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Thread: Testing got2bglued
Post: Testing got2bglued
| First time poster on this BB, and decided to share recent experience with got2bglued. I use it on the sides and back in a wide perimeter while using supertape on hairline, and g2bg is working very we... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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03-29-2010, 10:44 AM |
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Thread: Has anyone tried CP's "STICK IT" tape?
Post: Re: Has anyone tried CP's "STICK IT" tape?
| I've never used stick-it, only supertape. It holds well on back and sides; I can only get 10 days max on hairline. No residue if you remove after a week or so. It does shine. |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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8,636 |
03-31-2010, 10:05 AM |
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Thread: Testing got2bglued
Post: Re: Testing got2bglued
| Leamon, it was your post about g2bg that caused me to try it. I've never liked glue very much in the past; too finicky to apply, clean-up can be difficult. But g2bg is so easy to use and cleanup th... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12,257 |
03-31-2010, 11:34 AM |
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Thread: Tape doesn't stick to lace! (always did, why not now?)
Post: Re: Tape doesn't stick to lace! (always did, why n...
| I know what it's like to not have tape stick. If it is any help, I have NEVER been able to get tape to stick to my lace when applying the tape to the lace first. What I did was apply the tape to my ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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04-02-2010, 08:48 AM |
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Thread: I need an answer point blank, from long time wearers....
Post: Re: Don't bother with the thin strips...
| ... I have found them unreliable at times; they tend to lift. My advice is use the regular size contours, either supertape, proflex, walker. On the hairline, refresh at least weekly, sooner if you ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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04-08-2010, 12:33 AM |
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Thread: We're back up. New posts are welcome!
Post: RE: We're back up. New posts are welcome!
| The upgraded site is nice, John. Need some photos of hairtechs, though, like one particular site. BTW, you mentioned posts from the old forum. I am new to this forum, and have read about the old f... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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6,841 |
04-13-2010, 12:13 PM |
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Thread: Can't see pictures-----Fixed
Post: RE: Can't see pictures
| John ,I can't see pictures either. Is it a software thing preventing that? |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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04-17-2010, 09:47 AM |
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Thread: How did you feel when you first wore a topper?
Post: RE: How did you feel when you first wore a topper?
| I had a reaction to tape once years ago, and it felt like my skin was burning. It was called "breathable" tape from Apollo, and I used it on the front contour. Had to remove it, and switch tape. It... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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5,076 |
04-22-2010, 11:47 AM |
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Thread: Now this is realistic! (Photo)
Post: RE: Now this is realistic! (Photo)
| John, correct me, but is that an I-lace base? If so, what are the advantages/disavantages compared to other bases.
Thanks |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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7,832 |
04-24-2010, 09:38 AM |
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Thread: troll on the site
Post: RE: troll on the site
| Just curious, is the troll a salon or another DIY internet site? |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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04-24-2010, 09:41 AM |
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Thread: Questions from a newbie. Thanks for any feedback!
Post: RE: Questions from a newbie. Thanks for any feedba...
| I've always found new pieces are poofy until a few shampoos. After that, you wonder how they got so flat.
Products are very subjective. Just a suggestion, try Aussie styling mousse/leave-in conditi... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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16,443 |
04-25-2010, 08:24 AM |
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Thread: Questions from a newbie. Thanks for any feedback!
Post: RE: Questions from a newbie. Thanks for any feedba...
| G2BG does not apply like regular glue. You apply it to your bare, dry scalp thicker than glue, thick enough for it to seep a bit through the lace but not too thick to make a wad in your hair later. ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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16,443 |
04-25-2010, 11:00 PM |
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Thread: Profuse Shedding
Post: RE: Profuse Shedding
| I had shedding for years in two areas on all my pieces, and could never figure out why for a long time. Finally figured out I was unconsciously RUBBING two areas when I shampooed, nothing heavy , but... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-05-2010, 12:04 PM |
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Thread: Newbie wants this boards opinions! (pics)
Post: RE: Newbie wants this boards opinions! (pics)
| My suggestion is use as much of your own hair as possible, and if you have hair on the crown, go for a partial topper. Looks like you will have to shave the top to get good attachment. You may want ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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38,980 |
05-11-2010, 11:20 AM |
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Thread: Ditching AHS - Need Input From You Guys (photo)
Post: RE: Ditching AHS - Need Input From You Guys
| I was with Apollo for too many years, and just within the last 2 years broke loose and went DIY. I too handled my own maintenance until I ordered hair online. It was scary; I didn't think it was po... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-14-2010, 12:47 PM |
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Thread: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Post: RE: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
| mcat45, while alcohol will release the lace from tape/glue, I have found over time adhesive will accumulate in the hair side of the unit, a homegrown knot sealer, lol. It takes a while, but the hair ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-15-2010, 09:20 AM |
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Thread: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Post: RE: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
| (05-15-2010, 02:20 PM)ToplaceUSA Wrote: Leaving the unit on till the tape/glue accumulates might be a sign that you're leaving it on too long. I like to change the tape/glue while it's still firm a... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-16-2010, 12:11 AM |
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Thread: Ditching AHS - Need Input From You Guys (photo)
Post: RE: Ditching AHS - Need Input From You Guys (phot...
| (05-18-2010, 07:26 PM)Paul In Ireland Wrote: Thanks John -- I suppose it can be daunting for people considering making the jump from some ``Studio`` as they fill your head with all kinds of nonsens... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-19-2010, 08:47 AM |
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Thread: Removing my system for the 1st time
Post: RE: Removing my system for the 1st time
| 99% and a mirror slide should do fine this time, especially with just a 5 day attach time. When you get your "chemistry kit", you can use some de-solve it or citrus to soak where the attachment was t... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-26-2010, 08:39 AM |
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Thread: Removing my system for the 1st time
Post: RE: Removing my system for the 1st time
| sounds like my first time. Back when I used tape, I had horrible times detaching and reattaching my unit. The tape was hard to get off the unit, and after cleaning it wouldn't stick to the lace. An... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-27-2010, 11:29 PM |
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Thread: My 2 cents about website bashing
Post: My 2 cents about website bashing
| I noticed recently on another forum recently had a thread bashing HR sites for not using real hair wearers for their ads. And they have particularly enjoyed poking fun at TL's new site, though not b... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-28-2010, 12:10 AM |
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Thread: My 2 cents about website bashing
Post: RE: My 2 cents about website bashing
| John, Farrell will never accept your challenge; he would be outed as vastly over-charging for his products and services. He can't beat you on quality when Farrell uses the same pool of factories(if ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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20,533 |
05-29-2010, 12:32 AM |
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Thread: Difference between synthetic and human gray
Post: Difference between synthetic and human gray
| I am curious between the difference between synthetic and human gray in units. I currently have 20-40% gray in mine, and specifically asked for synthetic due to using BackToNatural after the unit beg... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-31-2010, 02:28 AM |
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Thread: Difference between synthetic and human gray
Post: RE: Difference between synthetic and human gray
| John, thanks again for the info. Another question about gray additions: when the order has a gray blend, does the factory have hair pre-blended to set gray increments or is it added as assembled? |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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6,898 |
05-31-2010, 09:47 AM |
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Thread: Topik
Post: RE: Topik
| I remember how depressing it was to have thinning hair, hair that was still there, but not growing and slowly receding. Somehow thought it would come back given time, but of course it never did. I r... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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24,440 |
06-13-2010, 12:03 AM |
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