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    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 6,798 01-23-2012, 10:43 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 10,789 01-28-2012, 11:02 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 14,790 01-28-2012, 11:11 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 23,090 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 9,452 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 23,090 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 33,430 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 7,142 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 8,923 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 39,471 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 28,943 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 10,068 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 39,471 02-15-2012, 10:32 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 39,471 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 28,943 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 39,471 02-17-2012, 07:28 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 22,159 02-18-2012, 08:37 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 28,943 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 23,072 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 17,198 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 14,174 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 6,713 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 17,198 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 25,652 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 56,902 03-08-2012, 11:52 AM