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    Thread: Full Cap Ordering tips?
Post: RE: Full Cap Ordering tips?

(06-29-2011, 03:04 PM)JRob Wrote: No, not at all. Nothing wrong with trying to get the best results possible. Just trying to figure out where you are coming from. Some guys have unrealistic expectat...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 7 14,703 06-29-2011, 09:22 PM
    Thread: Fullcap --additional Photos
Post: RE: Fullcap --additional Photos

Looks great Paul! Very natural looking you seem to have nailed the full cap wearing! Can I ask if you experience any problems with the side temple point areas? Lift etc....? Also what ventilation dire...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 20 92,515 05-10-2014, 08:02 PM
    Thread: Fullcap --additional Photos
Post: RE: Fullcap --additional Photos

Thanks Paul! I remember when you started on the full cap route and also the freedom it gave you away from the hassle we all sometimes get with colour match etc of toppers! Interesting that you detach ...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 20 92,515 05-11-2014, 08:47 PM
    Thread: guys that order non graduated hairlines
Post: RE: guys that order non graduated hairlines

Has anyone got good close up pictures of graduated hairlines to share?
LTB General hair replacement discussion 13 79,474 12-06-2011, 08:54 PM
    Thread: hair lays flat
Post: RE: hair lays flat

Try brushing and blow drying (cool heat) the hair in an upward direction from the back. When dry spray lightly with water and brush as normal,this should give the hair more bounce/lift in that area.
LTB General hair replacement discussion 6 15,970 02-09-2012, 03:37 AM
    Thread: Hair pulling through lace during detachment
Post: RE: Hair pulling through lace during detachment

John is correct with regards letting the alcohol / lace realise have time to fully weaken the bond. If you do suffer hair pull through you can, very gently, brush the hair with a nail scrubber brush c...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 5 12,423 01-20-2013, 11:08 AM
    Thread: Hair without product~~~
Post: RE: Hair without product~~~

I spray with water in the morning, brush the hair and go! Never had a problem, even in the wind, in fact during the day i quite often just use my fingers to roughly style the hair etc..
LTB General hair replacement discussion 10 21,312 12-04-2011, 09:54 AM
    Thread: hairlosshelp
Post: RE: hairlosshelp

I agree wholeheartedly Dino,in fact i posted this a few weeks ago about this very site and the fact it is actually going to have a new site specifically for hairwearers! Maybe John will look into that...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 1 5,227 11-13-2011, 05:36 AM
    Thread: Hairpiece, effect of glue uptake
Post: RE: Hairpiece, effect of glue uptake

What was the question again?
LTB General hair replacement discussion 7 20,478 02-02-2013, 10:04 PM
    Thread: Head mold kit
Post: RE: Head mold kit

If you want a hard template that is cheap and easy to do then try this method. Cover your head in sarin wrap (cling film) tie under chin as normal and draw the outline. Then cover the head with bandag...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 26 66,084 01-05-2013, 08:12 AM
    Thread: Help - attachment coming loose at the back
Post: RE: Help - attachment coming loose at the back

Did you wash the piece when you got it and before attachment? I suspect that there could be some reidue on the lace that is stopping the bond becoming set. This is quite common as the factories treat ...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 37 69,911 01-27-2011, 01:32 AM
    Thread: Help - attachment coming loose at the back
Post: RE: Help - attachment coming loose at the back

I always give a new piece a quick gentle wash, it not only removes any greasy residue on the base but gets rid of any unpleasant residue left behind from dye,processing chemicals etc before i put it o...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 37 69,911 01-27-2011, 02:29 AM
    Thread: Help - attachment coming loose at the back
Post: RE: Help - attachment coming loose at the back

You could also look at trying different glues and tapes as each glue and tape will react differently to your own body chemistry.Trial and error on that front i am afraid as what is a good glue/tape fo...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 37 69,911 01-27-2011, 09:51 AM
    Thread: Help me finish up the template (photos)
Post: RE: Help me finish up the template

I agree with Paul regarding the front being too pointy. As for density i would choose either all 70% or all 65%,personally i tend to err on the less density simply because it adds to the realism. Less...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 14 25,235 03-15-2011, 07:47 AM
    Thread: Help me finish up the template (photos)
Post: RE: Help me finish up the template

(03-15-2011, 08:04 AM)Val Wrote: Paul wrote it was too pointy on the first draft. Later pictures are more rounded. I kind of like it this way. Was going for something like this: [Image: http://rocc...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 14 25,235 03-15-2011, 09:25 AM
    Thread: Help me finish up the template (photos)
Post: RE: Help me finish up the template

(03-15-2011, 08:43 PM)Val Wrote: What's wrong with window peak? What does it mean, anyway? First time I see this expression. Nothing wrong with a widows peak! Just didn't realise that that was the h...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 14 25,235 03-16-2011, 03:48 AM
    Thread: hi guys, im turning 24 soon.. is 65% density enough?
Post: RE: hi guys, im turning 24 soon.. is 65% density e...

Density should be based on what the density you have on the sides and back not your age. If for example your side hair resembles 60% but around 70% at the back then try and go for 60% and slightly low...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 9 16,835 09-26-2011, 12:57 AM
    Thread: high def system from hairdirect?
Post: RE: high def system from hairdirect?

The high definition wigs that HD promote and sell have baby hair at the hairline,that is the only difference really and i am pretty sure everywhere else will accomodate baby hair for you if you ask. I...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 7 18,954 09-26-2011, 01:02 AM
    Thread: high def system from hairdirect?
Post: RE: high def system from hairdirect?

Baby hair can be quite effective on a piece if ventilated correctly.In fact have a look at any of the black womans hair forums for that as this is a great feature that they usually have on their wigs....
LTB General hair replacement discussion 7 18,954 09-27-2011, 03:03 AM
    Thread: honey in leave in conditioner?
Post: RE: honey in leave in conditioner?

An easy and simple way to avoid spraying oils or conditioners directly to your hair is to simply spray your brush! Simple and very effective way to avoid the oils reaching the knots!
LTB General hair replacement discussion 7 19,479 07-01-2013, 03:19 AM
    Thread: how about willian shatner
Post: RE: how about willian shatner

I was going to vote 'H' but that doesn't seem an option? Far too biased with the 'R's!!! LOL!!
LTB General hair replacement discussion 4 8,788 02-17-2011, 08:56 AM
    Thread: How does it feel?
Post: RE: How does it feel?

I always wear all Swiss with full head bond(Ghost Bond) and i can honestly say i feel nothing there ever! Even when i run my fingers through my hair it feels just like my own natural hair and it can b...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 13 24,720 02-08-2011, 05:47 AM
    Thread: How does it feel?
Post: RE: How does it feel?

(02-08-2011, 08:45 PM)Val Wrote: Thanks for the replies. You mentioned you run your fingers through your hair on Swiss. Can you then feel the base with your fingertips? Do you think it's worth goin...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 13 24,720 02-10-2011, 09:01 AM
    Thread: how would you compare ba thin lace to toplace?
Post: RE: how would you compare ba thin lace to toplace?

I have never tried the thin swiss from BA but i have recieved a very durable Swiss lace from another internet company and i have to say that in over 7 months i have never experienced any fraying which...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 14 24,059 06-19-2011, 11:52 PM
    Thread: Indian vs Remy European
Post: RE: Indian vs Remy European

This is an age old question that arises periodically. In short remi hair is hair that has not been chemically treated to remove the cuticle. The reason most hair is chemically stripped of its cuticle ...
LTB General hair replacement discussion 3 10,446 01-07-2013, 04:03 AM