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    Thread: Should I wait or not?
Post: Should I wait or not?

Background: male in 20's, hair loss since age 15. Mostly very diffuse. Hairline maybe a NW1.5-NW2. Slow progression, mostly just more and more diffuse over the years, hairline has been stable. I can...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 5 9,684 10-19-2008, 10:36 AM
    Thread: Should I wait or not?
Post: Re: Should I wait or not?

Good advice, and I am seeing him soon. Any input on my two concerns?
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 5 9,684 10-20-2008, 02:10 PM
    Thread: Should I wait or not?
Post: Re: Should I wait or not?

I don't know, is it really more of a pain? - I get crap all over my pillow and sheets. When I go to hotels or stay at friends, I either have to bring my own pillowcase or sleep very carefully. - The...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 5 9,684 10-21-2008, 11:26 AM
    Thread: Anyone have any leftover Prothik Light Brown?
Post: Anyone have any leftover Prothik Light Brown?

If you do, please PM me! I can Paypal you immediately for it. I guess they had a bad batch and don't have any until next week. I'm kinda dependent on the stuff right now! (one reason i'm seriously c...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 2 6,432 10-24-2008, 02:26 PM
    Thread: Anyone have any leftover Prothik Light Brown?
Post: Re: Anyone have any leftover Prothik Light Brown?

thecount Wrote:Yea .. that sucks! That happened to me many times with prothik ... Once they were out for weeks .. or sent totally bad batches ... I got my piece and started wearing just in time. I go...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 2 6,432 10-26-2008, 05:13 AM
    Thread: Transitioning from ProThik
Post: Transitioning from ProThik

I've been using ProThik for almost 5 years now. Its plus, and it's a big plus, is it makes me look like I have way more hair than I really do. However, after all that time, the negatives are really ...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 3 12,304 05-09-2012, 02:39 PM
    Thread: Transitioning from ProThik
Post: RE: Transitioning from ProThik

Interesting points. Maybe I am over-thinking it. Also, the ProThik now gives the illusion of thickness and a full hairline - so I planned on doing a medium to medium-high density and do the same shor...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 3 12,304 05-11-2012, 02:32 PM
    Thread: Transitioning from ProThik
Post: RE: Transitioning from ProThik

Isn't there an NYC stylist that is preferred on this board too? I want to use Debbie for my first time but NYC is wayyy closer to me.
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 3 12,304 05-12-2012, 02:46 PM
    Thread: Airport Screening
Post: RE: Airport Screening

Can't you just opt out of the body scanner? I've done this even without wearing as I didn't want to go through that thing. I just go through the regular metal detector. Once I was patted down. I'm pre...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 10 31,516 11-19-2012, 05:14 PM
    Thread: Diving in, literally
Post: Diving in, literally

So I'm finally taking the plunge. After years of concealer, I'm sick of the mess, the obvious fakeness of it, etc. Went to Didi, got measured, getting a cut-in. I timed it so that I'm going on vacat...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 7 14,974 11-25-2012, 07:04 PM
    Thread: Diving in, literally
Post: RE: Diving in, literally

Thank you! So salt water won't affect the bond too much? I will not be going in any pools. Au naturale!
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 7 14,974 11-28-2012, 02:56 PM
    Thread: Diving in, literally
Post: RE: Diving in, literally

OK cool, so you can do blue lace tape in the front too? Where's the best place to buy? Should I use that on the poly perimeter too? Anyone have recommendations on a spray-in conditioner with UV prote...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 7 14,974 11-29-2012, 03:22 PM
    Thread: Diving in, literally
Post: RE: Diving in, literally

How discreet is HD's packaging? I'd like to order but have a roommate and wish to keep the secret!
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 7 14,974 12-03-2012, 05:43 PM
    Thread: On vacation, concerned about bond
Post: On vacation, concerned about bond

I got a piece that was much too thick for me. It's my first and I got a stock piece just to hold me over until my custom 55% arrives. I've been using L'Oreal Texturizer to make it look "thinner" and i...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 14 24,757 12-12-2012, 02:28 AM
    Thread: On vacation, concerned about bond
Post: RE: Texturizer?

I do have to put a lot on to get the look right. Otherwise it looks much too thick. So some is prob coming in contact with the tape. Will any hair product reduce bond? Is there something else I can us...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 14 24,757 12-12-2012, 07:16 AM
    Thread: On vacation, concerned about bond
Post: RE: Texturizer?

Looking around it seems like oil based products can lessen the bond? I just washed that out and am just going to use the Enhance conditioner and a little G2BG water based gel I found. It says Spiked-U...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 14 24,757 12-12-2012, 09:39 AM
    Thread: On vacation, concerned about bond
Post: RE: Texturizer?

Anyone? A little worried here...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 14 24,757 12-13-2012, 01:49 AM
    Thread: On vacation, concerned about bond
Post: RE: Texturizer?

I'm actually on vacation now. Had a cut-in for the first time on Sunday. Blue tape all around. There is a spot on the front hairline that has peeked up all along, noticed it on Sunday - I push it down...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 14 24,757 12-13-2012, 02:57 AM
    Thread: On vacation, concerned about bond
Post: RE: On vacation, concerned about bond

I do have that spiking glue. The rubbing alcohol is just typical pharmacy rubbing alcohol and this is that other product: http://www.hairdirect.com/store/Transdermal-Type-2.aspx How would I know if ...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 14 24,757 12-13-2012, 10:46 AM
    Thread: On vacation, concerned about bond
Post: RE: On vacation, concerned about bond

I lifted up the front, which had a little resistance but not too much, cleaned with alcohol and put a fresh tape in the middle. It's a little disconcerting how easily it came off so I might skip the s...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 14 24,757 12-14-2012, 03:34 AM
    Thread: On vacation, concerned about bond
Post: RE: On vacation, concerned about bond

Yes I plan on it. Just worried because I don't have the experience.
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 14 24,757 12-14-2012, 04:26 AM
    Thread: Stylist/Cut Ins in Connecticut
Post: RE: Stylist/Cut Ins in Connecticut

Bumping this as I could use one too
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 5 16,671 12-16-2012, 01:34 AM
    Thread: Anxiety?
Post: Anxiety?

Anyone else feel a lot of anxiety when they first started? My first day was rough since it was a stock piece that had too high density, I was freaking out, thinking it looked ridiculous and too much ...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 15 30,400 12-19-2012, 05:46 AM
    Thread: Anxiety?
Post: RE: Anxiety?

Always some anxiety? I hope that's not the case with everyone. I just want to forget about it while it's on. Work was ok, most just complimented me on the haircut. Still feeling depressed. Having a...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 15 30,400 12-24-2012, 04:27 AM
    Thread: Anxiety?
Post: RE: Anxiety?

Thanks for the response. I know I'm being a bit irrational and certainly have a ton to be thankful for in life. I hope to put these feelings behind me and be care free about wearing. I guess I'm a pre...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 15 30,400 12-24-2012, 11:40 AM