I digress.
Anyways, if you are on the hunt to get hair extensions, I'm sure you've done your research and seen every type of extension method possible. It's a confusing world and there's so many varied opinions on each method that it feels like you're not making any progress in picking a method, trust me, I've been there, done that. I'd like to point out that I've really only tried two methods, the metal microlinks, and the strand by strand ManeMaxx (and dabbled in the clip-in world).
After many months...actually...what turned out to be roughly 2 years worth of research, I'd heard so many positive and so many negative reviews on strand by strand keratin bonds that I just couldn't make up my mind on what method to use. I had heard horror stories about the stylist taking out the extensions and entire chunks of hair falling out from the scalp! Definitely NOT something I'd look forward to when getting extensions! I finally stumbled across ManeMaxx by Googling "natural hair extensions." I ended up stalking Tiffany's website for well over 6 months umm-ing and ahh-ing over whether or not to get these extensions, I hadn't seen a single review posted on this method so I was very hesitant to say the least. I decided to take a leap of faith and test ManeMaxx out...and am I ever glad I did!
While I haven't tested out a ton of other methods, I am completely happy with ManeMaxx :) You may be able to tell after the numerous videos I`ve posted on YouTube about it!
I could honestly go on forever talking about ManeMaxx and why I love it, but instead...I`ll let you watch my videos and break it down to a quick pros vs cons.
Pros:
- Non-damaging extensions
- No chemicals to use when removing your bonds
- Virtually undetectable bonds
- Wears SUPER comfortably, can't even tell you have extensions in
- Affordable. After the initial investment, all you need to maintain or do continuous installs is the bond and new hair
- DIY means no need to schedule appointments or pay for maintenance
- Very natural look and wear
Cons:
- High learning curve
- Need to have lots of patience for installs
- Uninstalls a bit messy with all the bond fall out
As you can see I'm very PRO ManeMaxx, the method itself is great, the only "issue" I can complain about is the initial learning curve for installing, once you have around 30-50 bonds in, you start to get the feel of what-to-do and what-not-to-do. Yes, the first install is a pain, but if you intend on wearing hear extensions for more than one install, this method will save you oodles of money! And that to me...is worth it in the end...the more money saved means the more I can spend on hair products ;)
So if you're thinking about trying out the ManeMaxx method but still looking for more detailed information on the method, be sure to check out the rest of my ManeMaxx videos posted on my YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/darkempriss?feature=mhum as well as the official ManeMaxx website and YouTube channel.
Nope, not affiliated or sponsored by ManeMaxx, just happen to love their products :)
Here are some before and after pictures of my hair growth while using the ManeMaxx extensions.
I am on my second install of ManeMaxx hair extensions. I've had great lengths and they hurt, damaged my hair and didn't last even 2 months. I was able to keep a ManeMaxx install in for 5 months, and I am very hard on my hair (beach, swimming, brushing while wait, yanking tangles). Now greatlengths fusion, I lost half of them at the six week mark. With Manemaxx I had only lost about 12 at that point. ALL hair extension methods require maintenance if you want them to last as long as advertised. Maintenance requires you to return to salon and pay at least $40 with other methods for them to replace about ten. With manemaxx being easy DIY method, it's no big deal to replace 10-12 every six weeks. If you are patient it is well worth it, and it really doesn't take that long to get a hang of installing them. Manemaxx is a godsend. My hair almost stopped growing completely after a terrible short hair cut, and I felt so unattractive with short hair that after five years still had not grown out. My hair seems to be growing now with the extensions in (maybe its the extra heat like summer time speeds up growing). I love manemaxx!
ReplyDeleteI too, love ManeMaxx, but I have the Curly Hair install, and I know Tiffany says not to use mousse, I have the unwind, as a leave in, But do you know of any products you CAN use with ManeMaxx, such as gels, mousse, creams, etc..., (I know you can use Hair Spray). Thank you!
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