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I had my first system fitted last week after lurking here for years. Got a couple questions.
The salon did a good job of cutting and fitting it, but I'm horrified at the extreme density of a so-called 'medium/light' stock system. This system has at least twice the amount (or at least volume) of hair I have ever had! And that's not a good thing! On the plus side, I know that if I go hunting and find a company who can do great custom pieces with European hair and lighter density for longer mid-length styles like mine then I think I could make it work, and at least I have a template to work from, so I'm trying to remain optimistic. When it is wet and wavy it looks quite good, but cos it is so dense it dries off mega quick anyway.
I'm using the salon-branded serum but I don't like the £20 price tag for a small bottle because I use lots to keep to nourished. Can anybody recommend a UK high street brand that is safe for systems with no harmful alcohol etc? Or do I just have to suck it up and go for the specifically-made serum? I know the salon marks up their products above market value because they charge twice the RRP for Walkers scalp protector etc, which kind of irks me after shelling out £800 on an almost comically dense hair system that is described as 'undetectable' (the price included 2 hour appointment for mould/fit/cut). My system almost feels how I would imagine Yaki hair to feel, although it is Chinese or Indian guess. If anybody remembers the Mysterious Cities of Gold, it reminds me of the character Tao. The salon is very professional and provides a great service, but I find the harsh colour and density of the system impossible to make look natural, especially at the part, even though they thinned it out some.
I've been advised to remove the system (it's a full monofilament lace system, all taped) once a week and do the shampoo/condition at that time. However I'm struggling after three days because I don't like the feeling of not 'washing' my scalp and bio hair in some way. Do any of you allow tepid water to run over your system and through the lace when you take your daily shower (without using shampoo/conditioner) - or would that adversely affect the tape bond too much?
Also, if anybody wants to recommend a supplier for lighter density, more 'European' texture hair systems (mine is about 7/8 inches,) do let me know.
Cheers folks!
The salon did a good job of cutting and fitting it, but I'm horrified at the extreme density of a so-called 'medium/light' stock system. This system has at least twice the amount (or at least volume) of hair I have ever had! And that's not a good thing! On the plus side, I know that if I go hunting and find a company who can do great custom pieces with European hair and lighter density for longer mid-length styles like mine then I think I could make it work, and at least I have a template to work from, so I'm trying to remain optimistic. When it is wet and wavy it looks quite good, but cos it is so dense it dries off mega quick anyway.
I'm using the salon-branded serum but I don't like the £20 price tag for a small bottle because I use lots to keep to nourished. Can anybody recommend a UK high street brand that is safe for systems with no harmful alcohol etc? Or do I just have to suck it up and go for the specifically-made serum? I know the salon marks up their products above market value because they charge twice the RRP for Walkers scalp protector etc, which kind of irks me after shelling out £800 on an almost comically dense hair system that is described as 'undetectable' (the price included 2 hour appointment for mould/fit/cut). My system almost feels how I would imagine Yaki hair to feel, although it is Chinese or Indian guess. If anybody remembers the Mysterious Cities of Gold, it reminds me of the character Tao. The salon is very professional and provides a great service, but I find the harsh colour and density of the system impossible to make look natural, especially at the part, even though they thinned it out some.
I've been advised to remove the system (it's a full monofilament lace system, all taped) once a week and do the shampoo/condition at that time. However I'm struggling after three days because I don't like the feeling of not 'washing' my scalp and bio hair in some way. Do any of you allow tepid water to run over your system and through the lace when you take your daily shower (without using shampoo/conditioner) - or would that adversely affect the tape bond too much?
Also, if anybody wants to recommend a supplier for lighter density, more 'European' texture hair systems (mine is about 7/8 inches,) do let me know.
Cheers folks!
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