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    Thread: A tape that's truly 'no shine'
Post: RE: A tape that's truly 'no shine'

There is a little technique involved in removing the shine. The trick is to lay down that first coat of glue, then when you apply the second coat get in there and really smear the glue to give it a ma...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 22,889 02-02-2012, 09:35 AM
    Thread: can i use blue tape on a poly permieter?
Post: RE: can i use blue tape on a poly permieter?

There is a reason they call it "lace" tape- if you apply it directly to poly you will have a horrible time trying to get it off when you do a cleanup. The only way to use blue liner with a skin materi...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 9,334 02-02-2012, 09:31 AM
    Thread: A tape that's truly 'no shine'
Post: RE: A tape that's truly 'no shine'

(01-31-2012, 03:56 PM)expriest Wrote: I have tried a number of tapes that claim to have no/little shine but they still shine on my low density piece. Anyone who wears low density and tape on their s...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 22,889 02-01-2012, 09:42 AM
    Thread: Has anyone used argan oil for their hair system?
Post: RE: Has anyone used argan oil for their hair syste...

Most vegetable oils are fine for the hair but unfortunately it isn't as simple as applying the oil in its pure form because as Hersute mentioned it can make the hair look ratty and dirty. Argan oil ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 14,634 01-28-2012, 11:11 AM
    Thread: Beginner question about cut in
Post: RE: Beginner question about cut in

(01-27-2012, 01:49 AM)Paul In Ireland Wrote: Lol ! ... I had just added my `P.S.` to my post, and I see B D`s post ...great minds etc !! It`s ok if you don`t soak the hair totally....a normal `...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 10,688 01-28-2012, 11:02 AM
    Thread: More than one system?
Post: RE: More than one system?

You can certainly rotate between two units if you so desire. And you would be amazed at what you can get away with when switching out lengths. The good thing about having a couple units you can choose...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 2 6,724 01-23-2012, 10:43 AM
    Thread: New Fullcap Template pics.
Post: RE: New Fullcap Template pics.

(01-23-2012, 04:46 AM)garaboy Wrote: Paul is awesome! Paul for President!
JRob General hair replacement discussion 15 28,754 01-23-2012, 10:40 AM
    Thread: First Template draft pics (resized!) any suggestions...
Post: RE: First Template draft pics any suggestions...

Looks good from what I see but it's real hard to tell with huge pics. Can you shrink them down to about 25-30% of that size?
JRob General hair replacement discussion 13 23,924 01-22-2012, 01:47 PM
    Thread: First time Full Cap (pics included)
Post: RE: First time Full Cap (pics included)

Excellent job! Looks like you did a great job designing a template and the factory really nailed the ventilation. Good template + good specs + good ventilation + good cut-in and style = one happy ha...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 21,048 01-22-2012, 01:45 PM
    Thread: New Fullcap Template pics.
Post: RE: New Fullcap Template pics.

(01-20-2012, 12:01 AM)Paul In Ireland Wrote: AARRGGGHHHH !! NNOOOOO!!! lol ...No way man !! Not for me ....... I think this might set the record for your shortest post ever Paul! Haha
JRob General hair replacement discussion 15 28,754 01-22-2012, 01:27 PM
    Thread: New Fullcap Template pics.
Post: RE: New Fullcap Template pics.

I wish I had the option of integrating some of my own hair. Hopefully yours holds out for awhile 'cause it really adds the finishing touch to your systems.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 15 28,754 01-18-2012, 02:11 PM
    Thread: need suggestion from a handy, mechanical person
Post: RE: need suggestion from a handy, mechanical perso...

Do you have a parts and surplus store up there close to you? We have a place here called Skycraft that sells small hardware and electronic parts and I can almost guarantee you could figure out a sol...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 6 15,821 01-05-2012, 08:32 AM
    Thread: Happy New Year!! 20% off thru Jan. 31
Post: RE: Happy New Year!! 20% off thru Jan. 31

Hey John, I am consulting a gentleman who is probably going to be placing an order soon but he is going to be starting with a couple of stock units. I am assuming this offer applies to these as wel...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 8 17,667 01-05-2012, 08:26 AM
    Thread: Ripped my lace, Can it be fixed?
Post: RE: Ripped my lace, Can it be fixed?

Invisible thread works wonders for patching holes. Simply sew it from one end to the other, tying it in several places along the repair. Problem solved!
JRob General hair replacement discussion 7 21,524 01-04-2012, 02:10 PM
    Thread: Wet look - what do you recommend
Post: RE: Wet look - what do you recommend

(01-03-2012, 02:03 PM)sxs1004 Wrote: I can't find the thread but I read somewhere that Waxworks is oil based and that oil gets to lace at night and loosens glue. So, I was skeptical and asked what p...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 20,946 01-04-2012, 02:05 PM
    Thread: Wet look - what do you recommend
Post: RE: Wet look - what do you recommend

That's strange....I have never heard of anyone having problems with Waxworks. I've tried lots of different products and I use tape and glue and never had a bonding issue. I wouldn't even see how it is...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 20,946 01-03-2012, 12:50 PM
    Thread: I am mikegozo
Post: RE: I am mikegozo

(12-27-2011, 04:00 PM)masterofmyDOMEmain Wrote: JRob I have to say you blew my mind away at Garys convention back in Windsor with your fullcap and Debbies cut in, do you remember I was going around ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 27,758 12-28-2011, 07:37 AM
    Thread: Hats over hair
Post: RE: Hats over hair

Hats aren't a problem. Friction is the real enemy and a hat just kind of sits there :)
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 10,191 12-27-2011, 03:06 PM
    Thread: I am mikegozo
Post: RE: I am mikegozo

Hey Mike, Good to see that you're still around. How's the full cap thing going for you? I know you were anxious to get started with a full cap when I met you a few years ago.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 27,758 12-27-2011, 03:02 PM
    Thread: PICS - Style for thinning sides
Post: RE: PICS - Style for thinning sides

(12-21-2011, 03:12 PM)mcat45 Wrote: Thanks JRob...i wish i could go the fullcap route like you, but fullcaps are only for some people. I have to have my side hair short anyways (not only becasue the...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 17 38,260 12-27-2011, 02:10 PM
    Thread: PICS - Style for thinning sides
Post: RE: PICS - Style for thinning sides

This is a fine example of rolling with the punches when dealing with issues such as thinning sides. It's all an illusion fellas. The cut, the style, highlights, styling product, gray hair, etc. can g...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 17 38,260 12-20-2011, 09:21 AM
    Thread: A couple noob questions
Post: RE: A couple noob questions

(12-18-2011, 02:08 AM)Hersute Wrote: Personally, I would recommend a craft knife or scalpel to cut the lace. If its sharp and you do it from the underneath, you don't cut any of the hairs, just the ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 3 8,847 12-20-2011, 09:15 AM
    Thread: help with measuring hairline forehead height+uk hospital drama featuring wigg wear
Post: RE: help with measuring hairline forehead heigh...

(12-17-2011, 01:08 AM)mcat45 Wrote: For me, it makes a huge difference in regards to the placement of the system on my forehead. If im off by 1/4 of inch it make the symmetry of my head anf face to ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 8 19,583 12-20-2011, 09:10 AM
    Thread: hey guys, so im experiencing lifting for the first time
Post: RE: hey guys, so im experiencing lifting for the f...

One thing that I discovered that works great for touchups is dried out solvent based glue. If you have an old bottle of Ultrahold or other "clear" glue that has dried to the point where you can no l...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 6 12,334 12-20-2011, 09:06 AM
    Thread: anyone here ever used nair to take hair out from the hairline?
Post: RE: anyone here ever used nair to take hair out fr...

If you are just trying to stagger the density you can soak the knots with a leave-in conditioner and use eyebrow tweezers to pluck the excess hair. Some of the knots will slide right out, but some of ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 9 21,809 12-13-2011, 09:23 AM