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Shrink
Links (shrink tubes, shrinkies, etc.)
Type of Hair used:
"I"
tip, loose (rare)
Tools
needed:
shrink links,
fusion wand, threader,
protective
template (optional, but recommended!).
Recommendations: Adhesive-Lined
Links
These
are plastic-like tubes, usually a clear-slightly yellowish color
due to the adhesive. Also available in black.
Installation:
Take a section of the natural hair, insert the protective
template and clip it to the scalp.
Slide the links onto a threader, slip a strand of your natural hair
through the threader and side up the links to the top of your hair
just about 1/4" away from your scalp, insert "I" tipped hair into the
shrink link (at this point the natural hair should also be inside the
shrink link).
Use the fusion wand to melt the shrink link (usually about
7-10
seconds) then "roll" the shrink link, CAREFUL! it's hot still!
;)
Removal:
Simply reheat the shrink link, and slide out the "I" tipped hair, you
may have some goo left on the area where the shrink link was attached,
try a citrus shampoo or conditioner (better option) and a comb to
remove.
PROS:
- Long lasting.
- You can keep the "I" tipped
hair
after removal.
- Less noticeable than micro
rings.
- Harder for DIY installations
CONS:
- Removal is more difficult
than
micro rings.
- May slide if not sealed
fully.
- Goopies are imminent on
removal.
- Non-adhesive links WILL
slide out
within days.
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