Looking for new ideas for tipping bonds.
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Topic: Looking for new ideas for tipping bonds.
Posted By: texasoasis
Subject: Looking for new ideas for tipping bonds.
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 8:34am
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Hello all! I am new and have a few questions in making my own I-tips. I don't want to rely on Keratin tipping and I am going to be using the smallest 3mm silicone lined micro rings in my real European baby fine hair. I don't want to glue anything to my natural hair so that I am forced to use a harsh chemical to soften the glue later when the extensions need to be adjusted. I found somethiing an African American friend glues her weaves in with called "Liquid Gold" she says it is very strong. I have never worked with it so I wanted to ask anyone here if they think I can created the I- or shoestring strand tip from Liquid Gold and let it air dry a few days before I micro ring them into my hair. Does anyone know if the Liquid Gold will not stick to my real hair when I need to scoot my extensions up? The only thing I want holding the actual extension into my hair will be the pressure inside the soft silicone lined micro rings, but I still don't want to shed strand extension hairs. I understand that keratin tips can go brittle and I want to avoid that. Does anyone here think, Liquid Gold tipping might be a better way? Thanks! VaL in Texas |
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Posted By: Poose
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 9:53am
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Uh, okay, I wouldn't use LG to tip extension hair then install. It wears out after a while, while I have only tried this once, I can't recommend it, and am curious as to why you don't want to use keratin? I don't want to glue anything to my natural hair so that I am forced to use a harsh chemical to soften the glue later when the extensions need to be adjusted. The only thing I want holding the actual extension into my hair will be the pressure inside the soft silicone lined micro rings, but I still don't want to shed strand extension hairs. If your using micro-rings you wont have to worry about that. The keratin wont stick to your hair. IN fact if you use LG your (WAY) more likely to have to comb gooiness out of your hair, as the LG will melt easier than the keratin tips. IMO You should stick with the keratin "I" tips. I understand that keratin tips can go brittle and I want to avoid that. Uh, yeah, that's why someone had the genius idea of coating the keratin with nail glue (yes, the kind you attach fake nails with) There's a tutorial out there somewhere but I don't feel like looking for it, maybe someone else knows where it is... Trust me the nail glue/keratin combo it the way to go. I have done this w/ micro link 3 times now and it's great. ------------- ^..^ |
Posted By: malibu
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 11:22am
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I absolutely agree with Poose. If you're trying to avoid glue contact with your hair then LG is far from what you want to use. Also, LG is not easy to work with and pre-tipping with it will be a complete nightmare. Do you have the hair already? If not you can buy the hair tipped, it's a bit more $$ but will save time, in the perfect shape so they will fit into the ring easily. ------------- |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 5:23pm
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actually I prefer LG to keratin for pretipping(with a top coat of nail glue also). Its a good strong pretip IMO so long as you are sure to get the strands completely saturated with th glue. But it is messy to work with is a PITA if you are doing alot of tips. Keratin is quicker and easier. ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: texasoasis
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 7:11pm
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Thank you all so much for your views on the tipping method. I do feel that keratin will be easier but, I have read so many stories about strand shedding problems, I thought I would look around for something to tip with that has more grab and flex to it and, my test LG tip still feels flexible and holding strong after drying all night. I do agree it will be messier than keratin to work with but because of my limited income I need to go for very long life tipping method so I need to do my own tip making. The 2 packs of 18" Remy wefts I purchased the other day ate most of my extension budget for this month. I really wish I could find something more like the silicone that my micro rings are lined with to do the tipping with. I absolutely could hug you all for giving me the nail polish advice! I had not thought of that. I will definitely add the nail polish to which ever tips I finally create. Now, all that is left is finish testing and make the tips and then get my husband to put them in for me. He is willing to learn and I certainly can't pass that offer up! : ) Thank you all again, VaL in Texas |
Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 7:51pm
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nail glue dear...not nail polish (not sure if that would help anything)
I just want to add that shedding is from not enough glue or not getting the glue saturated well through the strands, and can happen with LG as well as keratin. ------------- www.hairextensions101.com - www.hairextensions101.com www.mybeautyaddiction.com - www.mybeautyaddiction.com |
Posted By: monsterita
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 9:33pm
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I've always had good luck tipping with E6000 from the craft store. It doesn't stick to my hair, holds up well, and I can always re-use the hair, even after wearing it for a couple months.
------------- Hair type: 1a/f/i |
Posted By: texasoasis
Date Posted: October 15 2007 at 11:04am
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member_profile.asp?PF=16885&FID=34 - Sherrie215, Thanks for putting me straight.  Not sure why my brain read that as nail polish, LOL. I'm well stocked up on nail glue, that's another passion. |
Posted By: texasoasis
Date Posted: October 15 2007 at 11:06am
Thanks I will check into thatE6000 too. I just knew this forum had answers! Thanks! |
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