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    Thread: full cap-keep sideburns or shave them off?
Post: RE: full cap-keep sideburns or shave them off?

The problem with full cap sideburns is that facial hair has a different texture. When you order sideburns on a full cap the factory is going to tie the same kind of hair in that area that they do the ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 9 20,070 09-04-2011, 08:08 AM
    Thread: help for my brother full cap
Post: RE: help for my brother full cap

Hey Paris, I am thinking about trying a similar style sometime in the future. That really is the easiest style to achieve with a full cap (or any hairpiece for that matter). He could probably get a...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 8 16,358 09-04-2011, 07:59 AM
    Thread: Does CURLY hair tend to become brittle or dull?
Post: RE: Does CURLY hair tend to become brittle or dull...

I have had better luck with straighter hair. Not sure just how much stress the perming adds to the hair but it would make sense that the less processing that is done to hair that is already over proce...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 11,269 08-30-2011, 07:25 AM
    Thread: Red Tones
Post: RE: Red Tones

(08-29-2011, 04:42 AM)expriest Wrote: Jrob, so what shampoos do you recommend for a wearer who washes frequently? I'm currently using the everpure shampoo and conditioner. It's ok, but I would like ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 32,190 08-30-2011, 07:14 AM
    Thread: Does long wig hair move "naturally" in the wind?
Post: RE: Does long wig hair move "naturally" in the win...

(08-29-2011, 11:39 AM)UncleDonald Wrote: I've been wearing 12 inch toppers (with a slight wave in it) for some years now. Maybe it's due to my thinning sides, but whenever I get in a bit of wind, th...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 1 5,547 08-30-2011, 06:52 AM
    Thread: Red Tones
Post: RE: Red Tones

(08-28-2011, 06:18 AM)expriest Wrote: Re: what Jrob said. Yes, shampooing often will speed up the time that the piece turns brassy. However, I don't really see how guys can go that long w/o shampooi...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 32,190 08-28-2011, 06:40 AM
    Thread: it's a 10 leave in product ?
Post: RE: it's a 10 leave in product ?

As far as I know a mono base is stronger than a lace base so I wouldn't see a problem with it. Be careful with swiss lace as it has a tendency to tear easily Test it in an inconspicuous area before yo...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 7 19,496 08-27-2011, 09:27 AM
    Thread: Pics of my Fullcap Template, Recommendations please?
Post: RE: Pics of my Fullcap Template, Recommendations p...

Hey youngun- If you are building your template over that much hair (it looks like quite a bit!) the full cap is going to end up bigger than your shaved head. You are on the right track but there are...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 25 45,553 08-27-2011, 09:21 AM
    Thread: it's a 10 leave in product ?
Post: RE: it's a 10 leave in product ?

The idea that conditioners cause shedding is largely a myth. I would guess that at least 90% of hair loss comes from breakage. Conditioners will temporarily loosen knots but when the hair is dry the k...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 7 19,496 08-27-2011, 09:06 AM
    Thread: Red Tones
Post: RE: Red Tones

Keep in mind that using the wrong kind of shampoo and/or shampooing too often is probably going to cause more color change than the sun for most people. A little color change is inevitable but a good ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 32,190 08-27-2011, 08:59 AM
    Thread: heavy diffuse hair loss - will I have to go full cap?
Post: RE: heavy diffuse hair loss - will I have to go fu...

Don't know about the hair laser but as far as the full cap and sweating goes I usually try to wear a bandana because when you work up a really good sweat the hair around the edges will get soaked whil...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 8 17,967 08-27-2011, 08:56 AM
    Thread: Most recent haircut.
Post: RE: Most recent haircut.

So you do your own cut-ins? Even more impressive! Great screen name, btw. Love, love, LOVE me a good micro brew. I'm really diggin' the fact that they are starting to pour more of them with nitrogen....
JRob General hair replacement discussion 11 22,801 08-27-2011, 08:51 AM
    Thread: Most recent haircut.
Post: RE: Most recent haircut.

I have said this time and time again but I think it is worth repeating- a modern style and a little hair product can do wonders to enhance the illusion of natural growing hair. And it doesn't have to ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 11 22,801 08-26-2011, 06:23 AM
    Thread: heavy diffuse hair loss - will I have to go full cap?
Post: RE: heavy diffuse hair loss - will I have to go fu...

(08-25-2011, 02:44 AM)UncleDonald Wrote: The CONTRA sides would be: - after MASTERING the topper attachment after years, the attachment of a full cap may vary and I'll have to start learning it agai...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 8 17,967 08-25-2011, 05:54 AM
    Thread: Full Cap bonding
Post: RE: Full Cap bonding

(08-24-2011, 06:18 PM)anubi5 Wrote: Is that what you use? I'll give it a go... I was also getting some irritation in the nape with some of the other tapes so I tried the Stick-it and it seems to do...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 13 37,124 08-25-2011, 05:32 AM
    Thread: heavy diffuse hair loss - will I have to go full cap?
Post: RE: heavy diffuse hair loss - will I have to go fu...

Well, the good thing is that at least we know now that full caps are a viable option. When I started doing it everyone said "NO!....you can't get good results with a full cap!" but we have blown that ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 8 17,967 08-24-2011, 06:08 PM
    Thread: Full Cap bonding
Post: RE: Full Cap bonding

(08-19-2011, 09:16 PM)anubi5 Wrote: What tape do you use for the nape? I find blue liner causes too much irritation, no shine gradually peels away at the edges... Have you tried Stick-it?
JRob General hair replacement discussion 13 37,124 08-24-2011, 06:03 PM
    Thread: What's the best density for a full cap?
Post: RE: What's the best density for a full cap?

Try going with 70% in the back and slightly lower on the sides and top. That seemed to hit the mark for me.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 6 15,549 08-24-2011, 05:59 PM
    Thread: Designing the correct volume in a full cap
Post: RE: Designing the correct volume in a full cap

(08-15-2011, 01:53 PM)younggun Wrote: Oh I see.. so I hasn't got to be PERFECT right?, cool, thanks!, Also, As I have a long and thing head, the look that fits me best is the 80's med-curly look. Fo...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 11 26,842 08-15-2011, 05:02 PM
    Thread: Designing the correct volume in a full cap
Post: RE: Designing the correct volume in a full cap

(08-15-2011, 08:19 AM)younggun Wrote: Thanks JRob, I've been trying to make my template with your video in front of me, but I couldn't get rid of some bumps that appeared by mixing to pieces of plas...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 11 26,842 08-15-2011, 10:58 AM
    Thread: Designing the correct volume in a full cap
Post: RE: Designing the correct volume in a full cap

Yea, those longer styles are super easy to pull off with a full cap. Thinking about going that direction myself in the near future. (08-15-2011, 05:05 AM)younggun Wrote: That is also the style I wa...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 11 26,842 08-15-2011, 06:20 AM
    Thread: short hair style querie
Post: RE: short hair style querie

(08-14-2011, 09:31 PM)Justin Tyme Wrote: Where can I see that vid?? It wasn't recorded. I saw it in person. Too bad though cause it was really cool!
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 13,228 08-15-2011, 06:15 AM
    Thread: Addressing Thin Hair
Post: RE: Addressing Thin Hair

(08-14-2011, 03:27 AM)Justin Tyme Wrote: I can only say what works best for me. I tried for many years to get the blending right on a topper, and the hair density, even color right. But it just did...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 11 26,611 08-14-2011, 08:56 AM
    Thread: short hair style querie
Post: RE: short hair style querie

I watched Reubin do his own cut-in with a pair of clippers and a handheld mirror in a hotel convention room. One of the most amazing things I have seen since I have been involved in hair replacement
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 13,228 08-14-2011, 08:51 AM
    Thread: anyone with ilace full caps?
Post: RE: anyone with ilace full caps?

(08-13-2011, 06:53 PM)anubi5 Wrote: all my full caps have been with swiss lace so far and they feel rough, iv tried french and it was horrible, I wore it once then threw it out cos it was too rough....
JRob General hair replacement discussion 8 19,305 08-14-2011, 08:48 AM