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    Thread: Poly Perimeter helps to hide the Shine?
Post: Re: Poly Perimeter helps to hide the Shine?

Yes, It would hide the shine but poly edges are visible if your density isn't thick enough. I would think if you have enough hair to be hiding the poly you would have enough to hide tape shine.... pe...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 2 6,590 09-29-2008, 11:03 AM
    Thread: Daily attachment , a good idea?
Post: Re: Daily attachment , a good idea?

jaycee Wrote:If I didn't remove it everyday, I wouldn't be wearing. It's nice to remove it and get a good scalp scrub. Agree. Agree. Agree. Agree. I probably don't spend more than 5 minutes in the ...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 14 24,393 09-29-2008, 11:07 AM
    Thread: Some Interesting Viewpoints ...on video
Post: Re: Some Interesting Viewpoints ...on video

There will always be a place for pricier full-service salons or hair clubs. Some people have more money than patience or interest in messing around with all these details, orders, etc. at home. The ...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 4 9,184 09-29-2008, 11:14 AM
    Thread: Daily attachment , a good idea?
Post: Re: Daily attachment , a good idea?

Darius Wrote:How could you possibly cut all the pieces of tape to shape, getting the backing off, get the hairpiece alligned, put glue in the right place, let it dry, carefully tack down the lace, etc...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 14 24,393 09-30-2008, 08:53 AM
    Thread: Generic Products - Are they as GOOD ?
Post: Re: Generic Products - Are they as GOOD ?

Harmon Stores also sell their generic versions of name brands with similar components. They are not the same as the name brands. Some are still good products, and others have disappointed me. It's hit...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 3 8,611 10-07-2008, 05:14 AM
    Thread: Knot Bleeching
Post: Re: Knot Bleeching

It can be done at home using commercial hair bleach powder and developer.... but the danger is you will allow the bleach to seep through and you will end up with weird looking blonde roots, or you w...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 2 5,590 10-11-2008, 10:54 AM
    Thread: 3-mil tape vs. glue
Post: Re: 3-mil tape vs. glue

Depending on which glue you're talking about, I've often found it more difficult to remove the 3mil "tape" residue from skin than a thin layer of regular glue. Of course, if your hairline matches the...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 2 6,883 10-14-2008, 12:00 AM
    Thread: Why do stylists not stretch the hairpiece but we do?
Post: Re: Why do stylists not stretch the hairpiece but ...

If the piece fits, stretching will distort the shape and actually cause wrinkles. Also remember that a stylist can get the piece applied just right. It's harder to do that exactly right every time yo...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 2 5,744 10-14-2008, 11:06 AM
    Thread: Pics of Light Density
Post: Re: Pics of Light Density

I think the Toplace density scale has shifted recently--- and that was kind of verified in one of John's recent postings. I think 70% used to be more like medium density, but these days 70% is a LOT ...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 5 10,421 10-17-2008, 01:52 AM
    Thread: Do people ever ask why your hair never grows?
Post: Re: Do people ever ask why your hair never grows?

Actually, when you get your growing hair cut and shaped up every few weeks it still gives you that fresh haircut look even though the top length hasn't changed. Altering your style, etc. now and then...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 8 13,512 10-21-2008, 11:15 AM
    Thread: Should I wait or not?
Post: Re: Should I wait or not?

I'd much rather have a woman know I'm sporting a quality piece than having to worry about getting brown junk all over her nice sheets and pillows and stuff.
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 5 9,700 10-21-2008, 11:53 AM
    Thread: no bleached knots (again)
Post: Re: no bleached knots (again)

I agree with Xenon. I can say for sure that I have received many many new pieces over the years (including from TL) where the knots arrived much lighter and invisible overall than they are being done ...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 23 35,985 10-23-2008, 01:21 PM
    Thread: Does anyone order lace with poly back and sides?
Post: Re: Does anyone order lace with poly back and side...

Yes, this works fine---- especially for people who want to remove often or even daily. The type of tape you use to attach the skin part just depends on how long and strong you want it to hold. Tape r...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 19 29,191 11-01-2008, 01:08 PM
    Thread: Transition from Club to Toplace
Post: Re: Transition from Club to Toplace

Sounds like you are getting a hard or "permanent" bond on the club piece. That's how they do it to make you more dependent on them because trying to detach that at home would be rough (if you even cou...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 6 11,524 11-01-2008, 01:48 PM
    Thread: Exposed hairline
Post: Re: Exposed hairline

Patrick128 Wrote:So Im thinking about getting a SFS instead, as most of you say it is the best for hairlines. Is it as fragile as they say? Yes. It won't last nearly as long as French with normal we...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 9 15,168 11-16-2008, 03:39 AM
    Thread: TL-500 really undetectable to touch?
Post: Re: TL-500 really undetectable to touch?

No hairpiece is REALLY undetectable to significant touching.
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 13 22,058 11-24-2008, 10:50 AM
    Thread: How does colouring affect hairpiece?
Post: Re: How does colouring affect hairpiece?

If you send a hair sample or know your color (and highlight and/or grey if needed) by number and the factory gets it right, there's usually no reason why you should have to re-color a brand new piece....
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 5 9,631 11-25-2008, 01:40 AM
    Thread: New to this game, just asking a few questions
Post: Re: New to this game, just asking a few questions

snell Wrote:would these existing hairs that are shaved off lift the bond when they grew back? Some types of really extended bonds can be affected by shaved hair growing back.... but we're talking ha...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 8 13,282 12-09-2008, 07:57 AM
    Thread: Ordered 75% density think its too much !? :s
Post: Re: Ordered 75% density think its too much !? :s

I bet it's going to be too thick. You think it looks like a lot now, and they always look thinner before they are cut in. Don't let your stylist hack it up too much.... the best way to deal with too...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 6 10,705 12-09-2008, 01:13 PM
    Thread: Can you please comment on this ?
Post: Re: Can you please comment on this ?

There is no reason to have pieces of different lengths unless you personally want that.... and if you change too quick that WILL tip people off. Just style what you have different ways from time to ...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 24 48,772 12-14-2008, 11:48 AM
    Thread: Can you please comment on this ?
Post: Re: Can you please comment on this ?

Jonesy123 Wrote:Quote:I don't know if you are a good candidate to wear to be honest with you. Rod, In which way do you mean ? People around here will usually say that when your posts give off a vib...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 24 48,772 12-15-2008, 03:36 AM
    Thread: TL-500 really undetectable to touch?
Post: Re: TL-500 really undetectable to touch?

Jonesy123 Wrote:Do you really believe you can be with a girl for months, and she won't find out ?, Oh, you actually probably could do this with many women.... even without making up a silly story abo...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 13 22,058 12-15-2008, 01:55 PM
    Thread: THE acid test...Holiday photos!
Post: Re: THE acid test...Holiday photos!

Jonesy123 Wrote:1. How did you match the colors so well between the topper and your side hair ?, is it bascially luck that they had the exact same color of your natural hair ? (or maybe it's not exact...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 52 109,707 12-18-2008, 04:17 PM
    Thread: THE acid test...Holiday photos!
Post: Re: THE acid test...Holiday photos!

Jonesy123 Wrote:Color blending seems very important. Yeah it is--- but I already told you that it is not difficult to get and maintain a good color match. If you, as someone with zero experience ...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 52 109,707 12-19-2008, 01:36 PM
    Thread: Crazy story about a girl, and the wig...
Post: Re: Crazy story about a girl, and the wig...

The telling women thing is always a concern which comes up here pretty often, and it's something you have to accept as a consequence of your decision to wear--- but it usually never turns out to be th...
Tapehead General hair replacement discussion 32 60,521 12-22-2008, 07:40 AM