Sew-in Challenge 2014-2015 (6 months or 9 months)

loulou82 · Dec 13, 2014

fitchick

Jazzling on IG does installs. Her work look pretty good. She's located in Brooklyn.

fitchick · Dec 14, 2014

loulou82 said:
fitchick

Jazzling on IG does installs. Her work look pretty good. She's located in Brooklyn.

Thanks so much! Will check out her page.

felic1 · Dec 14, 2014

ImanAdero said:
Why is there such a big jump between "curly" and "kinky curly" hair?!

Can't there be some kind of "in between" texture?!

I just got my kinky curly hair from Studio4Hair and I really like the texture (feels like it has silicone on it, but still pretty nonetheless with a natural luster), plus the 20 inch is SUPER full compared to the 22 inch regular Brazilian curly!

I still think I can get away with mixing textures and it'll still look pretty natural. Gonna talk to my stylist tomorrow about another appointment in September and getting the install done.

Here's a comparison of the hair:

ImanAdero Thank you for your recommendations. I am considering sew in weave for the whole head for 2015. For some reason I was taken aback that some weave products may contain nits. I am going through the thread to get information. If you have anything else, please continue to list!! :yep:

felic1 · Dec 14, 2014

ikandi87 said:
Ok so im back in. Im boiling my hair now and ill prbly install it the beginning of sept for a fresh start. I will update my op!

Ikandy87

I am new to the weave scene. The hair needs to be boiled? :blush:

BFeathers · Dec 17, 2014

I'm trying to take advantage of holiday sales and get hair for next year but I really want something wavy.

I always liked the look of wet and wavy hair because it waves just right when wet. Hair that's body wave or loose curl does lose the curl over time.

Anyone know of any hair that's sort of a wet and wavy type but good quality? I'm talking online purchase not BSS hair. One bad BSS hair sew in experience shouldn't ruin the bunch but...yeah.

HairPleezeGrow · Dec 18, 2014

BFeathers said:
I'm trying to take advantage of holiday sales and get hair for next year but I really want something wavy.

I always liked the look of wet and wavy hair because it waves just right when wet. Hair that's body wave or loose curl does lose the curl over time.

Anyone know of any hair that's sort of a wet and wavy type but good quality? I'm talking online purchase not BSS hair. One bad BSS hair sew in experience shouldn't ruin the bunch but...yeah.

Waiting on responses as well...

ikandi87 · Dec 18, 2014

HairPleezeGrow said:
Waiting on responses as well...

I know u said no bss hair but the saga wet n wavy as well as the milky way moisture are really underrated... soft and shed free, different curl patterns nd they bounce right back...matter fact I have some left over jerry curl I think I just might get a Mohawk!

ikandi87 · Dec 18, 2014

felic1 said:
Ikandy87

I am new to the weave scene. The hair needs to be boiled?

Its a method used to achieve different curl patterns...its kinda like a perm rod set under a dryer times 1000!

I had some brazilian loose wave hair but I wanted a tighter curl pattern...it came out really nice but my niece begged for it! Never wore it...smh

ezina · Dec 19, 2014

Xaragua said:
Thank you so much for the update, you hair looks really nice, she did a good job. I have an appointment scheduled for the end of October.

Xaragua Hey, girl! How did your install with Fashion go? Pictures! :grin:

ms.blue · Dec 21, 2014

My new install with extensions plus relaxed texture. I love how light weight the hair is and the blending is so on point.

Rocky91 · Dec 21, 2014

^^that looks fantastic, ms. Blue! I've always wanted to buy some EP hair. What do you think so far?

My next install will be a reward for meeting a savings goal, so maybe in a month or so. I want a fully closed off weave so the front of my hair has a rest from manipulation. I want to get some bangs and maybe a Yaki or kinky straight texture

werenumber2 · Dec 21, 2014

ImanAdero said:
My stylist is in Northern NJ and she is Fab! She goes by RubyRedRoots on Instagram and she has a styleseat too. Her weave prices are on the pricier side, but honestly... She and her assistant are just so damn good. My full head weave could've easily lasted me 3 months (I kept it for 2 withOUT a tightening).

So I suggest her. She also has a lot of natural clients, cuts really well, colors... ALLADAT.

ImanAdero - Do you know how much she charges if you bring in your own hair? I saw shawnyblazes mentioned a place in Irvington that charges 80 bucks.

I honestly have no idea how any of his works but I've been thinking about just leaving my hair alone for a few months in 2015. How do they prepare the hair underneath prior to installation? Do they blow it out and braid/cornrow it?

MamitaLolita · Dec 21, 2014

Doing braidouts now.... this weave has arrived at is end. :nono:

One more week and getting more hair installed. This time I washed and conditioned it first, didn't wash this one and itched like crazy the whole time. Yuck!

ms.blue · Dec 22, 2014

Rocky91, so far I really love the hair. The hair really matches my own in terms of weight. I always had some line of demarcation between my hair and the weave because my hair wasn't as heavy as the weave hair. I always wanted EP hair and this time, I just decided to just go for it and I'm glad I did. I honestly think I won't buy anything else but EP from now on..if I need to.

ms.blue · Dec 22, 2014

For a closed off bang look, I believe yaki would be a nicer option just because of the sleekness but with texture Rocky91.

naija24 · Dec 22, 2014

anyone here take out their own sew in? is it hard? how long does it take?

ms.blue · Dec 22, 2014

naija24, I recommend you getting someone you trust to cut out your sew in for you. I have taken down my own and every time I have, I ended cutting my hair.

naija24 · Dec 22, 2014

ms.blue yeah, i can go to the local dominican salon to get it removed for $25. I was just being cheap haha!

ImanAdero · Dec 22, 2014

Not sure if she's changed her prices but I think 250. Less if you catch a sale lol. But yeah, she's on the expensive side but does an excellent job.

Rocky91 · Dec 22, 2014

naija24 said:
anyone here take out their own sew in? is it hard? how long does it take?

I always do. I use a seam ripper to remove the threads so I don't have a pair of scissors in my head. It takes almost a solid hour I would say.

Thanks for the advice re: Yaki hair ms.blue!! I did it with kinky straight last year and the constant flatironing did get annoying after a while.

MRJ1972 · Dec 22, 2014

Rocky91 said:
^^that looks fantastic, ms. Blue! I've always wanted to buy some EP hair. What do you think so far?

My next install will be a reward for meeting a savings goal, so maybe in a month or so. I want a fully closed off weave so the front of my hair has a rest from manipulation. I want to get some bangs and maybe a Yaki or kinky straight texture

I wore extensions plus for years and loved it! The only problem was that it didn't hold curls. I may switch back if I can still afford it! Lol

ms.blue are you having trouble keeping with keeping your curls?

ceecy29 · Dec 22, 2014

Still out of the weave. My blow out is holding up.

I think I will make my wig with a closure, so I'm hoping to get one from ONYC. Fingers crossed for a sale!

Always~Wear~Joy · Dec 22, 2014

I'm joining this! I just purchased 4oz of EP relaxed texture since there's a 15% sale right now

ms.blue · Dec 22, 2014

MRJ1972, The curls dropped a bit but I'm hoping to preserve the curls with flexi rods.

HairPleezeGrow · Dec 23, 2014

Okay ladies I ordered some Burmese deep curly in 18in, 20in, & 22in with a 16in closure from one of the ladies on BHM who is a stylist that was going into business to start selling hair. Please dont ask me for prices as she does have a price list and I was interested solely in this hair. I will include her info below if you'd like to inquire. Anyway I placed my order on Nov 14th and she had an issue with her wefter which she did give me options. I chose to wait for my hair as the pictures she sent me of previous hair was beautiful. She was very professional the whole time and kept me updated on my order. I love superb customer service. I'm so glad I waited. She made me a stunningly gorgeous unit out of the hair I ordered. When I tell you ladies this hair is bomb I mean it is bomb. Of course I'll give another review once I wear the hair and see how it behaves. I cowashed the hair when I rcvd it with suave hemuctant moisture con and used a tiny bit of shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie then let it air dry a little before diffusing. The curls are just breathtaking. I cannot explain it in other way. Anyway pics below are of the hair wet after cowashing and then the last two is the hair dry and me with it on. Sorry for the no makeup face but I was too excited. The stylist info is Chevel Johnson anf her email address is [email protected]
I'm telling you that you wont be disappointed in this hair.

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ceecy29 · Dec 23, 2014

HairPleezeGrow, that is a gorgeous unit! It looks so well done.

HairPleezeGrow · Dec 23, 2014

ceecy29 said:
HairPleezeGrow, that is a gorgeous unit! It looks so well done.

Thanks girl! and I know it is well constructed

kupenda · Dec 23, 2014

I cant wait to get another sew in :/

loulou82 · Dec 23, 2014

My sew in is greasy as all get out. I've been heavily moisturizing my braids and it's gotten on my weave. Need to wash tomorrow.

5 weeks down... 3 more until the next install.

ms.blue · Dec 24, 2014

HairPleezeGrow, the unit looks so good.

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