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    Thread: Tips on Styling Hair
Post: Tips on Styling Hair

I am interested in what others do when styling their hair. I always use product in my hair. Generally have a wet look and sometimes a matted finish look. I've tried partially drying the hair with a ...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 3 7,665 08-11-2012, 11:55 PM
    Thread: Testing of Tape and Irritation Question
Post: Testing of Tape and Irritation Question

I just tested tape on the inside of my upper arm. I wore it for 24 hours. While I had it on, I didn't even realize it was there. When I removed it this morning to shower, it left a red hicky like m...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 6 10,973 08-13-2009, 05:44 AM
    Thread: Template & Cut-in... Debbie S.
Post: Template & Cut-in... Debbie S.

Hello Debbie! I continue to read great things about your work. When the time comes for me to get fitted for a piece, rather than me doing the template, I'd really prefer to have this done by someone...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 3 6,996 10-30-2008, 05:55 AM
    Thread: Shower Head Filter to Remove Chlorine
Post: Shower Head Filter to Remove Chlorine

I am thinking chlorine in our water is not a good friend to hair pieces. I would think filtering out chlorine would be a good thing to do and may actually prolong the life of the piece. Thoughts on...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 4 8,633 12-19-2008, 06:52 AM
    Thread: Shaving Head for New Larger Base Piece Advice Needed
Post: Shaving Head for New Larger Base Piece Advice Need...

I've been wearing a topper since 2009 and over the years, my growing hair in the back has continued to thin. So much so that I ordered two new pieces with larger bases to cover the thinning spot. I ...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 7 15,188 03-10-2013, 11:58 AM
    Thread: Shampooing
Post: Shampooing

I understand that some people wear their hair for several weeks at a time. For those who wear for extended periods of time, how often are you shampooing the actual piece? Is it pretty much just like ...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 6 11,172 10-21-2008, 05:54 AM
    Thread: Sending Private Messages...How to?
Post: Sending Private Messages...How to?

As a newbie, I've tried to send a few private messages but get the pop up message that I am not authorized to send them. I must have missed what is required to be able to do this. Sorry for taki...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 1 4,709 10-07-2008, 06:16 AM
    Thread: Redness of Hair in Sunshine (pics)
Post: Redness of Hair in Sunshine (pics)

Yesterday while driving with the top down in my car, I noticed a pretty fair amount of redness showing in my hair while in the direct sunlight. I mentioned this to my wife and she said she has no...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 4 10,070 05-09-2016, 01:04 AM
    Thread: When you wear a hair piece.....
Post: Re: When you wear a hair piece.....

Do most of you guys just wash your hair in place, just like real hair? I mean is it just like it used to be when you grew your own hair...just wash and go? If that is the case, it would be much m...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 12 24,026 11-20-2008, 07:33 AM
    Thread: Wearing hair gets easier and easier....
Post: RE: Wearing hair gets easier and easier....

Mr. Burns, I want to take this opportunity for thanking you for having the courage to try wearing and for having even more courage for putting your face out there as a wearer. I was nearing the en...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 16 43,454 08-26-2012, 11:38 PM
    Thread: Want to start wearing, please help & comment
Post: RE: Want to start wearing, please help & comment

I used dermatch for several years, which worked great (albeit a bit messy) and gave me time to research other options. It was when I first saw pictures of Mr. Burns (the poster child for this websit...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 6 17,337 04-10-2013, 01:15 PM
    Thread: Testing of Tape and Irritation Question
Post: Re: Testing of Tape and Irritation Question

I did not use release. I will try the test and again and do that. Thanks for the advice!
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 6 10,973 08-15-2009, 05:37 AM
    Thread: Template & Cut-in... Debbie S.
Post: Re: Template & Cut-in... Debbie S.

Thanks for the reply, Debbie. I appreciate your concern about spending money needlessly. I may use Michigan Baldy's video to do my own template. As for the cut-in, is there a way to find a good st...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 3 6,996 10-30-2008, 10:09 AM
    Thread: Stylist needed in the Houston TX area
Post: RE: Stylist needed in the Houston TX area

Hello John. Yes, Wilson at Salon de artista at 2514 Richmond Avenue in Houston is excellent! Phone number is 713-524-2100. I've been going to him for cut-ins for over 4 years. He knows what he ...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 2 40,655 04-05-2014, 11:18 PM
    Thread: some recent pics
Post: Re: some recent pics

I think it looks incredible! No one would ever guess. How often do you take it off to clean your scalp? Do you shampoo your real hair on a more regular basis than every 4 days? How much of a t...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 18 28,646 12-04-2008, 06:21 AM
    Thread: Some more recent photos
Post: RE: Some more recent photos

Mr. Burns, seeing your earlier pictures about 4 years ago, along with watching the 'Michigan Baldy" dvd, gave me the courage to begin wearing. The first time I saw your pictures, I began seriou...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 34 71,595 06-17-2013, 01:27 AM
    Thread: Shaving Head for New Larger Base Piece Advice Needed
Post: RE: Shaving Head for New Larger Base Piece Advice ...

LTB, Genius idea with the talc powder. Thanks! John
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 7 15,188 03-11-2013, 01:10 AM
    Thread: Shaving Head for New Larger Base Piece Advice Needed
Post: RE: Shaving Head for New Larger Base Piece Advice ...

One thing though, I don't have the template to use. I didn't do a new template when I ordered the new extended base. I just asked that the back be increased by 1/2" to cover the thinning area. ...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 7 15,188 03-11-2013, 12:46 PM
    Thread: Shaving Head for New Larger Base Piece Advice Needed
Post: RE: Shaving Head for New Larger Base Piece Advice ...

LTB, I am actually thinking I should be able to 'pin the hair up' in the back so that the hair from the unit will be out of the way and I will be able to use the talcum powder and get the effect yo...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 7 15,188 03-12-2013, 12:44 PM
    Thread: Shampooing
Post: Re: Shampooing

Thanks for the response, Wheels. For me, I am thinking that when I eventually begin wearing a piece, that the oil from the scalp on the sides and back would require me shampooing more frequently tha...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 6 11,172 10-21-2008, 10:12 AM
    Thread: Shampooing
Post: Re: Shampooing

Thanks for the very helpful info M.B.! `E
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 6 11,172 10-22-2008, 12:31 AM
    Thread: Redness of Hair in Sunshine (pics)
Post: RE: Redness of Hair in Sunshine

Hi John. Thanks for your response. I use Back2Natural often and the color of my hair while inside looks fine. Just not used to seeing it look so red in the direct sunlight. I own a convertible ...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 4 10,070 05-10-2016, 01:23 PM
    Thread: Question for John on Need to Adjust Base Size
Post: RE: Question for John on Need to Adjust Base Size

Thanks John. That is good news to hear! J
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 3 8,334 07-25-2012, 12:53 PM
    Thread: Question for John on Need to Adjust Base Size
Post: RE: Question for John on Need to Adjust Base Size

I am bumping this question back up and hopefully John or someone else will be able to answer the question. Thank you
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 3 8,334 07-24-2012, 01:32 AM
    Thread: Poll: How many of you have tried Rogaine?
Post: Re: Poll: How many of you have tried Rogaine?

I used a product which had minoxidil in it for about 6 years. I didn't get much new growth, but for awhile, it seemed to help me maintain some. Then I gradually began to lose the hairloss battle. O...
Encouraged General hair replacement discussion 9 16,835 11-11-2009, 06:37 AM