weft bonding newbie questions
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Topic: weft bonding newbie questions
Posted By: mauifit
Subject: weft bonding newbie questions
Date Posted: September 23 2007 at 7:37pm
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Hello everyone!! Iam new to this forum but have been wearing extensions for over 10 years.
I am switching to weft bonding after years of damage with the individuals.
I know alot of you do the installs yourselves, but I know Iam not that cordindated and was wondering what the average cost is to get this done??
Also, can you do them with just the LG or do you have to use tape?
Does the glue go directly on the weft and your own hair or just the weft??
Iam sure I will have many more questions and appreciate your help!
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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: September 23 2007 at 8:09pm
Hi Mauifit, welcome to the forum! 
I am not sure what it costs to have wefts installed by a pro. I am a DIY princess.
Yes, you can install with LG alone, tape alone or the tape/LG combo. It just depends what works best for each person. I have dry hair and scalp, so I can use either of the adhesives alone or in combo and get a good long hold. I get the longest hold from the tape/LG combo.
LG is a bit messy to work with, but once you get the hang of it (and a syringe works wonders) its a pretty easy method. You can use the glue on the weft and your own hair (in fact thats how the directions say to use it) but I have found that as long as I put a generous amount along the weft/track, its not necessary to put the LG on your own hair too.
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Posted By: mauifit
Date Posted: September 23 2007 at 9:11pm
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Thanks Sherrie!
So, does the weft go around the entrie head?? If so, what do you do about the sides of hair- fringes and bangs??
Do you need to do alot of rows to create thickness? I have the bohyme machine tied??
Is acetone bad for removal and damaging to your own hair??
Thanks!
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Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: September 23 2007 at 10:31pm
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welcome to our family ------------- Bringing beauty, one head at a time... |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: September 23 2007 at 10:50pm
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some people do rows that run from temple to temple (leaving a half inch to an inch for hairline to cover) and from ear to ear ( at the back, from ear level down, same thing leaving 1/2 inch or so from hairlines)
Others prefer to work in smaller sections. You can do back and sides in smaller sections, shorter pieces. And it may be easier in the beginning.
Usually your crown and bangs area are left free of extensions, unless you are braiding up your hair so non of your natural hair is left out.
I prefer doing one long piece for each row. I find the less edges, the less lifting (the ends are usuallythe first places that may come loose)
How much hair, how many rows, depends on the thickness of your own hair, how much volume you want to achieve and how long you are extending to.
Acetone gets alot of varying opinions. My personal thoughts are that the acetone isnt on the hair that long and it evaporates quickly. Yes it may be drying. I prefer acetone as it works quick for me and removal is very effortless, whereas some other removers work too slow, dont work as well and I find myself not being patient enough and pulling more than I should, and I find that more damaging. ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: September 24 2007 at 2:21pm
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Hi maui, here's a tape demo. Sherrie, don't you have a tape w/ LG demo? I can't find it. http://hairextensions101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=317 - http://hairextensions101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=317 ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: mauifit
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 7:57pm
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Thanks Sherrie! The demo was really helpful!!
I also like hair closer to the top as I have really short pieces and want them as covered as possible.
If I wear a side part and not center, do I still place the wefts that high up on both sides of side part? I like the idea to cover the top and give a fuller bang! Thanks again!
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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 8:06pm
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I wear a side part too and I place each side peice far enough from the part to leave enough hair to cover. (So my left side piece and right side piece are at differnt heights, sometimes I even do two side pieces on the side without the part)
Ms.Honey I dont have a LG/tape demo... I did the demo when I used to use tape alone, but I have edited it since then to include written instructions on adding the LG to the tape. ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 9:33pm
Maybe it was Frenchie. Somebody has one doggone it ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: milachkaa
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 8:52am
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I have one where it shows how I put the LG with the syringe on my tape...would that help? ------------- "Measure life by not how many breaths you take in a moment but by how many moments take your breath away." |
Posted By: mauifit
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 9:34am
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Thanks Sherrie! Do you by chance have a demo or photo of how you do your top ones near your part?? I wish I lived closer to you- I would love for you to tutor me!!
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 9:56am
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Yes, thanks Sherrie. ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 3:13pm
Thanks (only) Sherrie. ------------- |
Ms.Honey wrote:Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 3:25pm
Is your name Sherrie? Then no!!!  ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 3:33pm
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Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 3:51pm
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dang ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: September 27 2007 at 2:38am
Sherrie, you know we luv you girl  ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: September 27 2007 at 7:43am
 
wuv u 2 ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: September 27 2007 at 7:47am
nah mauifit, I dont have a demo of how I do the top ones, but I might have some pictures floating around somewhere. ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: milachkaa
Date Posted: September 27 2007 at 8:27am
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well I see where I am not wanted... ------------- "Measure life by not how many breaths you take in a moment but by how many moments take your breath away." |
Posted By: maui_20
Date Posted: September 29 2007 at 12:13am
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Hey Maui
Are you actually ON maui? If so I am to !! Where do you get your hair from or done at?? Because I cant find ANY ONE who will do extensions on the island. Am I just crazy or do you find the same thing?
Mahalo
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Posted By: arielhh1982
Date Posted: October 12 2007 at 1:21pm
| has anyone tried to use these skin wefts from... https://www.hisandher.com .... they look easy to use and like they blend in very naturally ? i want to try integrating this look with a sewn in- weave and use this to add length to the front hair that i normally leave out to cover the sewn in areas....if anyone has tried this or knows more about it let me know |
Posted By: mauifit
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 8:56pm
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Aloha!! Sorry its taken me awhile to post- my grams died and I had to go back to WI for her funeral. Let me know if you still need someone in Maui- I have a wonderful person who you will LOVE!!!
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