General Discussion

Leave in Conditioners that are okay for lace bases -- add filter or description???

divaofdetail — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:01:07 GMT

Have worn skin for years but am new to dealing with a lace inset. I have learned from the techs and other community members not to let conditioner set into the lace, but to make sure it rinses through well.

In terms of the daily spray in conditioners, I'm stumped as to what is "safe" for lace. I had been told that anything with silicon cannot be used with lace bases.

So many of the daily spray in condioners say silicon or panthenol or Dimethicone or trimenticone etc... Are these silicon products? Silk protein??

If indeed these ingredients can NOT be used with lace -- maybe this could be added in the description of the products themselves? ... Or add a "filter" -- so we can select "human hair" -- "spray" and then "LACE" vs "skin" or "poly" etc.

[The section on tape and adhesive is very clearly labeled as to which base the items can work with... hoping for something similar. ]

Thanks! -deb

Pre-cut full cap question

irving — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:52:16 GMT

If I were to order a pre-cut full cap, how do I describe the cut I want? Do you have a photo album or what?

Thanks.

How to maintaing hair color?

irving — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:21:01 GMT

I am getting ready to order from HD for the first time. I have been wearing a full cap for some time. My question: How do you maintaing the color. My hair is dark. It lightens up really quickly. I use the Back to natural but that just seems to darken it without regard to the original color. Any thoughts?

new roots

jim — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:55:34 GMT

has anyone ever heard of a hair replacement company in toronto called new roots.i just saw a cut-in on youtube with one of their "movie systems".i was impressed by both the european hair and also the natural appearing hairline.

itching and front hairline

badnam — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:22:12 GMT

I have been getting severe to moderate itching 8 weeks after I started wearing, It started in the back (Supertape) and spread to the front (Walker UH).

Now it's the front that's most affected (rash, itching, discolored skin etc). In addition to the itching it seems the front hairline that used to hold for at least 5-7 days, now come unglued at the very front after 1-2 days, both with walker ultra hold and super glue.

1 - Does the irritation have something to do with it? Because even with tape it comes unglued. There has not been any change in my routine or drastic change to the weather (sweating or anything else). The only thing that has really changed is the dermatitis.

2 - What have you folks done to resolve this Dermatitis issue? I have tried, using Cortisone ointment, giving the system a break for a couple of days every other week, moisturizing the scalp, going easy with the shaving etc. etc.

Thanks

UltraHold Tape

devildan — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:23:46 GMT

Just like the liquid in the bottle , but in a tape roll ! Wondering if Hairdirect will be getting this in stock soon ? I have been using Proflex strips for my perimeter attachment for years, but this tape is even better.

Tony

Help

rokin64robins — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:07:51 GMT

I am not new to the hair solutions process. I have worn systems/units since 1993. I have been with the same company. I am looking for a more affordable way to looking great. I am torn between two systems HD5 and HD13. They seen to be similar, except for the fronts. I have am used to wearing something that resembles the HD1. I would love to have a better looking hairline. I am at the time wearing bangs and careful to not let anyone touch my forehead or to have the wind blow my bangs back.

Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Robin

How to maintain hair system

timetoparty — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:06:23 GMT

How do you keep your scalp clean as well as the system if you plan on wearing the system for 2+ weeks, and how do you clean the system daily if it is a lace front with human hair?

Any tips or pointers would be awesome!

New Blog: Applying Liquid Adhesives Like a Pro

HD-Andy — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:16:39 GMT

Some of our most experienced clients use liquid adhesives to attach their hair systems because they offer a wide range of hold times and very secure bonds. But glues can be intimidating to use and easy to mess up. We’ve seen lots of messes and the same mistakes made over and over again... Read more...

NS Pro 5000px---for Hair Direct techs

fullcapguy — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:59:16 GMT

I used this tape about a year ago and liked it---but it's a little pricey. Can I get the same tape (or a very similar one from the same manufacturer) in a roll? Thanks.

Supertape

seapilot28 — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:55:46 GMT

Does supertape already have bond in it to make it last longer? What is the difference between that and proflex?

Quick question on base sizes..

alwaystipa — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:21:52 GMT

Please forgive me if this is a silly question... but according to the Hair Cost Calculator a "partial piece" is defined as anything smaller than 10"x8". Which measurement is which? Are we talking 10" side to side or 10" front to back?

Thanks!

Susan B.

Back to Natural Application

baldor — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:30:55 GMT

What's the best way to apply back to natural?

Adding clips to piece

jass28 — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:30:15 GMT

Hi, I am one of the lucky ones who's hairloss was temporary due to massive weightloss. After 4 years of havign bald spots and losing my hair now it's growing a full head of hair. Needless to say I want to let my hair grow an inch or 2 before ditching the partial hairpiece hopefully forever. I am a woman and don't mind sporting a short cut for a while. Right now my crown hair is a little over 1/2 inch long. I was thinking of adding clips to my unit to help my scalp breathe in the evenings. How can I go about doing that?

Center in Europe

martynika — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:01:02 GMT

In one of your posts someone mentioned that you're going to open some center in Europe so we, European customers could avoid paying high customs and taxes.

Is it true? I would be looking forward it as last time I got products from you of value 34 USD I have to pay the same amount of other fees! It's ridiculous :(

Video Link on how to attach a topper with Hollister medical adhesive

llekyam — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:39:13 GMT

Hi guys here is a video for those who are new, showing how simple it is to attach a topper piece with Hollister medical adhesive. I will make another video showing hop to clean the piece once you remove it to make it real simple, if you do it the a certain way it can be real fast , if you do it another way it can be a real pain. When I get another stock piece from Eric I will make a video showing how to cut it down to size to fit your template.

http://youtu.be/2vXieci7jKQ

Question for JRob, I bought a full cap, what do you think went wrong?

Peter Peterson — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:35:48 GMT

I bought a full swiss lace men's cap from another company. It was fine when the hair was long. The density (70%) looked great. Really, very natural. But when I had it cut it looked awful. The density seemed to increase to about 120%. I know that's impossible but the full cap looked so thick and fake. It really looked like a wig. The hair was cut to about two inches in length. I'd like to know how JRob's full cap managed to look good both long and short.

Thanks for your help.

What would u do?

Hank — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:38:43 GMT

At what point do you tell your girlfriend that you are wearing hair? She has mentioned my hair several times complimenting me how she really, really likes it. I started to suspect she thought it wasn't for real, but apparently that isn't the case yet. Anyhow, I sent her a text message at one point asking her if she likes bald men. Her reply was that you are not bald, which indicates to me, she has no idea that I am wearing hair. The problem is she has asked me twice if she could pull my hair. I replied she could, but nobody really wants to have their hair pulled. I can't help it she is a wild woman. She has noticed me diverting her at times such as a kiss when she goes for my hair. I guess I'm not doing a very good job diverting her from doing that, as she has picked up on it.

I have known her for about a year, but recently we have started seeing each other much more often.

Your input would be appreciated.

Super Tape 1/2"x36 yards durability

Reem — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:02:05 GMT

Does anybody know how long the 1/2"x36 yards of super tape can last for based on personal use? I do realize that this will depend on how often you use it but lets assume I use it twice a month how long can it last for? I'd appreciate anyone's feedback

Repairs

BedHair76 — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:21:08 GMT

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has any tips for repairing small tears in a lace base at home rather than having to send the unit back, It is a unit I am about to retire but I haven't received my new unit yet, so need to make it last another week or so

Happy Birthday HD Video... Check it out!!

HD-Brandon — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:00:26 GMT

Hey everybody

I'm wrapping up the week, getting ready to start my weekend but wanted to share this with before I left...

On Wednesday of this week (May 2nd) Hair Direct celebrated it's 18th birthday! Yup, we're finally legal Hehe... anyway, it's not that big of a deal, maybe we'll do a little celebration in a couple years when we turn 20.

BUT our staff is so great, the 45 souls who work here really make this a fun place to be and they're all so passionate and creative. A few of them took it upon themselves to make a short little video celebrating our 18th birthday. It was something they did just because they love it here (nobody asked them to do it.)

This video was only ever meant to be seen by our staff but it is so touching and charming that we had to share! So, check it out, it's short and cute and I think you'll enjoy watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwhBuq1f1us

Thanks again to our staff and all of you great people at home that are loyal customers and community members. The past 18 years have been great because of you, and we're sure the next 18 will be even better for the same reason!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HD!!

Get Walker's Glue out of Hairline?

baldor — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:51:10 GMT

I use glue in the front; tape in the back. Today, I did a de/re and overshot where I thought the front portion of the lace would rest. I realized this after I put the unit on and noticed that a good chunk along the left-front was sticking to the hair.

I used alcohol and a comb to attempt to separate the strands. I then took some scotch tape and patted the area (my head; not the hair). This has addressed the issue, but I can still feel that there is glue in the hair. Any suggestions on how to address this?

Thanks

NEW BLOG: A Sticky Interview with Mark Tabish, Founder of True Tape

HD-Andy — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:04:57 GMT

There’s more to a good hair system tape than just stickiness. What goes into making a great adhesive? How have hair-wearers’ needs changed over the years? What happens behind the curtain? To find out more about the tape industry we went right to the source, by talking to Mark Tabish, the founder of True Tape. . . Read more

p.s. There's a possibility that your curiosity about Mark's interview will be rewarded with more than just a great blog post...

NEW BLOG: Cleaning a Human Hair vs. Synthetic Hair System

HD-Mike — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:17:56 GMT

The whole human hair system vs. synthetic hair system debate has been raging fo-evah, so I’m not going to open up that King-Kong-sized can of worms here. At least not today. But what about cleaning these two hair types? Now some folks think any hair that’s not growing out of your head can be washed the same way, you know, the whole “a hair system is a hair system is a hair system” thing. Well, you could wind up heartbroken (and just plain broke) if that's your approach hair system cleaning. . . Read more

Proactiv Facial Wash and Lace Base

SurvivorBird — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:21:00 GMT

Hello All!

I have just taken the plunge after YEARS of lurking on this website, and ordered a full lace base (3/4 unit). I currently use Proactiv for my facial skin care, and wasn't sure if anyone else had any experience using this product with their hair system. The facial wash has little, "gritty," exfoliating particles in it, and I want to make sure that it doesn't do any damage to the front hairline (or the hair). Also, Benzoyl Peroxide is the main ingredient, so I wasn't sure if this could remove the hair color at all or weaken the bond.

Any thoughts?