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    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 38,958 05-12-2014, 03:44 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 38,944 04-01-2014, 07:52 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 38,944 03-25-2014, 05:18 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 38,944 03-26-2014, 02:54 AM
    Thread: Questions about Densities
Post: RE: Questions about Densities

I'm 38 and my piece is 60% and it is really full head of hair. I have a 55% graduated hairline. The stock graduation is about 1" and I have them graduate mine for only 1/2". I have good sides and back...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 6 38,423 11-20-2014, 04:44 AM
    Thread: New piece 1 month in. *pics*
Post: New piece 1 month in. *pics*

1 month in after cut in. I only wash my piece twice a week when I debond. I've used Debbie's knot sealer once and I've experienced almost no shedding at all so far. The piece looks great. No one would...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 2 38,202 09-24-2014, 04:31 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 36,566 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 36,566 01-23-2014, 09:35 AM
    Thread: New piece just cut in *pic*
Post: New piece just cut in *pic*

I know this isn't the best pic but here's my new piece about an hour after cut in. I'll try to take some better pics this weekend. Had to send the piece back originally because the density on the poly...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 35,919 08-23-2014, 01:25 AM
    Thread: New piece just cut in *pic*
Post: RE: New piece just cut in *pic*

TL150 Swiss lace with poly sides and back 55%-60% Medium wave color match to sample custom vent
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 5 35,919 08-23-2014, 09:04 AM
    Thread: Color fading, oxidation, and UV protection
Post: Color fading, oxidation, and UV protection

One thing that I've noticed with hair systems is that the color tends to fade over time. This is typically due to two factors. One, is exposure to UV light. This is something that's been addressed man...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 3 35,097 11-12-2014, 08:15 AM
    Thread: hello active sweaty guys
Post: RE: hello active sweaty guys

Ok, so I'm extremely active. I lift 5 days a week and I do a lot of stuff outdoors. I sweat a lot and I have extremely oily skin. I also sweat often when I sleep. I can get about 3-4 days hold normall...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 12 34,655 04-28-2016, 08:39 AM
    Thread: Need help with new pieces. (pics)
Post: Need help with new pieces. (pics)

Ok, so I just received my pieces and I'm getting my first attachment on Thursday morning. But when I checked out the pieces I discovered two things. The knots are slightly appear and the color is too ...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 15 34,469 01-15-2014, 09:17 AM
    Thread: Need help with new pieces. (pics)
Post: RE: Need help with new pieces *pics*

Thanks Hersute! I didn't even think about YouTube. Any idea about the color?
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 15 34,469 01-15-2014, 10:57 AM
    Thread: Need help with new pieces. (pics)
Post: RE: Need help with new pieces ASAP please! *pics*

Thanks for all the help guys. I've washed the system a couple of times and I'm going to wash it a couple more. It seems to be helping a little bit. The hair on the top of my head is much closer to the...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 15 34,469 01-16-2014, 05:19 AM
    Thread: Need help with new pieces. (pics)
Post: RE: Need help with new pieces ASAP please! *pics*

Hairapparent, how does your hairline look? I want an exposed hairline. Luckily, the knots on the hairline are much lighter for the first half inch. It's the crown that I'm worried about. I still have...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 15 34,469 01-16-2014, 12:30 PM
    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 34,469 01-16-2014, 02:40 PM
    Thread: William's first light density custom topper (pics)
Post: RE: William's first light density custom topper (p...

Looks great! 80%/70% is lighter density for you?! What density were you wearing before???
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 8 34,246 12-10-2014, 03:10 AM
    Thread: Close up hairline pic
Post: RE: Close up hairline pic

Damn!
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 9 34,143 10-01-2013, 07:14 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 34,043 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 34,043 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 34,043 07-26-2014, 03:01 AM
    Thread: Product recommendation L'Oreal shampoo (pic)
Post: RE: Product recommendation L'Oreal shampoo (pic)

I've been using L'Oreal EverPure color care shampoo for about 8 months now and it's great. Someone on this board recommended using it.
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 6 33,314 02-26-2015, 02:11 AM
    Thread: New product recommended
Post: RE: New product recommended

I've never heard of it but because I'm out on the motorcycle so much my systems tend to oxidize pretty quickly even though I put in an SPF 100 sunblock. I'm definitely going to give this a try when I ...
AmericanJambo General hair replacement discussion 2 32,563 11-12-2014, 06:01 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 31,924 01-17-2014, 11:05 AM