Dreamcatchers Vs. Tape ins| + My Extension Horror Story! Micro Beads vs. Tape| What is best for you? 

Oh my goodness! I am glad you are okay! That is scary and you are right, I would have never thought of that before.

MizKatieHill love all your info.. Can I ask what state your in? I'm in Ohio and need a great stylist like you do.. Thanks soo much..

woah that's crazy

They are plastic now in different computers to match your hair

Colors I mean lol

Oh no, probably the adhesive. Had that happen with bandaids before. Each side where the adhesive was, the skin came off with the bandaid.

My stylist told me olive oil is actually horrible for your hair unless you use it sparingly once in a while. It clogs the hair follicle preventing new growth, & if you apply it regularly it will start to form a barrier over the hair that water will even have a hard time penetrating.

Jessica Obert Is your hair thin on top? Thats my problem, so i was wondering if this could.work for me

I have very thin hair all over will tape ins still work? I wear clip ins a special occasions

Victoria Fuentes yes, I have thin/fine hair they worked perfectly on me sooo light and comfortable, just at night kinda a hassle my hair stylist suggest me to braid my hair before bed to prevent birds nest . But other than that I can wear it however , up, down, half up/down however

Was it worth it

The removal solution is really important and makes all of the difference for all extensions and especially tapeins.

Agree,

Yes i have fine hair and after a month or so of growth you can see the tape on the sides. One unprofessional stylist was complaining because after 2 months i wanted them moved up and and whined it was too early and ripped them out of my hair causing so much hair loss.

????? If you specialize in hair loss and thinning. And really care about the client's hair. Then you should recommend that it's not a good idea. For the client. Just saying if I have to turn away clients, I will. Just because I care more about their hair. Then What money they can put in my pocket. Also I've had tape ins myself And putting my hair in a ponytail whether it be high or low. I've never had an issue with it showing Or it ever being uncomfortable. It's the placement. You really need to Learn more about placement. I'm sorry. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but extensions are a very touchy subject. Also, they make very good adhesive remover. You just have to let it soak a little while. Longer than what the package says. I say about 5 minutes longer. And then do a keratin treatment after.

Jessica Blue As a hair loss specialist I ABSOLUTELY take into consideration the clients hair. I have refused to do services if I thought it would cause further damage. I care more about my clients hair than $$ in my pocket. As a matter of fact I’m taking a Trichology course to help clients get to the “root” of the problem because, for me, I’d like to offer more than a “bandaid” but a solution. So don’t worry about “raining on my parade” because that’s not even a possibility. I know what I’m doing, but thanks for the comment. Every client is different, I go over all the options, discuss pros and cons, take into consideration their lifestyle and commitment to upkeep, budget and upkeep costs, in addition to what’s going on with their hair and scalp; I take all things into consideration before making a recommendation but the final decision is theirs. So, like I said, no worries, your comment doesn’t offend me at all. I’m confident in my performance because of my experience and continued education. I’m certified with HairDreams, Evolve, and Micropoint Solutions; all companies that offer solutions other than tape-Ins or beads, or fusion. And I work for myself and have personally funded all of my education and certifications, so my work and reputation are all me. I love what I do. But thanks for the advice.

Where are you located ? I need a hair dresser experienced in hair loss

I agree. Another pro to tape ins is that u can cut them into smaller pieces where ever u want to add color or flexibility especially around the sides and top. Micro beads are way too time consuming to put in, retouch, and take out...ain't got time for that😉

How do you do that?. Never seen that b4.

Not really. It is supposed to lay close to the head. And if you have thin hair and you pull it up, the tape kind of sticks out and is totally noticeable.

I have very fine thin hair and I wear about 60 sandwiched tape ins. I can easily wear my hair in high pony, a low pony or even a half up half down style. You have to get good placenta by someone who is skilled at working with your hair type.

I don't want anyone's "placenta" near my head!

Scandalous Scoop u know what she meant , so childish!

Right? Mine takes hours to install not including the styling right after.

Exactly. It takes hours to do and only 30 minutes?? I prefer tape ins. Microbeads just give me a feeling that its not very safe.

I hadn't thought about the "stringy" hair, but that makes sense! I have noticed that different hair quality will effect the how the hair tangles. Not saying your beaded extensions were bad, but I always noticed that when I had clip ins, the hair seemed to get tangled easier than other types of hair extensions I have had. Not sure why that is other than hair quality, but I don't know! Thoughts?

MizKatieHill I’ve tried dream catchers, they’re the best imo too. My hairdresser would prefer the beaded extensions because getting the tape out is a pain and it’s sticky BUT my hairs health is so good now. I think you really have to do your research and make sure you have a qualified stylist. You gave amazing pros and cons to both sides. Unfortunately my hair being so thin, the beads just doesn’t look right for my hair. She uses different colors of extensions for my hair and she strategically places each sandwich. Sometimes using 2 different colors to sandwich to get the look.

I didn't even think about sandwiching good colors. Good point! Yes, I agree! I think 90% of it is about the stylist and how you take care of them!

MandyNCardoso yes personal choice. I dont have just mico beads as my hair is super thin..i have the micro bead weft. Look it up. Eben in fine hair i find them amazing. But each to their own. Its what your happy with 😊

MandyNCardoso I have super thin hair on the top, do you think these could work for me?

You said salons don't like to use the oil u mentioned cause they have to wash the hair afterwards but that doesn't make sense to me. Tape ins are usually in for a while so when they remove them they have to wash your hair thoroughly to get out any remaining residue and dirt after removing the glue. What salon would just send u home before doing that?

@Lpg 8 I use Solvent C-22 to remove tape in hair extensions and I always shampoo and dry a clients hair before any extensions process (application or removal). If a hairstylist/salon isn't doing that, they don't care and it's wrong and your hair extensions won't last.

Hi! Great Video! I wanted to put some peekaboo highlights but, I’ve been a slave to my hair and keeping it dark and it grew and is long now. Hair stylist and colorist suggested just two tape in extensions- (One one right and one on left) do you think I can do it without worrying bc it’s just two. They don’t want to damage my hair with highlights. Do you think two is not a big deal? Thanks in advance Xo Athena

Athena Castiglione Nothing wrong with that at all! Go for it and you’ll LOVE IT! I promise🖤🖤🖤🖤

Athena Castiglione I think that’s a great idea! You should do it :)

Yep. I have a few bald spots from old micro beads 🤣🤣🤣

You are too sweet. Thank you!

Nope! She was so rude and defensive about the whole thing and refused to refund. Terrible I know.

MizKatieHill wow that’s so ridiculous how she damaged your hair and then did that you should’ve went to the higher up of the company and fought for it you’re so calm about it i couldn’t never lol

That’s awful, she should have refunded. Leave a google review. I would have been so mad!

You drove 2 hrs, wasted time and gas. She should have refunded you!

I’m not even a professional and I know to remove the paper

She sure does !!! 😁

She look a little like Aubrey O'Day.

Why u all focused on who she looks like? I want know about the extensions. No hate just a question

@@lizmclean5342 its just a comment.

she really does

Thank you!

That’s horrible. I’m sorry.

You can mix the colors with tape ins too. You can also cut them to be smaller pieces. And if you use Olive oil on your hair it will get rid of the sick residue left behind. Your hair will definitely still grow while they are in. Hair grows from the root and tape ins don't go directly to the scalp. If taken out properly there is no damage. Beads cause breakage. There's no way around it. The way they are tightened with the tool or a lot of strain on the hair.

Gina Smith hi Gina I want to get these done what’s the company you use and how would I find a stylist that does them?

Ashley Peoples so are mine!

@@noahstrudwick2365 I had to take mine out for an MRI. They're not going back in... couldn't blend them at all.

I would get both moved up every 6-8 weeks. But the actual hair lasting will depend on the quality of the hair, how you take care of it, etc. :)

Teacher Maddy only licensed cosmetologist can purchase them

It really depends on how much hair you need and your stylist/city you live in. I paid 100 per pack of hair and I needed 5 packs. The installation will vary depending on the stylist. Initial install was 200, but the move up is cheaper.

I live in Chicago I got 7 packs of hair and it was 1200$

Can’t believe how expensive it is in the US ! In the uk the most expensive is around £500 that includes the hair ,the fitting and a cut and blow dry ! £500 is for about 24 inches and the most grams !

Yup, definitely depends on where you are. I got two packs, $150 a pack. $100 for each hour in her chair, so the first install was a tad less, but each maintained trip is about an hour to remove, clean tape residue, reapply adhesive, and reinsert, then style if needed.

Mine lasted about 6 months and I take really good care of my extensions. At about 4 months, I had to trim them up a bit to make them look fresh again until they just didn't look good anymore. My dreamcatchers tape ins lasted much longer. I still have them actually. Those were the ones I showed in the video. To make them last longer, I would recommend gently brushing from the bottom and then working your way up, don't overuse the purple shampoo (it's drying) and baby them! Use masks. I like the Macademia Nut Nourishing Mask and then I use a lot of hair oils on the ends. My current favorite is the Verb Ghost Oil. I hope that helps! I know, hair is so expensive!

I've used Zala Tape ins for years....just ordered my 5th set. I LOVE them!!

Don’t do tape ins. They were super damaging on my hair. I do have fine thin hair though..and I went to a top notch hair stylist too.

of course!

Yes just not near as much as you would regularly depending on what kind.. I wear tape ins and I wash about once every 6 days and use dry shampoo in between I do my style as such... day 1 curl day two dry shampoo curl... day three half way up and maybe curl or a bend.. day. 4 usually s braid maybe or half up braid because the extensions don’t get all oily or whatever so as long as your dry shampooing your roots and scalp and brush carefully... day 5 messy bun and day 6 the same maybe messy bun or two Dutch braids pulled out to cover anything... you kinda just have to know like if I want to wear my hair down for something special then that needs to be a wash day... or the day after... I know for those of you that have never had e tensions but that first wash of washing and blow drying your hair and the tape ins it just makes them all more cohesive and seem and feel like your natural hair...remember like anything else there will be a pro and con regardless of what type you decide to use it’s causin stress in the hair and if tour stylist is ignorant to how to properly put them in and advise you on home care for these Most precious and expensive things then tour screwed I don’t care what they put in your hair

@@smilejesuslovesyou8108 which type of hair extensions are best

Ermana Shoaib the price for tapes changes per salon and the look that you want. If you want length and thickness you’ll need more tapes (about 20-30 extensions depending how thick your own hair is) If you just want volume to just make your hair thicker then you’ll need about 10-15 extensions. Now the price breakdown factors Length of hair being ordered.. longer the hair. The more money and more hair needed. Color of hair you’ll need. Blondes are more expensive than darker colors as the darker hair is more common, and gos through less treatment in the making. In my salon. We keep it simple. We charge you the price of the hair ordered.. and then $225 for the installation (this is the same price for the 6-8 week maintenance) so the average price for say 18 inch on someone with normal amount of hair is about 650-750 depending on the color or hair being ordered. (That’s the price of hair and the installation combined) Hope this was helpful

In my experience they're very close in price, but the tape-ins were a bit cheaper.

My stylist said the beads are only slightly more expensive, but take about twice as long to install, and that’s twice as much time in her chair, which means twice the cost for each maintenance visit, also.

kris it’s recommended with tape in extensions to try to blow dry as much as possible to avoid mildew issues. I hate blow drying my hair tho and have had tape in for ~5 months now, and my stylist says every time I go in for maintenance how great they’re looking, etc. You definitely cannot run your hand all the way through your hair (starting from your scalp) as the tape acts as a blocker, but from after the tape, yes you can. If you do blow dry, be careful not to tug hard on your hair while drying, as the heat can loosen the adhesive, and if you tug, it will pull it out. I’ve gotten blowouts at DryBar lately, and each time even though telling them I have tape extensions, they’ve tugged too hard and one or two fell out within days after my visit each time.

OMG horrible, right!?

MizKatieHill The worst!! We were also on vacation. So we just used coconut oil, otherwise I would not have been able to get them out. Sadly I will not do tape ins again after that. So glad you brought that up for everyone to know!!

Melissa Peterson its shocking.

MizKatieHill you can do so much more with micro weft extensions. At fisrt they hurt a little till they settle in. But they are amazing. You cant see them. I guess its personal choice. My sylist is cheap and specialises in them. Shes quick as. Makes sure it suits you. I didnt get a headache from them. The micro bead wefts are done so quick. . Tapes have gained popularity here but now a lot of hairdressers here are learning the micro weft

Thats so bad that she dud that. The tape would of been a pain. Thats a big mistake. You should of got your money back. She should not of been rude. What a horrid experience. Id never have tape again. Never