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    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: 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: 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 14,977 11-25-2012, 07:04 PM
    Thread: Extendabond shine?
Post: Extendabond shine?

Can anyone here that uses Extendabond (the blue mini tabs with the holes) comment whether there's a shine issue? Is something like Stop Shine necessary? I have a rather short style (1.5-2") so it wou...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 4 12,077 01-06-2013, 03:07 AM
    Thread: Good leave-in conditioner?
Post: Good leave-in conditioner?

Need to find a good one I can actually but locally (Sally, Ulta, CVS, etc). Must be water based with no oils to spoil bond. Not using Enhance anymore since I suspect it might be contributing to the ...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 8 22,636 02-20-2013, 02:09 AM
    Thread: Greent tint?
Post: Greent tint?

I have a dark/medium blonde and notice at times either a little brassy tone and lately it actually looks like it has a slight green tint compared to my natural hair. Any ideas on how to remedy this?...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 1 5,847 12-31-2012, 10:07 AM
    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: 3 months of wearing
Post: RE: 3 months of wearing

Try Extendabond/Proflex, it lasts a good 10 days longer for me than blue tape.
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 13 25,071 02-21-2013, 05:41 AM
    Thread: 3 months of wearing
Post: RE: 3 months of wearing

Proflex should definitely last longer than a week. I get 3 weeks. It might be your prep. Have you tried Walker Scalp Protector?
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 13 25,071 02-21-2013, 07:17 AM
    Thread: 3 months of wearing
Post: RE: 3 months of wearing

All Proflex will shine for a few days. You can dab the front hairline with your fingertips through the lace to reduce shine. Or you can try Stop Shine. Some people also do a light layer of glue on t...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 13 25,071 02-21-2013, 12:19 PM
    Thread: Advice for appropriate hair piece (photos)
Post: RE: Advice for appropriate hair piece

Start lower density, like 55-60%. Send in a hair sample for a good color match. See if you can find a stylist in your area to work with, makes things a lot easier in the beginning. Try to match ...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 64 159,540 02-13-2013, 01:31 PM
    Thread: Advice for appropriate hair piece (photos)
Post: RE: Advice for appropriate hair piece (photos)

You can't go too short because it has to blend with your hair. Also if it's really short AND low density you're going to start to expose things you don't want to on the scalp. I wouldn't go any shor...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 64 159,540 02-28-2013, 03:33 PM
    Thread: Advice for appropriate hair piece (photos)
Post: RE: Advice for appropriate hair piece (photos)

It'd be really hard/impossible to define the curl from a hair sample as it's no longer growing out of your head. I wouldn't worry about the curl much, get whatever is closest to the style you want a...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 64 159,540 02-28-2013, 05:30 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 31,517 11-19-2012, 05:14 PM
    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
    Thread: Anxiety?
Post: RE: Anxiety?

I doubt he will say something, and if he does just say you took medication for it. Easy. I'm still really bummed. I think it's because I "gave up" on my natural hair and those feelings from years ag...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 15 30,400 12-28-2012, 11:13 AM
    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: 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 14,977 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 14,977 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 14,977 12-03-2012, 05:43 PM
    Thread: Finer (side) hair: What's the plan of attack
Post: RE: Finer (side) hair: What's the plan of attack

I believe you can specify smaller diameter/finer hairs when you order your system.
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 1 6,379 02-26-2013, 05:00 PM
    Thread: Good leave-in conditioner?
Post: RE: Good leave-in conditioner?

Thanks, water based?
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 8 22,636 02-20-2013, 04:12 AM
    Thread: Good leave-in conditioner?
Post: RE: Good leave-in conditioner?

Before I stopped Enhance/Nearly Natural Mist due to fears of discoloring (possibly not an issue, but not willing to take that risk until I get my color sorted), I used a ton of it and it never seemed ...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 8 22,636 02-21-2013, 12:38 PM
    Thread: New guy looking for advice.... (photos)
Post: RE: New guy looking for advice....

Where do you live? Farrell is not the only option salon-wise. There are a decent amount of independent salons and stylists across the country that will be MUCH cheaper and can work with a Toplace syst...
rashton83 General hair replacement discussion 12 26,749 01-21-2013, 06:34 AM