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Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
1. I have superfine hair, it is also short (but looks jacked up IMHO, hence the extensions route....)
2. Most salons in the ATL that do extensions DO NOT recommend purchasing your own.....I'm a little afraid to anyway, I make bad hair decisions. Let the pros handle it.
3. Do they itch? Please say no.
4. Also, there are all these terms, sew-in, invisible mirco, SO.CAP. Infusion, anyone have experience with any of these?
5. I NEED to wash my hair daily, otherwise I feel grungy, so anything glue-related would be bad, right?
And lastly, this mess is really gonna cost $500? I was hoping $250.....but that doesn't look promising.....LOL. Cest la vie.
Any stories, experiences, are greatly appreciated, my hair is so not in good shape right now, I need to fix it ASAP. Thanks everyone.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Maybe let the salon buy the hair for you the first time, if you are totally lost... But the hair is REALLY expensive. It's cheaper to get it yourself once you know what you want. Of course, you want real human hair, unless you want fake hair to melt when you take a hot shower/try to style it... Yes, they do itch. And they hurt for the first couple days. Get ready for a migraine. But they will look pretty! Go for sew-ins, for sure. The hair lady will corn roll your entire head, then sew the hair in. It will not feel good. You'll have to go in every few weeks to get the extensions tightened, as they loosen up. You will NOT want to wash your hair, daily. But, you'll have sprays that will keep you fresh. You can't scrub your head, or anything, with the corn rows. You just kinda rinse out... Or go to the salon and let them do it. I have really greasy hair, thin hair. But, with sew-ins, I didn't need to wash very often. The corn rows suck up the oil.. It's actually supposed to be good for your hair. When you have the extensions taken out, it will feel like freaking heaven. That feeling, when some releases your hair from bondage and scrubs your scalp is 100x better than sex. When your extensions come out, so will TONS of your hair. It will be scary. But, remember, you haven't shed any hair for weeks and weeks, so it's normal for that hair to fall out. If you are getting your whole head done, I think it will cost over a grand, with the hair. Maybe WELL over a grand. If you are just getting a few rows put in, then it would be less. The lady I used to go to charged 125 per row--can't remember if that was with or without the hair. I think it was with...?
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
And glue is bad. Very bad.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Yeah I saw one spot that was like $3000! So I guess this Dominican place I found that runs around $500 - $700 suddenly seems like a bargain.....I have wanted to do this forever, but my hair looks a hot mess right now, so I figured, why not :) Thanks for the info though!
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Does $500-700 include the hair, and is it just for a sew-in? I've never gotten a sew-in but I've been looking into it to give my hair a rest and have friends who get sew-ins and $3,000 is way too much to be spending on a sew-in. The $500-700 is still high and better include the hair and the sew-in. My friend gets her sew-ins done for $100 for the maintenence + whatever the price of the extensions she gets, so she usually pays about $250 total. So yes, you CAN get them done for $250 including the hair, and if it's a decent salon I'd recommend the cheaper route if you're not picky and just want a plain sew-in. If you want something special and high-quality hair it may cost a bit more. Mine will cost a lot more than the friend I mention's do because I'm going to a reputable hairdresser and getting expensive hair but I still don't plan on spending more than $500-600 including a tip, and that's with a very very good hair dresser in an upscale suburb. I couldn't imagine spending four figures on hair, unless it's fucking 30 inches or some shit.
3K might've been for fusion extensions which is still too expensive and out of the ballpark of what you wanted to spend. Glue is not good. You can get a sew-in and leave the top of your hair out for a natural look or you can get a full head sew-in and talk to your hairdresser about what type of closure to do with the top to make it realistic looking. They will corn-row (braid) your hair and then sew the extensions into it. You can buy your own hair if you insist. That's what I'm going to do b/c I'm very particular about what I want and the salon will have a limited selection. Look at their selection and see if it's what you like. If it's not, go elsewhere to buy your hair.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
I wouldn't mind spending $500, as long as it came out right LOL. I was taken aback and simultaneously LOL'ing when I saw that $3000 price tag (it was a REALLY upscale salon, but c'mon). Yes the salon I think I am going to go with does include hair (actually most places I checked out don't want you to buy your own, which is fine with me, I am a total retard when it comes to figuring out what to do with my limp boring hair). Anyway let me know if you end up going, what you think :).
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
tape extensions are usually the best for fine hair. I had them for a little while, I got good quality hair which cost $800 alone I think and installation cost another $800, but you don't need a pro to put them in. after I got them done the first time I quickly realized that there is nothing complicated- you just tape the two wefts together- so I did them myself for awhile. I still have them laying around somewhere so I could just put them back in but I'm giving my hair a break. I'd recommend getting cinderella hair and taping them in yourself (look up on youtube if youre unsure). if you mess up just put some oil on it and it'll slip right off and you can start over. you don't someone to rush at the salon or try to sell u something u don't need.
fusion is weird, it lasts forever and after 4-5 months it looks really noticeable but hey, that's an option for those who don't like monthly maitenance.
none of my extensions ever itched....I think only weaves do that.
you can wash your hair daily with tape and I'm pretty sure glue too, just stay away from oils.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
My friend has very thin hair and got a sew in and her hair fell out in patches when she got it taken out. She cried for days. I don't recommend it.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Her braids were probably too tight, Ariel. That happens a lot to caucasians.
Your head will probably itch and washing it everyday will be A LOT of work. You should try clip-ins.
Installation of TAPE extensions cost 800? That is insane, Charlotte. I can do that with my eyes closed. INSANE!
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
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Originally Posted by
arielbriel
My friend has very thin hair and got a sew in and her hair fell out in patches when she got it taken out. She cried for days. I don't recommend it.
This is my worry about getting sew-ins, although I've only heard one other person say that some of their hair fell out. Obviously the person who installed it did the braids too tight and/or in the wrong direction. If your hair is braided correctly and not too tight, sew-ins would actually be beneficial for your hair, since it is all braided and you get a "break" from having to flat iron it, put heat on it, get split ends, etc. If your friend went to Africans, that may have been the culprit. They are known for braiding hair too tight. If the OP were to get a sew-in, she's going to want to go a salon in the suburbs where they have lots of experience with white/fine hair. There are people of all hair types than get sew-ins, it's all about installation.
A girl who used to be my friend who is black was always called "bald-headed" in high school because her hair was like an inch long lol. It never got longer until she started getting sew-ins; now that she regularly gets them it's shoulder length and it's never been that long before lol.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Extensions ruined my hair (well it was ruined anyway from dyes and such)they really fucked it up. I am currently feeling like crap because I have fine, straggly, nasty hair :(
I wouldn't recommend but if you do go for it, look after them religiously :)
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Girl try clip in hair extensions. They are cheaper (you'll spend about 200 on some nice ones) and are the least damaging form of hair extensions. Get used to those before working up to the installation type. Personally, I love clip ins because after a long day it's nice to take them out! Even better, if you can buy weft hair then you can color it yourself and add your clips. Most times it's cheaper and higher quality then buying the hair with the clips already installed. Go figure, lol.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Honestly you say you have thin hair in bad condition I wouldn't recommend extensions. I have fine hair but tons of it and had some breakage and wanted my length back. I got great lengnths ( the kind all the movie stars get) it was 800 for 3 bundles with tip and within 6 weeks 30% of my hair was ripping out at the bonds. They were to heavy for my hair but I've never seen anyone without damage after wearing extensions any length of time. I wear clip ins and yeah they're a pia to put in for work everynight( I only wear then there for volume as my real hair is 20 in long but I don't get damage and I think they look better than extensions which can look thin and stringy imo but that's the route I'd go since your hair already isn't in the best shape.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
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Originally Posted by
Nina_
This is my worry about getting sew-ins, although I've only heard one other person say that some of their hair fell out. Obviously the person who installed it did the braids too tight and/or in the wrong direction. If your hair is braided correctly and not too tight, sew-ins would actually be beneficial for your hair, since it is all braided and you get a "break" from having to flat iron it, put heat on it, get split ends, etc. If your friend went to Africans, that may have been the culprit. They are known for braiding hair too tight. If the OP were to get a sew-in, she's going to want to go a salon in the suburbs where they have lots of experience with white/fine hair. There are people of all hair types than get sew-ins, it's all about installation.
A girl who used to be my friend who is black was always called "bald-headed" in high school because her hair was like an inch long lol. It never got longer until she started getting sew-ins; now that she regularly gets them it's shoulder length and it's never been that long before lol.
Courtney Kardashian does sew ins and she cut her hair into a bob. If you watch the show sometimes they show them all without extensions. Idk if damage is why she cut all her hair off but I read an article saying she did the sew ins.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
I can't believe so many of you ladies have had such bad experiences :( It scares me. Although I think a lot of it has to do with installation. Africans (like from Africa, not black people) are notorious for braiding too tight. I also imagine that some hairdressers won't have as much experience with super-fine hair. I only know of one person who said some of their hair fell out after a sew-in, but her friend did hers and was not a professional so that could be why. Her hair is soft, but she's Italian, black, and Indian so it's still thick. I think maybe an issue might be with super-fine hair vs normal and thick hair. My black friend started getting sew-ins and her hair grew like crazy, as did most people I know of who've gotten sew-ins. That would explain why Courtney Kardashians (and I'm sure the other Kardashians) have gotten sew-ins. They have moderately thick hair so with good installation I can't imagine it doing much damage. And as a celebrity always wanting your hair to look good, it makes more sense getting a sew-in instead of having to put constant heat on your own hair (blow dryer, flat iron) which can be damaging along with split ends. With a sew-in your hair is braided so, besides the risk of hair falling out (crazy), it can have benefits. My mom says there's a certain way some stylists braid that will rip out the hair... so maybe that is the culprit of people's hair falling out. Very sad :(
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
with fine hair you have to be careful with every type of hair extensions, really. even clips ins will give some girls bald patches if they are too rough with them and have super fine hair..but those are the best for your hair and the cheapest!! tape-ins are a pain to wash, so if you wash your hair every day that might not be a good option..
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
I do wear clip-in extensions for work, they only add a couple inches really but it looks longer and fuller (like Michele11 mentioned, volume). However since it's so close to my hair's length and my hair is already ticker than normal I only got 3 rows. Some clip-ins come with like 8 or 9 pieces which would be better for shorter hair. Since I only got 3 rows it was like $60-80 (can't remember) and that's for quality Remy. Always get human hair.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Sewn in hair extensions are awful for your hair, especially if already damaged. Clips-ins can be just as bad. Have you considered the interlocking system? With this system the hair is still braided, but strands of extensions are woven into the braid. They do not last as long as the sewn in ones in terms of maintenance and re-doing but if you get human hair, the stylist has proper experience and doesn't put the braid in too tight it can be a fairly manageable solution. However, I would not recommend curly interlocking extensions because the majority of these are synthetic and cannot withstand washing this frequently. I've had them all at one time or another since high school :)
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
My clip ins are 150 and they only last like 30 wears. Only a few companies make my color and the one I loved/ used for 4 years changed her manufacturer and they are too thin for my hair now and they want over 200 for 22 inch. I get sensual brand hair and it's 39 width of hair and 21 inches long. The hair is crapbut does look nice until about 20 wears. I need to change my color I think if I'm gonna keep wearing them because 150 every couple months is ridiculous. They should last at least 4 months( hell I'd be happy with 3) I did notice a thin spot after this trip because I wear them really high on the sides and by my temple( that's where I like a lot of hair as the back is long enough) and I noticed a thin spot because I remember them hurting taking them out after work.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Sew-ins should not damage your hair if you're only getting sew-ins on occasion. They will damage your hair if: it's braided too tight, there's too much weight, it's installed improperly, or maintained improperly.
This is why if people with thin hair are going to get extensions they should be picky about them. I don't get sew-ins so I didn't know this. I didn't know it mattered why kind of hair you got as long as you liked it. People with thin hair should get a brand of hair that isn't heavy, or the end result could be breakage. If the hair picked out is too much thicker than your own hair, it will be too much weight. I was confused when I emailed a hair expert about a sew-in and asked what type of hair to get, she wrote back asking for a picture of my hair and responded saying Filipino hair would be good. She mentioned another hair type but I can't remember. I guess Filipino is finer than the usual (I know a lot of girls who get Brazillian hair, etc but not too many who get Filipino) and since I'm mixed with a bunch of things my hair is not super fine but not nearly as coarse as a black person's hair.
I am still going to get a sew-in one day soon. I'm just going to make sure my stylist is a fucking weavologist who works in the suburbs and knows how to deal with all types of hair.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
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Originally Posted by
michele11
My clip ins are 150 and they only last like 30 wears. Only a few companies make my color and the one I loved/ used for 4 years changed her manufacturer and they are too thin for my hair now and they want over 200 for 22 inch. I get sensual brand hair and it's 39 width of hair and 21 inches long. The hair is crapbut does look nice until about 20 wears. I need to change my color I think if I'm gonna keep wearing them because 150 every couple months is ridiculous. They should last at least 4 months( hell I'd be happy with 3) I did notice a thin spot after this trip because I wear them really high on the sides and by my temple( that's where I like a lot of hair as the back is long enough) and I noticed a thin spot because I remember them hurting taking them out after work.
Ok I just remembered mine was actually a 7 piece, not a 3 piece, I just only use the 3 biggest rows and ditched the others. So I guess 7 pieces of Remy human hair for what I paid is pretty good. I definitely think your extensions should last way longer than they are! I've had mine for about 3 months and they're still in great shape, I expect them to last at least another 3+ months easily, but I think I'm going to switch soon to some longer ones. They should last a very long time if treated properly.
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Quick weaves are my go-to. There's no glue on your hair, no braiding necessary. You use 2 wig/stocking caps to protect your hair and act as the base and your extensions are applied to the cap. You can either slip it off at the end of the night or have it made with combs that blend your hair in. I like changing the color and texture when I get bored so I can do brunette one night and blond the next, curly one day and straight the next. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tePJFKcoK0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5RXY9B_guc
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
Oh, and you secure your hair by using a strong hold gel to slick your hair down, blow it dry like a helmet to your head, use Roberts Diamond Bond Protective Shield on your hair THEN place your wig cap. This ensures no bonding glue can adhere to your hair. http://robertsdiamondbond.com/
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
They do not recommend you purchasing your own? LOL yes, because they want a PROFIT. They want to buy cheap hair on wholesale and jack it up 200%.
All extensions itch and are uncomfortable the first few days until you get used to it--with the exception of clip-ins...sometimes.
I like invisible micros but they are going to be way more expensive than 500...
And....if you wash your hair daily while you have cheap hair in...expect it to have the Velcro effect and start breaking off REALLY easily!
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Re: Hair extensions? YES I did read the list, but still have a few Q's
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Originally Posted by
SweetPinkCupcake
They do not recommend you purchasing your own? LOL yes, because they want a PROFIT.
^^^^ This. Exactly. Forcing you to use the hair they have is kind of uncouth, in my opinion. I always bought my own hair, I dyed it to my liking, I never had a problem. I went so far as to buy my own thread (the salon had no beige thread and I was bringing in platinum hair). I bought my own rubber bands (clear). And I even brought extra needles with me... one time, the woman doing my hair had none so now I always pack extra.
If a salon wants to pressure you into using their hair... I'd advise you to find another salon, ASAP.