Keratin bond extensions**HELP**
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Topic: Keratin bond extensions**HELP**
Posted By: dizzylizzy
Subject: Keratin bond extensions**HELP**
Date Posted: October 02 2007 at 8:28pm
| WOW thought they were awesome!! Had extensions bonded in late August,and cut down to 14 inches. When she placed the extensions in, she twisted the hair and put it through a guide, then bonded the extension on. I have 4 rows on the back and crown and the temple area as well. I kept telling her wow that hurts, I guess she thought it was funny. I could not sleep on my head for about 4 days, it was super tight. I called her and she said it would let up. Well it did finally. Then my head got really itchy, my instructions were NO dandruff shampoo, OK so I decided to really look at the bonds, at about 5 weeks, and OMG I thought I had lice!! My daughter checked my whole head, and the WHITE BUBBLES were my hair that was pulled out at the root!! WOW am I freaked.I guess my question is is this normal?? How much hair is normal loss for bondings? Should I remove them? Is the bead system better then the keratin bond? I was told that the bond is the best. I have not lost any bonds yet at 6 weeks but the white bulbs are now getting visible. ANY ADVISE is appreciated. Thank you. Liz |
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Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: October 02 2007 at 8:57pm
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The white bulbs are normal, it's natural shedding. If you didn't have the white bulb it would mean that the hair broke off or was cut off. If you look at hair that naturally came out of your brush you should see a white bulb. I've read that if the bulb is the color of your hair then it was pulled out or came out too early. I don't know if the bead system is better. It depends who you ask. There is no one system that is the best. It's all a matter of preference. No, you shouldn't remove your bonds but you can visit your extensionist and ask her to take a looksee so you know if you're okay. Hope this helps  ------------- |
Posted By: Cali-Kristin
Date Posted: October 02 2007 at 9:43pm
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I agree with Malibu. White bulbs are a result of the hair being pulled out at the root. The white bulb you are seeing is actually what was the root below the scalp. Seeing a couple of these isn't a bad thing, your hair naturally sheds, even with the root (see the below diagram). What could be bad, is if the extensions are being forcefully be pulled and you see many of them in each bond. This typically happens from one of the following reasons (or any combination there of): (1) the extensions may have been installed too closely to your scalp. I install my client's extensions approx. 1/4 inch away from the scalp so they are not tight or pinching at your scalp. (2) The extension bonds may be too heavy for the amount of hair they were attached to. It's important for a stylist to evaluate your individual needs and the necessary proportions of natural hair she must use to attach the size and length of the strand she is installing. Doing this will ensure enough strength to support the extension. (3) Hair can be pulled out from styling including: how you brush, style, wash, and sleep on your hair. Bottom line, don't put any strain on your roots. Always hold the hair in a pony tail while you brush the ends of your hair and try to never cause any tension to the scalp. Most, if not all, extensions are uncomfortable for the first few nights as you get used to them being attached to your own natural hair but it usually goes away quickly. Check your hair; if your bonds have more than a couple bulbs, you should go see your stylist immediately and ask for their advice. It might be something you are unknowingly doing or they may have not been installed in a way that is working with your hair. Your stylist should be able to help/advise you.
Here's a diagram of how natural hair may shed which would also produces a white bulb at the root. Just make sure there are not an overabundance of these in your bonds.
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Posted By: dizzylizzy
Date Posted: October 03 2007 at 1:45pm
| Thank you for such a quick response. You have set my mind at ease abit. Yes there are several white bulbs in each bond. Do you think its ok to prune (LOL) them off, they look like lice!! |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: October 03 2007 at 2:09pm
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That should be fine. Just be sure not to cut your the rest of your hair. Isn't it time for your maintenance appointment anyway? ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: dizzylizzy
Date Posted: October 03 2007 at 4:08pm
| Hi, and thanks. Yes I did go in for maintenance, however she said everything was fine. If the bond starts to raise, I could pick it off. I dont do that because I am afraid it will loosen the bond. But I do question the proceedure she used...she twisted my hair very tightly before she attached the bond, my thinking was that due to the amount of pain on my scalp it caused alot of stress on the root, thats why the hair dislogged. ..about 20 per bond. Its much more apparent now that my hair has grown abit. I will try to snip the bulbs. Is it true that the hair will last 4-5 months? She also said they were re-usable,then she said they were not!! They were Donna Bella strands. Thanks for your help Liz |
Posted By: dizzylizzy
Date Posted: October 03 2007 at 4:14pm
| WOW thank you for the diagram. It was useful, and your information was as well. I will keep them in. I am extremely careful with washing and brushing, and always wear a pony tail to bed. I really love having long hair, I'm really concerned how my hair will look when they are removed!! Seems like this can be addictive!! Would like to see someone create a more natural bond, kind of gross when you pull your hair back and see these clear whitish things in your hair!! Thanks again..Liz |
Posted By: Ms.Honey
Date Posted: October 03 2007 at 4:51pm
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They can last as long as you want as long as you get monthly maintenance but no extensionist is going to tell you that or allow you to do that. They want to be able to charge you for a whole new install, they'd be crazy not to.
They shouldn't be painful, a little uncomfortable for the first few days. You may want to consider switching to a stylist that listens too you instead of dismissing you when you say your in pain.
Fusion hair can be reused if carefully removed. It can be cleaned of the residue and re-tipped again. http://www.donnabellahair.com/shop/html/Rebonds.html - http://www.donnabellahair.com/shop/html/Rebonds.html
What color is your extension hair? Can you post a pick of the bond? It shouldn't be white, clear yes but not white. That's too visible. ------------- ALL EYES ON ME |
Posted By: dizzylizzy
Date Posted: October 03 2007 at 7:50pm
| Your great!! Big help to me, thanks. I will try to enclose a picture of the bonds and hair. Its a combination of blond and light brown, very pretty. I am not to good with the computor, so I will have to have my daughter do it!! (LOL) kids know it all!! thanks again..Liz |
Posted By: Cali-Kristin
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 1:00am
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Jut make sure you don't hve too many bulbs per bond. If you have a lot its possible that you may not have enough natural hair now to support the bond. Its kind of like the domino/snowball effect, if you shed multiple natural hairs from a single bond, you now have less natural hairs to support the bond and you will likely keep losing hairs. The more you lose, the easier it is to keep loosing them and you could end up pulling out an even greater amount of natural hairs. My advice is to just be careful and keep an eye on your hair. I don't want to scare you, just keep you cautious of what's going on up there. If there's only a couple you can trim them off so they don't show and wait until your next appointment to have them checked out. I recommend individual installed to be replaced every 3 months for the best results.
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