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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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General hair replacement discussion |
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01-04-2013, 08:24 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: 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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5,500 |
11-24-2012, 02:10 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: 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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6,730 |
11-19-2012, 12:38 PM |
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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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6,846 |
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: strength of sun protection in LIC
Post: strength of sun protection in LIC
| Anyone have knowledge on level of sun protection in leave in conditioners. I want the strongest SPF in my leave in conditioner. I use kerasilk. It is great stuff but have no idea how good it defends a... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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7,199 |
03-01-2013, 08:57 AM |
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Thread: seasonal sun color change
Post: seasonal sun color change
| I have medium brown hair which turns to light brown hair in the late spring. I live in SW so get lots of sun and hair gets lighter. The issue is if I send a sample now in 2 months my natural hair will... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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7,785 |
03-01-2013, 04:14 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: 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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8,027 |
11-19-2012, 04:19 AM |
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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: new wearer
Post: RE: new wearer
| hopefully the pics show up |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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9,419 |
11-19-2012, 04:00 AM |
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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: 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: 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: 3 months of wearing
Post: 3 months of wearing
| Wanted to give review of expereince with hair replacement so far (3 months). My first unit was poly. It was good overall except poly on front is not a great idea. The plus is the glue works very well ... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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25,140 |
02-21-2013, 03:51 AM |
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Thread: 3 months of wearing
Post: RE: 3 months of wearing
| Actually I have the proflex. Its not holding a week. I will try cleaning better but it is basically new. Any other glue recommendations? |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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02-21-2013, 06:49 AM |
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Thread: 3 months of wearing
Post: RE: 3 months of wearing
| Yes, I have scalp protector. It is holding in back and sides mostly. Its the front that is coming up. I have proflex tape with ultra hold only on front. The ultrahold is loose and the tape near by is ... |
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Matthew |
General hair replacement discussion |
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02-21-2013, 07:19 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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25,617 |
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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25,617 |
12-18-2012, 06:28 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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