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    Thread: Pics of my new piece
Post: Pics of my new piece

Just got my new piece back today from having Debbie do a mail-in cut in. I then blended the sides and back myself and touched up a few spots that needed some trimming. I went for the high and tight fa...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 7 13,732 05-20-2016, 02:25 PM
    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 85,263 07-11-2014, 04:55 AM
    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 31,839 01-17-2014, 11:05 AM
    Thread: Please help with adjustments to my template *pics*
Post: Please help with adjustments to my template *pics*

Ok, so I'm making a template and I need help with tweaking it. Any suggestions are welcome. I have the hair line brought down to where my natural hairline was. My main concern is where the piece meets...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 18 48,641 09-28-2013, 05:21 AM
    Thread: Pure and Ghostbond XL
Post: Pure and Ghostbond XL

Will Pure work to clean Ghostbond XL? Thanks!
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 9 73,522 11-16-2013, 12:47 PM
    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 38,886 03-26-2014, 02:54 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 38,886 04-01-2014, 07:52 AM
    Thread: 3 months of wearing *pics*
Post: RE: 3 months of wearing *pics*

Specs are as follows: Base: French lace with poly sides and back Density: 55%-60% w/ graduated hairline and temples Vent: Custom forward vent w/ crown and non-spiked front Color: Color match to sampl...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 11 73,008 04-24-2014, 03:49 AM
    Thread: 3 months of wearing *pics*
Post: RE: 3 months of wearing *pics*

Thanks guys! I appreciate all the comments. The top two pics are the most recent. They were taken a week ago. I wish you guys could see it in person. I'm not photogenic in the first place and these pi...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 11 73,008 04-22-2014, 02:12 PM
    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 12,150 01-18-2014, 04:15 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 38,933 05-15-2014, 07:36 AM
    Thread: Advice needed: Front partial
Post: RE: Advice needed: Front partial

I agree with everything Hersute said. I think his outline for a partial is perfect. He's absolutely right about sending in a hair sample. The factory won't just match the color of the hair, they'll ma...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 4 70,735 05-01-2014, 12:05 PM
    Thread: Are these microfiber towels any good?
Post: RE: Are these microfiber towels any good?

Hey Hersute, how do you use the small microfiber cleaning clothes instead of the mirror slide? When I read people were using microfiber towels I assumed they used them to reduce shedding when drying ...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 9 103,612 11-26-2013, 04:52 AM
    Thread: Are these microfiber towels any good?
Post: RE: Are these microfiber towels any good?

Wow! Thanks Hersute. That sounds like a much easier way of cleaning the base. Sounds like there's much less chance of messing up the base.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 9 103,612 11-26-2013, 08:29 AM
    Thread: Are these microfiber towels any good?
Post: RE: Are these microfiber towels any good?

How easily does the Autoglym wash off? Is this the right stuff? http://www.amazon.com/AUT-19325-INTENSIV...ar+remover
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 9 103,612 11-26-2013, 11:58 AM
    Thread: Are these microfiber towels any good?
Post: RE: Are these microfiber towels any good?

Thank you so much! You guys are always so helpful!!!!
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 9 103,612 11-27-2013, 06:31 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 83,691 04-18-2014, 10:55 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 83,691 04-18-2014, 02:49 AM
    Thread: Best Hairline Attachment Yet (photos)
Post: RE: Best Hairline Attachment Yet (photos)

Reubin, in that pic it is very clearly visible that it's a hair piece. With that density, hair style, and tape attachment the lace is clearly visible. That's the best part about OWRG. The lace disappe...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 83,691 05-19-2015, 09:19 AM
    Thread: Best Hairline Attachment Yet (photos)
Post: RE: Best Hairline Attachment Yet (photos)

Seriously, Baldrich that was completely uncalled for and immature. This forum should be a safe place for criticism, not just for saying "everything looks great". The point of open criticism is to help...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 83,691 05-24-2015, 02:44 AM
    Thread: Close up hairline pic
Post: RE: Close up hairline pic

Damn!
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 9 34,058 10-01-2013, 07:14 AM
    Thread: Combing hair in public.
Post: RE: Combing hair in public.

I don't know why anywould would think that if someone ran a comb through their hair they would think they were wearing a hair piece. I would think just the opposite. But I agree with MattNH. You shoul...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 13 65,002 10-19-2013, 06:22 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 44,288 04-01-2014, 07:45 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 33,993 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 33,993 07-25-2014, 07:17 AM