(05-11-2010, 08:42 AM)oft02 Wrote: Anyone care to help? :/

Oft,

Most people swear by lace bases, specifically Super Fine Swiss (SFS). It's regarded as one of the most undetectable bases. Looking at your hair (side hair, since you will most likely shave the remaining hair on your head), I don't think you need to worry about body wave. Just pick straight hair. In terms of density, you DO NOT want it too dense (70% or higher). It's hard when we lose hair, so when we feel like we could get it back, we go crazy and choose a heavy density. Doing so, results in what is known and perceived as "rugs"...an obvious give-away that it's a hairpiece. For you I recommend no more than 60% density.

In terms of tapes and glues, it's just experimenting. Check out Debbie's website (there's a link on the toplace website) and you can read on the different types. Most people glue the front hairline since they feel tape is too shiny/thick etc. But it'll be up to you.

I don't think you need to concern yourself with temple flaps just yet. Starting out, the less "complicated" things are, the better. After a few months, when you are more used to wearing, you can explore further options. Most people don't include temple flaps, and they're just fine.

Also, when you make your template, don't put the hair line too low. In addition to really thick/dense pieces, people also tend to make the hair line low, which is another give-away that it's a piece. Hairline should be in proportion to the width of your head (which depends on how much side or temple hair you have).

I guess my final advice for you (for now) is to just commit. After you start wearing and going through the process, a lot of your questions will be self-answered via experience.

Good luck!!

Leamon

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If I were you, here is how I would make my template.