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    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 3,902 07-25-2011, 08:20 AM
    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 4,787 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 5,093 07-30-2011, 09:41 AM
    Thread: steam roller for hairline tape?
Post: steam roller for hairline tape?

I think I read someplace that using some sort of small steam roller on the tape at the hairline can make it as invisible as using glue. That it really flattens it. Does anyone have any info on this an...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 1 5,093 11-12-2011, 04:48 PM
    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 5,142 10-28-2011, 10:33 AM
    Thread: TL700 w/lace front
Post: TL700 w/lace front

Has anyone here had a super thinskin (TL700) piece made with a lace front? If so, what is your opinion. I love the scalp appearance and secure attachment of tl700, but also the undetectability of a la...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 1 5,257 12-12-2011, 10:18 AM
    Thread: Would this base combo be bad?
Post: Would this base combo be bad?

I am thinking about ordering a TL700 base with 1" or 2" of swiss lace front. The main reason is that I love the scalp look of the thinskin and the feel of the attachments, and the way injected hairs l...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 1 5,266 07-20-2011, 04:10 AM
    Thread: Recommendation on scissors
Post: Recommendation on scissors

I'm looking for a good pair of scissors to deal with tape rolls. Is there a kind that works well with the tapes? That is, ones that resist adhesive and maintain good performance. thank u
expriest General hair replacement discussion 1 5,367 11-21-2011, 12:43 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 5,419 09-05-2011, 10:35 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 5,814 11-24-2011, 10:41 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 5,978 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 6,015 04-24-2011, 03:12 PM
    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 6,336 10-23-2011, 06:52 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 6,496 05-09-2011, 12:59 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 6,637 10-23-2011, 04:40 AM
    Thread: quick question about crowns
Post: RE: quick question about crowns

Judging by the lack of responses it doesn't appear to be an issue with wearers, but if you're that worried about it, then order no crown. Otherwise, order with crown lol
expriest General hair replacement discussion 3 7,080 12-12-2011, 10:12 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 7,493 08-22-2011, 07:31 AM
    Thread: Templlate with flaps question?
Post: RE: Templlate with flaps question?

Rob, when you say, "the lower you go", do you mean at the side burn area?
expriest General hair replacement discussion 3 7,853 11-01-2011, 10:11 AM
    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 8,376 07-21-2011, 04:18 AM
    Thread: Back2Natural - Retail?
Post: RE: Back2Natural - Retail?

Hi Paul, cut-in was perfect! I'm lucky I have a top stylist who just charges me what he did for normal hair cuts. $25 and I get a high-end salon cut. I tip him $10 so it comes to $35. Can'...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 3 8,376 07-24-2011, 06:28 AM
    Thread: Stock unit density
Post: RE: Stock unit density

In my opinion 65% is as much density as any guy, regardless of age, needs. Honestly, 65% is so far from looking thin.
expriest General hair replacement discussion 4 8,645 10-23-2011, 05:30 AM
    Thread: Fading!
Post: RE: Fading!

Go to your local beauty supply store with a sample of your own hair and find the right color (they have samples you can match against). Try the product "Second Nature No Lift" hair color along with so...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 3 8,821 08-23-2011, 02:19 PM
    Thread: avoiding hairline hair strands from getting in glue
Post: RE: avoiding hairline hair strands from getting in...

Thanks for the tips. I will definitely try the conditioner/cream on the hair ends and the comb technique on my next attachment, of course being careful not to get the conditioner near the bonding area...
expriest General hair replacement discussion 4 8,898 02-02-2012, 01:41 PM
    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 8,898 01-31-2012, 03:54 PM
    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 9,153 07-31-2011, 04:00 AM