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    Thread: Silicone spray
Post: Silicone spray

Anyone know if food grade silicone spray would work to keep the shine and moisture out of the hair? I use the Blue Max but it's pretty thick and I think a thinner solution that can be used in an ato...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 10 18,722 05-09-2009, 04:20 PM
    Thread: [New] idea for cleaning gooey mess...
Post: Re: [New] idea for cleaning gooey mess...

Desolvit works the best and is much easier on the unit. Just ordered a gallon of contractors from Amazon for $40.
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 3 8,806 07-30-2009, 06:49 PM
    Thread: Who wears full cap?
Post: Re: Who wears full cap?

JRob Wrote:The other tapes might stick for a day or two, but due to the nature of blue liner (it essentially breaks down into a super tacky "glue"), it doesn't tend to lift in that area like the other...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 15 25,392 06-14-2009, 04:51 PM
    Thread: what is New Generation base?
Post: Re: what is New Generation base?

I use it and love it. I wear a full ploy thin thinskin cap and have the horseshoe hair short underneath. Its EASY to switch out. No tape just NexGen and Got To glued on the back and top, 5 minute clea...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 3 8,025 11-14-2008, 08:29 PM
    Thread: What are the pros and cons of a full cap?
Post: Re: What are the pros and cons of a full cap?

Pros EASY... perfect color matching, attachment is strong, texture is perfectly matched as well. no need for hair cuts, Cons Hair should be worn longer although I have seen some pretty nice clos...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 5 14,090 05-14-2009, 05:01 PM
    Thread: Wearing with nobody knowing?
Post: Re: Wearing with nobody knowing?

Bangless Wrote:eupe124 Wrote:Leamon: I will be doing the same thing I suppose. If at some point I have to tell, then so be it, but it could be I never have to then I'm glad I didnt. Jonesy: Thanks fo...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 25 44,876 12-24-2008, 09:07 PM
    Thread: Wearing hair - not for everyone...
Post: Re: Wearing hair - not for everyone...

Good for you......You are truly free. and fortunate to be young in a time when shaved heads are the norm rather then the 70's when bald was not beautiful. It doesn't take a month to "know" its not f...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 32 61,751 03-12-2009, 04:44 PM
    Thread: Walker no shine tape
Post: Re: Walker no shine tape

I use it on the front and sides.Its the most like ST30 in that it comes off fairly easily from the skin as the base material doesn't break down with the glue.
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 10 19,501 04-20-2009, 04:28 AM
    Thread: TopLace Hair very noticable?
Post: Re: TopLace Hair very noticable?

FredTJ Wrote:matthewmatthews Wrote:Ha, well, there's one thing if the hair looks weird or funny. It's another thing if there's visible lace netting or a lifted base. That's not normal for "normal" peo...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 20 34,562 08-31-2009, 03:37 PM
    Thread: to full cap pros
Post: Re: to full cap pros

I don't attach the cap across the nape or around the ears. I use a 1" square piece of tape on the nape corners. I think new wearers go way overboard with attachment. A little adhesive goes a long ...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 3 7,727 08-10-2009, 08:02 AM
    Thread: Thinskin:Tape attachment
Post: Re: Thinskin:Tape attachment

I use clear scotch tape on the skin and blue liner or st-30 over the scotch tape....The scotch tape is easy to remove and leaves zero residue to clean of the base.......I also tried red liner with goo...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 2 5,961 06-15-2009, 05:36 PM
    Thread: Who wears full cap?
Post: Re: Thinking of going full cap

On poly I have had success using clear Scotch tape with Blue Liner for the nape as Blue liner is a bitch to get off the poly. I recently used Red Liner to the poly and Blur Liner over it. But NOW I u...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 15 25,392 06-09-2009, 03:28 PM
    Thread: The Psychology of Wearing
Post: Re: The Psychology of Wearing

Mathew... I know how you feel. The reason I felt like a fraud was not becasue I was wearing hair but because I was trying so hard to hide it. I took the opposite tact as most. I revealed I wore if so...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 72 175,994 05-30-2009, 07:57 AM
    Thread: The Psychology of Wearing
Post: Re: The Psychology of Wearing

Sester Wrote:If you feel fake with it its only becasue you ARE fake hiding it. OWN it. I respect your opinion but couldn't disagree with you more. Sam Yeah you and I am sure the majority of others...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 72 175,994 05-30-2009, 05:47 PM
    Thread: The Psychology of Wearing
Post: Re: The Psychology of Wearing

Sester Wrote:Tom mate, I think your approach is best for your personality and mine is best for mine. What i was disagreeing with is when you say that if we dont make our wigs known to everyone, we a...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 72 175,994 05-30-2009, 07:03 PM
    Thread: The Psychology of Wearing
Post: Re: The Psychology of Wearing

Sester Wrote:Tom mate, I do think fundamentally we disagree, but all the power to you mate, and my respect. About those ppl who said its dumb to wear, to you, dont listen to them, many ppl are jealo...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 72 175,994 05-31-2009, 06:54 AM
    Thread: The Psychology of Wearing
Post: Re: The Psychology of Wearing

matthewmatthews Wrote:I officially bailed on the piece. I'm now skin bald. And I look hideous. This forum was amazing for going through starting to wear. Anyone know of a forum for people who have a...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 72 175,994 06-01-2009, 08:20 AM
    Thread: Sports and hairpieces!
Post: Re: Sports and hairpieces!

I ride a Motorcycle sometimes without a helmet. Not to worry. Todays attachment methods are more than secure. I have a poly base full cap with Swiss front, an All poly cap , and an all French lace co...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 2 6,344 02-09-2009, 12:45 PM
    Thread: Sly's lace is showing? (photo)
Post: Re: Sly's lace is showing?

thatkid Wrote:ahmed_hussain Wrote:becuase you know he wears ,you kept staring at his hairline but for non-wearers people TRUST ME NO ONE WILL NOTICE THIS Yeah I agree. YEah me too.....Only OCD hair ...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 24 44,384 09-16-2009, 04:30 PM
    Thread: Skin systems are frustrating.
Post: Re: Skin systems are frustrating.

Xeon005 Wrote:I think skin systems are pretty frustrating systems to have. I am starting to prefer lace. I have been trying to find tapes or something that are easy to clean off of skin systems, b...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 19 32,057 06-09-2009, 03:30 PM
    Thread: Silicone spray
Post: Re: Silicone spray

OK JRob. What is the best way to apply and how much BM serum should be used? Perhaps I tried using it AFTER the unit was already beyond dry..LOL I tend to wear a unit awhile. I use a full cap and ha...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 10 18,722 05-12-2009, 05:55 AM
    Thread: Silicone spray
Post: Re: Silicone spray

JamesKennedy Wrote:I'd recommend a shine spray from any hair product company. They are fragranced and are meant for hair. They all contain silicone. Food spray might make you smell funky. Not to ment...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 10 18,722 05-12-2009, 05:56 AM
    Thread: Silicone spray
Post: Re: Silicone spray

Yeah. I don;t realize how dry the old unit gets until a new one arrives. I kind of prefer the in between on the dry and the new. I like the dry look as it doesn;t look like PERFECT hair. few people ha...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 10 18,722 05-14-2009, 05:06 PM
    Thread: Silicone spray
Post: Re: Silicone spray

devildan58 Wrote:I put a few drops in my spray conditioner bottle, and spray it on everyday. A few drops of what exactly? Blue Max/ WD 40 /Food grade silicone / ?? LOL
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 10 18,722 05-17-2009, 05:15 AM
    Thread: Riding motorcycles
Post: Re: Riding motorcycles

collegedan Wrote:Just ride with your hair, yeah it will mess it up but just fix it with your hands. Most people who ride motorcycles without helmets hair gets messy anyways so it'd be just like fittin...
TomBongi General hair replacement discussion 7 15,096 07-25-2009, 05:11 PM