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    Thread: Who is planning on attending the UK Convention in May?
Post: Who is planning on attending the UK Convention in ...

Looks like it's gonna be a good one! I will be there with BA and Debbie. I know toplace has a lot of customers over there, just curious to know who is planning on attending? If all goes well we will...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 15 22,749 02-16-2009, 09:37 AM
    Thread: The Worst Full Caps on TV!
Post: The Worst Full Caps on TV!

<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwxJq6jWq9A">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwxJq6jWq9A</a><!-- m --> These guys need a little help. Poor q...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 3 7,298 12-30-2008, 03:53 PM
    Thread: The importance of the base on a Full Cap
Post: The importance of the base on a Full Cap

The other day I switched back over to wearing my all lace full cap. I have been wearing a full cap with a poly perimeter that needs to go back to get remade just to get me through for the time being....
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 16,771 08-16-2008, 12:33 PM
    Thread: The Illusion of Hair- Growing Facial Hair
Post: The Illusion of Hair- Growing Facial Hair

It's been awhile since I posted anything new here. I changed my avatar pic to one with me after growing a beard. Here is the full size version. [Image: http://hairjive.com/blog/wp-content/uplo...4478...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 8 15,174 09-25-2009, 05:15 PM
    Thread: The Downside to Swiss Lace on a Full Cap
Post: The Downside to Swiss Lace on a Full Cap

My latest full cap was made with a french lace base and swiss temples and hairline. It never would have occurred to me when ordering, but the factory extended the swiss lace in the temples all the wa...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 9,920 01-22-2009, 04:55 AM
    Thread: The (tenative) Verdict on Relaxers
Post: The (tenative) Verdict on Relaxers

As some of you may know, I was recently forced to use a relaxer to correct a ventilation issue on a full cap. Essentially, the hair above the ears was ventilated UP. Once the hair got cut down to bel...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 0 3,189 12-26-2008, 06:23 PM
    Thread: The "Bad Toupee" commercials are alive and well....
Post: The "Bad Toupee" commercials are alive and well......

Anybody see the new Fedex commercial? I won't go into detail, but it was basically making fun of a guy who is in denial that people know he wears that says "My dad and granddad were bald, but I still...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 0 3,792 11-07-2008, 05:58 AM
    Thread: Swiss Lace Base, French Lace Perimeter
Post: Swiss Lace Base, French Lace Perimeter

i"m thinking about trying something that I have never seen done before- order a SWISS lace base with a FRENCH lace perimeter. I have been having issues with scalp irritation and I finally realized th...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 8,847 03-16-2009, 06:18 PM
    Thread: Robocut for Sale
Post: Robocut for Sale

I have a Robocut along with an EXTRA unit for parts I need to sell. I will also throw in a Comb-n-Cut if you are interested. $30 plus actual UPS shipping takes all. Gotta clear out some space s...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 5 9,742 10-08-2008, 03:53 PM
    Thread: Young guy looking into hair replacement
Post: Re: Young guy looking into hair replacement

Yea, at that age I would see a doc first. After that if you are still interested in a full cap, that style is not only doable but probably the easiest to create and maintain a realistic look. I've go...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 18 30,171 01-20-2009, 04:01 AM
    Thread: Young guy looking into hair replacement
Post: Re: Young guy looking into hair replacement

If you have already seena doc and are ready for a piece I would go for it. you will feel like a million bucks with a full cap with that style. I would recommend an all French lace, 70% density, bodyw...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 18 30,171 01-21-2009, 05:41 AM
    Thread: Young guy looking into hair replacement
Post: Re: Young guy looking into hair replacement

drogster Wrote:Hi Sean Got this from a previous thread. Quote:Toplace said: $195 for either all SFS or all French topper, $229 for SFS front plus French topper, and $295 for full French...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 18 30,171 01-23-2009, 08:21 AM
    Thread: Young guy looking into hair replacement
Post: Re: Young guy looking into hair replacement

Sean Wrote:OK. It's just that I won't be earning a lot of money this year because I still have one more year of school left, so I'll have to make sure I put away money on a regular basis so that I won...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 18 30,171 01-26-2009, 03:17 PM
    Thread: You think that this template work for me?
Post: RE: You think that this template work for me?

Looks pretty good to me. Having a healthy amount of recession is key to getting a realistic look when your temples are receding, and I think that shape will look good on you. Be sure to post some pics...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 9,719 11-15-2011, 07:34 AM
    Thread: WOW--bleached knots heaven!
Post: Re: WOW--bleached knots heaven!

I'd like to see this thing up close. Definitely breaking some ground here!
JRob General hair replacement discussion 2 6,354 11-24-2008, 05:53 AM
    Thread: Women want men with hair
Post: Re: Women want men with hair

I'm one of the fortunate ones who can pull off the shaved look, but I enjoy the flexibility of being able to change my look with hair. I went 8+ years staring at the same cue ball every day. Now that...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 11 18,121 04-03-2009, 04:14 PM
    Thread: will this work with a full cap?
Post: RE: will this work with a full cap?

The last style would be no problem with a full cap. The other style would be very difficult if not impossible due to the fade in the back. Better off with a partial for a style like that if you have e...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 4 9,408 06-04-2010, 09:26 AM
    Thread: Will this haircut work as a full cap? Link to pic
Post: Re: Will this haircut work as a full cap? Link to...

I want my next unit to look exactly like the guy on the far right.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 7 12,306 01-30-2009, 08:52 AM
    Thread: Will someone feel your wig??? Question from newbie
Post: RE: Will someone feel your wig??? Question from ne...

With the right base design and a proper attachment is pretty difficult to be able to detect the unit. There are no guarantees that you will never get busted, but as long as you keep up with maintainin...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 12 29,961 06-16-2010, 08:43 AM
    Thread: Will a hairpiece damage hair?
Post: RE: Will a hairpiece damage hair?

(10-06-2011, 05:41 AM)xcvq Wrote: If I shave down some of my hair will the piece eventually damage that hair under there? My recession is basically a norwood 3. To use a topper I guess I'd have to...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 2 7,147 10-07-2011, 09:48 AM
    Thread: Why does my piece get so oily?
Post: RE: Why does my piece get so oily?

If there is some kind of buildup on the hair will you have to use stronger shampoo to remove it. Mild, sulfate free shampoos are great for weekly maintenance cleaning but they are formulated specifi...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 29,215 02-15-2012, 10:26 AM
    Thread: Why does my piece get so oily?
Post: RE: Why does my piece get so oily?

(02-16-2012, 03:49 PM)Mender Wrote: Jrob: I've been using that Loreal sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. I don't use any products in it aside from that conditioner after I shampoo once a week. S...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 29,215 02-17-2012, 07:19 AM
    Thread: Why does my piece get so oily?
Post: RE: Why does my piece get so oily?

(02-18-2012, 12:49 PM)Mender Wrote: Jrob- dish washing liquid, like work it through the hair? Yep, just like you would use a shampoo.
JRob General hair replacement discussion 16 29,215 02-19-2012, 08:11 AM
    Thread: Who wears full cap?
Post: Re: Who wears full cap?

The other tapes might stick for a day or two, but due to the nature of blue liner (it essentially breaks down into a super tacky "glue"), it doesn't tend to lift in that area like the other "stiffer" ...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 15 23,680 06-11-2009, 04:37 PM
    Thread: Who wears full cap?
Post: Re: Who wears full cap?

Because part of the reason behind its strength is the fact that it breaks down into more of a glue than a tape. That's why the trick is to only leave it on for just the right amount of time (no more t...
JRob General hair replacement discussion 15 23,680 06-15-2009, 05:21 AM