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Topic: Going for consultaion
Posted By: sourgirl
Subject: Going for consultaion
Date Posted: June 15 2007 at 8:40am
| Going to consultaion today for a new install, had GL last time which ruined my hair, going to see about a sew in this time, what kind of questions should I ask? |
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 15 2007 at 11:40am
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How many wefts will be installed, price per weft? Will the consultation fee be subtracted from my total cost? Do you supply the hair or do I? Human or synth hair? Virgin or processed hair? How long will it take? What's included in the price?Do you also style the hair or do I need to have someone else do it? Can I reuse this hair? How much to remove, tighten or reinstall? How do I take care of this hair? How many maintenance appts. are needed, what's the maintenance fee? ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 15 2007 at 11:46am
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How long have you been sewing in tracks? Can I see pics of your befores and afters, references I can talk to? How much of my hair will be covered? What's the type of sewn in method will you be using? Will it be braided or threaded? Will my hair be left out in between the rows of tracks or will it all be braided or threaded? How far up will you go? ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 1:07am
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what are their credentials- are they licensed, certified, where did they learn their method. How many other clients have they done. do they have references. Ask to see portfolio- do they have a website.
good luck ------------- Bringing beauty, one head at a time... |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 1:36am
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Here's my three cents on tips for finding a good weavologist.. To start, ask questions.. LOTS of
questions.. GO TO THE SALON if you can... GET NOSY.. Interview MANY
stylists.. Finding a good one is not just about skill it's also about
your level of comfort.. You guys should "vibe" if you know what I
mean.. So don't be desperate.. be patient.. Find the RIGHT person... Ask to see pictures of their work... However, keep in mind that I know A LOT of highly skilled stylists who don't have pictures of their work.. The lack of pictures is also NOT a reflection of the stylist's abilities.. Many clients (especially in African American salons) are reluctant to have their pictures taken and some stylists just don't take pictures.. Most stylists who do braided weaves don't have any certifications to show since there are HARDLY ANY legit certification or classes in this method.. Many of the good stylists I know have been braiding hair since they were kids, and their body of work is your proof of their "certification" in the method.. So IMO, forget certifications.. It's not a valid way to ensure you have a good stylist.. Certification only means they took the class, nothing more.. Lots of folks are certified in lots of things they have no real skill at.. (I see it all the time in my line of work) Also since they don't teach you how to weave/braid in cosmetology schools, many of these stylists may have been doing braids and weaves LONG before they got their licenses.. So the length of time they have been licensed may not tell the WHOLE story.. (This is the case for ALL of my weavologists BTW...) Ask if you can come to the salon to meet with them and see their work in action.. Most GOOD weavers don't mind if you do this at all (it is of course at the discretion of the client if they want a stranger gawking at them while getting their hair done) You will want to know if the cost included removal of tracks.. (Sometimes a stylist will include in the cost takedowns if they are taking down their own work to re-do the tracks) Make sure you discuss in detail the kind of hair you will be using and make sure the stylist isn't trying to force you into using hair "he/she" likes.. Get referrals yes, but keep in mind that many clients don't want YOU calling them asking about their hair weaves.. (I am one of those ladies -- I'd be happy to refer friends to my stylist, but I don't want strangers callin' me asking me about my hair weave!  )
So the stylist may not be able to provide you with many (if any)
referrals.. The lack of referrals isn't a reflection on a stylists work
or abilities..
HTH ------------- 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: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 9:52am
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Diva you are touching basis!!!
I agree certification is no garuntee that someone knows what they are doing OR NOT, many braiders are in salons braiding who live next door to the owner, never took classes, videos, or anything else, legal or not the owner recognizes mad skillz when she sees them, .... so the same maybe true for weaves etc.
Referals are good, but beware b/c what's good for some is not good for others. If you feel like watchin' the stylists in action cool....I never sat and watched folks before cuz I don't care to be watched.
But hey if it works cool!
Instict, use it !!! If you get the feeling that someone is bothered, and agitated by your questions and concerns I would honor that feeling and move forward, it's somebody out there who will answer the questions with ease and you will not feel like you are trying too hard.
Take your time, and don't be afraid to speak up.....why pay somebody to scalp you...if you get my drift. I never let myself get frazzled by my hair, I am not on a life or death errand!!! to get extensions.
It is time consuming, but educate yourself on the method you are pursueing OK.
I know I am worth it, and my ends ($$$) are too.
If appropriate where ever possible get a gander at the stylists hair.....clues to how much they value hair care, not just hair styling.
Take it easy, and be willing to wait if need be, just wait...don't settle! ------------- |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 10:12am
Diva any idea why this maybe true of AA stylists?
I once allowed a braider to take picture of her finished work. She asked me waaay in advance. ------------- |
Divavocals wrote:Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 11:01am
 I've seen some folks really get their panties in a bunch over hair extensions, and I always want to ask "Why?"
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Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 11:47am
 I guess ------------- |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 2:34pm
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My personal feeling is that its not an AA client thing or a white thing or a Hispanic or Asian thing. A lot of people in general are trying to pull the wool, (or hair) over on someones' eyes about their long beautiful locks. Most of the time its a man ladies, come on be honest here
I will admit it, I have refused my photo taken after extensions once or twice because I was trying to fool a guy or two that it was my real hair and I was being paranoid. I will admit it as silly as it sounds now. A lot of men are really unsophisticated when it comes to hair and all they know is they like it long. I have refused face shots for my stylists but almost always allow the back. 
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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:04pm
 Not the point I was trying to make..However, I made the distinction about African American clients since the majority of stylists who are doing the sew in methods are usually found in African American salons.. It's been my personal experience & observation that many African American women don't like having their pictures taken (front or back) after getting their hair done (for many reasons). So from my personal experience, I have found that many stylists in African American salons don't always have picture portfolios to show potential new clients.. ------------- 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: krimsa
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:08pm
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Fair enough and there may very well be cultural issues I am unaware of.
As it is now, I WISH I could find a salon or anyone that does sew ins. I have managed to find one in Boston but it has been an uphill challenge let me tell you. Sigh...they can take all the pics they want! heheh |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:14pm
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:18pm
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I had never tried to make people believe my weave was my own hair but I did try to avoid having that "wig-ish look. I would wear mine so far down my back and so silky straight that I know some people were probably saying " You know good and God-doggone well that ain't her hair"!!! One of my girlfriends would touch my hair and say "Girl, you're just living out your fantasy, aren't you"
I'd never received any negative comments or looks. Women would come up to me and say that I "Was so beautiful" or "Girl, I looove this hair", they knew it was a weave and didn't care.
I think white men are less aware of extensions than black men. White men are more apt to say" Oh you have such beautiful hair" or " Wow your hair has really grown" and I just think " You all are so cute and completely clueless"
Not all black men but some have been very negative in their attitudes about black women with extensions, just another way for them to attempt to degrade us to try to make themselves feel better about themselves after we've rejected them. Losers. My husband loves it when I wear extensions. I think MOST men are cool with and actually like when a women wears her extensions well.  ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:27pm
| Diva, yes I did try Craiglist and was contacted by one lady but she works out of her home. I have nothing against that but she had not one photo to show me. This other lady I found in Boston did have a website and photos so just to be on the safe side, I’m going with her this first time at least. I’m sorry but what does BSS stand for? Is it Beauty Supply Shop? I always get confused on the acronyms. That is a good idea though, but I’m really in the boonies of New Hampshire and there may not be a Beauty Supply store around here! Good ideas though and I will look on the net to see what is the closest Sally or what not. |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:28pm
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Krimsa ,
I said what I meant and meant what I said, I have in my life allowed myself to be photographed.... YES MY BROWN SELF... I was asked in advance, so I had the earings, and lip gloss flossin' HEYYYY, and I was ready for my close up Mr Davil
 .IT AIN'T GOT A DANG THANG TO DO WITH A DUDE!!!!! ooops
As far as I am concerned any way!
What do they know
 ? what is a man gonna do go into the salon and see my face there, on the wall after I have weaved it up!!!NOPE!!!!
I can only speak for myself, but I have never been to a lot of stylists of color who have a wall full of before and afters let-a-lone afters.
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:34pm
I wouldn't mind a before and after pic as long as my face was blacked out, I would want my face to be posted all over the web if my real hair was all jacked up
. Besides, you know how we black girls can be. We wouldn't want the whole wide world to know that we were really baldheadedI really should start previewing my posts so that I won't have to edit them  ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:41pm
I think Krimsa was talking about looking good for a man you're dating, not salon pics. ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:42pm
Amen
and sinse I do not frequent "White beauty salons" I can only speak about AA salons I have been to. I see more before and afters in Braidshops
(I have not had braids in yrs btw)
The gentlemen I have dated have to be told wether I have extensions or not, b/c I do not flow with extensions that scream WEAVE!!!
That's not my steelo.
It's some very sensitive history behind AA people and hair, but indeed
THAT IS AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT CONVERSATION LADIES. MEOW! ------------- |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:42pm
| heheh MsHoney, yeah I mean us white girls also don’t want to be seen looking like crap all over the net. As for what you were saying about black men deliberately being vindictive towards AA women with weaves or extensions, that just plain sucks and I would agree with you it most likely has to do with their own insecurities and less about what you choose to do with your own hair. |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:45pm
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how is that going to keep anyone from having there pic taken in a salon? ------------- |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 3:56pm
Girl, Alexander O'Neal even sung a song called "Fake" back in the 80's or 90's degrading a woman wearing a weave. I was like "Oh, no he didn't with his ugly a** self"
They talk about women with weaves but fall over backwards to get a girl with one, so who's the FAKE
Yeah girl, black, white etc. most women want people to think they wake up looking cute, I know I do ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:09pm
Let us know how things work out for you..........sourgirl.
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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:28pm
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Anomis & MsHoney.. You ladies crack me up.. and you make my point.. Like I said earlier.. the subject of clients pictures and African American salons is truly a WHOLE 'NOTHER subject! Krimsa: Now do you see why I made the specific distinction??
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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:32pm
I tried that right after I got married.. It lasted ONE week!------------- 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: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:37pm
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My farce is strictly for the public If I look remotely sane within the first hour after awakening my family asks me if I'm going somewhere. The dog even sits by the front door thinking that I'm taking her for a ride or something ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: sourgirl
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:48pm
LOL..thanks, I didn't think this thread would lead to this, however the consultaion did not go well. I went to this salon which was the size of my closet and she started showing me synthetic hair which I stated would not match the texture of my thin caucasian hair, so I left there. I went to another place and are thinking of hair locs..any one try them?
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Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:51pm
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LOL yeah its true, Diva for certain. I think its natural for everyone to want to look their best but doing it for a man is wrong, it has to be done for yourself first and formost. I leanred that lesson over the years.
And MsHoney, men in general are visual creatures and they tend to gravitate towards what they find physically atractive about a woman before even getting to know anything else about her. I guess it isnt really a good or bad thing but just how it is and biology. |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:52pm
Tennessee Williams, play The Glass Menagerie, the young lady , so, so, so shy, and forced by her once popular mother said
"mama all this beautifying makes me feel like we are setting a trap"
and the mother longing to vicariously re-live life through her daughter said "we are setting a trap and all men know pretty women are a trap"
 LOL
I like for my honey to see me with my hair all over the place
oooohhhh.......he is so krazy, he says it makes me look wild
 He is so BADI remember reading an article where Christy Brinkley said she wishes she woke up looking like Christie Brinkley, the model. OK.
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:52pm
My post got swallowed up so I had to make this larger.
Couldn't you bring your own hair to the first stylist? How much does she charge? ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:57pm
yes,
and krisma as Women we can not continue to allow ourselves to be defined only by how we look. Some changes are supposedly taking place in the Mrs Universe pageants
 Have you ever seen a man who, look like who did it and ran, but got the temerity to demand flawless physical perfection in a womans apearance.
POOP!!! ------------- |
Posted By: sourgirl
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 4:58pm
She charges $25 per track and said I would need about three tracks. I think she was annoyed or something I don't know. I actually go to an african american woman to color and cut my hair, she said she would do a full head of hair locs for $500 with hair. I actually trust her since she got my hair back to a healthy state after the GL damage I had. But I decided to go to one more consultaion with a hair loc lady who the hair loc site recommended and she does it out of her house. I really want to do alot more research this time.
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 5:02pm
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3 tracks at $25 a track is a very,very good price. ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 5:06pm
OMG,
well aren't you happy you have choices......
   exactly what are you trying to get, weave, individual extensions, ........
I take it..... it's not a do it yourself type project????
 I think walking away is a great thing, don't throw that $$$ away. ------------- |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 6:14pm
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Sourgirl one other thing I found since I read you are in Jersey. Its called hair blending but I dont know all the details. Im guessing its big $$$ but you can probably go for a consult either in person or on the phone. Here is the site and I think BHM forum talks about it at length.
http://www.sequencehair.com/_home/index.html Yes Anomis I agree and it took me years to figure that out unfortunately. Dont bother to gussy yourself up for a man, do it for yourself. And have you ever noticed on TV very often on sitcoms and such you see these beautiful looking women with butt ugly men?? Whats up with that? Off the top of my head I can think of "King of Queens" but I know there are others. By the way, Sourgirl speaking of King of Queens, that TV show, the female lead, her name is Leah Remini, she wears Hairlocs but mine never looked as good as hers thats for sure so with her money, she is probably swapping out the hair a lot for fresh and having stylists work on her. |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 16 2007 at 6:20pm
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Showbusiness, aaaahhh
hairstylists comeing and going, eyelash extensions, wardrobe..
got somebody on the payroll to slap the pound cake out of your hand
dare to dream
yeah Krisma I hear ya........................... ------------- |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 2:05am
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i love how this thread has gone- like Diva said- you crack me up~
you are so right about braiders Diva- i interviewd a stylist to come and assist in salon, she said she had been braiding since she was a little girl, and just got out of beauty school. Braiding those tiny teeny braids intrigues me to no end, but my hands would never work like that! That reminded me,a few weeks ago i did a consultation on a AA woman. She brought her little girl with her and ended up trying to teach me how to do a corn row, oh gosh was that ever fun. I couldnt do it...
I give all braiders mucho credit. Its amazing how tiny and straight and tight.
Remember just a while ago i was asking where i could learn?
I still want to learn how to do lace fronts though. Somewhere i watched a video on u tube, is it really that simple?
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 2:26am
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Hi Tanglles. BHM has a wig making topic that has pages and pages of instructions. They figured it out and learned how to make their own. You should check it out. ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 3:18am
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kwel- do u have a link?
wow they are making their own lace fronts? i would love to learn and also how to put them on. I had a AA woman come in the other day too, her hair on top was way to thin to do extensions on, i did tell her about a lace front, i told her if she let me practice on her i wouldnt charge her to put it on, i did however show her this stuff we carry in salon- its called X Fusion- its keritin fibers of human hair, its like flakes- we call them sprinkles. i filled in the top of her head and she was so jazzed, it covered the whole top.!
Ever heard of it? they are starting to adveritse it in the magazines too. We cant keep it on the shelves. ------------- Bringing beauty, one head at a time... |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 4:54am
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I was just on BHM, and I must have missed something
I wanted to see if the wig challenge---was for laced fronts but it sorta seemed like they were making wigs with closures and such, but I will look again I know MHRW sales a kit.
I would like to have a video, detailed, instructions, I hear it is quite tedious, but I would make my own if I just knew how.
Toodles ------------- |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 5:01am
Tangles do you have a link for those sprinkles I tried to google it but could not find it. I have an aging aunt, who could really benifit from a product like that.
Thanks ------------- |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 11:09am
Yep I told ya girl.. I have met VERY FEW licensed stylists that also do braids/weaves who have not been "doing hair" since they were little girls.. These are my FAVORITE kind of stylists.. They come to you with YEARS of experience under their belts, and they are usually the most creative and innovative stylists around.. So are you guys going to add a braider/weaver to the Tangles Salon staff?? How cool would that be!!http://planetsmilies.net"> 
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Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 12:52pm
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http://www.xfusionhair.info/ - Welcome to XFusion and then try this on ebay
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&_trksid=m37&satitle=hair+fibers&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=91701&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp= - eBay - hair fibers, Hair Care, Women's Accessories, Handbags items on eBay.com
you would need to purchase this from a salon, or go to the ebay link they have some- i think topic is similar- it is really cool
Diva- i had a gal when we first bought the shop that did braids- she stayed with us for a couple of years, her friend opened up a smaller salon so she went with her- i refer her lots of clients to do weaves and braids. I wish i would of taken her up on her offer to teach me, but with trying to get salon together, and everything i let that opportunty go-
seeing how difficult it really is and trying it- i think at this stage of my career, i will pass on the braiding myself and hire someone to do that and i Do want to learn the lace fronts though. i think i just need to buy one and try it on someone, i dont even have a clue of what to look for when buying one. ------------- Bringing beauty, one head at a time... |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 1:33pm
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Tangles if you change your mind about learning to cornrow check out the sites below. If you can plait/braid hair you can cornrow. I don't know about your area but out here in Maryland one of our community colleges teaches cornrowing techniques. Yours may too.
I've seen some how to dvd's and video's on eBay you can try those.
Nicole Lasher teaches a couple of classes online. I don't know how good it is but it's cheap.
http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15548.htm - http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15548.htm and http://cornrows.co.uk/ - http://cornrows.co.uk/ ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 2:09pm
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Braids by Breslin. Her dvd's are very reasonably priced. http://www.braidsbybreslin.com/dvd.html?source=overture&OVRAW=braiding%20hair&OVKEY=braiding%20hair&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=432803522&OVKWID=556052022 - http://www.braidsbybreslin.com/dvd.html?source=overture&OVRAW=braiding%20hair&OVKEY=braiding%20hair&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=432803522&OVKWID=556052022 ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 18 2007 at 12:36am
As for "Lacefronts 101", a for GREAT place to start is the sticky notes in the lacefront section of BHM.. There is a lot of good information there.. It would be a great place to start getting the 411 on lacefronts.. Here's another down and dirty 411 link for ya: http://mymaneattractions.com/index.php?main_page=page_3 - Lacefront Structure ------------- 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: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 18 2007 at 10:49am
Is this the same stuff guys were using to cover their bald spots a few years back? Invented by Ronco, the gadget guy? ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 12:26pm
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lol- that stuff by ronco was a spray- this is powdery
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 7:26pm
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how does it adhere to the hair? ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 9:02pm
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it gets sprinkled into hair, then u spray a bit of hairspray and it stays
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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 20 2007 at 4:54pm
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Tangles.. This video might be a good resource for learning how to apply lacefronts:
http://shirlenaallen.com/ - http://shirlenaallen.com/ ------------- 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: amm
Date Posted: June 20 2007 at 7:18pm
Hey Tangles, Drop a line to Matt Yeandle. His contact info and work is displayed here: http://www.beautybymatt.com/Wigs.html - http://www.beautybymatt.com/Wigs.html . There's some real nice looking pieces on the site. I've been kicking around the idea of acquiring one as well and want someone in the U.S. to do it. Let me know if you're interested. Maybe we can strike a deal for two. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 1:07am
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wow- thank you all for the great links
amm- i email matt- i wonder if he does classes. i dont necessarily think i want to wear a lace front for me, but cha never know!!!
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Posted By: MileHiGirl
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 1:39am
Sorry backtracking on this thread as I was just reading thru it, and had to post about the whole having your pic taken before and after for a stylist to use as a referral/example...
I think if the stylist wanted to take a photo, at LEAST have your permission to utilize a photo that you both agree upon, if the face isn't going to be 'blurred' out. The reason....I was recently looking at before/after photos on a stylist's site, and alot of these women had their eyes half closed, like they were high. The pics were obviously taken as they were in the middle of a blink. I really felt bad for the clients! If I was the stylist, I would've 'blurred' out the woman's face, just to prevent any possible embarrassment for her!
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 2:04am
can you imagine their reactions when they saw their pics ? You would think the stylist would want only the best ones but I guess beggars can't be choosey.------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 5:42am
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I agree MileHigh. Not to reopen that whole issue but I have actually never been willing to pose for a "before" and only let them take photos of the completed back. I dont know if that helps them much as I guess people could say it isnt extensions or she had a lot of hair to start with which I dont. Unless they use a digital cam of course, you have no idea what they snapped and what they are going to use. As an example I saw a photo on a website of a ladies' new install and her G-string was showing! It was all jacked up in the back and looked trashy. So even ones from the back could be awful!
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 10:30am
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And don't forget the weird looking women. I went to one site an most of the women looked like they were transexuals or on crystal meth. Blocked out faces are definitely a plus ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 10:43am
| Yeah some people are just plain strange looking and the extensions are really not helping matters heheh. Not all though. Ive seen some really beautiful women on those websites. Its a mixed bag. |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 11:48am
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Krimsa, mixed bag is right. I know at http://www.reniece.com - www.reniece.com her befores and after are amazing. While some look wild and shocking in their befores, their afters bring out their beautiful side. She has the pics taken by a professional photographer and the make up is done by a professional as well.
ok sourgirl, what's the verdict? ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 12:28pm
| Wow, those are some beautiful weaves! I did not look at all the links before. A couple there are really close to how I would like my weave done. Where is she located? I could not find it on the site. |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: June 22 2007 at 10:17am
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Reniece is in the VA/DC/MD area.. ------------- 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: krimsa
Date Posted: June 22 2007 at 11:50am
| Thanks. Yeah I figured she would be too far away from my locale. Ive had a tough go of it. I found a lady in Boston though who seems good. She has a fair amount of photos on her site and shes very friendly on the phone. The hair just arrived today and its fabulous! Perfect match texture wise and the color is really close so I think I could get by not coloring my hair but since my own hair is a little dull and the extension hair is shiny, I might want to do it anyway so it doesnt get that dull on top, glossy on the bottom look which is weird. Thanks again. |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 23 2007 at 4:47am
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Divavocals, I went to the link for applying laced fronts and it would not play for me. Are others having a problem with it?
http://shirlenaallen.com/ - http://shirlenaallen.com/ ------------- |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: June 23 2007 at 6:03am
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It didn't play for me either. ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 23 2007 at 6:13am
| it doesnt play for me now but it did a couple days ago when i first looked at it so maybe its just a temporary bandwidth issue. |
Posted By: Anomis
Date Posted: June 24 2007 at 3:44pm
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Oh...
ok thanks maybe I will try to play it later on then. ------------- |
Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 24 2007 at 3:45pm
| I just tried it again and its still not working. |