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    Thread: Knee sugery
Post: RE: Knee sugery

I have had two surgeries since wearing. I never mentioned either time. I just made sure I had a fresh attachment just right before surgery since I wasn't sure how long it was going to take me to get s...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 12 25,595 07-21-2012, 08:47 AM
    Thread: Name tag stitched under piece?
Post: RE: Name tag stitched under piece?

I leave my tag in I find the date useful to let me know when to order new units.
macmike General hair replacement discussion 11 25,195 07-26-2012, 08:15 AM
    Thread: Name tag stitched under piece?
Post: RE: Name tag stitched under piece?

I think you would use a seam ripper to do the job. I remember my mother had one just for things like that. Walmart should have them.
macmike General hair replacement discussion 11 25,195 07-27-2012, 12:35 AM
    Thread: How long do you get out of a piece?
Post: RE: How long do you get out of a piece?

I use mine longer than I should. The two I have currently are over a year old! Have a full-cap coming and then will order another one as soon as I see the specs are ok. My trouble with going so long i...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 13 21,694 07-19-2012, 10:15 AM
    Thread: How long do you get out of a piece?
Post: RE: How long do you get out of a piece?

I keep two systems. Wear for 2 weeks and rotate. I will try and do the same when I get the full-cap. I am kinda nervous on the full cap as I will need to shave my head for it. I only have one coming a...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 13 21,694 07-21-2012, 04:56 AM
    Thread: Full Cap and Poly Perimeter ideas?
Post: Full Cap and Poly Perimeter ideas?

Question for any of you wearing a Full cap. Have any of you had one made with a 1" perimeter around it? I was wondering if so how does it work out for you? I was thinking of trying that on my next sys...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 0 20,863 07-20-2014, 02:46 AM
    Thread: How Many Times Do You Guys Shower?
Post: Re: How Many Times Do You Guys Shower?

I was going to say as much as needed to hold down the stinch. But really about 7 times a week.
macmike General hair replacement discussion 12 18,274 01-14-2009, 08:41 AM
    Thread: Any attachment advice - particularly cleanup
Post: Any attachment advice - particularly cleanup

Let me start out saying I am wearing a full cap system. I want to be able to get by on 2 systems a year. I now have 6 systems that have the same shedding in the same area. Out of them 2 are currently ...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 2 17,512 02-18-2014, 04:49 AM
    Thread: Thin Skin / Ultra Skin on a full cap
Post: Thin Skin / Ultra Skin on a full cap

Hi everyone. I have posted in a while. I have move to wearing a full cap, about a year now. Here is my problem. I have lost a lot of hair in the nape area on some of the systems (not Toplace systems)....
macmike General hair replacement discussion 0 17,092 09-10-2013, 06:33 AM
    Thread: Unbelievable price
Post: RE: Unbelievable price

That is not BA. That is another company that bought the Domain. I took the company reference out of the post. Go look at bahairapparent.com
macmike General hair replacement discussion 9 16,852 08-05-2012, 09:37 AM
    Thread: Unbelievable price
Post: RE: Unbelievable price

I understand that for sure about BA. This site was purchased by another Hair group.
macmike General hair replacement discussion 9 16,852 08-07-2012, 10:15 AM
    Thread: Unbelievable price
Post: RE: Unbelievable price

I agree stay with a company like Toplace and or a couple of other more reasonably priced vendors. I thought it was too good to be true for that company so I wrote them. I thought I could get one done ...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 9 16,852 08-07-2012, 01:42 PM
    Thread: Unbelievable price
Post: Unbelievable price

I went to bahairapparent.com to see what if anything was happening at that site. The Domain name has been purchased by another company. Anyway in looking at the site. I saw the following: ----------- ...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 9 16,852 08-05-2012, 05:32 AM
    Thread: price of full cap + shipping
Post: RE: price of full cap + shipping

Here is what I received from John when I wrote him about a full cap. The full cap is $449 (includes up to 6" of real human hair) plus $20 S & H. The $20 shipping was for in the US....
macmike General hair replacement discussion 7 14,352 09-03-2012, 01:40 AM
    Thread: Best tape / glue for this situation
Post: Best tape / glue for this situation

Let me preface by saying I realize body chemistry is different for everyone. That said let me ask based on this situation. I was suppose to have a new full cap cut in today. Called my stylist who does...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 1 13,385 03-14-2014, 02:05 AM
    Thread: special challenges of full cap
Post: Re: special challenges of full cap

I have thought about a full cap. I just hate to shave my head and be totally bald waiting on one to come to me. Plus would be worried about getting the measurements and drawings correct. I do have thi...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 7 12,210 02-01-2009, 11:38 AM
    Thread: Cleaning SFS
Post: Re: Cleaning SFS

I guess since he lace release costs more than the alcohol it should be better right. At least when I was in the Broadcasting world they thought the more money you threw at a problem the better you wer...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 7 11,909 02-01-2009, 11:31 AM
    Thread: Need advice - attaching and walking into a regular barber/hair cut place for a cutin
Post: RE: Need advice - attaching and walking into a ba...

I use a stylist all the time. I do a lot of investigation in the beginning as to weither they are comfortable cutting a hairpiece. I make an appointment. Have them work on me in the back most station ...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 5 11,407 07-01-2012, 12:19 PM
    Thread: Reventing
Post: Reventing

I was wondering with the cost of Full cap units in excess of $300 and approaching $1000 at some hair replacement sites is it worthwhile to have a unit revented where there is slight shedding. ...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 1 11,084 08-02-2013, 06:36 AM
    Thread: Template help? (photos)
Post: Template help? (photos)

Hi Macmike here. I haven't been on the board a lot in a long time. Actually I was on a lot when I was first starting with my topper. Probably around 8 years ago I think. I was with Hair Direct and th...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 5 10,775 06-20-2012, 06:13 AM
    Thread: Template help? (photos)
Post: RE: Template help?

That is true. I think I met you in Chicago. Any and all help and ideas appreciated.
macmike General hair replacement discussion 5 10,775 06-21-2012, 05:16 AM
    Thread: Template help? (photos)
Post: RE: Template help?

I have taken the head measurements also, with the help of my wife. So I have the 7 measurements like what Hollywood Lace asks for on their site. I would want them to go by the measurements more than ...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 5 10,775 06-21-2012, 02:37 PM
    Thread: Time
Post: Re: Time

I do a removal the night before. Removal takes about 5-10 minutes. Cleaning maybe 10 minutes. Load tape I use the " Super Tape (ST-30) CC on the back and Super Tape (ST-30) Mini tabs around the sides ...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 5 10,026 01-17-2009, 09:19 AM
    Thread: Time
Post: Re: Time

I use Walker CC on the front. It has a side labeled that goes to the scalp. No problem with shine. Mike
macmike General hair replacement discussion 5 10,026 02-01-2009, 07:33 AM
    Thread: Time
Post: Re: Time

All tape. A Super Tape CC in the back. A 3/4 by inch Super Tape on the sides and a Walker's CC in the front. If I use glue I like the tip I saw on another site of putting the unit on except for the fr...
macmike General hair replacement discussion 5 10,026 02-01-2009, 11:23 AM