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    Thread: Hard Bond
Post: Re: Hard Bond

the hardbond has its advantages. it lasts for 3-6 weeks, but you must have a poly perimeter and you must use tape with it...it must be attached to a stubble hair track so its not for everyone. it's a...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 6,240 07-22-2009, 03:35 AM
    Thread: Order a Piece with Extra Lace in the Front?
Post: Re: Order a Piece with Extra Lace in the Front?

they all come with extra lace at the front (providing you order a lace piece), what he is saying, is to leave a little lace in the front. many people cut the lace back right up to the hairline and oth...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 5,926 07-22-2009, 01:13 AM
    Thread: Anybody use a drapery cleaning gun?
Post: Re: Anybody use a drapery cleaning gun?

they are called "textile cleaning guns" and many hair replacement companies use them. however, they will frey your sfs lace quite easily so I would not use them on sfs. even french lace will frey pre...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 5,807 08-05-2009, 03:18 PM
    Thread: Newbie in Singapore wants to start wearing but at a loss
Post: Re: Newbie in Singapore wants to start wearing but...

I don't know if we have anyone in your area to help you....but the best advise is to keep reading this forum and with knowledge, comes power....you will eventually build up enough confidence to take t...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 5,664 08-08-2009, 08:31 AM
    Thread: For John Et Al. (need a stylist in the Boston area)
Post: Re: For John Et Al. (need a stylist in the Boston ...

and remember, I'm in Maine. A bit of a drive, but worth it. :) DebbieS. <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.splitendshairreplacement.com">www.splitendshairreplacement.com</a...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 5,699 08-08-2009, 08:39 AM
    Thread: Custom Vs Stock Hair system
Post: Re: Custom Vs Stock Hair system

most all stocks are 65% density, which fits a wide range of people, they also have some wave to them. so if you wanted 55% density and no wave at all, a stock would not work well for you. a custom s...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 7,548 08-11-2009, 09:17 AM
    Thread: How do you repair a matted hairpiece??
Post: Re: How do you repair a matted hairpiece??

its a bit painstaking...but you can spray a comb with 99% or Lace Releaser and comb the glue out of the hair in small sections. to avoid this happening in the first place, if one releases correctly wi...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 6,181 08-13-2009, 03:39 AM
    Thread: Help - new hair arrived
Post: Re: Help - new hair arrived

Otis, otis, Otis....they ALL look too curly when they are right out of the box....simply wet it and you will see that the hair straightens right out. It can be thinned out somewhat during the cut-...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 5,954 08-17-2009, 03:19 PM
    Thread: Colouring question
Post: Re: Colouring question

why do you want to take it all the way to blonde just to recolor it to brown? just lighten it slightly by taking a spray bottle filled with 1 oz. hair bleach 1 oz. warm water and 2 oz. 30 volume dev...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 6,160 11-05-2009, 01:02 PM
    Thread: Can french lace turn yellow from knot bleaching?
Post: Re: Can french lace turn yellow from knot bleachin...

there should be no reason to repeatedly bleach knots, once they are bleached, that's it...no more., if you keep putting more on, it will overprocess the hair and it will shed. I've never had trouble...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 2 7,193 11-21-2009, 02:45 PM
    Thread: SFS lace attachment Question.
Post: Re: SFS lace attachment Question.

nobody can tell you which is best because everybody's body chemistry is different and what works well for some, may not work well for you. you will simply have to do the ol' trial and error routine to...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 13,066 08-20-2008, 01:39 AM
    Thread: how to create a centered spike?
Post: Re: how to create a centered spike?

you must use a fair amount of hair gel or pomade. you actually have to "train" the hair to do this just as if you got a new haircut. after you have trained it , you will be golden. DebbieS.
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 8,310 08-26-2008, 05:14 AM
    Thread: Identify the Mysterious Front Tape - A Debbie Question
Post: Re: Identify the Mysterious Front Tape - A Debbie ...

Just venturing a guess, it could be the 3 mil lace tape. most all the tapes can be called "lace tape"...just ask DI DI what she used. DebbieS.
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 7,659 10-12-2008, 02:28 PM
    Thread: Crown and cutting in stock unit
Post: Re: Crown and cutting in stock unit

this is happening because it just so happens that your template falls right on the crown area. you could move the template some to better position it so that the thin crown part doesn't end up right ...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 7,466 10-22-2008, 10:45 AM
    Thread: Crown and cutting in stock unit
Post: Re: Crown and cutting in stock unit

well, it is always "best" if you don't ever have to cut into the hairline, however, I've done it many times out of necessity. perhaps try putting your hair piece upside down on a styro head, place the...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 7,466 10-23-2008, 12:14 PM
    Thread: Template & Cut-in... Debbie S.
Post: Re: Template & Cut-in... Debbie S.

no, that is not correct. I'm located in Maine. It seems very expensive to fly in for just a template....you can make one easily yourself using my kit and instructions. remember to not think too much ...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 6,997 10-30-2008, 07:34 AM
    Thread: Full Lace and Gym ?
Post: Re: Full Lace and Gym ?

I have a client that wears full french lace and works out daily. he does a complete removal and cleaning every weekend. He wears Ultra Hold. I agree that thinskin or poly type units can be bonded on ...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 7,515 10-30-2008, 09:33 AM
    Thread: Template & Cut-in... Debbie S.
Post: Re: Template & Cut-in... Debbie S.

I checked the stylists list for you and couldn't find one listed in Texas. perhaps someone on this board will know of someone. Getting MB's video is a great idea..........you will learn about the temp...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 6,997 10-30-2008, 12:12 PM
    Thread: A call to BA and Debbie! - Request to Pioneer!
Post: Re: A call to BA and Debbie! - Request to Pioneer!

I'm afraid since I don't make the hairpieces, I cannot pioneer on the very technical details you request. I wouldn't know how to come up with a skin-like material and then I couldn't inject hair into...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 7,479 11-28-2008, 03:58 PM
    Thread: Darker hair to lighter hair?
Post: Re: Darker hair to lighter hair?

lightening the hair is tricky at best! (darkening is easy) you would be better off to put in a few subtle highlights to give an appearance of lighter hair rather than try to lighten the whole piece......
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 8,006 01-06-2009, 03:52 AM
    Thread: baking soda bath
Post: Re: baking soda bath

Yes, it can. baking soda can dull/fade haircolor. it is used generally as a clarifier, to get out buildup of hair products. I see no need to use it on a hairsystem but that is just my opinion. Debbi...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 13,110 01-27-2009, 01:41 PM
    Thread: Where are the Debbie's in this world?
Post: Re: Where are the Debbie's in this world?

thanks guys...you are too kind! I'm very lucky to have a job I love and I love what I do. I wish I could come "down under" and help you all out....I really do. maybe someday we will make it to Aust...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 7,061 03-04-2009, 02:24 AM
    Thread: Albany NY Area Great short Cut-Ins
Post: Re: Albany NY Area Great short Cut-Ins

that is such an awesome cut-in!!! kudo's to your barber...he does a great job!! DebbieS.
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 10,496 03-17-2009, 02:07 PM
    Thread: Newbie here..please bare with me
Post: Re: Newbie here..please bare with me

the best advise I can give you is to read this forum page by page...you will learn all about bases and glues , tapes etc., it is invaluable information and a wealth of knowledge....please do educate y...
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 6,612 03-17-2009, 02:13 PM
    Thread: style pics and questions
Post: Re: style pics and questions

roughly 70% density , maybe higher...freestyle, perhaps with a left break. just a guess. DebbieS.
DebbieS. General hair replacement discussion 3 7,505 04-11-2009, 01:44 PM