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Thread: DONE with THE OTHER GUY FINALLY
Post: RE: DONE with THE OTHER GUY FINALLY
Jeffsxyz, I followed the controversy on the other forum, and knew it wouldn't end well. However, your photos of the haircut, or rather the haircut, was phenomenal. You did a great blend. Care to sh... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-22-2010, 10:55 AM |
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Thread: DONE with THE OTHER GUY FINALLY
Post: RE: DONE with THE OTHER GUY FINALLY
Jeffsxyz, it doesn't matter where you got the "good" unit, you are truly an artist with the clippers. Cutting and blending like that is phenomenal. Glad you posted those pics on this forum. It is a... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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103,059 |
12-29-2010, 11:05 AM |
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Thread: 2 videos from Norway - comments?
Post: RE: 2 videos from Norway - comments?
Apollo2009, interesting videos. Nothing wrong with stock pieces, why not give the new salon a try. Not a DIY experience, but the hair does look good. A new unit every month could get pricey. Bu... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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07-13-2010, 12:50 PM |
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Thread: what's wrong?
Post: Andrei - shame on you!
BA is going to blow a gasket by bringing a negative post on his product on THIS forum of all places. You may have to disguise your log-in to get on his forum again! It does bring some excitement her... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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62,046 |
09-26-2010, 01:30 AM |
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Thread: what's wrong?
Post: RE: what's wrong?
(09-26-2010, 12:05 PM)andrei_eremenko Wrote: andrei shame on you! lol...as I remember you are a guy from ba forum too...maybe a fan of him like that guy eric who's kissing his ass every time! shame?... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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09-27-2010, 03:29 AM |
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Thread: Unit arrived - urgent questions
Post: RE: Unit arrived - urgent questions
Having seen your photos, the slight color difference would be of no concern to me. All of my new units are slightly darker than my old unit due to the fading of the hair. I believe the factory puts ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-22-2011, 03:05 AM |
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Thread: Unit arrived - urgent questions
Post: RE: Unit arrived - urgent questions
In light of timguyperson's criticism of my comments, I took another look at your pics. I stand by my comments, based on what I saw. Not looking to cause an argument, or steer newbies wrong, just giv... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-22-2011, 11:01 PM |
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Thread: Question about Stock Unit
Post: RE: Question about Stock Unit
Before you get a stock unit, make sure the color and density that will closely match your needs is available. Watch out especially for the hairline contour. Stocks can fit as well as customs on your... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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01-11-2011, 12:44 PM |
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Thread: Question about Stock Unit
Post: RE: Question about Stock Unit
Freshhair, I currently wear a stock unit, and it is like any other unit in wear and tear. Mine happens to be in french lace, and I don't have any experience with SFS. You don't want to cut the hairl... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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01-12-2011, 12:54 AM |
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Thread: Profuse Shedding
Post: RE: Profuse Shedding
I had shedding for years in two areas on all my pieces, and could never figure out why for a long time. Finally figured out I was unconsciously RUBBING two areas when I shampooed, nothing heavy , but... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-05-2010, 12:04 PM |
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Thread: What makes a peice real or awful?
Post: RE: What makes a peice real or awful?
In my experience of online ordering, I have found that the closer I order a "custom" piece to stock specs, the better the result, even though it takes some work to get it wearable, such as cutting the... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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01-06-2011, 11:42 AM |
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Thread: Front lace Got2be only?
Post: RE: Front lace Got2be only?
G2BG will probably work ok, depending on how long you want the bond to hold. Another option, depending on just how wide your temple strip is, is to use tape. As long as you don't bond longer than a... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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28,575 |
11-19-2011, 10:45 AM |
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Thread: Front lace Got2be only?
Post: RE: Front lace Got2be only?
I used a small squirt bottle to apply solvent through the hair to release the bond between the lace and tape. To prevent the solvent from dripping into my eyes, I wrapped a bandana around my forehead... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-22-2011, 07:52 AM |
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Thread: Front lace Got2be only?
Post: RE: Front lace Got2be only?
I found using tape this way very easy- if the tape doesn't cause irritation or cause the hairline to be too thick. My experience is if your bond is 7 days or less, the adhesive on the lace side doesn... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-22-2011, 12:47 PM |
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Thread: Topik
Post: RE: Topik
I remember how depressing it was to have thinning hair, hair that was still there, but not growing and slowly receding. Somehow thought it would come back given time, but of course it never did. I r... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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06-13-2010, 12:03 AM |
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Thread: Newbie wants this boards opinions! (pics)
Post: RE: Newbie wants this boards opinions! (pics)
My suggestion is use as much of your own hair as possible, and if you have hair on the crown, go for a partial topper. Looks like you will have to shave the top to get good attachment. You may want ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-11-2010, 11:20 AM |
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Thread: poly skin vs lace?
Post: RE: poly skin vs lace?
When I was younger, poly perimeter worked best for me because bonding was easy and strong, and clean-up was easy, especially with tape. Being young, a heavier density and a longer hairstyle easily ma... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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09-16-2010, 09:39 AM |
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Thread: who
Post: RE: who
Stock units are fine...if your hair specs fit the color and density. And if your bald area is no larger than the stock area, usually 8"x10". They can be cut to fit. The hairline can be an issue, wh... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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09-25-2010, 09:15 AM |
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Thread: who
Post: RE: who
(09-25-2010, 02:14 PM)Mr.Hair Wrote: Thank you for your response Paul.
Mcnash have you had succes with stock units
Yes, I have when I can get them in my specs. I have a template that i cut the bas... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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09-26-2010, 12:58 AM |
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Thread: A question to experienced wearers (Paul dig in :D)
Post: RE: A question to experienced wearers (Paul dig in...
There is no set time, i.e. 3 weeks or 3 months, when to replace a unit. Each individual is different. Through my years, I have found when the density becomes too thin, the color is too faded to ble... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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10-14-2010, 01:34 AM |
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Thread: hairdirect.com
Post: RE: hairdirect.com
HairDirect is basically an internet salon. They offer the same services and products as a brick and mortar salon at about half the price of a unit. They sell the same hair as anyone else, except you... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-14-2011, 09:15 AM |
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Thread: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Post: RE: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
mcat45, while alcohol will release the lace from tape/glue, I have found over time adhesive will accumulate in the hair side of the unit, a homegrown knot sealer, lol. It takes a while, but the hair ... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-15-2010, 09:20 AM |
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Thread: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Post: RE: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
(05-15-2010, 02:20 PM)ToplaceUSA Wrote: Leaving the unit on till the tape/glue accumulates might be a sign that you're leaving it on too long. I like to change the tape/glue while it's still firm a... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-16-2010, 12:11 AM |
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Thread: Removing my system for the 1st time
Post: RE: Removing my system for the 1st time
99% and a mirror slide should do fine this time, especially with just a 5 day attach time. When you get your "chemistry kit", you can use some de-solve it or citrus to soak where the attachment was t... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-26-2010, 08:39 AM |
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Thread: Removing my system for the 1st time
Post: RE: Removing my system for the 1st time
sounds like my first time. Back when I used tape, I had horrible times detaching and reattaching my unit. The tape was hard to get off the unit, and after cleaning it wouldn't stick to the lace. An... |
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mcnash |
General hair replacement discussion |
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05-27-2010, 11:29 PM |