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    Thread: Thin Skin Vs Swiss Lace
Post: RE: Thin Skin Vs Swiss Lace

Thinskin is fine for daily wear using a weak adhesive such as G2BG. If you don't remove the piece nightly, you'll develop breakouts and the piece will shed quickly. Great as a back up piece. Sw...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 12 53,795 03-04-2012, 07:15 AM
    Thread: Interesting Hairpiece Story and Dealing with the Public
Post: RE: Interesting Hairpiece Story and Dealing with t...

(11-04-2011, 08:25 AM)elvis Wrote: ya, i also thought topcat was in denial, i just didnt want to burst his bubble. also,robert james, could you elaborate on how it was that u got outted? you took th...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 18 35,609 11-05-2011, 10:25 AM
    Thread: Interesting Hairpiece Story and Dealing with the Public
Post: RE: Interesting Hairpiece Story and Dealing with t...

The one time I got "outed", was when wearing a hat. I work outside, part time. It's get's windy as hell, so I ALWAYS wear a hat. That alone drew some suspicion. However, actually looking at myself...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 18 35,609 11-04-2011, 04:47 AM
    Thread: THIS IS NOT HELPFUL!
Post: RE: THIS IS NOT HELPFUL!

(10-22-2011, 03:03 PM)xcvq Wrote: Myers must have a really convincing hairpiece... http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/39789-mike_myers.jpg That's probably the best one he's had. Although the color u...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 8 16,856 10-22-2011, 03:32 PM
    Thread: Stock Skin
Post: RE: Stock Skin

Just as a note: You can get CUSTOM skin pieces that are knotted. If you're working with SUPER think material (.02mm) or less, it's a good technique for keeping the hair from shedding. If the knots ...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 6 11,805 10-22-2011, 07:26 AM
    Thread: THIS IS NOT HELPFUL!
Post: RE: THIS IS NOT HELPFUL!

(10-21-2011, 08:52 AM)Benq Wrote: Im a young man and Ive just sent off my template for my first system HOWEVER my stomach turns every time I have to see THIS every advert break on TV! http://www.yo...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 8 16,856 10-21-2011, 03:15 PM
    Thread: What do you think of this guy's toupee?
Post: RE: What do you think of this guy's toupee?

(08-10-2011, 11:52 AM)Biltmore602 Wrote: I actually thought it was fine, but it could be better if it was a little less dense, and wasn't so dark. If I saw this guy on the street with that new syst...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 10 22,035 08-10-2011, 11:55 AM
    Thread: What do you think of this guy's toupee?
Post: RE: What do you think of this guy's toupee?

I tried to warn this fellow years ago. Cut the density 40%+, add in 60% grey. Use a deeper recession. Get a new style, and show some scalp. His hairpiece would fine on a 22 year old.
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 10 22,035 08-10-2011, 04:38 AM
    Thread: calling all tl 700 users (close up photo)
Post: RE: calling all tl 700 users (close up photo)

(07-26-2011, 02:36 PM)firyspell Wrote: (07-26-2011, 01:24 PM)Robert James Fischer Wrote: A skin hairline is just not going to look as good as a good swiss lace front. Period. However, a piece w...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 31 72,868 07-27-2011, 06:38 AM
    Thread: calling all tl 700 users (close up photo)
Post: RE: calling all tl 700 users (close up photo)

A skin hairline is just not going to look as good as a good swiss lace front. Period. However, a piece with an EXTREMELY thin edge and a bit of work can look reasonably good. You'll need the fron...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 31 72,868 07-26-2011, 01:24 PM
    Thread: Attachment of poly skin bases
Post: RE: Attachment of poly skin bases

I usually don't wear skin. If I do, I use the "daily wear" method. That means you take the piece off at night. If you use the G2B SPRAY, removal and attachment are so quick that even people on a ...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 8 26,572 05-11-2011, 02:01 AM
    Thread: stylist in Boston
Post: RE: stylist in Boston

Anybody else use this fellow? Did you like him? I'd like his e-mail address, if anyone knows it.
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 2 6,955 04-23-2011, 07:38 AM
    Thread: BA causing people to shave their heads because of junk pieces!
Post: RE: BA causing people to shave their heads because...

(04-11-2011, 03:42 PM)JamesKennedy Wrote: I agree! This guy is a crook! Gary needs to be put out of business! Why would you say something like that? Why would you want someone's business to...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 27 51,870 04-15-2011, 12:00 PM
    Thread: stylist in Boston
Post: RE: stylist in Boston

(04-12-2011, 03:51 PM)deltaforce Wrote: I found and excellent stylist in Boston who does cut-ins for a reasonable price. He is a barber who has many years of experience working with hair systems and...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 2 6,955 04-14-2011, 08:04 AM
    Thread: Shatner - Edward Katz Hair Design
Post: RE: Shatner - Edward Katz Hair Design

The good news is: it usually takes the general population a couple of decades to catch on to stuff like this. Secondly, I don't necessarily think people will retain the same attitude towards hairpie...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 5 15,864 03-14-2011, 06:32 AM
    Thread: How does it feel?
Post: RE: How does it feel?

(02-08-2011, 08:45 PM)Val Wrote: Thanks for the replies. You mentioned you run your fingers through your hair on Swiss. Can you then feel the base with your fingertips? Do you think it's worth goin...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 13 24,612 02-09-2011, 12:59 AM
    Thread: Should I Take the Plunge? (with pics)
Post: RE: Should I Take the Plunge? (with pics)

(02-02-2011, 05:30 AM)drew100 Wrote: And I know alot of the older guys on this forum would tell me to wait but in all honestly when is the best time to wait before taking the plunge? I think if you ...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 17 33,790 02-03-2011, 03:23 PM
    Thread: Picture of a hair system with polyband ?
Post: RE: Picture of a hair system with polyband ?

(01-21-2011, 08:28 PM)Paul In Ireland Wrote: our head for more than about a week will give you a pain in the butt from cleaning... keep your life simple and de-bond regularly before it becomes a bi...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 10 20,778 01-22-2011, 05:23 AM
    Thread: Picture of a hair system with polyband ?
Post: RE: Picture of a hair system with polyband ?

(01-19-2011, 05:31 AM)JohnnySmith Wrote: I would like to see how much we can see the poly band between hairs before choosing if I use some or not. Most factories would just increase the density...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 10 20,778 01-21-2011, 04:38 AM
    Thread: Stick It! Tape
Post: Re: Stick It! Tape

I got about the same results from both tapes, in terms of hold and duration. The walker tape is a bit more matte, and a bit gummier after a while. Right now I use stick it! for the perimeter, and ...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 2 5,441 06-17-2009, 02:31 PM
    Thread: More Pictures of PSB Fullcap
Post: Re: More Pictures of PSB Fullcap

Is that real HH or synth? Thank you.
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 8 14,430 04-28-2009, 07:12 AM
    Thread: Veteran Lace Daily Wearers
Post: Veteran Lace Daily Wearers

I would like to hear from some experienced daily wearers, out there. In your opinion, what are the best tapes, glues or combos to use for daily removal of an all lace unit? Thanks in advance.
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 3 6,630 04-22-2009, 12:43 PM
    Thread: Full Cap With Just Measurements
Post: Re: Full Cap With Just Measurements

JRob needs get his video done, before we have to hurt him ;) Seriously, though, these diagrams on measuring a wig tend to contradict one another. They leave out some critical information, like exa...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 4 8,006 02-11-2009, 08:55 AM
    Thread: Full Cap With Just Measurements
Post: Full Cap With Just Measurements

Anybody order a full cap , just using measurements? I'm having a heck of a time with a template, and from what I gather, your first couple of caps are going to need some tweaking anyway. Thanks.
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 4 8,006 02-11-2009, 03:27 AM
    Thread: Full Cap Base Designs, Your Thoughts
Post: Re: Full Cap Base Designs, Your Thoughts

Traco Wrote:An all Psb full cap may be ok for colder climes provided you remove and wash the build up of sweat from your head every night. Right now it's 45C in the shade here (about 118F) in the midd...
Robert James Fischer General hair replacement discussion 12 18,071 02-06-2009, 01:12 PM