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    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 23,096 02-01-2012, 09:42 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 9,464 02-02-2012, 09:31 AM
    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 23,096 02-02-2012, 09:35 AM
    Thread: Dr Jeff (Gel)
Post: RE: Dr Jeff (Gel)

Wow....sorry to hear that. He seemed like a stand up kind of guy. I just turned the big 4-0 so things like this really hit home.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 18 33,434 02-07-2012, 09:46 AM
    Thread: cut-ins
Post: RE: cut-ins

I have quite a few friends who are stylists so I have never really had the need to seek out a specific hair replacement stylist. I do know that a good hair replacement stylist has a few tricks up thei...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 2 7,144 02-08-2012, 07:10 AM
    Thread: still having trouble with touch ups
Post: RE: still having trouble with touch ups

I agree with Paul- it is probably because the affected area isn't clean enough. Thing is, there really is no way to get everything properly clean while the unit is on your head so all you can really ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 8,931 02-10-2012, 07:14 AM
    Thread: The guy(s) who do fade haircuts
Post: RE: The guy(s) who do fade haircuts

In order to pull that off the hairpiece hair has to start up high on the head. If I remember correctly the thinning pattern of guys who were able to pull off the fade cuts was limited to the top of th...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 20 39,489 02-14-2012, 10:02 AM
    Thread: Why does my piece get so oily?
Post: RE: Why does my piece get so oily?

If there is some kind of buildup on the hair will you have to use stronger shampoo to remove it. Mild, sulfate free shampoos are great for weekly maintenance cleaning but they are formulated specifi...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 28,966 02-15-2012, 10:26 AM
    Thread: gray hair
Post: RE: gray hair

I know I haven't seen you in awhile but I have a hard time imagining you with gray. Totally understand your desire to keep it real but don't get in too big of a hurry if you don't have to. It isn't ab...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 10,074 02-15-2012, 10:29 AM
    Thread: The guy(s) who do fade haircuts
Post: RE: The guy(s) who do fade haircuts

I'm talking about the fades the guys used to do where the hair is practically stubble until it gets up toward the top. That can't be done by someone who has thinning on the back of their head
JRob General hair replacement discussion 20 39,489 02-15-2012, 10:32 AM
    Thread: "Vacuum Pieces"
Post: RE: "Vacuum Pieces"

(02-18-2012, 08:18 AM)thatkid Wrote: Id like to know more about these as well. I want something like that for a full cap. Maybe put some got2be on and be done with it. I have to admit the idea of ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 7 22,171 02-18-2012, 08:37 AM
    Thread: The guy(s) who do fade haircuts
Post: RE: The guy(s) who do fade haircuts

Nothing wrong with your cut though. Definitely not something that would ever be associated with hairpieces. Although it isn't by any means critical to choose a style that throws off suspicion it is ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 20 39,489 02-16-2012, 07:51 AM
    Thread: Why does my piece get so oily?
Post: RE: Why does my piece get so oily?

(02-16-2012, 03:49 PM)Mender Wrote: Jrob: I've been using that Loreal sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. I don't use any products in it aside from that conditioner after I shampoo once a week. S...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 28,966 02-17-2012, 07:19 AM
    Thread: The guy(s) who do fade haircuts
Post: RE: The guy(s) who do fade haircuts

(02-16-2012, 10:53 AM)Xeon005 Wrote: Yeah well said Jrob, I totally agree. For example your mohawk.. I mean.. Seriously.. Unless u had four inches of lace hanging off ur head even than! lol. who...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 20 39,489 02-17-2012, 07:28 AM
    Thread: Why does my piece get so oily?
Post: RE: Why does my piece get so oily?

(02-18-2012, 12:49 PM)Mender Wrote: Jrob- dish washing liquid, like work it through the hair? Yep, just like you would use a shampoo.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 28,966 02-19-2012, 08:11 AM
    Thread: Three months into wearing system update
Post: RE: Three months into wearing system update

(02-25-2012, 05:41 AM)Porcupine Wrote: Looks good, the graduated hairline really adds realism. I agree, the staggered hairline really helps sell it.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 23,080 02-26-2012, 08:31 AM
    Thread: Template For A Full Cap (Advice Welcome) PICS
Post: RE: Template For A Full Cap (Any Advice Welcome)

(02-29-2012, 10:07 AM)pokerAce316 Wrote: I have a fair bit of my own hair still left and plan on tracing the existing hair line, is it advisable to blend some in with the backs and sides? If so how ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 7 17,217 02-29-2012, 12:12 PM
    Thread: Dry Shampoo!
Post: RE: Dry Shampoo!

As Matt said I would be careful using a dry shampoo on a hairpiece. Dry shampoos are made to soak up oils from your scalp and hair, and since the hairpiece doesn't come in contact with scalp oils li...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 14,180 02-29-2012, 12:23 PM
    Thread: Full cap temple question
Post: RE: Full cap temple question

Hopefully dino will chime in on this. If I remember correctly he had some issues with his full can not adhering properly in the temple area so maybe he would have some advice.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 1 6,714 03-03-2012, 10:13 AM
    Thread: Template For A Full Cap (Advice Welcome) PICS
Post: RE: Template For A Full Cap (Any Advice Welcome)

You really got the hang of the picture thing Paul! Even the angles are good. It really helps being able to see that kind of detail.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 7 17,217 03-03-2012, 10:15 AM
    Thread: Celebrity Hair Piece (photo)
Post: RE: Celebrity Hair Piece

(03-02-2012, 06:53 AM)Hair Scare Wrote: I don't know why, but for some reason I think it makes him look skinnier.... I was thinking the same thing, but if you look at his jawline it looks like he m...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 25,659 03-03-2012, 10:21 AM
    Thread: TopLace Hairline PICS
Post: RE: TopLace Hairline PICS

Excellent job! And it only gets better from here on out. Good job on the pics as well :)
JRob General hair replacement discussion 20 56,923 03-08-2012, 11:52 AM
    Thread: First timer pics
Post: RE: First timer pics

Wow....what a difference a little hair makes! The density does seem a little high for making a transition from having very little hair but I think it works perfectly with the density of the rest of y...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 24 47,108 03-11-2012, 06:58 AM
    Thread: Stylist/Cut-In in Central Florida (Orlando/Tampa)??
Post: RE: Stylist/Cut-In in Central Florida (Orlando/Tam...

(03-28-2012, 04:46 AM)OhioGuy Wrote: Hey JRob I know this is a really old post, but I am new to the area and need help. Please give a way to contact you if you are still around (or anyone else in Ce...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 6 12,286 04-01-2012, 07:25 AM
    Thread: Got another Richard Farrell unit to duplicate
Post: RE: Got another Richard Farrell unit to duplicate

(03-28-2012, 07:17 AM)OhioGuy Wrote: I heard Farrell lasts quite a bit longer than Toplace though, sort of helping the initial cost not sound quite as high. Is that true? I haven't worn a mono base...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 20 38,024 04-01-2012, 07:31 AM