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I really want some ERPT so I can have some pretty vacation hair this summer. I wanna wear the big blowdried, kinky straight look.

I thought had talked myself out of getting it, but I might be making at trip to the EP store this weekend :look::ohwell:.
 
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RoseGolden said:
I really want some ERPT so I can have some pretty vacation hair this summer. I wanna wear the big blowdried, kinky straight look.

I thought had talked myself out of getting it, but I might be making at trip to the EP store this weekend :look::ohwell:.
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I was going to take the plunge and get some EP but everything is sold out on their site.
 
nazjha said:
Does a 3/4th wig count??
I used to always do sew ins but then I found out about the wig and I fell in love, so much faster then sewing the hair onto the braids every install. My process:

*first braiding my base leaving out a horseshoe and my edges
*sew the wig onto the perimeter braid.
*I usually leave it on about 6-11 weeks.
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nazjha...I never realized that you can sew a wig on!

RoseGolden said:
They are always sold out how annoying. I just realized the store is like 20 minutes away from me so I might go down there.
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RoseGolden...lucky you. I live in MD and I don't think there are any specialty hair stores here....only regular BSS'.
 
What brand and type of hair used: Brazilian hair
How many bundles/what lengths: 22" 20" 16" 12"
If a closure was used: no
If have a leave out, what technique used for blending: leave out I just use ors hair cream and brush it out with a ceramic brush so I dont have to flat iron it
What products used for maintenance: I use a brush with the round tips on it to comb it out and I apply a quarter size of meekens argan oil and twist the hair into a bun at night
Whether a self install or done in a shop: my girlie did it I never go to the salon I got my two dearest friends that always hook me up :)
I did this install on the 14th of this month
 

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I'm starting to notice that on TV a lot of women with virgin hair experience frizziness. I'm watching rhoa and see that Portia has frizz in certain areas. May just be something that comes with the territory. :ohwell:
 
My sew in... I got it done on Friday but I only curled it yesterday.
 

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Im new to sew-ins but I'm hoping to keep my hair up over this year and allow my hair to grow.

Mainly doing this because braids have always been my preferred hairstyle or putting my real hair in a bun or clip. But I no longer have the time to braid my hair and I'm reluctant to spend the money at a shop. So I did my own sew in.

Since I'm "practicing" and still learning I choose a cheap weave on sale at Sally's Beauty Supply. 10inch and 14inch Human Hair. Each pack was $9.99.

I put it in a week ago... Got Frizzy and tangled. Not super matted but not looking good if I left it down.

Last night I washed my hair and then used sauve keratin conditioner to deep condition. Then I used garner fructis leave in conditioner, added some anti frizz treatment and once my hair was completely dry I flatironed with the 72hr heat protectant. My hair looks much better!! That might have to just be my routine to keep this cheap hair looking nice.

I don't know how to curl my hair at all. I have no idea how to choose a good sew in weave or which is easiest to maintain. Lol. Guess I'll just have to learn a little bit at a time. Maybe I'll try Bantu knot out on my hair Thursday when it likely starts frizzing again!

Feel free to offer many suggestions!

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Caramelangel247 said:
Im new to sew-ins but I'm hoping to keep my hair up over this year and allow my hair to grow.

Mainly doing this because braids have always been my preferred hairstyle or putting my real hair in a bun or clip. But I no longer have the time to braid my hair and I'm reluctant to spend the money at a shop. So I did my own sew in.

Since I'm "practicing" and still learning I choose a cheap weave on sale at Sally's Beauty Supply. 10inch and 14inch Human Hair. Each pack was $9.99.

I put it in a week ago... Got Frizzy and tangled. Not super matted but not looking good if I left it down.

Last night I washed my hair and then used sauve keratin conditioner to deep condition. Then I used garner fructis leave in conditioner, added some anti frizz treatment and once my hair was completely dry I flatironed with the 72hr heat protectant. My hair looks much better!! That might have to just be my routine to keep this cheap hair looking nice.

I don't know how to curl my hair at all. I have no idea how to choose a good sew in weave or which is easiest to maintain. Lol. Guess I'll just have to learn a little bit at a time. Maybe I'll try Bantu knot out on my hair Thursday when it likely starts frizzing again!

Feel free to offer many suggestions!

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Your hair looks good. I'm no expert... I just used a flat iron to put in some curls yesterday and I pin curled the hair before I went to bed last night.
 
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05girl said:
What are the specs? You know... where did you get the hair, what kind of hair is it, how long is it, do you have leave-out, etc etc :spinning:
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I got it at a local bss so you can probably get it at a bss near you too. I got moisture remy remist hair from the brand model model. I was a pack of 12" and a pack of 14" in number 4. I also got a invisible part closure (10"). I have no leave out.
 
I have mine!! Got brazillian hair Im learning how to blend it... My leave out wont revert so I probably won't flat iron as much. But I got this march 1st and will probably keep it in until may 1stand reinstall this hair. I usually spray my braids with scurl to keep my hair mousturizef and that worked pretty well. Now I have creme of nature lemongrass and rosemary leave in conditioner and I'm using that now to moisturizer my hair. Anybody else leave out a little unhealthiest from their hair.
 
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I have mine!! Got brazillian hair Im learning how to blend it... My leave out wont revert so I probably won't flat iron as much. But I got this march 1st and will probably keep it in until may 1stand reinstall this hair. I usually spray my braids with scurl to keep my hair mousturizef and that worked pretty well. Now I have creme of nature lemongrass and rosemary leave in conditioner and I'm using that now to moisturizer my hair. Anybody else leave out a little unhealthiest from their hair.
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AXtremeTakeover...pics please....:grin:
 
I am in love with this hair! I have never done non-BSS hair and this **** moves and acts just like my hair, and NO SHEDDING!!

Question for you ladies - do any of you have the sew in with the net, if so what the most effective way to get to the scalp, I usually use seabreeze but I am not sure the best way to get it to my scalp. Maybe a hair color bottle?
 
RoundEyedGirl504 said:
I am in love with this hair! I have never done non-BSS hair and this **** moves and acts just like my hair, and NO SHEDDING!!

Question for you ladies - do any of you have the sew in with the net, if so what the most effective way to get to the scalp, I usually use seabreeze but I am not sure the best way to get it to my scalp. Maybe a hair color bottle?
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@roundeyedgirl...

:yep:...add poo to one, condish to the other. Dilute both with water (a quarter sized amount of product in a full bottle of water)....shake....squirt....and rinse really well!
 
LivingDoll said:
FemmeCreole...this is the Model Model Moisture Remist hair right? How do you like it so far? Any problems with tangles or shedding? I saw alot of YT reviews and mostly all of the reviews were really good for this hair. :yep:
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So far I can only say good things. It's very soft and "flow-y"... not heavy at all. It's easy to curl with the flat iron.. then just run your fingers thru and it turns in nice big waves. It's just day 5 but I like it a lot so far.

I worked out yesterday and I used a tresemme dry shampoo. That felt weird to me though. I'll probably wash it with running water this weekend. That's the only issue I have with sew ins. I like to wash my hair at least 3 times a week and I can't do that with a weave.
 
FemmeCreole said:
So far I can only say good things. It's very soft and "flow-y"... not heavy at all. It's easy to curl with the flat iron.. then just run your fingers thru and it turns in nice big waves. It's just day 5 but I like it a lot so far.

I worked out yesterday and I used a tresemme dry shampoo. That felt weird to me though. I'll probably wash it with running water this weekend. That's the only issue I have with sew ins. I like to wash my hair at least 3 times a week and I can't do that with a weave.
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That's always been my issue too...I don't wash as often as you but I still don't like not being able to really cleanse my scalp well.
 
Brittster I used blue flexi rods after blow drying. I love this look! It actually closely resembles the natural curl pattern of the hair. :lol:
 

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