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    Thread: front hairline tape issue
Post: RE: front hairline tape issue

I personally use ORWG, works and looks a charm!
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 10 55,278 10-08-2014, 05:49 AM
    Thread: Loose Hair on Scalp Side of Lace
Post: Loose Hair on Scalp Side of Lace

Hey guys, What do I do with excess stragglers of loose hair on the scalp facing side of the lace? The OCD in me wants to cut, rip, or burn them out ^.^ It's getting a little out of hand, but nothin...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 3 54,963 10-08-2014, 05:55 AM
    Thread: Got 2 Be Glued Spiking Glue (pic)
Post: RE: Got 2 Be Glued Spiking Glue (pic)

How does this work on your stock units? Anyone have any experience? And do you apply to the head or the system first? I imagine this would come in handy if someone just randomly showed up at my door...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 5 89,913 06-01-2014, 09:53 AM
    Thread: [Noob] Let's play 20 Questions
Post: RE: [Noob] Let's play 20 Questions

Yea, I'm really looking forward to it. To be fair, I could even care less if anyone knows I'm wearing. It's just about looking good and looking better than concealer, which is nothing but powder and w...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 5 44,970 06-01-2014, 10:15 AM
    Thread: [Noob] Let's play 20 Questions
Post: [Noob] Let's play 20 Questions

Hey everyone, First time wearer here, ordered a toplace stock unit today after stalking various forums for about 4 months. Still using concealers, which work well, but I'd rather have actual hair. Pl...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 5 44,970 05-25-2014, 12:10 PM
    Thread: [Noob] Let's play 20 Questions
Post: RE: [Noob] Let's play 20 Questions

Wow, awesome reply! Thanks for taking the time, I'm sure it's tiring, and I super appreciate it. Yea, I did most of my research by heading to another site that documented everything really well and ...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 5 44,970 06-01-2014, 07:12 AM
    Thread: Stock Piece Shedding
Post: Stock Piece Shedding

Hey guys, Got my stock piece a week or two and haven't had it cut in yet (see another thread lol) but I finally got the lace cut and I've noticed a lot of shedding. Is this pretty normal for new uni...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 2 28,559 06-09-2014, 09:52 AM
    Thread: Darn Rude Angry Crazy Stylists
Post: Darn Rude Angry Crazy Stylists

Hey everyone! Just wanted to comment on my experiences so far. I'm located in San Antonio. Everyone has been great here and very helpful. Bought a stock system and it matches my hair color perfectl...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 4 33,818 06-09-2014, 10:11 AM
    Thread: System Manageability / Mop of Hair
Post: System Manageability / Mop of Hair

Have y'all ever gotten a system and tried to play with it before your cut-in? Right now mine is basically this giant ball of semi-wavy hair... it's pretty much impossible to put on my head and see wh...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 4 34,862 06-09-2014, 11:11 AM
    Thread: Darn Rude Angry Crazy Stylists
Post: RE: Darn Rude Angry Crazy Stylists

Haha that's why "Louis" isn't going to be cutting me in. He just cut my lace for me from the template Debbie made at the other place. Louis was a dick, but he cut my lace, saving me time and effort so...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 4 33,818 06-09-2014, 11:53 AM
    Thread: Stock Piece Shedding
Post: RE: Stock Piece Shedding

Awesome, thanks for the chime in! I don't plan on changing my hair style too much, so I'll probably end up sealing the knots at some point. Had me a little worried though! Thanks,
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 2 28,559 06-09-2014, 12:05 PM
    Thread: Back in High School Again [Pics]
Post: Back in High School Again [Pics]

Hey guys, Just wanted to attach a few pictures. Not sure what order they'll be in but - The one with the really long hair is obviously the system! It actually looks like I did in high school a few y...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 3 34,271 06-10-2014, 04:12 PM
    Thread: Back in High School Again [Pics]
Post: RE: Back in High School Again [Pics]

Thanks for all the good words! Not looking to go back to my High School look but I was thinking somthing along the lines of the attached. Not so much the colour or what not, but the shape and messy s...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 3 34,271 06-11-2014, 10:26 AM
    Thread: [Help] New Toplace Stock Cut In - Terrible Hairline Thanks to Stylist
Post: [Help] New Toplace Stock Cut In - Terrible Hairlin...

So long story short, love the cut in, will post pics later but the hairline is friggin terrible due to too much tape. She did a horrible job with the tape in general around the perimeter I have a dat...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 7 42,728 06-12-2014, 07:47 AM
    Thread: [Help] New Toplace Stock Cut In - Terrible Hairline Thanks to Stylist
Post: RE: [Help] New Cut In - Terrible Hairline - ASAP

Well, the tape was on too thick, the hair was sticking to it, it wasn't cut to fit properly, and wasn't sticking to my head lol. The rest of it is fine, but the hairline sucked. It was like a solid bl...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 7 42,728 06-12-2014, 09:59 AM
    Thread: [Pics] New Cut In - Fun with Selfies
Post: [Pics] New Cut In - Fun with Selfies

New cut in below, see pics. Really happy with how it turned out... aside from the stylist screwing up the hairline and me having to redo it. PS: Cut in and attachment cost me $85, and I tipped &...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 9 52,022 06-12-2014, 10:02 AM
    Thread: [Pics] New Cut In - Fun with Selfies
Post: RE: [Pics] New Cut In - Fun with Selfies

Yea, I really love it so far. I've since removed the system and moved it back a touch to fix that spot on the back of my head where the 'natural part' wasn't positioned properly. The hair has also set...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 9 52,022 06-14-2014, 08:05 AM
    Thread: [Help] New Toplace Stock Cut In - Terrible Hairline Thanks to Stylist
Post: RE: [Help] New Cut In - Terrible Hairline

I'm in San Antonio... think someone commented about being in Houston, but can't find it. I'll probably end up getting some ORWG but for now just Got2B for me!
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 7 42,728 06-14-2014, 08:06 AM
    Thread: How do you clean off adhesive?
Post: RE: How do you clean off adhesive?

I'm a newb and did my first removal ever today. I was using blue tape around the perimeter, and I had only been wearing for two days. Took it off, used some liberal lace release around the edge and i...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 4 38,713 06-14-2014, 08:09 AM
    Thread: Um, my fingers are sticking together...
Post: Um, my fingers are sticking together...

So after cleaning the blue tape off my system, I've noticed I can't get it off my finders. Tried using the alcohol/lace release but no dice. Anything here at home that will work on my hands? Sincere...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 3 28,784 06-14-2014, 08:24 AM
    Thread: Um, my fingers are sticking together...
Post: RE: Um, my fingers are sticking together...

Thanks Paul! I'll pick up some of that solvent for my next release of the system to clean it and my hands. Not sure how I overlooked it when buying things. Guess I didn't know the alcohol would only t...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 3 28,784 06-14-2014, 08:42 AM
    Thread: Got2B Terrible Hair?
Post: Got2B Terrible Hair?

Alright, so I did a complete Got2B ULTRA attachment today except for the front hairline where I use ORWG Maybe I used too much but it soaks through the lace and into the hair creating a pretty solid ...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 6 41,488 06-19-2014, 07:17 PM
    Thread: Got2B Terrible Hair?
Post: RE: Got2B Terrible Hair?

Oh thank god for water soluable. I plan on cleaning tomorrow morning, should I just shower, "system shampoo" and then reapply a much smaller amount and wait a bit? I'm using Ultra, which is clear to b...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 6 41,488 06-19-2014, 07:41 PM
    Thread: Solvents Question
Post: Solvents Question

Hey guys, So I've read through a lot of the forum and often read a little bit of conflicting advice. First - I need to clean my system and forgot to buy solvent. Do you recommend anything from the ...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 3 25,080 06-26-2014, 04:50 AM
    Thread: Got2B Terrible Hair?
Post: RE: Got2B Terrible Hair?

Vinton Harper, I get a great hold with just the Ultra and then ORWG for the front hairline. I'd use nothing but Ultra, but I feel like the hairline won't stand up to time. The ORWG hasn't failed me y...
travbjork General hair replacement discussion 6 41,488 06-27-2014, 09:24 AM