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    Thread: Tom cruise wears?
Post: Re: Tom cruise wears?

Jonesy123 Wrote:Yeah, you can't really do THIS with a wig... [Image: http://inspireaction.mindandmedia.com/wp...ort-01.jpg] Tom Cruise doesn't wear, but with the right design and great ventilation I...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 31 63,410 12-26-2008, 02:50 PM
    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 57,000 03-08-2012, 11:52 AM
    Thread: Transistion to full cap
Post: RE: Transistion to full cap

I am assuming that your existing hair is currently about 1/2" long, but if possible you might want to try to go a little longer on your first full cap. The shorter you go the more perfect the unit has...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 3 7,872 09-20-2011, 06:41 AM
    Thread: Travelling through India for 4 months... an update!
Post: RE: Travelling through India for 4 months... an up...

Sounds like the trip of a lifetime. I'm jealous!
JRob General hair replacement discussion 7 15,188 04-20-2011, 11:34 AM
    Thread: Trimming in more recession.
Post: Re: Trimming in more recession.

I use a triangular x-acto knife from the underside any time I cut into lace that has hair tied into it. As long as you hold the piece the right way (no tension on any of the hair in the cut area) you ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 2 5,538 01-26-2009, 02:47 PM
    Thread: Trouble Attaching. Getting Bunching. Any Suggestions?
Post: Re: Trouble Attaching. Getting Bunching. Any Sug...

Swiss lace is a little more forgiving in terms of buckling of the lace. It is so much more supple that it easily conforms to the shape of your head. French is great for durability, and it disappears w...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 2 5,857 12-24-2008, 06:12 PM
    Thread: Photo of Mary
Post: RE: Trying to change the format of Mary's photo

Excellent job Mary! John- I think you have found the new face for Toplace Women. You need to send over a photographer to get some professional shots.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 6 15,313 10-18-2011, 10:13 AM
    Thread: Typhoon Tests Full Cap Security
Post: Re: Typhoon Tests Full Cap Security

I'm with ya Traco. Maybe I need to do a wind tunnel test for the full cap DVD :mrgreen: Seriously....you do have more attachment area, but another thing that makes it more secure is the fact that ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 9,131 09-26-2008, 04:16 PM
    Thread: Typhoon Tests Full Cap Security
Post: Re: Typhoon Tests Full Cap Security

I don't think you have anything to worry about with a topper either, but there is just something about a full cap that makes you feel VERY secure about your attachment. Maybe it's psychological....I d...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 9,131 09-29-2008, 05:12 PM
    Thread: Unbleachable knots
Post: Re: Unbleachable knots

Mr.Burns Wrote:Maybe some types of synthetic hairs can't be bleached?? I don't believe ANY type of synthetic hair hair can be bleached.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 11 17,804 12-05-2008, 04:17 AM
    Thread: Unsolicited comments from a girl . .
Post: Re: Unsolicited comments from a girl . .

I'll add one..... -They tend to be hands-on types, or at least are willing to learn to be. A lot of people are intimidated by DIY hair replacement and will shell out thousands instead of hundreds eve...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 13 21,390 01-25-2009, 10:07 AM
    Thread: US show?
Post: Re: US show?

If you are interested in attending a convention I would highly recommend heading to Canada. BA usually has it in September. He has the PERFECT place for it, and it attracts hairwearers from all over t...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 16,413 04-11-2009, 02:55 PM
    Thread: US show?
Post: Re: US show?

bgil66 Wrote:cool, thanks!! Not into looking like george costanza anymore :lol: You will walk in looking like George Costanza and walk out looking like Pierce Brosnan. Well, not quite that dramati...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 16,413 04-14-2009, 03:28 AM
    Thread: US show?
Post: Re: US show?

bgil66 Wrote:Debbie- consider it done, I will be the one with 'newbie' written on the shirt! Please leave me a spot in the newbie chair, have camera ready for the wow shot!! At my first convention in...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 10 16,413 04-16-2009, 12:04 PM
    Thread: Use of hair products with alcohol in them
Post: RE: Use of hair products with alcohol in them

Hey guys and gals, Remember that "fatty" alcohols are actually conditioning agents and will not dry the hair. Also, many products that contain no alcohol whatsoever can still cause premature drying. ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 10,622 02-01-2011, 06:56 PM
    Thread: using oil to nourish hair...
Post: RE: using oil to nourish hair...

Jojoba is chemically very close to natural human sebum. Most oils aren't going to harm the hair, the problem is that applying oil in any quantity by itself can make the hair look dirty and grimy. Thi...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 6 20,400 06-25-2011, 09:29 AM
    Thread: Using Pantene or Treseme Products
Post: RE: Using Pantene or Treseme Products

Actually, the idea that silicones are bad is a myth. This is especially true with processed hair which has been stripped of the cuticle. The non water soluble silicones coat the hair shaft and form a ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 34,824 10-04-2011, 02:10 PM
    Thread: Using Pantene or Treseme Products
Post: RE: Using Pantene or Treseme Products

(10-04-2011, 08:03 PM)anubi5 Wrote: I think only to the extent of a conditioner. Cheaper shampoos mostly contain sulphates which produce a product with an alkaline pH, even some sulphate free shamp...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 34,824 10-05-2011, 06:26 AM
    Thread: using tape on edges
Post: RE: using tape on edges

Taping inside the edge and using a thin line of glue right at the perimeter will give you the best result, but I personally don't have the patience to do it that way. It would really benefit me with m...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 8,554 06-27-2010, 08:00 AM
    Thread: using tape on edges
Post: RE: using tape on edges

I should note that my method is to apply the tape a tiny fraction of an inch on the outside of the lace. This provides a bit of a transition by creating a sort of a "step" so when you run your hands a...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 8,554 06-27-2010, 08:09 AM
    Thread: Various styles/Tips etc.
Post: RE: Various styles/Tips etc.

Excellent find. There is a lot of theory behind matching a hairstyle to a face shape, hair color to skin complexion, etc. Stuff we take for granted that a stylist learns in school. It really helps to ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 1 6,116 11-26-2011, 11:32 AM
    Thread: Very cheesy hair video (good for a laugh)
Post: Re: Very cheesy hair video (good for a laugh)

Jonesy123 Wrote:What is the base used with "contactskin" ?, it was VERY obvious when she put it on the hand... It looks like the new thinnest skin. Nothing that you can't order from John for probably...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 25 39,173 12-26-2008, 02:47 PM
    Thread: Very cheesy hair video (good for a laugh)
Post: Re: Very cheesy hair video (good for a laugh)

hairykrishna Wrote:"Micro-fine transparent substrate" - er, you mean lace? Hahah! This looks pretty good, but I think both men could do with some temple points. Maybe it's just because my eye has be...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 25 39,173 12-26-2008, 06:37 PM
    Thread: Very cheesy hair video (good for a laugh)
Post: Re: Very cheesy hair video (good for a laugh)

Bangless Wrote:I've admired many of the best of the best user photos I've seen here. And while I think their results are good enough not to raise any crimson red flags, to the trained eye (thankfully ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 25 39,173 12-27-2008, 05:00 AM
    Thread: Very cheesy hair video (good for a laugh)
Post: Re: Very cheesy hair video (good for a laugh)

You might laugh, but i would do all of that stuff when you make the transition. Grow facial hair a couple of months prior, then shave it when you go to the piece. Use styling products on your hair wh...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 25 39,173 12-28-2008, 10:15 AM