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Posted by Melanie Johnson on December 14, 2009
Once you have all the tools you need to create a great new look it's tempting to dive right in, but by using a few simple tricks you can make your application easier, more professional and longer lasting. Here are five top tips for beautiful, easy DIY glue-in weft extensions:
1. Shampoo your own hair with a clarifying shampoo before you begin and, just this once, do not use conditioner. This provides a clean surface, free of natural oils, for the liquid gold glue to bond to.
2. Always cut your wefts to fit the parting in your hair and not vice versa to ensure a tidy section without any overlapping ends, which may stick out.
3. To make application clean and mess free, suck up your liquid gold into a plastic syringe. You can then dispense glue as and when you need it without spillage or stickiness. This method also saves on wastage, as you can wrap a piece of foil or cling film around the tip to keep the glue fresh!
4. To make your wefts super secure, try ‘sandwiching' - first glue down your first section of hair, then pull down a fine section of your own hair from above. Glue a second, matching piece of extension weft on top of this, pushing down to ensure it is firmly ‘sandwiched' to the weft below. Easy!
5. ALWAYS allow the glue on your weft to become slightly tacky before applying it to your head. This will prevent slipping and ensure a better bond. To make it even stronger, run a warm dryer over the section and do not wash for 24 hours after application.
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