

| I just wanted to say thankyou for all of your support.I finally got these nasty hair extensions out of my head.Polly did a really nice job.I feel alot better I am going back to Polly for her to check everything on Wednesday I would love to send a photo so you can see.I am so blessed to have been able to find you and Jaime that led me to Polly.I am really hoping to be able to get used to this whole thing and deal with all my issues but this is the first stepp and what a relief.Can you believe yesterday it only took me 20min to do my hair just simple things like this make it all worth it.I could go on and on but I think you know how of a huge burden has been lifted.I am going to ask Polly to make measurements and get color swatches because I really want a custom from you.Not only did all of my brokers and even my dermatoligist office say I look great they said (my) hair looked so much better without the extensions but the color was more natural all I co uld do was smile knowing if they only knew!!!You were so right about everything you and Jaime are truly my Angels.I am praising God everyday that he has answered my prayer and that Jaime was there to guide me in the right direction you are both Angels..Thank you both from the bottom of my heart , Merry Christmas, Cathy, from Tennessee, Dec 15, 2007 who paid for a phone consult. |
| Thu, 28 Feb 2008- email forward from client “S” to prospective client “M”. Client “M” asked about Hair Extensions / systems in NYC. No editing... Enjoy! > > > Hi M., > > > I have been using charlene blacer at the secret mane for well over a year and she is amazing. i have a full hair piece and you would never know. her website is thesecretmane.com her # is 212-810-2153 she has salons in nyc, philly and stroudsburg, pa. i'm actually going to the stroudsburg location on thursday. she has completely changed my life and given me back my lost confidence. she is the warmest person, very understanding and knowlegeable about trich as well as has numerous trich clients. > > > anyway, i hope this helps. best of luck to you. > > > -s. > > Hi S., > > Is that the salon that uses Cyberhair? Can you tell me a little bit about the hair/system--how it attaches, what washing it is like, how long it lasts, how long you can go between maintaenence? > > My last system was attached with fishing-line like knots, which as a trichster, i always picked at and unraveled! > > Thanks so much for your help, > > M. > hi m., how are you? a few things for you... > charlene does have cyberhair but she also uses human hair which is what i have. basically i have a "cap" that has a mesh with human hair attached to it. (the hair is about shoulder length) > charlene attaches the perimeter with an epoxy glue and then secures it with beads that she threads your own hair with the piece hair and clamps them together. > it feels absolutely secure and will not move. when i first went to see charlene i had absolutely > no hair on my crown. i had the "friar tuck" thing going on. >as my hair grew she was able to pull it through the mesh and bead it. the glue prevents me from getting at my own hair. i have no interest in pulling my hairpiece. my hair has grown about 8" since i > started. my urges have completely subsided. it's not to say that i haven't pulled once, i have a few times but have been able to stop. and have not created the damage that i did to myself over all these years. > for washing, i use a system that comes with the piece. shampoo, conditioner, etc. and only wash it 2x a week. my own hair is so much healthier. i used to wash my hair everyday which made it so dry and brittle. (what little i had.) my hair texture is thick and curly. i normally wash it at night and let it air dry. pull it in a low braid and sleep on a satin pillow. satin prevents it from getting tangled. overall, maintenance is very low. > > i usually see charlene anyway from 5-7 weeks. > tomorrow i'm going to see her for a tune-up. she removes the piece, washes + deep conditions it, scrubs down your scalp and replaces it. i'm usually there a couple of hours. then i leave the salon feeling amazing! > > i hope this helps. definitely think about having a consultation with her. and if you have any more > questions, please don't hesitate to email me. > > all the best, > -s. Thanks SO MUCH for your detailed email—you're a doll. I have a lot of thick hair, but a sizeable bald spot at the crown and I have, for some reason, started pulling at the hairline, too, so this sounds perfect, since it seems my real hair can be pulled through the net! I can't believe your hair has grown 8 inches. I don't even know you and I'm thrilled for you. That's so awesome—it's gotta feel amazing! I am already excited about the prospect of getting this! Thanks again, M. One quick note, Charlene uses medical grade adhesive glue, not epoxy as her client “S” assumed. Also client “S” has on a 3/4 cap not a full cap. |
| "hi charlene, i just want to thank you so much for not only doing such a great job with my hair but making me feel the best i've felt in a very long time. it takes a truly special person to do what you do to help people through a tough time." -Sue from New Jersey, 11-06-06, my trich client commenting on her HAIR INTEGRATION : ) ps. loving the hair and still no pulling. you're the best! -Sue, same Trichotillomania client after 1 month, 12-07-06 |
| "Hi Charlene, How are you? I am doing ok thank you. I have got nothing but compliments on my "new hair". I am so happy, I cannot even begin to tell you." -Maria from Pennsylvania, a hair integration wearer, 03-21-06 |
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