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Saturday, November 08, 2008 9:28 AM
Good morning! Yawn...stretch...
Well, I've already been outside this morning and it's a BEAUTIFUL fall day here. Leaves are gorgeous and it's around 65 degrees. I have a feeling those temperatures won't last much longer. I did have a chance to take a few more pictures this morning and here they are!
Here are a couple of facts:
The hairline you see is the unit, my natural hair is the stubble you see growing back in. I'm not sure if the unit is lifting because of the adhesive or because my natural hair is growing and releasing the bond. I would say that if I wore my hair pulled straight back every day, this morning would be the day I would redo the front by touching up the adhesive and reattaching the front hairline. I'm pretty picky - although most people would never notice what my camera pics up in a close up, I would re-do the hairline today. However, since I wear bangs with my hairstyle, I could still get 3 or 4 more days of wear in before I would touch up the front hairline. So, in my estimation, if you wear your hair slicked back EVERY day, even with 2-3 shampoos, you can get 6 days out of a front hairline using my method of attachment without touching up.
In the first couple of pictures, you will see the lace lifting up. Remember, this camera has such great detail, you can even see the lace. My naked eyes (with lasik surgery 20/20 vision now) can NOT see the lace.
Another:
bSo, that is for the hairline...the unit is still extremely secure and doesn't move at all! If I were to just re-touch, clean and re-do my hairline, I could wear this unit for a much longer time! Since I wear bangs, I don't have to redo the front hairline at all and will still wear it another two days as it is and no one will be the wiser. The base can easily hold securely for 3-4 weeks if that is really what you want. I find that most newbies ask for a much longer hold out of inexperience.
When you have your routine down and have practiced for a bit - like us "old dogs", you will lean towards reattaching every week, or even less for some. The longer you wear your unit, the more touch ups your hairline will need and I'm certain that if you wear your hair slicked back every day, you will have to re-touch your hairline for it to remain undetectable for an entire month.
Any questions?
Enjoy your Saturday...and if you aren't doing anything, come on over and help me rake leaves!!! I have an extra rake or two!
Babe
Ooooh. You need a leaf blower.
Ha ha....but I need the exercise even more than the blower!
How about a leaf vacuum? lol Is there such a thing? If not that would be an awesome invention! :0)
Ahhh just leave 'em there... they look sooo pretty! =)
Hi! I just ordered a kit, after weeks of researching and hand-wringing. I wore a 'system' requiring monthly attachment/maintenance, for 9 1/2 years, and switched to full wigs earlier this year. They were provided by the same company, but 'off-the-shelf', so they were not custom fitted (little instruction/guidance provided on how/what/where to attach). They feel too large/loose, and I gave up on the clips, as they're too painful, and have pulled out any hair left to attach to. Anyway (trying to make a long story short), I'm looking for some reassurance/guidance from those more experienced in this realm of self-care, as I ultimately wish to 'get there', ie, don't wish to have to rely on others to order my hair for me. I just don't know the hows/ifs of things, and feel unsure of myself. I loved the color of my wigs, but wanted a more natural scalp appearance (and less bumps and ridges), and more secure attachment. Since my natural hair is greying/whitening around the temples, I periodically dye it to my natural color (a 'strawberry blonde'), and keep the sideburn and front/top hair for a more natural looking hairline, but the wig side pieces are 'loose' (not attached with anything), and the clips ripped out what nape hair was available in the back (and too painful). Was wondering if full lace cap would be better(?), and how difficult it is to maintain (does that allow for a more natural scalp and hair part?). I wear a wig 24/7 (to bed), as I will not be seen without it. I cannot seem to go longer than 48 hours, without removing and shampooing the wig, as it looks stiff and dirty before 24 hours are up, and the cap materials get a 'sweatband' odor (ewww) if damp for any prolonged period, from either workouts or putting hair back on while still damp. They are both getting thin (due to my learning curve on care), so I need to replace them soon. I wanted a better fit and some advice this time...just scared to take the plunge myself. Do you have better results if you send in an old wig (even tho the color is probably somewhat faded), but use the fit kit to get a custom fit? How have you other ladies made the transition from 'shop care' to self-care? Thanks for your patience (I know this is long).
I gotta agree with Julie! The leaves look so pretty like that. I would leave them be.
Not born with hair, but I've got the intelligence to find it, the job to pay for it, the patience to "stick" it on just right, the will to make it work, the confidence to wear it boldly and the smile to wear under it!
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