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    Thread: Need help with new pieces. (pics)
Post: RE: Need help with new pieces ASAP please! (pics)

Well, I found a solution for the color. I colored my hair with Revlon #49 Auburn Brown and it added just enough red tone to my hair to match the piece almost identically. I actually like a slight red ...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 15 34,423 01-16-2014, 02:40 PM
    Thread: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!
Post: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!

Amazing. Enough said. Specs: French lace with poly surround 55%/60% 3% grey Custom ventilation. All the hair is vented from the direction of the crown with the top, sides, and back vented forward. C...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 12 31,884 01-17-2014, 11:05 AM
    Thread: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!
Post: RE: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!

I couldn't be happier. Had to make some adjustments, add a bit of color to my own hair but I honestly did not expect these results at all. I really am just frickin' thrilled. I know that there is a st...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 12 31,884 01-17-2014, 11:37 AM
    Thread: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!
Post: RE: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!

Thanks guys. I listened to all of your advice closely. Especially you Hersute, you and Irish Paul have been so helpful. Seriously, if it wasn't for you guys and this forum I never would have been able...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 12 31,884 01-17-2014, 03:43 PM
    Thread: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!
Post: RE: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!

John is more than welcome to use my pics. Honestly, the hair on my system is by far nicer than my own natural hair ever was. I should have dome this years ago even though I didn't really need it just...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 12 31,884 01-18-2014, 03:34 AM
    Thread: A couple more pics of my first system in direct sunlight
Post: A couple more pics of my first system in direct su...

Going for the GQ look this morning. ;)
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 2 12,167 01-18-2014, 03:49 AM
    Thread: A couple more pics of my first system in direct sunlight
Post: RE: A couple more pics of my first system in direc...

It's a TL 250. French lace base with poly back and sides. 55%/60% with custom vitalization. I wanted something stronger and more forgiving for my first couple pieces.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 2 12,167 01-18-2014, 04:15 AM
    Thread: Noob Soon to be Wearer
Post: RE: Noob Soon to be Wearer

Yesterday was my first day wearing ever and it was amazing. I just told people I got a new cut and color and was using a couple new products. Not a single family member or friend though any different....
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 27,485 01-18-2014, 04:28 AM
    Thread: Need some advice/suggestions on template design
Post: RE: Need some advice/suggestions on template desig...

I agree with Hersute. Just make sure that you have them lower the density on the temple flaps so that it matches your natural hair density.Personally though I think that with temple flaps you could ac...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 7 20,061 01-18-2014, 06:15 AM
    Thread: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!
Post: RE: Pics of my very first system and cut in!!!!!!

The attachment that I have is a perimeter bond with ORWG.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 12 31,884 01-19-2014, 08:58 AM
    Thread: New piece passed the litmus test
Post: New piece passed the litmus test

So everyone has been commenting on how great my hair looks. Even my own family has no idea it's a piece. My brother actually asked me for styling tips. So I decided to give my piece a real test today...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 1 9,809 01-19-2014, 09:04 AM
    Thread: Close up pic of hairline and larger versions *pics*
Post: Close up pic of hairline and larger versions *pics...

Here's a close up pic of part of the hairline and a couple larger versions of a couple pics I had posted before so you can see the hairline better. Remember, this is a French lace system too!
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 4 17,806 01-21-2014, 05:24 AM
    Thread: [Need Help] My Steps - First Step Making The Perfect Template - Photos Inside
Post: RE: [Need Help] My Steps - First Step Making The P...

Hersute, you sir are the f$#king man!
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 18 36,531 01-23-2014, 04:55 AM
    Thread: [Need Help] My Steps - First Step Making The Perfect Template - Photos Inside
Post: RE: [Need Help] My Steps - First Step Making The P...

James, I would also request custom ventilation as well as the singe strand/single knot front. I think that's one of the reasons that the system I ordered is so successful. Most people order freestyle,...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 18 36,531 01-23-2014, 09:35 AM
    Thread: 2 months into wearing - experiences and thoughts
Post: 2 months into wearing - experiences and thoughts

Ok guys, I haven't been on here for awhile so I thought I would give everyone an update on my experiences over the past couple months of wearing. First, I love my hair. It looks amazing. I've had mul...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 38,930 03-25-2014, 05:18 AM
    Thread: In 1hr I am getting my hairpiece attached.
Post: RE: In 1hr I am getting my hairpiece attached.

With your hair as short as it is I suggest you try a wax. I use Style Sexy Hair Control Maniac and it's AMAZING! If you don't want shine then try Style Sexy Hair Frenzy. It's a matte wax. Start off...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 28 161,607 03-25-2014, 05:36 AM
    Thread: 2 months into wearing - experiences and thoughts
Post: RE: 2 months into wearing - experiences and though...

Rainman54, I use shampoo but I use different ones depending upon the day. For daily washing of my own hair (which I also end up washing the edges of the system too) I use L'Oreal EverCreme, which is ...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 38,930 03-26-2014, 02:54 AM
    Thread: CT scan on head..
Post: RE: CT scan on head..

No, a piece will no affect any scan. X-Ray, CT, PET, MRI, 64 slice CT, CAT, etc.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 4 44,314 04-01-2014, 07:45 AM
    Thread: 2 months into wearing - experiences and thoughts
Post: RE: 2 months into wearing - experiences and though...

I do plan on trying a scalp protector but I'm not sure I'll use the Walker brand. Aside from Ultra Hold their glues and tapes cause the worst reaction from my skin.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 38,930 04-01-2014, 07:52 AM
    Thread: 3 months of wearing *pics*
Post: 3 months of wearing *pics*

Ok. I was asked for pics of my system currently after a few months of wearing. Here we go. I've tried a couple different styles just to mess around.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 11 73,072 04-17-2014, 01:12 PM
    Thread: Leave-in Conditioner
Post: RE: Leave-in Conditioner

I tried some of this leave-in with keratin and it's amazing. I accidentally washed my piece a few times with a sulfate based baby shampoo (I didn't read the label and mistakenly thought that all baby ...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 66,826 04-17-2014, 01:19 PM
    Thread: Best Hairline Attachment Yet (photos)
Post: RE: Best Hairline Attachment Yet

How long of an attachment do you get? And who makes this tape?
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 83,742 04-18-2014, 02:49 AM
    Thread: Best Hairline Attachment Yet (photos)
Post: RE: Best Hairline Attachment Yet

Damn... Walker. Walker tapes cause a severe reaction with my skin.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 83,742 04-18-2014, 10:55 AM
    Thread: Leave-in Conditioner
Post: RE: Leave-in Conditioner

Hhhhmmmm.... possibly. But I (and other members) have used other brands of baby shampoo with great results.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 66,826 04-18-2014, 11:04 AM
    Thread: Leave-in Conditioner
Post: RE: Leave-in Conditioner

You know, you may be onto something with the PH. I tried an apple cider vinegar rinse on my hair and it feels so much better. Much less dull.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 66,826 04-22-2014, 02:09 PM