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Bosox is right. Conventional and skin bases are hotter due to lack of breathability. NY lace (HD26) is more durable but stiffer than Hollywood lace (HD24 and HD03). In my case, the NY lace being stiffer was a little itchier for me. Therefore in my opinion, the most comfortable base for me has been the HD24. It's also the least durable. I've tried all these mentioned here except for a skin base. I think it would look great from the top but since I found the nylon conventional base to be so hot that I won't even consider skin.
Everyone is different, so go with your instincts and adjust from there.
Sue
hi,
i think all lace is the way to go...its more delicate but light as a feather on your head...
JONNY
Susannecm,
Here is a link to help you decide which base is the right choice for you. I hope it helps. I would be leary of the New York lace due to the stiffness and itchiness.
http://www.hairdirect.com/hair/systems/base-guide.aspx
HD Lisa
HD Hair Tech | lisa@hairdirect.com
Thank you for the link, I didn't find these pages myself, they look interesting.
Actually, I would hate to throw away a piece after just a few weeks. But I should probably provide a bit more background information...
I have a chronical skin condition, and I believe its English name is neurodermatitis. It's fairly mild, most of the time my skin looks completely normal. But there are limits in what I can do to it. Earlier this year, I bought a cheap Chinese lace wig, learnt to apply it and wore it for approximately 6 to 8 weeks (not continuously, it was bonded for about a week at a time). Then I returned to conventional wigs because the lace wig just didn't work for me. These were my problems:
The conventional wig that I wear at the moment is attached with tape at the forehead and has toupee clips at the nape. I remove it every night. This way, I don't get any skin problems. Still, I would love to get a unit that is lighter than my current one as it is pretty hot in summer. Also, I slept in my unit twice, and it was very uncomfortable.
As for removing, I need the option to remove every night, but would love to be able to keep it on for several days, for example when I sleep over or have visitors at my place. I thought that this excludes the very fine lace bases.
Just hope that there is a solution out there anyway .
Susanne
Hi Susanne,
I am sorry you are having such a reaction to wearing hair systems. It sounds as if you are going to have to be super careful with what you wear and how you attach.
Lace systems are very light and natural looking but it sounds as if your problem will be more with the attaching and the irritation you get from the adhesive or tape. I wish I had a magic answer for you......... The hardest thing on a lace system is cleaning it. That is why we recommend you wear lace for extended wear and always use a release to take it off.
Are you using any of your own hair in the front? Can you possibly clip in the front behind your own hairline? I am thinking you should probably stay clear of tapes and liquid adhesives due to the reaction you get. It is also possible that you could find a tape or adhesive that you wouldn't have a reaction to. I think it is going to be a process of elimination for you. I wish I had better answers for you Susanne.
Anyone else have any suggestions for Susanne? Babe are you out there?
Hi Susanne-
I know all about dermatitis and eczema having been plagued with it since childhood. I have been very lucky so far with the adhesives though I have to admit I find it very painful to scrub my scalp. It's very sensitive. My eczema is currently the worst on my feet and is extremely painful. I thank my lucky stars every day that I haven't reacted to anything on my head.
I would agree with Lisa. If you can go with a partial unit with clips it will possibly be much better for your skin. I did have issues with clips too though. I'm not sure if the movement and abrasion of a clip on unit will bother your scalp or not, but it will likely not be as bad as the adhesives and alcohol solvents. OUCH! I can't imagine spraying alcohol on a skin eruption. Honestly the Scalp Protector burns my skin so bad for a few seconds it's pretty painful, but very short-lived, so I deal with it.
Oh by the way, you may be wearing a very heavy unit. Lisa is right--if you go with the hollywood lace and continue to remove it each night, it should last several months at least and will be lighter on your head. I know you would like to leave it on sometimes but it's better to protect your skin. I actually did sleep for 3 months with a clip-on unit--it was comfortable--but I would just leave the clips in the front clipped and then unclip the back so it didn't pull as much. Maybe you could try that on the occasions you want to sleep with it on. Maybe tape still in the front and a clip on each side, an unclip the back.
Hope that helps!
@Sue
I'm sorry to hear that you have these problem with your foot. Since you've been dealing with the dematitis for so long, there's probably not much I can tell you that you don't know already. And in addition, everybody's reaction is different. Anyway, while I don't take any regular medication, I always have a tube with a fairly strong cortizone ointment at home. It contains clobetasol, and over here, I need a prescription to get it. With that stuff, bad spots usually improve a lot within 1 or 2 days. I only use it very sparingly, I get a new tube every 2-3 years or so, and haven't observed any side effects so far.
@Sue, Lisa, and everybody else reading this
I have very thin hair on the top of may head, my sides are definitely thinner than normal, the hair density on the back of my head should still be within the normal range, i.e. there's no skalp showing.
My hairline still exists, but it's only 2 mm wide, and right behind the hairline, there's a strip that's about an inch wide with hardly any hair left. Together with the area where my part used to be, this is my worst spot. There is no way that I could use toupee clips at the forehead, as there is nothing to clip to. At the moment, I apply my wig right behind the hairline und use my own hair as baby hair.
I also use clips at the temples, but I don't have the feeling that's a very safe way of attachment. Maybe the side hair is already too thin, or I need to change clip sizes. Still, I'd prefer a tape attachment for the sides.
From my observations, I have a skin reaction whenever there is a combination of chemical and mechanical irritation. This is why I have these problems with tapes in the back. In the front, the hair piece always moves with the head. In the back, the rim of the hairpiece moves against the head, for example if you bend the head backwards. I already had problems with clips in the back, for example after exercising - probably caused by the combination of movement and sweat.
So one of the options I could think of is a full cap that fits so well that is doesn't need to be attached in the nape area. Is there a lace based cap with a soft rim that doesn't scratch the skin?
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