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    Thread: 3/4 cap or Full Cap Difference
Post: 3/4 cap or Full Cap Difference

I used to wear, and I'm considering wearing again. However, my side/back hair is getting so thin. Plus I'd like to avoid the color matching issues associated with toppers. That is if, in fact, wearing...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 4 10,945 04-11-2011, 04:00 PM
    Thread: A tape that's truly 'no shine'
Post: A tape that's truly 'no shine'

I have tried a number of tapes that claim to have no/little shine but they still shine on my low density piece. Anyone who wears low density and tape on their system? Thanks
expriest General hair replacement discussion 10 22,947 01-31-2012, 03:56 PM
    Thread: Addressing Thin Hair
Post: Addressing Thin Hair

I have not only sparse hair at the sides and back, but the diameter is very thin, which brings me to my big question: is there any supplier out there good enough to actually offer truly different hair...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 11 26,238 08-12-2011, 06:08 AM
    Thread: advice needed on new template (pics included)
Post: advice needed on new template (pics included)

I am wondering if the 'flaps' are ok and how I should tell them to ventilate them and the sides. I've never worn a hp this large before, but my real hair is thinning badly. Will my stylist have a hard...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 9 17,445 09-09-2011, 08:20 AM
    Thread: Attn: Full Cap Wearers
Post: Attn: Full Cap Wearers

Do you find that you get more wrinkles in your attachments due to the simple fact that there is much more lace going over the skin, or do you find you get less wrinkles, or, is there no difference?
expriest General hair replacement discussion 2 6,580 10-23-2011, 04:40 AM
    Thread: avoiding hairline hair strands from getting in glue
Post: avoiding hairline hair strands from getting in glu...

Does anyone have any tips on how to avoid this? Are there some recommended hair clips/something to get hair out of the way? I haven't had much success with my clips. It seems the hair always flops fwd...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 4 8,824 01-31-2012, 03:54 PM
    Thread: Back2Natural - Retail?
Post: Back2Natural - Retail?

Do they sell this stuff at any local drug stores, or even Sally's?
expriest General hair replacement discussion 3 8,303 07-21-2011, 04:18 AM
    Thread: Bleaching Help Needed
Post: Bleaching Help Needed

hello, i got my system (not toplace's) today and unfortunately the knots haven't been bleached at all. i've attached a pic. i went about bleaching them and followed the instructions and yet it had no ...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 17 40,830 10-21-2011, 03:46 PM
    Thread: color experts...help
Post: color experts...help

I have a piece that needs "cooler", more ash tones. I am a #4Ash but I received a "natural" #4, which has some gold/blonde tones to it. My question is, what is the best way to put more ash tones in th...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 0 3,874 07-25-2011, 08:20 AM
    Thread: Custom Base?
Post: Custom Base?

I was wondering if it's possible to have a base made up of the new thinskin (tl700) with a SFS hairline? I love the way thinskins bond, and the scalp look, but I don't think the hairlines are as good....
expriest General hair replacement discussion 5 9,900 04-11-2011, 03:37 PM
    Thread: Dermmatch and Got2BeGlued Freeze Spray
Post: Dermmatch and Got2BeGlued Freeze Spray

I was reading a thread on here where someone (I believe he called himself Henry) said to use freeze spray with dermmatch instead of water as recommended. What is the advantage to doing it this way? ...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 1 5,356 09-05-2011, 10:35 AM
    Thread: designing a template with tape in mind
Post: designing a template with tape in mind

I haven't started wearing yet, although I am getting ready to make a template. I want to make the best template I can this time, so it fits perfectly and snug with no ripples. I also want to make it b...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 4 9,898 05-09-2011, 05:57 AM
    Thread: Does TL have customer service?
Post: Does TL have customer service?

I recently sent in a very detailed template along with instructions to TL. According to the mail carrier it arrived on the 17th, six days ago. Yesterday I emailed TL to see if the instructions made se...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 2 5,731 11-24-2011, 10:41 AM
    Thread: For anyone needing a stylist in SE Michigan
Post: For anyone needing a stylist in SE Michigan

PM me. I found a guy who will cut your hair like a pro for the same price as a normal hair cut. He used to work at a high end salon but went solo and opened his own modest shop in Rochester. Honestly,...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 1 5,085 10-28-2011, 10:33 AM
    Thread: for those that bond/de-bond more frequently...
Post: for those that bond/de-bond more frequently...

I am thinking that bonding and rebonding every day, or every 2 or 3, makes sense for me as long as clean up times are easier. Plus I think there is the added benefit of getting better at attachments w...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 2 7,417 08-22-2011, 07:31 AM
    Thread: Full Cap Stock
Post: Full Cap Stock

I'm currently in a bind and have been thinking about going full cap (Paul's way with a tiny bit of nape and hair around the ears and side burns). Question: Would getting a stock full cap be a decent o...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 2 6,261 10-23-2011, 06:52 AM
    Thread: Getting Attachments Even
Post: Getting Attachments Even

Is there a trick to getting your hp on correctly with no overlapping? Do you guys usually start by attaching the front, or the back? Does it matter? I haven't tried it yet but it seems starting with t...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 2 5,930 04-25-2011, 05:11 AM
    Thread: Hairline Technique
Post: Hairline Technique

Any tips from you veteran wearers on how to properly lay down sfs lace for the most undetectable hairline? I seem to always get a little hair in the glue, or hair matted at the front by the roots stic...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 2 5,960 04-24-2011, 03:12 PM
    Thread: Help making a topper w/temple flaps
Post: Help making a topper w/temple flaps

Well, I'm kinda down today After examining my recent attachment I noticed that my existing hair shot. Such that even a very light density topper clashes with my own hair. It looks terrible. The existi...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 1 4,732 09-04-2011, 07:58 AM
    Thread: Help with mistake on hairline bond
Post: Help with mistake on hairline bond

I accidentally put the glue too far ahead on my forehead so I have sticky skin about 1/8" past the lace, and I have some of the hair (up to 1/4") stuck down on the scalp/glue. What's the best way to g...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 1 5,032 07-30-2011, 09:41 AM
    Thread: how short can you go?
Post: how short can you go?

How short can you cut a hair piece on top and have it still look natural? Just wondering if getting a piece that's like 40% density and having it cut to a half inch or so is possible. Couldn't they ve...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 3 9,053 07-31-2011, 04:00 AM
    Thread: How to shave when you still have hair
Post: How to shave when you still have hair

I haven't started wearing yet, but I'm about to. And I still have hair in the area that is going to be covered by the piece (it's just thin crappy hair). Is there a tip on how to properly shave that a...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 2 6,441 05-09-2011, 12:59 AM
    Thread: Kevin Nealon
Post: Kevin Nealon

Watching him on Conan right now next to the impossibly cute Ellen Page. He's clearly wearing. FYI
expriest General hair replacement discussion 5 25,008 10-06-2009, 04:26 PM
    Thread: Ok, now on to hydrating/styling products..
Post: Ok, now on to hydrating/styling products..

Can anyone recommend some products I can find locally that do a good job creating a hydrated look/product for making it not look so dry and bulky, but not overdone with product (meaning wet and greasy...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 5 11,474 07-16-2011, 02:15 PM
    Thread: Question for Paul From Ireland
Post: Question for Paul From Ireland

Hi Paul, not sure if you recall from previous threads but I recently had a system made that was basically a 3/4 cap, similar to yours in shape but smaller as I was trying to keep more of my own hair. ...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 16 25,923 10-28-2011, 10:22 AM