fine hair? BOHYME OR Elite Remy Indian cuticle hai
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Topic: fine hair? BOHYME OR Elite Remy Indian cuticle hai
Posted By: Zippetydoda
Subject: fine hair? BOHYME OR Elite Remy Indian cuticle hai
Date Posted: February 26 2007 at 8:20pm
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I have been buying 25-39 dollar extension hair for 17 years now and I am realizing that there has got to be something better out there. what i've bought is always from Asia and after 3 or 4 washes it looks dry frizzy wirey and course. The texture is so much thicker than mine it looks tooo obvious it is an extension.
My hair is platinum blonde 613 and baby fine...(wish i had that great thick hair but i don't) so i need something like russian hair European hair but there is no way i can pay those prices for them. Is Indian hair supposed to match the texture of caucasion hair more closely? if so would you reccomend Elite remy cuticle indian hair or Bohym Remy silky straight?
I just don't know the texture of either of the above two and if someone can shed light on this....it would be great.
On another note........Does anybody tell that they are wearing extensions? If so to whom and why? do you think they tell others so everyone knows and would it matter to you?
ok.....I am so happy i found this forum.......I was beginning to think that i was the only purchaser of extension hair out there....it seemed the only info i could get was from vendors.
thanks for your help,
Lori
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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: February 26 2007 at 9:47pm
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I can only speak form my own experience with blonde hair. So far, of all brands I have tried Bohyme is the only one that has worked for me (and a brand that I used to use that I can no longer get) From my experience with Indian hair, it does not process well to get it to light blonde. I have NOT tried the Elite Remy so I cant say anything one way or the other about the particular brand. ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: BunnyWabbit
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 10:52am
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I don't know about the blonde, but my hair is fine too (not too thin, but fine if that makes sense) and the Bohyme blends very well with it. I've been wearing it for 5 days or so now, and it feel great. I chose it because I had heard so many good things about it on this forum and on Sherrie's site also. To answer your other questions, I don't typically tell people about my extensions with the exception of people that would notice a 6 inch over night difference in the length of my hair - my boyfriend actually helps me with the installs. For the most part, I don't care if poeple know, the only aspect that embarasses me slightly is that I hang out in a big group of guys and for a very long time I was their 'tomboy little sister', now that I've embraced the side of me that loves clothes, shoes and hair, they pick on me for that... but they do compliment me about 30 seconds later :) |
Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 11:32am
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Thanks Sherrie and Bunny for the help.
I believe my hair is very similar in texture to both of yours.....fine not necessarily thin....but not full either.
I hope someone can tell me how long their bohyme / elite has lasted them before it got dry or frizzy or loses it softness on them. (I use clips that I take out at night)
Is all Bohyme hair cuticle remy hair...i notice some websites saying bohyme remy and others just say bohyme. does anybody know the difference between bohyme gold and bohyme silky straight?
I wish I could hand pick the hair myself, but since there is no supplier close to me here in Northeast Tennessee I will have to rely on an online supplier. I know that there are differences from package to package some softer and some coarser. I wonder if there is anyway to request the softest feeling batch when ordering?
Well....we will have company this weekend and i've not seen them since november...but my hair will definately be thicker and fuller since i saw them last and about 2 inches longer...I know this person will tell others. Should I tell them if they complement the hair....or only if they ask if it is all my real hair?
Some people I wouldn't mind telling...others it seems are just so judgemental and love to cut someone else down.....that i don't know what to say.
I am so happy I found this site...i just can't believe it!!
Thanks again,
Lori
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Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 1:32pm
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I wore the bohyme silky straight as clip ins for a long time. That hair really holds up. I haven't had to replace it, it's still as good as the day I got it. I have #4 so I don't know how blonds work but I saw Sherrie's hair and it looks really gorgeous! Any hair that you're using for clip ins will last longer than a perm install.
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Posted By: kristie m
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 2:11pm
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Mine is super-fine and with my straight style I don't think I could get the Bohyme to blend with it very well. I am able to blend Indian hair because it is finer, but it still requires a good haircut, lots of conditioner and products and some kind of straightening (either blowdrying on a big round brush or ironing) after shampooing to keep it from frizzing.
I am going to make the step up to russian hair simply because of the work it takes to get Indian hair to blend with my own. The final outcome with Indian looks really great and I love that it has tons of body, but after a year of wearing it the work is just getting to be a big hassle. ------------- Here's to the end of my BAD HAIR LIFE! |
Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 2:49pm
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Thanks for the input kristie...where do you get your indian hair from? What do you think of this site? http://www.ihi.co.in/CommerceActionPath.do?method=showProduct&catId=4&productID=49 - http://www.ihi.co.in/CommerceActionPath.do?method=showProduct&catId=4&productID=49
It is india hair international I wonder if they are reputable. I will probably curl whatever hair I buy...So even the Indian hair is difficult to blend. It lasted you an entire year? or did you buy new ones?
It is so difficult to find the right hair if your hair is fine.
Lori
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Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 2:55pm
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Hey Malibu....that is great that the bohyme held up for you......by long time do you mean 6 months or a year? If something would be useable for that long i would be extatic!
It is hard with blond because the processing can destroy....i guess some hair holds up better than others through this process..
Russian hair would be ideal......if it would last for several years it would be cost effective too.
Lori
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Posted By: kristie m
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 2:56pm
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I've never seen that site. I get mine (same as Elite Remy) by the pound from Wagman Primus. I think realistically that a four-ounce install could be worn six months perfectly with no sign of damage as long as you got a little trim after 3 months. I think if you were willing to keep trimming it and cared for it well with good shampoo, conditioner, and a shower filter, you could go a year with the same hair, no problem.
I've been growing out my layers so my style has changed a lot in the last year. I've also been learning how to do extensions that work with my hair, so have experimented a lot. I've gone through more than a pound in a year with this process, but am now expecting a four-ounce serving of russian hair to last me a year. ------------- Here's to the end of my BAD HAIR LIFE! |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 5:49pm
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I have worn my Bohyme for 4 months and a little longer. By that time I am ready for new/fresh hair that I can start over with. None of the hair is is in bad condition that i need to toss it. Its just that everytime I reinstall I usually do a little trim and re-cut and layer, so it gets a little shorter with each new install. So when Im ready to wear my hair a little shorter I will have a TON of hair to put to use. I keep telling myself that Im going to 'recyle' the used hair in my stash and make clip ins or some hair pieces for those in between times! Considering that I torture my hair (seriously) with washing, blowdrying and not being very faithful with my care routine I think the Bohyme #613 holds up extremely well! ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 6:25pm
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Hey Kristie!
Thanks for answering so quickly. Your hair looks great in your picture. I couldn't get to your link in your signature though. You are experimenting with different styles....it is always fun to have something different, and with extensions it opens up the whole world as far as styles go.
I have tried glueing, micro links (once last month and it pulled my hair out as it came loose. you really need the special tool to take them out) and now I'm back to using clips. I liked the feeling of the microlink hair, but the key is to first buy quality hair. Can you tell me if you have to be a professional stylist to buy from wagman?
what methods of application do you like best?
Thanks for your help...i love this board!
Lori
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Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 6:30pm
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Sherrie, Ha ha!!! I had to laugh because you are like me... a pack rat with your hair! I hate to throw anything away...so i have a giant size bag with all my hair from years gone past. but with me, Some of it is sooooo aweful yet, i hold on to it! lol
4 months is a long enough time for me....I would be thrilled to get that. Kristie had a great idea if this is what she meant, to cut the extensions when they start to look ratty to a length that looks good and layer them, maybe 2 -4 wefts per extension clip! very interesting idea....and like you said...someday I will find a use for this hair...even if i sew a doggy bed for my shih-tzu's with it! lol
Lori
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Posted By: kristie m
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 6:38pm
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Hey, Lori! Nope, anyone can buy from Wagman. Just go to the link I"ll post below and the website will tell you how to order. They're very nice, professional and helpful there.
I think the public fotki link in my signature should work. I just tried it and it went to my pictures just fine. Check the other albums at my fotki site to see the progress of my hair over the last year and a half from a short short pixie to what I have now. My layers are grown out just about as long as my extensions now. I've used Protac and Liquid Gold to bond my Wagman wefts. Currently I'm using just Liquid Gold and like it except for the sticky mess it makes when installing. I'm looking into getting a braid or two and having wefts sewn in as an alternative way to install them. Wagman: http://www.WagmanPrimus.com - http://www.WagmanPrimus.com ------------- Here's to the end of my BAD HAIR LIFE! |
Posted By: kristie m
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 6:42pm
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Lori, Here is a link to my fotki site where you can find all three albums tracking my hair-growth progress:
http://public.fotki.com/kristie-m/ - http://public.fotki.com/kristie-m/ ------------- Here's to the end of my BAD HAIR LIFE! |
Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: February 27 2007 at 6:51pm
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Hi Kristie....
I am so glad that you are online right now! I will check into the wagman wefts, do you have any Idea what their GCS formula hair is? Oh! and do you think that the wagman indian is finer (smaller diameter shaft) than bohyme? Where are you getting the russian hair from? OOOh see I have too many questions, questions from the last 17 years building up and i'm finally getting answers from other people like me! lol
Do you buy the hair in bulk or wefted? How do you apply bulk hair if you do buy this way....with the protac tape? I was able to access your extension journey and I must say that you look like a model before and after. The After you reminds me of Marlo Thomas in "That Girl" Your eyelashes look great too! Isn't it great to be a girl?!!!
Lori
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Posted By: JeepGirl
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 12:39pm
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Buy your Bohyme hair from Sherries site.....I trust her and her product!
Just my........... Vote for Pedro...I mean Sherrie!! ------------- Thanks, JeepGirl Current install-Bohyme Bodywave #30 and #14 in the straight hair/ they didn't have the #14 in bodywave, so I mixed them...works great! |
Posted By: kristie m
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 12:57pm
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Hi Lori! Thanks for the nice compliments.
As far as the Wagman, I'm not sure which is their "Premium Wefted Hair" but that's the stuff you want if you buy from them. I'm not an expert, but from what I understand the Wagman is Indian hair, which is finer than Bohyme, which is Asian hair. But many fine-haired women wear Bohyme and blend it perfectly, so it is just a matter of preference. The Russian hair is another story. It is the finest and most expensive of all the extension hair because it is more rare. It provides the perfect match for most people of Northern European descent who have fine, silky hair. Those of us desiring this hair are on a constant quest to find a good reliable vendor. You're spending a LOT of money if you go this route and horror stories abound of people getting taken advantage of by unscrupulous hair vendors. As far as bulk vs. wefted, I've only bought wefted hair from Wagman. Their Premium Weft is excellent--it will hold up forever and has no beard. I'm going to be buying some russian hair within the next week or so and I'm getting bulk hair. The reason for this is Extensions Plus. They will weft bulk hair for you for $11 an ounce and their wefting process is truly superior. I'm hoping for Russian hair and EP wefts that will last a LONG time, years, most likely. Bulk hair needs to be wefted or made into individual strands to be able to be attached by any method. There is so much information available for you if you'll check out the "101" section of this site. Also Sherrie's site at: http://www.hairextensions101.com - http://www.hairextensions101.com ------------- Here's to the end of my BAD HAIR LIFE! |
Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 3:52pm
Yes, it's been at least six months and I wore the silky straight as clip-ins. I washed it every five or six days. I would leave the hair in deep conditioner in a zip lock bag for a few hours and then let the hair air dry on a towel. I didn't use any hot tools on it. I think indian hair is finer than bohyme. ------------- |
Zippetydoda wrote:Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: February 28 2007 at 9:15pm
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Well....I took the plunge today with Bohyme. I bought the Body Wave because I always curl my extensions and i have to back comb my hair to get it to cover the clips. I used ebonyline this time just because money is tight.....14" hand tied body wave bohyme gold was 109.00 in my color 613. I hope I didn't make a mistake getting the body wave instead of the silky straight, but it is time boldly buy better hair than I've ever bought before! Thanks for the info on your hair lasting at least 6 months malibu.....that really helps.
After this hair I am going to try the 613 indian maybe from wagman....but I want to make sure that the 613 turns out good with that type of hair, not too damaged.
I know this sounds stupid...but I think one of the reasons that my asian hair didn't last as long even though i conditioned it was that I put the leave on conditioner on the hair and then dryed it between towels which (duh lori) took the conditioner off. So tonight I put john freeda frizz ease in, and some detangle stuff and some vitamin E leave in stuff on the hair....then didn't use towels but blow dried on very low heat until it could be put on rollers for the night.....This seemed to do the trick!! I compared the hair I have now (paid 35. for it in calif. 10 years ago) after wearing it for 3 weeks or so, to the hair as it originally came out of the package and boy....it didn't look that much different....yeah the silicon washed out but the frizz and dryness was not there. Just putting water on it...seemed to hydrate it and make it softer.
ok...i've written an epistle! better go for now.
thanks so much for your input...I'm definately here to stay!
lori
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Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 12:32am
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I think you're going to love the bodywave. It's not too much of a wave.
When you first get it out of the package you'll think there's a huge
wave but wash it before you sew the clips on and it will become a lazy
wave that you can flat iron very easily. Whenever I wash the hair, I deep condition and then wash out the conditioner and put a leave in conditioner on it. If you're going to flat iron, put a heat protector on it. I use Aveda damage control, I like it because it doesn't leave a sticky residue. Keep us posted on your new hair!! ------------- |
Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 7:07am
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Great....you have tried the Bohyme Bodywave! I saw some before and after pics after doing a google search and I am excited! I never knew there was such a thing as a flat iron before coming to this site last week. When you use it I wonder if it makes it like the silky straight. I don't think I will use curling irons or heating tools too much just to keep the hair lasting longer. I will get the Aveda damage control before I do though, another product I didn't know existed. Thanks for the tip.
I would pay a membership fee to be on this board.....all this great advice for free? Thanks everyone for your help.
God Bless,
Lori
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Posted By: frenchie1
Date Posted: March 01 2007 at 8:27am
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I personally love the Bohyme silky straight hair, the texture is great and easy to style with a straightening iron.
I posted some pics of my Bohyme after three months, you should check it out! I got my hair from Sherrie's site too.
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Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 11:18pm
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Hey Everyone!!!
Oh my gosh!!! Got my Bohyme Body Wave in 613. I can't believe how beautiful this hair is and how fast I got it from ebonyline.com. When I took out the hair, it was different from what i normally have gotten, asian hair from a beauty supply shop with a continuous weft. Bohyme comes in shorter wefts that exactly match the width i need for making my own clips ins. this hair was silkier than my brand new asian hair I had from my last clip ins.
I am so glad I still had some of the hair brand new that I used to use, to compare. The hair does look thinner than the asian and the curl is very soft and the texture matches my baby fine hair.
I ordered the 14" hand tied, and it was 105.00 altogether with shipping. And the other thing different I noticed was that the weft was soooo much smaller than my machine wefted bss hair!. It has much less bulk when I sew 3 wefts together that you can't see a bump in the back of my head where the hair is clipped in!
The only problem I had was that the color was a bit too yellow to match my 613 color hair. I didn't want to wash it and put a harsh toner on it, so I just used some Wella "White Minx" on it.....It also conditions it too.(not that it needed it) but I put it on the hair and let it dry, and the color turned out pefect to match my hair...a little whiter blonde instead of yellow.
One other thing that was soooo cool guys was that I ordered a 14" weft, and i measured it and it was 17"!!! Now isn't that awesome? To actually get more than you pay for????? Thanks everyone for reccomending the Bohyme.....it will definatly be something I continue buying!!
I have company here for the weekend.....but I couldn't resist sneaking off and sewing my clips in to my hair, it probably looks about the same as my other extension i was wearing....but it is about 2 inches longer..so i hope they don't notice it. How could i wait to wear this hair when it the most beautiful hair I've ever seen?
Now the last test will be to see how long it will last. What is everyone using for hair spray....i use regular spray....but i don't want to damage my new hair. Is there a non-alcohol product that holds super strong?
I didn't even order it...but wagman sent some samples of their hair...all in dark brown though, so i don't know what the blonde would look like. But it felt pretty nice...might ask for them to send me some 613 samples next time.
Well...just had to tell you all and thank you for your great advice! I am so happy with my new hair, I love it, and i wouldn't have had a clue what to buy if it weren't for you all and this forum!
God Bless,
Loriann
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Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 11:47pm
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Hey! I'm so glad to hear you're happy with your new hair!! That's so
exciting!! Post pictures if you can. This hair should last you a while. Wagman only sends samples of the dark hair that hasn't been colored. They don't / can't send samples of colors unfortunatly. ------------- |
Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: March 03 2007 at 11:50pm
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Ah....interesting malibu. I will get some pictures because i see how helpfull seeing everyones hair installed is on here.
I have one set of clip ins.....I just put 3 wefts on one clip. How many wefts do you use per clip?
Lori
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Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: March 04 2007 at 12:17pm
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I put two wefts on each track. Three is great too as long as it doesn't feel too heavy.
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Posted By: Zippetydoda
Date Posted: March 04 2007 at 4:59pm
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aha! Thank-you for that. I have my first weft on just above my ears on both sides and I think I could clip in another weft below that and it would be well hidden!! I am surprised at how much lighter this hair is than my normal asian hair!
I am spoiled forever now!!!
I want to say that you look beautiful......(even if we can't see your face!!) lol
Lori
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