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    Thread: Old Tip From B.A. Resurfaces
Post: Re: Old Tip From B.A. Resurfaces

wiggy Wrote:I used the leave in but it seamed to make my hair a bit crunchy til I brushed it out. The rinse out stuff is super great. I spray first with Nearly Natural then just a dime size of condit...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 8 20,889 08-05-2009, 12:26 PM
    Thread: [New] idea for cleaning gooey mess...
Post: Re: [New] idea for cleaning gooey mess...

Gents I find any oil on the base makes for a bad attachemnt. I just release with 99% and spritz that on the base and wipe with strong paper towell. I use PURE on my head to get rid of residue but I ha...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 3 8,314 08-05-2009, 12:29 PM
    Thread: Realistic looking results
Post: Re: Realistic looking results

Excellent post Bill!
reubin General hair replacement discussion 6 10,675 08-05-2009, 12:32 PM
    Thread: Techniques against Fading
Post: Re: Techniques against Fading

This question comes up ALL THE TIME and I still have no idea why you guys just don't use a 100% SPF50 no grease like Copertone Sport UltraSweatProof in the blue bottle. They also make a spray. It drie...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 9 16,347 08-05-2009, 12:53 PM
    Thread: 3-Mil tape has changed?
Post: Re: 3-Mil tape has changed?

DebbieS. Wrote:the 3 mil tape that I sell (walker) is exactly the same as its always been. the look hasn't changed nor has the tape. DebbieS. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.s...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 17 29,633 08-05-2009, 04:30 PM
    Thread: 3-Mil tape has changed?
Post: Re: 3-Mil tape has changed?

Thanks rafs Mr Brenner, I attach a roll tape all the way around (ST-30 or non residue or the Walker no Shine) however it is about 1.5" back from the front. When attaching the roll tape, in the front ...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 17 29,633 08-05-2009, 04:36 PM
    Thread: 3-Mil tape has changed?
Post: Re: 3-Mil tape has changed?

Again, this is tape (3-mil) and French Lace (I-LACE Island) up front! I never though I could get a decent front with that combo. [Image: http://i31.tinypic.com/2n5esg.jpg] And different shots of t...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 17 29,633 08-05-2009, 04:48 PM
    Thread: I only get three weeks out of a piece
Post: Re: I only get three weeks out of a piece

I know this is a longshot but what are the chances of swimming one of those days bald, in between attachments? A bandana or hat on the way to the pool? Chlorine wreaks havoc on a piece. Just a thought
reubin General hair replacement discussion 12 21,818 08-05-2009, 04:52 PM
    Thread: I only get three weeks out of a piece
Post: Re: I only get three weeks out of a piece

I like Mean Dean's idea, a scrappy piece you wear to the pool, put on the cap, afterwards hit the shower and there you have it. The only thing is you need to do full attachemnts back and forth betwee...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 12 21,818 08-06-2009, 06:55 AM
    Thread: 3-MIL tape change?
Post: 3-MIL tape change?

Has 3 mil tape changed? I rec'd this from HD : "the packaging for the CC 3 mil tapes have changed, they now have a plain backing and no longer have wording. The A,B, and D’s will also be cha...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 11 19,172 09-16-2009, 11:45 AM
    Thread: 3-MIL tape change?
Post: Re: 3-MIL tape change?

My hairline is always 100% exposed. I look like a total goofball with a combdown. I have posted numerous pictures here. Hopefully there is a way so search by author.
reubin General hair replacement discussion 11 19,172 10-06-2009, 01:39 PM
    Thread: 3-MIL tape change?
Post: Re: 3-MIL tape change?

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reubin General hair replacement discussion 11 19,172 10-06-2009, 01:44 PM
    Thread: 3-MIL tape change?
Post: Re: 3-MIL tape change?

Sorry for the haiatus. I got word back that I had been sent wrong tape because they had been sent wrong tape. I did finally get the correct CC 3-Mil. I went from an all glue guy to 100% tape. I always...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 11 19,172 10-06-2009, 10:32 AM
    Thread: tip for cleaning scalp
Post: Re: tip for cleaning scalp

BA707 Wrote:expriest Wrote:Not sure if you guys already do this (I'm new to the game) but I found a great way to get glue/tape residue off the scalp. I used a nail brush bought at Walgreens to gently ...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 7 13,134 10-06-2009, 11:50 PM
    Thread: 3-MIL tape change?
Post: Re: 3-MIL tape change?

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reubin General hair replacement discussion 11 19,172 10-06-2009, 11:54 PM
    Thread: Photos of clipper cut before finishing off with razor comb
Post: Re: Photos of clipper cut before finishing off wit...

LOOKS SUPER. I agree with Stealth in that is looks like a lower density than 65%. Either way it works like a charm. I also do my own cut-ins with a Whal clipper but with piece attached, then I blend i...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 51 152,768 10-07-2009, 12:02 AM
    Thread: New hair piece (Photo)
Post: RE: New hair piece (Photo)

I totally agree with furball here. Yah27 for your sides and temple hair I would think you are at the limit of density and front positioning of your piece for your current length and style.. Although ...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 22 41,156 05-15-2012, 10:34 AM
    Thread: help needed, im going for it!
Post: RE: help needed, im going for it!

In order to really help with density we would need to see your side hair - the hair you highlight in the photos is the hair you are shaving off - except for the very front. But I do get a sense that y...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 12 23,817 05-15-2012, 10:21 AM
    Thread: I-Lace Island photo
Post: I-Lace Island photo

SFS or French all around, I-Lace in the middle, 65% density, 1B, Freestyle, CC Countour 3-MIl Tape up front, Walker no shine contours around the sides, no glue, I do my own cutins. I am still a super...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 12 42,983 08-25-2010, 08:24 AM
    Thread: could i do this hair style with a full cap
Post: RE: could i do this hair style with a full cap

Just realize that with a full cap you have somewhat of a hairline all the way around. Meaning you have base going to an edge of skin - not to an edge of hair. Altohugh people are not usually looking d...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 8 21,221 08-25-2010, 10:19 AM
    Thread: I-Lace Island photo
Post: RE: I-Lace Island photo

I never have a problem shedding with these, nor with fading or hair getting brittle as the lace frays first - I am rough with them - so I end up moving on to the next piece before the other signs of ...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 12 42,983 08-25-2010, 11:58 PM
    Thread: How does it feel?
Post: RE: How does it feel?

"How Does it Feel?" Like a Rolling Stone - but looks better if you've ever seen Mick.
reubin General hair replacement discussion 13 24,804 02-11-2011, 02:59 AM
    Thread: Ripple French Lace
Post: Ripple French Lace

I get the ripple quite frequently after applying the French Lace. I try not to use SFS as if falls apart on me after the second attachment so I have been ordering just the French. (The old SFS was stu...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 20 43,007 02-11-2011, 03:05 AM
    Thread: I only get three weeks out of a piece
Post: RE: I only get three weeks out of a piece

(08-11-2009, 01:58 PM)thelonghairedman Wrote: for the coloring issue, take all your old pieces, and one by one --get the clairol balsam colors and find the one thats close to your color.. for exampl...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 12 21,818 02-11-2011, 03:34 AM
    Thread: Ripple French Lace
Post: RE: Ripple French Lace

Guys I am in a rush and my answers may not be very complete: Stealth, I stick the tape on the front just like MB's video, just I like I have for two years since I switched to all tape no glue, just l...
reubin General hair replacement discussion 20 43,007 02-11-2011, 11:59 AM