JRob, I'm not glad that your unit ''shrunk'' too, but i now glad to read that someone else had the same problem. I thought that my unit was made wrong at first, but then when i was fitted in may 2009 at HD, my first unit fit properly and firmly and without any open spots. As time when on and i wore the same unit over a 3 month period after ...

JRob, Thanks so much about me having an understanding about the process of using leave-in conditioners and the need to ''seal'' moisture in, thus something like the Protective Sealer was an answer for me and especially since it is silicone-based NOT water-based and since water-base would only evaporate and dry and the issue of ''harden'' hair ...

JRob, Here i go with my long posts, again, but i needed to share my feedback and experience on the subject! As you know by now, i'm not a ''2 liner'' poster! (lol), but i'm trying to work on shortening my messages, by using some posting etiquette these days. But right now, that day has not come!! First i want to say that this forum has ...

Danielle, You're welcome. By the way, the microfiber towels are great for me just because of the ease of use with my lace releace, as i clean my unit of the residue of the tapes. I notice throug my practice, when i remove my unit within in 7-10 days, the LESS clean-up i have to do. I left my unit on just last week for over 14 days and ...

Pete, Thanks for the mail. i will watch out for it. I appreciate it and as soon as i get it, i will add it to my collection and send you an e-mail photo of my new shadow box collection.  Yes i do color my own hair. i no longer use my local hair stylist, as of June 15 2009. I had to learn to start my own process of maintenance of my system, ...

Pete, Thanks for the photo and hair compliment. I have such a passion about my new found hair freedom that i feel like i'm on a honeymoon or something! It shows in my photos, like you said and it is true. I'm still so glad that i found HD. You are right about wearing hair systems. It took me about 30 days to start rem/clean/retape/reattach ...

Thanks Danielle, To warn you, this post is long, but i wanted to give you the information and explain my reasons at the same time. With me, i sometimes can go on and on with my writing and i sometimes may repeat myself (i will be 60 on jan 4 2010) so i sometimes use that excuse for having my ''senior moments'' at times! ...

I have been wearing since mid September.  I've finally gotten the hang of the styling and can say my hair looks great!   I have noticed that as the hair has ''aged''  the wiggy...poofy look has completely gone away.  Hello Encouraged, I read the other posts about your topic and everyone are on target about care. I think ...

Hello Pete and Rio! It has been awhile of communicating with each other, but i wanted to add my ''2 cents'' about a leave-in conditioner (i included a photo of the product below). I just finished remove/clean/retape/reattached this morning (saturday november 14, around 1015 am). I uses something call PRAVANA Hydrating Intensive Leave-in Treatment ...

 I was with HCM before, I used to have a hard bond with tape in the front and went about three weeks for the back to be removed. The hard bond is different then glue and tape and is much better for hygiene. I cannot believe I used to let the hair grow out for 3 weeks and push the unit up. Now a week is enough for me, i want the bond to be ...