Hi Malibu,

 

Do you have a link to Mokipono's video?  I would love to see it.  We should have Carrie add it if she didn't already.

 

Hi Krimsa,

 

Was your hair braided first or did you have the type that they call Malaysian where the wefts are sewn directly into the hair?  I would be curious to know.   Also, did you get any type of headaches either during the intial install or afterwards?  Finally, how long did the install take?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

It was an excellent demo. And to my knowledge she is revising and reformating her demo into a dvd/kit and will be offering it for sale when she is ready!

 

Hi Malibu.  Thank you so much.

 

WOW.  I loved that video.  Mokipono did a great job.  I watched it a couple of times.

 

Mokipono - Can we add your video links to Carrie's posts?  Not sure if you want us to but if it is OK, that would be great.  Please let me know.

 

 

  I've had mine tightened twice already so next time around it'll be a full take down and re-install. 

 

 I am now trying to "elect" my daughter to learn how to do the weave.  She does braid very well so it's the weave part she's trying to get.  

 

Krimsa, that is great that you can go for that long and still have the weave so snug and tight.   I love having the weave and it's such a welcome change after having the GL bonds for so long!   My hair no longer shreds out and I don't have to worry now about "slipping" bonds all the time.

 

I can't wait to see your pictures!!

 

I am glad to see that Mokipono's video is still on youtube. She took it down for awhile I know, but she got alot of support and encouragment to put it back up! I am glad to see she did!

Of course, you can use my video, I am humbled.

 

 I had the "making tracks that stay in Caucasian hair" video posted on youtube for a few months.  You would not believe all the negative feed back I got. I guess sometimes it's true, if something is free most people see it as having very little value.

Sherrie is right about the current video, I will be selling it on Sherries http://www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com  site. The first one "Tracks that stay in Caucasian hair" this video comes with a kit witch will make the install a lot easier.

I'm coming out with a second video right now. They say necessity is the mother of invention, in my case it's very true.

The second DVD is a new technique I invented. I say I invented it because I've never seen this technique done before. It can be used by anyone but was mainly invented for folks that DYI, like myself. I used to put my own cornrow tracks in, it would take hours from start to finish, and wasn't very easy to do on the back of my head.

I started using the new technique a few months ago. For me it is a very fast and easy install, and lasted for 12 weeks. My hair grew out which made them looser, but they were not sliding out  or coming undone. The technique is very simple, it requires no braids, glue, fusion, micro links, sewing, or anything extra added on to the weft. I would like to share it with the world for free, but just making the video is very expensive.

 

I posted a few weeks ago there would be a big discount for forum members of the Hair Boutique and Hair extensions 101.

I haven't posted much about either video, at the cost of sounding like a commercial, I opted not to.

 

Once I got my first handheld showerhead I began to use that.. I simply place the shower head right on my head to ensure that the water gets through to the braids and rinses away any shampoo or conditioner residue.. I make sure tha I rinse for a good long time to make sure everything is out.. I've NEVER had a problem with any product residue on my braids..

Actually, the first video is already out, along with the kit. It's the video that shows how to make tracks on Caucasian, and any other fine, thin, or hair that is too silky. The video shows how to keep any hair from slipping without having to use glue. It's best for folks who have had trouble keeping cornrows in the hair. It also shows how to add synthetic hair to tracks and a lot of other tips that weren't in the youtube video. The youtube video was 3 minutes, where as the new tutorial is well over half an hour.

If you can wait a couple more weeks I will have the new technique on DVD, and will include it for free with the purchase of video #1 and kit.

I am really excited to show you the new method, it's so easy, I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner.

 

mokipono wrote: Hi Malibu, Actually, the first video is already out, along with the kit. It's the video that shows how to make tracks on Caucasian, and any other fine, thin, or hair that is too silky. The video shows how to keep any hair from slipping without having to use glue. It's best for folks who have had trouble keeping cornrows in the hair. It also shows how to add synthetic hair to tracks and a lot of other tips that weren't in the youtube video. The youtube video was 3 minutes, where as the new tutorial is well over half an hour. If you can wait a couple more weeks I will have the new technique on DVD, and will include it for free with the purchase of video #1 and kit. I am really excited to show you the new method, it's so easy, I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner.

I can't wait to see this video myself.. It's long been an issue for causcasian women to have difficulty with the sew-in methods due to braid slippage issues.. Getting the benefit of your first hand expertise is  long overdue in the market.. Kudos to you for not letting hateful internet people stop you from doing something good!!

 

I'm not sure of the tightening method used which includes rubber bands and string, and no take down. I'm trying to imagine what it could be. Sometimes if a client doesn't have time that day I will tighten her wefts and try to catch any hair from the braided track that hasn't slipped too much. It will make the wefts feel tighter for a while.....but not too long.

 

Maybe she takes a few hairs from the track and makes them into a closed end ponytail. She could make a few of these and tighten up the track by attaching to 4 or 5 ponytails along the track. Then while she is tightening up the weft she could be sewing the clump of hair in the r-bands to make them flat.

It might work, but it sounds kinda messy.

Anybody else got any ideas that aren't a  hot mess????

 

 

 

 

 

I guess a lot of stuff could be done but I think it's a waste of time and money.

 

 

 

 

Yes it is.  Actually, my first cosmo teacher at PM told me that she had a hard time braiding.  She told us she was  "in her 60s" and had been braiding lots of hair for 40+ years.  She had arthritus.  She did a braiding demo on my hair (I got picked as a model because my hair is so long) and she told me later it really hurt her hands to braid.  Even the French braid that she did on me.

 

I am quite amazed by anyone that does a lot of braiding.  They have my total respect.

 

Hi Malibu,

 

thanks for your post.  Good to see you here today.  I hope you are having a fabulous weekend.   I am working at home today in my PJs.  Still fighting the bronchitis but I sound less froggy today. 

 

Thanks Malibu.  Actually it is partially my fault that I am still sick.  I was starting to get better and I did exactly what I know I shouldn't do.  I was feeling pretty good on Thursday and Friday and turned the heat on myself working my normal 16 hour days in the office.  By  last nite I was crashing again.  So I am determined to stay home this weekend and take it easier.  UGH.  I had no idea that bronchitis could last this long.  I wish I could invent a miracle cure.  Apparently it usually lasts 3-5 weeks.

Thank you for your understanding email, very well written!

 Even though we know these people have a problem, it's hard not to let it get to you. Usually I'm furious, and want to write back. If I did that I'm sure it would turn into a full scale war. I just don't have the time for that kind of nonsense.

What's really funny is NONE of the critics had a video, or website!!

I know you enjoy your postive reviews but if it get's to be too much just block all comments but don't deny us who appreciate you your videos.

 

Hi Diva,

 

Oh no...not pneumonia and not on your birthday.  How horrible...shudder.

 

You are totally correct and I have to take better care of myself. 

 

I am happy to report that I did not leave my house today or go to work and spent several hours enjoying myself chatting on the phone with one of my favorite people (even though I am still a little froggy) and did not even work a second of that time. 

 

Of course now I am on the forums...HA HA...but that is not really causing much exertion except to my fingers.

 

But you are right Diva.  I am trying to get better.  I am taking this new (to me new) herb called Clear Lungs and it seems to be helping a lot.  I have also promised myself to stay home tomorrow.  Two days in a row.  Hopefully that will help.

 

I giggle every time I say it, Krusty

 

Hi Mokipono,

 

I totally hear you.  You have to be inhuman not to feel bad when someone is trashing you or your work.  Even if you don't know them personally and they don't know you, it is hurtful. 

 

And yes, it is funny that none of the critics have done their own videos or website.  Like I said, you have to think they are jealous of your accomplishments.

 

I have a deal for you.  Every time someone posts something mean or sends you a hurtful email, you can email me ( mailto:shelton@hairboutique.com - shelton@hairboutique.com ) any time and I will be happy to listen.  It helps if you can talk to someone and then it helps (at least it helps me) realize it is not worth your energy to feel bad.

 

I for one appreciate all your hard work and I am already #1 in line to buy your new video.  I have already told Sherrie to let me know how to buy it because I can't wait.  I am sure it will be really good.

 

Have you ever checked out msn message boards? Its unreal. There are always so many negative mean and cruel posts that I wont even post on the msn boards. It just amazes me when I read some of it.

 

I prefer happy little communities (such as this one) where people are supportive and friendly....there is enough negativity out there!

 

Please let us know when the DVD is out.

I would love to buy it.

 

Anywhoo, so krimsa, you make that call girl

 

Hi Sher,

 

Thanks for the kind words about our little community here.  And thanks to all who post here because you are all truly supportive and friendly.

 

I used to write a blog for a big celebrity photo site.  They took the blogs down for a number of reasons (software problems was one of them) but dealing with the nasty responses was another major issue.    They eventually turned off thet option for people to post responses.  But you should have seen the nastiness.  Bizarre. 

 

I have also seen similar hate postings at Craig's list but NOT like MSN.  That has to be the worst of the worst.  I am surprised MSN lets that continue.  A lot of big advertisers will not advertise on sites with that type of hate postings on their forums.  I always wonder about that.

 

Actually I spent the weekend at home trying to kick my bronchitis for good (made good progress on that front) and rented some movies.  I rarely do that.  It was a rare treat.  One of the movies I watched had bullying (girl on girl) in high school.  The movie is based on a "true story".  I was shocked.  Apparently it is a major problem in schools these days.

 

I wonder if the kids in school that are doing all the bullying such as dirty tricks (false rumors, anonymous hate postings, harrasing emails, spreading malicious lies, gossip, ridicule) are taking them to the Internet like MSN and Craig's List? 

 

That would make sense wouldn't it?