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    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 66,839 04-18-2014, 11:04 AM
    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 83,771 04-18-2014, 02:49 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 73,096 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 66,839 04-17-2014, 01:19 PM
    Thread: Question about bleaching knots
Post: RE: Question about bleaching knots

I'm on my phone looking at this but when i zoom in looks as though they didn't use single stand single knots at the front. Using singles makes the knots half the size and much less visible.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 69,646 05-08-2014, 03:50 AM
    Thread: A solution for oily skin
Post: A solution for oily skin

I know that some of you suffer from oily skin which affects binding time. I personally suffer from very very oily skin. But, I found a solution to this problem and it's actually very inexpensive. It's...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 2 38,954 05-12-2014, 03:44 AM
    Thread: A solution for oily skin
Post: RE: A solution for oily skin

Ok, so I did a full debond and reattach on Sunday night. Even after 3 sweaty workouts the glue is still holding pretty well. The front has just started to lift a little in a couple places but still fe...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 2 38,954 05-15-2014, 07:36 AM
    Thread: Trying a new attachment method
Post: Trying a new attachment method

I've been using ORWG since I started wearing about 6 months ago. I was really good at the attachment process from the get go, so I was lucky in that aspect. But the clean up for my was such a pain in ...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 92,436 07-11-2014, 05:18 AM
    Thread: Pics of my system about 5 months in...
Post: Pics of my system about 5 months in...

These pics were taken about a month ago. System still looked great. I'm starting to get a lot of shedding in the last month now and its thinned out considerably. Just waiting on my new pieces. The s...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 16 85,413 07-11-2014, 04:55 AM
    Thread: Pics of my system about 5 months in...
Post: RE: Pics of my system about 5 months in...

Yes, just a topper. I have pretty decent temples so I'm very lucky in that respect.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 16 85,413 07-11-2014, 05:20 AM
    Thread: Two-months of age Fullcap [photos]
Post: RE: Two-months of age Fullcap [photos]

Here's a tip for applying silicone or anything like that. Don't spray it into your hair. Spray it into your hands, then run your hands through your hair and then comb through. That was you aren't gett...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 15 79,450 07-11-2014, 05:28 AM
    Thread: Trying a new attachment method
Post: RE: Trying a new attachment method

I have tried tape but i have a horrible reaction to every tape I've tried. It gets red, very swollen, and painful. Walker tapes are actually the worst for me.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 92,436 07-12-2014, 12:34 AM
    Thread: First cut in attempt
Post: RE: First cut in attempt

Just relax and contact John directly. He's a good guy and his customer service is amazing. He'll do everything he can to help you get strengthened out. I had a problem with my last order and he's gett...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 3 27,223 07-15-2014, 06:37 AM
    Thread: Trying a new attachment method
Post: RE: Trying a new attachment method

I know. I really want to be able to use a strong tape for when when I'll be sweating a ton or for longer attachments. But, this method works great for daily wear and on the plus side i get to clean my...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 92,436 07-15-2014, 06:43 AM
    Thread: Pics of my system about 5 months in...
Post: RE: Pics of my system about 5 months in...

I use ORWG for the front.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 16 85,413 07-15-2014, 02:05 AM
    Thread: Decided to shave it off!
Post: RE: Decided to shave it off!

To each their own. I'm glad you like your new look. But i do disagree with you on many points. I've had multiple women tell me how great my hair is. I've never had any tribble showering. No one has ev...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 10 57,254 07-20-2014, 01:42 AM
    Thread: Trying a new attachment method
Post: RE: Trying a new attachment method

I only wear an exposed hairline. I marked on my template where my hairline meets my temples so the poly lines up perfectly.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 92,436 07-21-2014, 05:45 AM
    Thread: Decided to shave it off!
Post: RE: Decided to shave it off!

It's a full topper. The crown is part of the system. I can try to draw approximately where the system meets my own hair but even i can't tell in my pics, or in real life. I have to feel for the seam. ...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 10 57,254 07-21-2014, 05:49 AM
    Thread: Decided to shave it off!
Post: RE: Decided to shave it off!

I think the system starts right about here where the red line is. I really can't tell but that's a close approximation.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 10 57,254 07-23-2014, 05:12 AM
    Thread: Trying a new attachment method
Post: RE: Trying a new attachment method

Just an update. I've found that the Got2B Ultra Glued styling gel holds even better if you have some hair under the poly. I actually the sides and back of my piece brought down a little over an inch l...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 92,436 07-24-2014, 04:47 AM
    Thread: cutting system hair with clippers
Post: RE: cutting system hair with clippers

Well I cut my own sides and back every week with a #5 guard. I cut the top of my sides and back with a #12 and I fade from #5 to #12 by hand. I cut my own hair for 10 years prior to wearing so I'm qui...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 34,033 07-25-2014, 03:52 AM
    Thread: cutting system hair with clippers
Post: RE: cutting system hair with clippers

Cutting in a system isn't quite the same as cutting normal growing hair. This is especially true when it comes to blending. A good stylist that has spent years cutting in systems knows the little tric...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 34,033 07-25-2014, 07:17 AM
    Thread: cutting system hair with clippers
Post: RE: cutting system hair with clippers

First, the blending. Even though you order say 65% density, the density will still vary from piece to piece. Additionally the actual thickness of the hair shaft can vary from piece to piece. Because o...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 34,033 07-26-2014, 03:01 AM
    Thread: Trying a new attachment method
Post: RE: Trying a new attachment method

For me, when I sweat the gel loosens up but it dries rock solid with no reduction of the holding power. I would love to be able to have a great 2 week attachment with easy clean up but at this point t...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 92,436 07-26-2014, 03:06 AM
    Thread: Modified attachment technique - If you have poly try this!!!
Post: RE: Modified attachment technique - If you have po...

Sorry, no tips on that brother. I use the gels for poly but i still use ORWG to attach the lace hairline.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 7 41,709 09-12-2014, 02:39 AM