I was thinking about going blonde for the summer, which means new hair (Yaay!) but was looking at the heat methods of applying them.  My concern is that fusion would be difficult to do on myself (I'd only consider it if I got the U-tip hair), and even then I'd be concerned that it may not work well because I would not heat the glue up to the proper temperature, or heat it up too much, or who knows. 

 

I also wanted to know about the shrink tube type method...never seen it done, but it seems slightly more foolproof than fusion....

 

What do you guys think for minimizing the opportunity for disaster.  Microlinks were fine, but I'm trying to see about a method that will be a tad easier on my hands...those little rings are harder to crimp than they look!  Of course, I'm not opposed to doing them again, but I thought maybe there was a slightly less painful option....

 

Thanks as always you guys!

Is your hair fine or do you have some texture to it?  If mine wasn't so fine I would use shrinkies (probably) because they're quicker to install and usually easier to take out and if you use a drop of nail glue on the I-tips you can sometimes reuse the hair.  That said, fusion is really the only method where I don't feel nervous about the attachment method showing.

 

There's nothing wrong with using shrinkies for the underneath and then fusion on the top layers of the same install either.  That's sort of the best of both worlds.  That way you'll know how the shrinkies work out for you.

 

Heating the U-tips for fusion really is really easy.  You'll be able to see when the glue is melted enough and learn quickly how much is too much because it'll be runny and cause long bonds.  You can do it! 

My hair is quite fine and stick straight, so really very little texture.  It makes it difficult to hide the microlinbks...and I'm worried that it will be even more difficult with blonde...So far, with dark brown it's not bad. 

 

I've experienced no slipping so far with the links (even less than I did with fusion) but they are silicone-lined. 

 

I was thinking maybe adhesive lined shrinks?  but I'm nervous about heating the bonds....with the links, I know that I can squeeze them as tight as I can with pliers and they'll be secure...with heating anything, it requires a bit of timing and technique...I've heard people say how if they're not heated properly they can go white, or crack, or just not hold...

 

But the idea is really neat and I'd sure not mind giving it a shot.  Which is more invisible in your opinion - fusion or shrinks?  I could just try it on tip and do links where it's more hidden in the back....

 

Thanks!

 

I've notices on the shrinkies.net site that they come in extended and micro length, and well as different colors.  I'm not sure what reasons you would have for choosing a long vs. short length, but also, why you would choose colored when they have clear.  Wouldn't that be the best?

 

Opinions?

 

B.B. I think that's a genious idea. Why not try it out by doing one method on the bottom and another on top? You can't lose that way...well...you might lose a few strands, but....