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Thread: new wearer
Post: new wearer
Hi all, I just turned 50 and have balding on back of crown but thin hair on top. I did a template about an 1 1/4" behind front hairline to hide poly and blend better, I think. I will try to gets some ... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-19-2012, 02:48 AM |
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Thread: washing/cond hair w/unit on
Post: washing/cond hair w/unit on
I have johnson baby shampoo and will be getting Paul Michell waxworks. This is all new to me. So the lace is poris and allows water, shampoo etc to seep under unit. It this a problem when rinsing hair... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-19-2012, 03:48 AM |
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Thread: new wearer
Post: RE: new wearer
hopefully the pics show up |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-19-2012, 04:00 AM |
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Thread: washing/cond hair w/unit on
Post: RE: washing/cond hair w/unit on
Thank you for the good info. Pre-system, I have washed every day. I do have oily hair/skin after 48 hrs. How often do most wash with units? I am thinking of 3 times a week, would prefer 4 but dont wan... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-19-2012, 04:19 AM |
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Thread: rogaine around hair piece
Post: rogaine around hair piece
I have a little over an inch of my hair in front. I want to continue to treat it with rogaine. Will this damage unit? I am trying to keep it on my real hair but some does get alittle on unit. It is ti... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-19-2012, 12:38 PM |
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Thread: poly vs no poly
Post: poly vs no poly
Last week was my first install of my first unit. Overall I am very happy and have gotten compliments. My Mother in law did not notice for two days. The only issue is how noticeable the poly band is to... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-20-2012, 01:11 AM |
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Thread: poly vs no poly
Post: RE: poly vs no poly
The salon only used glue. What is the advantage of tape? Seems like it would not last as long. I am trying to get 2 weeks out it at a time; |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-20-2012, 11:29 AM |
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Thread: Wearing for one year
Post: RE: Wearing for one year
There are alot of kerasilk products. Which conditioner do you recommend. Is it spray on leave or the kind your only suppose to but on the ends and then rinse? thx |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-20-2012, 11:33 AM |
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Thread: poly vs no poly
Post: RE: poly vs no poly
So the point of getting lace only without poly would be less of a ridge? I mean more realism I would think. A couple questions.
1. If one had a lace only unit, would tape put a ridge back and underm... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-21-2012, 02:20 AM |
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Thread: Distilled/Deionized water for washing
Post: Distilled/Deionized water for washing
My water is hard. I will buy a gallon of filtered water at store for washing. Are there benefits for using Distilled or deionized water for washing unit? |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-21-2012, 02:23 AM |
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Thread: Distilled/Deionized water for washing
Post: RE: Distilled/Deionized water for washing
That makes sense. I live where the water is extremely hard. Even with a water softener it leaves a white residue in sink after time. I at least need purified water. It will cost about 75 cents a gallo... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-21-2012, 02:43 AM |
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Thread: poly vs no poly
Post: RE: poly vs no poly
This is new to me. So by thin skin, you mean tape? So thin tape is less revealing than glue on a lace system with no poly? |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-21-2012, 03:18 AM |
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Thread: tape vs glue for all lace
Post: tape vs glue for all lace
The unit I am wearing is my first one. It has the poly band around it. I do not like the "bump" that is there. I am considering going to all lace without poly on next order. Three questions.
I want t... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-24-2012, 02:10 AM |
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Thread: Shampoo question
Post: Shampoo question
Being new I did find some info from older threads. I understand low sulfate shampoo's are best overall. I bought a bottle of johnsons no more tears shampoo. Well, I have somewhat oily skin and it does... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-24-2012, 03:02 PM |
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Thread: First post in years. New style with some pictures
Post: RE: First post in years. New style with some pictu...
The biggest reason IMO names like "rugs" and comedians having fun with toupee's is because people have not been conservative in what sits on there head. I have Med light density and partial receded ha... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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11-28-2012, 01:19 AM |
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Thread: visible line at front
Post: visible line at front
I do have poly on lace all around. I have some hair in front of system. The problem is the visibility of the line. What is your opinion and how can I fix it. I am getting a unit without poly. How much... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-17-2012, 12:31 PM |
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Thread: visible line at front
Post: RE: visible line at front
this is my first system and i am also having a guy in town here that puts in on for a fair price. not sure he is doing a great job though. I think to much glue. I could never run this thing as is to t... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-17-2012, 01:50 PM |
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Thread: visible line at front
Post: RE: visible line at front
Thank you for all the good feedback. I unfortunately ordered my second one 6 weeks ago but it is without poly. I may do concealer and go with a full topper on next order in March probably. |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-18-2012, 04:01 AM |
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Thread: visible line at front
Post: RE: visible line at front
"One solution would be to graduate the pieces front hairline even more"
How would you get the right graduation. I mean how do I communicate that to Toplace? Do I just say " make a gradual thinning to... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-18-2012, 06:28 AM |
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Thread: walker ultra hold opinions
Post: walker ultra hold opinions
Just wondering anyone's experience with Walker ultra hold glue before I order |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-18-2012, 10:01 AM |
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Thread: walker ultra hold opinions
Post: RE: walker ultra hold opinions
Hwo long does that Got2beglued last before I have to redo. I am wanting long term glue. I am getting 2 weeks currently out of whatever the salon is using. I eventually want to do it myself. |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-18-2012, 04:04 PM |
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Thread: walker ultra hold opinions
Post: RE: walker ultra hold opinions
Sounds good, Can I get a week out of Got2bglued? Also, What is a good brand of ORWG? Where can I get it? How much of a pain is ORWG to clean up? |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-19-2012, 03:03 AM |
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Thread: walker ultra hold opinions
Post: RE: walker ultra hold opinions
Which is better for releasing glue, spray or dab on? Seems like spray would get more on hair and damage? |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-19-2012, 05:12 AM |
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Thread: How to do good all glue attach
Post: How to do good all glue attach
I just got my first all lace unit. I want to do this myself for first time. I am not happy with how thick the salon puts in on. The glue oozes past lace line and makes a small lump of glue. I want lit... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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12-26-2012, 02:57 AM |
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Thread: cleaning challenged
Post: cleaning challenged
So I did my first clean and re apply after using salon. Well, I used a citrus based cleaner and 91% alcohol. I got tons off on the mirror but i could never get poly totally residue free after an hr an... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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01-04-2013, 08:24 AM |