DIY hair extensions

[dollbabybex]

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

 

[dollbabybex]

sorry for the double post!x

 

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

yeah the glue is what i did and it lasted seriously.. 2 days before they started lifting..and the hair was hecka expensive ..not worth it for the amount of time it was in my hair.

 

[as_cute_as_pie]

ah no dont do it lol
i hate extensions anyway heard so many stories of how they;ve totally wrecked peoples hair
but doing them yourself with glue?
disaster combination well for me anyway

 

[purpleroom]

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Originally Posted by dollbabybex 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

yeah they blend in well looks good!

 

[bellamia]

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Originally Posted by MxAxC-_ATTACK 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.

You should NEVER put the glue on your scalp. Your suppose to follow your hair line. The reason why is becuase your scalp produces sweat, it shedds and natural oils. Thats why is came out.

I do glue and sewing and I've been doing it for a few years now. If your looking for short term use of the weave then either one is good. But, personally I like sewing is way less damaging the glue & much more neat.

Glue or sewing around my way is very cheap because just about every salon does it (competitivness) They ususally charge per row $15 or $20 it the comsumer bring the hair. If they supply the hair its usually on a average of $25- $35 per row. I know cheap right if it were manhattan they would take your arm and leg- LOL

 

[LatinaRose]

Fusion hair extensions totally wrecked my hair, I do not recommend them! Now I have a set of clip in extensions (20 inch) that I can clip in for the night and take out when I get home. They are much easier and way less maintenance, especially if you've never had extensions, cheaper too! I got a set on ebay for about $100 with shipping. Type in "clip in extensions" and you should get tons of results. Make sure you buy human hair ones, so you can use heat on them. Oh, and if you don't know your color number, go to a local beauty supply (not a Sally, more like a wig shop) and ask them to match you up with a color. As far as I know, the numbers on the hair color wheel are universal. If you really like your clip ins, you can explore your other options. HTH!

 

[BeBeFinness]

alright, i hope i can help some. one day i wanted to get extensions, i researched for hours...went to three salons and blah blah blah. so aparently the glue KILLS UR HAIR its like putting super glue on it and pulling it "wooh hoo! look at me i can pull my hair out". the best is getting them like sewed in ur hair or something like that...last for a longgg time, but it can be around 500$, and u cant run ur fingers through it!!!!!!!!!!!! (i like flipping my hair). anyways id just go here www.hairextensions.com, it like what jessic simpson has...they can be curled, and they have all these textures too! i think there fairly easy to apply as well, i dunno look into them!
~V

 

[Katura]

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Originally Posted by BeBeFinness alright, i hope i can help some. one day i wanted to get extensions, i researched for hours...went to three salons and blah blah blah. so aparently the glue KILLS UR HAIR its like putting super glue on it and pulling it "wooh hoo! look at me i can pull my hair out". the best is getting them like sewed in ur hair or something like that...last for a longgg time, but it can be around 500$, and u cant run ur fingers through it!!!!!!!!!!!! (i like flipping my hair). anyways id just go here www.hairextensions.com, it like what jessic simpson has...they can be curled, and they have all these textures too! i think there fairly easy to apply as well, i dunno look into them! ~V

They look neat! I really want to try clip in extensions, as I'll never get the cojones to shell out that much for real extensions, nor do i want the damage it would cause. But I love how these look....Anyone have experience with clip ins???

 

[sewpunk]

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Originally Posted by Katura Anyone have experience with clip ins???

Yes, I would also love to hear experiences. Anyone??

 

[as_cute_as_pie]

ive heard gd stuff about dome extensions
peaches geldof uses them and their not real hair
thank god it makes me feel so sick ew

 

[user79]

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Originally Posted by dollbabybex 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

I don't mean to say this in a rude way, but I can DEFINITELY tell they are extensions. I can see the line where your natural hair ends and the extensions start. I think you would look better with your natural hair, tbh, it looks cute!