I started losing my hair when I was about 23 years old after my fiancee passed away. I went through a deep depression, and although I was able to recover from the depression and pick myself up, my hair was never the same. Perhaps the depression just coincided with when my hair was going to fall out anyway, but either way, my hair was saying goodbye to me, which in itself was making me sad once again, since my profession (acting and singing) puts a lot of importance on youthfulness and good looks. My trademark became wearing a hat, but when it came to acting, I was not going to be able to wear a hat in every play or movie that I did.

I heard about TopLace when I was looking at hairloss forums for tips on using Toppik and Dermmatch. A few years went by when I finally decided to make a purchase. As soon as I got the piece cut in, and as soon as it was attached to my head, I could see myself again, the way I pictured myself. I can't describe the joy I felt as those tears ran down my face and I saw that full head of hair once again.

I've been wearing now for about three years, and am now 33 years old, and although people always thought I looked younger than I actually am, I look even younger now with my new hair. People think I am either a senior in high school, or not a day over 22! I have more confidence, and now I feel there is nothing holding me back from looking my best and going after what I want.

Sure, people might think that it's all superficial, that it doesn't matter what you look like, and although it's true, liking what you look like helps bring out that inner you for everyone to see. And when girls are looking your way, smiling, flirting, winking, and even complimenting your hair, well, where's the negative in that?

So thanks, John, and TopLace, for helping me get that confidence back. You've truly changed my life!