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Ok ladies its been 2 months 18 days today since ive had my current sew in ...It started tangling so i deep conditioned it last week Now it feels and smells great.. ill start deep condtioning my hair and sew in weekly here on out until june when i remove it .Check my video on it<br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/user/BeginningNew
 
Hi ladies...I have had my weave in for 3 weeks today. Seems like longer. I shampooed and conditioned my hair this past Sunday night. I did the LCO method last night. All in all, it's going nicely so far. I'm not sure I'll get a closure again though. I don't like being prohibited from reaching my scalp. I can get to my other hair really good but the hair under this closure is pretty much off limits. I lifted it a bit and sprayed a little Oyin Greg Juice underneath. Hopefully that is helping some.

SuchaLady...congrats on graduating! :yep:
 
SuchaLady said:
I am so sorry @Smiley79! :blush: I've been busy with graduation : ) I'm not a weave snob I swear :lol: It's called Lux Locks. It is Malaysian 14, 20, and 20.
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No problem at all girlie, I was only teasing :lachen: and big Congratulations to you for graduating! thanks for the info, Ill check out their website. :)
 
OriginalCrownandGlory said:
For those of you who sew down your u-parts how often do you remove them to pamper your natural hair underneath?
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I don't call mine u-parts since I've been making them for several years, but, I sew my down and wear them as long as a regular weave. When I make them, I dont attach clips. Bascially, once you sew it down it's virtually the same thing as a net weave. So I treat my hair exactly the same. I moisturize with it in and I shampoo and condition with it in. Since I make my own I( make them for others too), I can switch mine more often, like every 6 weeks. Right now I'm rocking a curly one that I can pull into a ponytail or wear down. Then I'm going to switch back to using one and also attaching a closure piece to my hair so none is left out. My leave has been growing a lot since I started using closure pieces!
 
So I assume you make it on a net base. I've seen some use a swim cap. I was curious how that works. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.
 
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kandegirl said:
I don't call mine u-parts since I've been making them for several years, but, I sew my down and wear them as long as a regular weave. When I make them, I dont attach clips. Bascially, once you sew it down it's virtually the same thing as a net weave. So I treat my hair exactly the same. I moisturize with it in and I shampoo and condition with it in. Since I make my own I( make them for others too), I can switch mine more often, like every 6 weeks. Right now I'm rocking a curly one that I can pull into a ponytail or wear down. Then I'm going to switch back to using one and also attaching a closure piece to my hair so none is left out. My leave has been growing a lot since I started using closure pieces!
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kandegirl...do you have any pics of the wigs that you've made for others? Also, how much do you charge?
 
Xaragua said:
Ladies, how do you prevent your weave from shedding , i already installed the weave in my hair.
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@Xaragua...Once you install the hair I don't think there's anything you can do. Did you seal the wefts before you installed the hair?

ETA: I didn't realize that the other ladies had already responded...but, yeah...what they said. :yep:
 
loulou82 said:
@kandegirl

Can I have a PM too? :look: I like the idea of having a kinky curly u part wig and another with a closure in my arsenal.
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loulou82...that's what I want too...a curly u-part wig. :yep: I think I'm going to try to make my own (I'm scurred :look::lol:)...

I have been stalking hair sites and forums for days trying to figure out what hair to buy. Since this will be my first u-part, I think I'm going to use some BSS hair. Probably Saga Natural French Remi hair (if I can find it for cheap...I think it may be discontinued or something).

I think I may get one more install after this. For my next install I think I'm going to use AAMH (AllAboutMyHair) Kinky Curly. I wish I could get ONYC, but that would be totally irresponsible of me to spend that kind of money on hair. Le sigh. :ohwell:
 
LivingDoll

I'm scared too! :lol: These YT weaveaholics make it look so easy when they make their wigs. I want to try though. You gave me a good idea to use cheap hair first.

I used AAMH before and the hair lasted me a year (3-4 installs). I bought KCY AKC last month and will be installing in June. Can't wait! It's a better curl pattern match. Some ladies have complained that the KCY isn't true to length but my bundles were accurate. The owner now has a disclaimer stating that you should go up in length if the inches matter to you. :perplexed I've been balking on the ONYC because I'm not sure the curl will blend with my hair.
 
loulou82 said:
@LivingDoll

I'm scared too! :lol: These YT weaveaholics make it look so easy when they make their wigs. I want to try though. You gave me a good idea to use cheap hair first.

I used AAMH before and the hair lasted me a year (3-4 installs). I bought KCY AKC last month and will be installing in June. Can't wait! It's a better curl pattern match. Some ladies have complained that the KCY isn't true to length but my bundles were accurate. The owner now has a disclaimer stating that you should go up in length if the inches matter to you. :perplexed I've been balking on the ONYC because I'm not sure the curl will blend with my hair.
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@loulou82....

Ahhh...I hadn't considered KCY! Thanks. I'll check them out too. Were they complaining that the stretched lengths weren't accurate or the hair with shrinkage wasn't? (ETA nevermind...I went to the site and saw the explanation posted).

The AAMH lasted a long time! 3-4 installs is like a year right? That's really good. I would be satisfied with that. My hair is more on the frizzy 3Cish side than truly 4a. I have no idea which one would blend better with my hair.

Do you split the wefts or just install them whole? Also, how much do you need for a full install? I don't want to buy 8 oz/2 bundles of hair because I always use about 5 or 6 oz (1-1/4 bundles) at most. I want a weave with natural density...I don't want to be looking like the Lion King. :lol:
 
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LivingDoll

Correct, the AAMH KC lasted me a year. I split and sealed the wefts. The wefts are thick on the AAMH. It did indeed look like a lions mane at some points. :lol: I used 8 ounces at 22 inches. I believe I've seen installs at 4-6 ounces for a more natural density but I don't think AAMH sells 2 oz. supplements so you'll have to purchase 8 ounces to get the 6 needed for the install.
 
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loulou82...that hair is gorgeous! I love the install. But, yeah...that's a bit much hair for me and my pea head. Reniece told me that I can get away with using 4 oz of the ONYC Kinky Curly for an install with natural density, as long as I use 10"-14" lengths. I was so happy to hear that. Even still, 4 oz of 14" is $179!
 
Definitely doing this style. This may be my holiday hair this winter. .
 

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Hi ladies! I just found this thread searching for reviews on HCSR and EPRT. I have been wearing my current install since April and am now planning to wear them through 2014 while I transition. If you ladies don't mind, I'd love to join you all:)
 
Thanks for the welcome! I just made my appointment for my next install in 3 weeks. Ladies do you give your hair any time out before your next install?
 
loulou82 said:
LivingDoll

Correct, the AAMH KC lasted me a year. I split and sealed the wefts. The wefts are thick on the AAMH. It did indeed look like a lions mane at some points. :lol: I used 8 ounces at 22 inches. I believe I've seen installs at 4-6 ounces for a more natural density but I don't think AAMH sells 2 oz. supplements so you'll have to purchase 8 ounces to get the 6 needed for the install.
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That hair is gorgeous. Can I ask how wefts are sealed? Thanks

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