purpleroom
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ive heard it is easy to add extensions to your hair yourself..is it?
& does anyone have any tips on it? thanks a lot
& does anyone have any tips on it? thanks a lot
DIY hair extensions
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browneyedbaby
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I know people who can do it themselves but tbh it looks dodgy! That's just what I've seen though!
purpleroom
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lol ok fair enough
browneyedbaby
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Sorry! I wouldn't like to think of you spending hours doing it and not liking it.
I'm desparately trying to grow my hair but losing patience, I would loveee proper extensions but I'll probably end up getting it all chopped off again lol.
I'm desparately trying to grow my hair but losing patience, I would loveee proper extensions but I'll probably end up getting it all chopped off again lol.
purpleroom
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thats exactly why i was thinking of it! BUT i get really bored with my hair aswell & would probaly want it short soon so extensions seemed good idea. I dont actually know how much they are professionally but i wouldve thought a lot, does anyone know?
| Originally Posted by browneyedbaby I'm desparately trying to grow my hair but losing patience, I would loveee proper extensions but I'll probably end up getting it all chopped off again lol. |
thats exactly why i was thinking of it! BUT i get really bored with my hair aswell & would probaly want it short soon so extensions seemed good idea. I dont actually know how much they are professionally but i wouldve thought a lot, does anyone know?
so_siqqq
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Well it depends on how the method you want your extension applied. The best extensions are fusion hair extensions, either hot fusion or cold fusion. They can last from anywhere to three to six months. But the downfall is that is is more expensive than other methods.
I know that Racoon Intl. is the most used hair extensions in the UK. You can try going to their site and use the salon finder: http://www.racooninternational.com
As for prices they depend on what kind of hair you use. The most expensive hair is European hair. Next is Asian hair that is usally dark but now a days they can be lightened and then there are synthetic hairs. Synthetic hair is mainly use for abnormal colors like neon orange, pink ,etc. I don't know how prices range in the UK but in the US a full head of extensions can cost up to $3000. So extentions are a commitment since they are so pricey. So make sure you really want them.
I know that Racoon Intl. is the most used hair extensions in the UK. You can try going to their site and use the salon finder: http://www.racooninternational.com
As for prices they depend on what kind of hair you use. The most expensive hair is European hair. Next is Asian hair that is usally dark but now a days they can be lightened and then there are synthetic hairs. Synthetic hair is mainly use for abnormal colors like neon orange, pink ,etc. I don't know how prices range in the UK but in the US a full head of extensions can cost up to $3000. So extentions are a commitment since they are so pricey. So make sure you really want them.
It depends on what type of extensions you want. I do my own extensions to cause i dont trust anyone with my hair. After 13 years of doing this i dont know any better than to do it myself.
But if you want strand by strand glued extensions like, than i would advice you to do this in a salon that has lots of experience.
If you want to see some pictures of extensions i did on people or mine just to see how it looks let know and i'll put some here.
But if you want strand by strand glued extensions like, than i would advice you to do this in a salon that has lots of experience.
If you want to see some pictures of extensions i did on people or mine just to see how it looks let know and i'll put some here.
purpleroom
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well i was thinking (i dunno what its called) but u get a whole load of hair not small sections or strands
*MaC WhoRe*
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this is what i want!! where can i go and get this done in miami!!!
Please help!
Please help!
*MaC WhoRe*
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dang it!! i really need help!
someone help please!!!
someone help please!!!
purpleroom
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yep thats what i meant..it seemed like it would be easy to do yourself really lol thanks for replying btw
| Originally Posted by MacVirgin O.k u mean a weave? the type they can sew or glue in. Like this: .jpg)
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yep thats what i meant..it seemed like it would be easy to do yourself really lol thanks for replying btw
kaliraksha
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Oh man, I wonder how hard/expensive it would be for me since I have unruly curly wavey hair...
MxAxC-_ATTACK
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i did the stuff that comes in strands and glues onto your scalp..they came off too easy the glue didnt really hold but it left a nasssty residue on my scalp.. and my hair was is already thick to begin with it just made it hecka thick. it looked ok.just too much for me to handle.
Pushpa
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purpleroom and mac whore-----this type of hair is actually very easy to put in yourself and can last a comfortable 1.5 months if you take care of them and then you can do touchups
all you need is the hair and the bonding cement (lol the hair glue or the bonding agent) if you get the glue you will need a curling iron...just measure the strips of hair to see how wide across the scalp you want them rem not to go to the edges and don't start too far down the nape of your neck.....glue the strip that was measured and cut and place it as close to your scalp as possible but on your own hair press and hod for a couple seconds then take the warm curling irong and press the hair so it helps to bond the glue do this for about 20-30 seconds all over the strip...and just keep going oh yeah rem you want your natural hair to be freshly washed and dry this will help keep the glue sticking well....just don't make the cut strips of hair so wide that they show through the sides of your natural hair (hope that makes sense)
i do this all the time and have never had a problem and the look great ppl never know it isn't my real hair unless i tell them hahaha
and i like to give the hair a day or too to just adjust and to make sure the bonding is done properly
good luck ask a friend to help to cut the strips and seperate yoru hai in sections
you can also sew this hair in but the glue is failry easy and once you take care fo it it stays good
all you need is the hair and the bonding cement (lol the hair glue or the bonding agent) if you get the glue you will need a curling iron...just measure the strips of hair to see how wide across the scalp you want them rem not to go to the edges and don't start too far down the nape of your neck.....glue the strip that was measured and cut and place it as close to your scalp as possible but on your own hair press and hod for a couple seconds then take the warm curling irong and press the hair so it helps to bond the glue do this for about 20-30 seconds all over the strip...and just keep going oh yeah rem you want your natural hair to be freshly washed and dry this will help keep the glue sticking well....just don't make the cut strips of hair so wide that they show through the sides of your natural hair (hope that makes sense)
i do this all the time and have never had a problem and the look great ppl never know it isn't my real hair unless i tell them hahaha
and i like to give the hair a day or too to just adjust and to make sure the bonding is done properly
good luck ask a friend to help to cut the strips and seperate yoru hai in sections
you can also sew this hair in but the glue is failry easy and once you take care fo it it stays good
purpleroom
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cool thanks a lot Pushpa i think im guna give it a try just need to save up a bit more to buy the hair now! But that was really useful
xxx
dollbabybex
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ive done my own... look at my myspace or my profile pic on here and tell me if you think mine are dodgy?!i do get a friend to help tho...
people always love my hair, my 'real' hair is only shoulder length
i buy long strips (wefts) of hair and glue to the hair... it only lasts around 4 weeks but its not damaging, as you just leave conditioner on the glue for an hour and they slide straight out.
also ive had the extensions with bonds arounf the front...i glued lilac hair in and it looked really cute
people always love my hair, my 'real' hair is only shoulder length
i buy long strips (wefts) of hair and glue to the hair... it only lasts around 4 weeks but its not damaging, as you just leave conditioner on the glue for an hour and they slide straight out.
also ive had the extensions with bonds arounf the front...i glued lilac hair in and it looked really cute
