realistically blend, I had to do individual open braids on the crown. Luckily, I don't mind having braids exposed (though the shiny little clear rubberbands aren't my favorite look.) I HATE doing braids, but the Thermo was cooperative! Then I put in the rest with Protac. I'd never used the 'Tac before and was surprised by how easy it was. However, my real hair is so short that I think the tapes were way too obvious. I had to LG some wefts in strategic places to cover the tapes. Next time I'll probably use LG all over. Cut and razored some layers, and here's the final look: 
I think I used about 7 ounces total...it doesn't look like that much, but keep in mind I had no natural hair to blend with it! 
The Elite Thermofiber feels like BUTTAH. It's easily the best hair I've ever used. I plan to keep it straight at my husand's request...he doesn't really dig my usual big curly weaves! I just hope I can get the Protac to last at least 5 weeks. Most installs fall off my head after about 3. |
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Posted By: kirstyx1888xmac
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 1:02pm
| wow that looks amazing thumbs up |
Posted By: Poose
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 1:26pm
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OMG thats so pretty! You did such a good job! Considering your hair was so sort! It looks really good! You're very pretty too!
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Posted By: nicey
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 2:26pm
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wow! well done to you it looks great xx ------------- louxx |
Posted By: frenchie1
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 2:39pm
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You look amazing, your face is stunningly pretty and I love the color too!!!
The straight look suits you very well! Great great job on short hair!!
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Posted By: Cody
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 3:39pm
Thank you so much for the compliments! 
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Posted By: gsmilie
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 4:03pm
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gREAT job!!
What do you mean by open braids?
Looks very natural!
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Posted By: lwray
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 6:31pm
| Wow, that's awesome for your hair being so short! I'd love to see a picture of the back. |
Posted By: lwray
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 6:45pm
| Also, I realized on rereading your post that I recognized your writing style (and smiling face) from your old blog. I had to go Google you to make sure. Good to know you're still writing! |
Posted By: HAIR_VETERAN
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 7:51pm
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I think you did an excellent job, considering you had short hair. Job well done. Oh yeah color looks good on you.
Have you tried highlights/streaks? ------------- WEAVE WEARER SINCE 1991 |
Posted By: Aphrodiva
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 9:37pm
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Wow! You are so Pretty!!!!!!!!!! and LOVE the hair! ------------- |
Posted By: Halo
Date Posted: December 03 2006 at 3:09am
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GORGEOUS!
I love your new hair! you're one of the lucky beauties that looks fab in short hair too great job! I'm digging the way your short fringe looks it's pretty with the long straight hair to accentuate it |
Posted By: Amanda8Beechwoo
Date Posted: December 03 2006 at 5:19am
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I think that looks brill. I love the short fringe with it x ------------- [URL=http://www.hairextensionsbyamanda.co.uk]www.hairextensionsbyamanda.co.uk[/URL] |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: December 03 2006 at 2:24pm
I love it! You did a super job and I'm with everyone else on the short fringe. Awesome!  ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Lil'Bohemian
Date Posted: December 03 2006 at 2:28pm
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wow- great job blending such short hair. That can be quite difficult to do. It looks fabulous!! And you are beautiful. ------------- |
Posted By: aimee
Date Posted: December 04 2006 at 4:15am
it looks great  ....long hair suits you very well------------- im a synthetic girl and i love plastikhaar |
Posted By: monsterita
Date Posted: December 04 2006 at 10:36am
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You have such a pretty face that you'll look good no matter what your hair is like. I love both looks on you. Great job!
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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: December 04 2006 at 6:42pm
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Kinda reminds me of our dear Kalika....she hasnt been around in ages.
The install look great and you are such a pretty lady! ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: mokipono
Date Posted: December 05 2006 at 1:54am
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Super good job girlfriend.........You look beautiful with short and long! What did you mean by open braids? Can you take a close up shot of them? ------------- http://hawaiianhairextensions.com - http://hawaiianhairextensions.com |
Posted By: Cody
Date Posted: December 05 2006 at 5:10pm
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Sorry, I haven't been on for a couple of days. Thanks again for all the input/praise!
For the poster who asked, by "open braids" I just mean synth braids that are only braided about two inches down, then rubber banded. The rest of the hair hangs loose. They look similar to pinch braids, but aren't quite as secure. |