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Read read then all and submit your own comments Monday Mar 02, 2009The use of “Lace Front” pieces for the Ulitimate Hair Line appearance has gone from Broadway to Hollywood and is now found all over the streets, in offices, clubs and the super market. Available in a variety of hair types, lengths and colors a weak or damaged front hair line can now be replaced with a virtually undetectable hair line of natural human hair tied (ventilated) into a fine “theatrical” lace that once attached using a special adhesive will disappear on the skin and the hair will easily blend into the existing hair. This technique for creating a “New” hair line has for the most part been available only to those in the film industry and a few who may have had a connection to a wig maker. It’s an effective and easy way to give one a new hair line without surgery or wearing a wig. There has been a huge resurgence of the use of lace fronts due to the popularity of their use by such celebrities as Beyonce and Tyra Banks. The lace fronts usually are about 10” to 11” wide and anywhere from 1” to 3” deep and are placed from temple to temple across the front hair line. The lace is attached to the skin with the use of a liquid adhesive that is safe for use on the skin it goes on clear and dries clear. Once the adhesive is dry the lace disappears on the skin and can then be touched up with a small amount of makeup to blend into the skin. The hair that is tied into the lace can then be styled into the existing hair. Another use for the lace front that was taken from the theatre and film industry is to apply the front to an existing wig. The lace fronts can be purchased over the internet and then sewn onto the front of wig to give a full wig a very natural looking hair line and allowing the wearer to style their hair off the face, something that would not be possible with a typical wig. With this application the hair is contained in a wig cap, the wig is placed over the wig cap and the lace adhesive is applied to the skin at the hair line. It’s best to let the adhesive dry slightly before placing the lace onto the adhesive. A good tip for setting the lace into the adhesive is to press the lace into the adhesive with a piece of nylon stocking this will assure the lace is properly set, smooth and with no bits of lint. The new mainstream use of the lace front has brought a whole new dimension to the beauty industry and a wonderful new option for those with problematic hair lines allowing anyone to look and feel like a star.
Friday Feb 27, 2009Hair systems are more popular now than ever, and thanks to the advent of the Internet, men all around the world are able to purchase their hair systems privately and easily. One common question men have when purchasing a hair system is whether stock hair will work, or if custom hair is necessary. There are many differences between stock hair systems and custom hair systems. The first difference is price. Stock hair systems are much less expensive than custom hair systems because they are physically stored in an inventory and ready to ship when a customer places an order. Another difference is delivery time. Stock hair systems are usually ready to ship right away, or if sold through a 3rd party, it could take up to a week. On the other hand, custom hair systems are made to order. This means that when an order for a custom hair system is placed, the hair replacement company then passes the order to a manufacturer and the custom hair system is produced from scratch. This process can take as little as 4-6 weeks, but as long as 8-12 weeks, depending on the time of year. The last main difference is that custom hair systems are made with specifications that are specific to a single customer, so that the fit and appearance will be 100% natural. Stock hair systems are made to fit general specifications that a good percentage of all men will fit into. So how do you decide? The first and most important thing you need to know is your base size. Generally stock hair systems are around 7 inches wide and 9 inches long. Give or take an inch on either. This means that if your base size is equal or less, you’ll have a good chance of being eligible for a stock system. Another issue is color. Some colors are less popular than others, and thus less likely to be carried in a physical inventory. If your color is jet black or medium brown, you’ve got a more common color and you can likely find a hair system that will match. Hair systems can be dyed to change color if absolutely necessary, so it isn’t quite as important as base size, but if you find that you wear a more uncommon color, you may want to consider custom hair systems as a long term solution. One other thing to consider is your desired longevity of the hair system. Stock hair systems typically do not last as long as custom hair systems. Although many custom hair systems may have a short lifespan as well, depending on the material, usually if the client is concerned about longevity it can be easily addressed when producing a custom hair system by simply using a more durable base construction.
Thursday Feb 26, 2009Hair Piece Recycling. If you’ve never heard the term before, it’s ok – most people haven’t. You see a common misconception is that once a hair piece becomes damaged or reaches a certain level of disrepair, there’s nothing more that can be done except to discard it. In fact many hair pieces are simply thrown out each year. But there are solutions. Hair piece repair may work for many hair wearers, and hair piece recycling is a readily available solution for everyone! At the time of this writing there are very few companies offer hair piece recycling programs. (We only know of 1). The reason why, is that many companies do not want to pay an upfront fee to have damaged hair pieces refurbished, and then have to find a way to resell them. Not only that, but also, the customers who are recycling the hair pieces deserve compensation in return as well. This leaves very little incentive for hair replacement companies to offer hair piece recycling services. Luckily there is at least 1 company that does offer a hair piece recycling program, and hopefully more will follow suit, as it gives a wonderful option to consumers to offset ever-rising costs of hair replacement. Hair piece recycling is a simple process. The customer ships their hair piece or hair pieces to the hair replacement company. The company will assess the value of the individual hair pieces based on a variety of factors, and compensate the consumer. Then the hair replacement company will send the hair pieces off to be refurbished, and once returned in like-new condition, they will be resold at a discounted rate. Of course, hair pieces that have been refurbished will never be sold as new, and it will always be clearly indicated. Let’s face it, there are always going to be some hair pieces that are way too badly damaged to be salvaged, however it is safe to say that at least 85% of all hair pieces can be refurbished and resold as new. This is a big secret that many other hair replacement companies DO NOT want you to know about because it is simply too beneficial to consumers, and allows for less profit margin for the company. Next time you’re thinking about throwing away a hair system, DON’T! Be sure you know what all your options are. You don’t want to be throwing money in the garbage!
Friday Jan 23, 2009For the past few years we’ve seen more and more guys shaving their heads. For some this is truly a fashion choice but for more than not this is to counter the negative effects of premature hair loss. Some feel it’s better to try to fit into a trend than be balding or wear a hair replacement. The reality is that when guys shave their heads because their going bald and everybody knows that’s why they shaved and they haven’t fooled anyone so why not give a hair replacement a try? Over the years hair trends come and go—head shaving will definitely go, just like spikes, rat tails and mullets so it’s best to be prepared. With all the hair available on the internet these days would be crazy for a guy not to give it a try. Hair replacements these days are more natural looking than in the past and with the right materials and density wearing hair isn’t too much more difficult than putting a ball cap on the head. The latest trend for men is having multiple hair replacements to assure they always look their best. The ease of styling is a great feature. A hair wearer can style the hair off the head and get it exactly the way they want it then simply apply to the head, tap in place and go eliminating the frustration of getting your hair just right front and back. Some hair wearers have a wardrobe of hair styles ready to go at a moment’s notice. One for work, one for working out and sports activities and one for going out or special occasions, each a different style to suite the day’s events.
Friday Jan 23, 2009Buying men’s and women’s hair replacement systems online has become easier than ever. There are literally hundreds of options to choose from across the web. Finding the right company to order your hair replacement systems from is a whole different story. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the difference between a great deal and a deal that’s too good to be true. By taking these 10 things into account when ordering a hair replacement system, you’ll have much better odds of actually getting what you order! 1. Look for a wide selection of products – Your hair replacement company should have a wide range of hair replacement systems available. If seem to be pushing only one or two models, this may be a sign they aren’t a truly serious business. As a consumer, you should be able to have a choice, and not be pushed into something you’re not sure about by a salesman. 2. Look for an attractive website – This may seem like it doesn’t matter, but think about it. A successful hair replacement company doing business on the Internet with many clients will want to put a lot of effort into making their site look great, so you can bet that you’re dealing with a more reputable company if their website looks up to date. Older, outdated websites may be a sign that the company is not very serious about doing business online. 3. Look for a money back guarantee – On stock hair replacements there should always be a money back guarantee. Let’s face it, hair replacement is a personal thing, and there are a million factors that need to be in order for a hair replacement system to look perfect on your head. No company should be selling stock hair systems without a guarantee. The customer should always have the option to return the undamaged system for any reason. 4. Check out the fine print – This is basically an extension of #3. Some companies may have a money back guarantee, but you may also have to look closely to find the full details of their guarantee. Any hair replacement company throwing in a “catch 22” to their money back guarantee is probably doing so because they’re used to getting a lot of systems returned. Customers should always be able to return an unaltered stock hair replacement system with no questions asked! 5. Check out Shipping Costs – Sure there may be some hair replacement companies that seem to have their stock hair replacement systems significantly cheaper than other companies, but you may not find out until it’s too late that they’re padding their shipping charges. Regular Priority shipping for a single hair replacement system inside the US costs under $5.00. If you’re paying massive shipping charges, you may want to look for another company to do business with.
Friday Jan 23, 2009Hair piece repair. You may be familiar with the term. Have you ever gotten a small tear in your hairpiece, and wondered why you had to discard a perfectly good hair piece full of hair? Has your hair replacement provider ever told you that your hair piece was too badly damaged to fix? Ever wish you could get a little extra hair added to that old favorite hair system of yours? The truth is: you can! You see, hair pieces are actually very easy to repair. Rips and tears in a base can easily be patched or repaired, hair can be added to areas where it has been thinning, and lace fronts and tape tabs can be replaced. If you actually knew the severity of some of the damaged hair pieces that have been successfully been repaired, you would probably be disgusted that your current hair replacement company has kept you in the dark on how easy and cost effective it can be to repair a hair piece. The secret they don’t want you to know Let’s face it, AT LEAST 99% of our competitors do not want you to know that hair piece and wig repair really works. Other companies don’t have to repair your hair piece, they think they can simply tell you the piece is irreparable and you’ll have no choice but to order a new one. In fact, hair piece repair is so effective and cheap, it could potentially put some of our competitors out of business. They need to keep selling expensive hair systems to stay in business, and every time they repair a hair piece, that’s one less sale of a brand new piece at full price. In reality, 75% of all hair repairs can easily be performed for under $100.00. Some things, like replacing a lace front for example, may be slightly more expensive, yet still pale in comparison to the price of buying a brand new unit. Chances are, if your hair replacement company is charging over $100 for a standard hair piece repair, or they tell you your hair piece cannot be repaired, most likely they aren’t being straight with you! Next time you’ve got a hair piece that needs some work done, don’t throw it away! A simple search for “Hair Piece Repair” should get you headed in the right direction. There are some companies that are truthful with their customers, and won’t just try to upsell you on a new hair piece. Hair piece repair can save you lots of money every year, especially if you’re wearing custom hair. Cut down on the number of hair pieces you purchase annually by simply sending old pieces in to be repaired. Generally the process is both quick and effective.
Thursday Jan 22, 2009Davlyn Lace Adhesive in the ½ oz. size is the hottest product in the hair replacement industry. Davlyn Lace Adhesive is one of the most safe and effective lace adhesives on the market today. It not only gives an incredible hold it is also waterproof and completely safe to use for skin contact. The biggest trend in the beauty industry these days is “Lace Front Extensions”. Used by such celebrity as Tyra Banks and how are these extensions attached?—Lace Adhesive. Over the years laces have been applied using a variety of adhesives some are latex based are white when applied and turn clear upon drying, some are resin based such as the old standard “Spirit Gum” used exclusively in the theatre and film industries for years but the hottest adhesive out that today in the main stream is Davlyn Lace Adhesive. Women all over the country and in Europe are buying “Davy” up like crazy. Why is has this adhesive become such a phenomenon? Simple, it’s safe for skin application, it’s waterproof, it’s very affordable, it cleans up like a dream (try Davlyn Lace Adhesive Remover) and it Really works! At its reasonable price point anyone using adhesives should give this great product a try. It’s a little investment for a great product that will help anyone wearing lace front extensions really look and feel their best. In conclusion, if you’re wearing a lace front hair piece, you need some way to attach it, and most people turn to lace adhesive for the best possible bonding solution. Davlyn lace adhesive is ahead of the pack when it comes to lace adhesive, so if you’re wearing a lace hair piece and haven’t yet tried Davlyn adhesive products – what are you waiting for?
Thursday Jan 22, 2009Daily wear hair systems have always been fairly popular in the hair replacement industry. In fact, the first hair replacement systems were basically all daily wear systems. What is a daily wear hair system? It’s basically a hair replacement system that’s meant for everyday use. You put it on in the morning and take it off at night. Similar to what you would do with a pair of contact lenses. The opposite of daily wear hair systems, of course, is extended wear, or permanent attachment hair systems. This type of hair system has recently gained a lot of popularity. Extended wear hair systems are meant to be attached using a strong bond and worn for an extended period of time without removal – usually 3 to 6 weeks. So which is the right kind hair system for you? It depends on a lot of factors – especially your lifestyle and comfort preferences. An advantage to daily wear hair systems is that the hair piece is not physically bonded to your head for a very long period of time, which allows your scalp to breathe easily when you’re not wearing the system. Permanent attachment hair systems, on the other hand, are constantly bonded to your head, which some hair wearers find uncomfortable – although many men do not mind at all. The advantage to permanent attachment hair systems is that they do not require quite as much maintenance. With daily wear hair systems, you’ll need to apply adhesive and then attach the hair system to your head every morning, then use a solvent to carefully remove the adhesive and clean the base and the unit each night. With an extended wear hair system, you need only apply the unit once – which often is done by a professional, and then after the unit has expired, you simply remove it from your head and discard it. No need for cleaning. Quality is definitely an issue when trying to decide what is right for you. This is not always the case, but often, the materials that permanent attachment hair systems are made with is lesser quality because it is considered a disposable hair system. This means lower quality base material and most importantly lower quality hair. This can lead to a variety of problems and a much shorter overall average lifespan than a daily wear hair systems. There are some daily wear hair systems that a can literally last for years. When it comes down to choosing between daily wear hair systems and extended wear hair systems, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. If comfort is a big concern and longevity is a big concern, you may prefer daily wear hair systems. If convenience is a big concern, you may lean towards extended wear hair systems. Either way, both types of hair system can be a great option. Just be sure to do your homework first!
Thursday Jan 22, 2009In the world of hair replacement, there are many faithful hair wearers out there wearing custom hair pieces. One thing that many people may not know is that what they’ve purchased as a custom hair piece is actually nothing more than a stock hair piece. Often times, hair replacement companies will sell customers “custom hair”, then take a hair piece out of their own inventory and modify it to the clients specifications. Now, there is nothing wrong with doing this at all, in fact, it makes a lot of sense if you think about it. The only thing that’s wrong with this picture is that the consumer is being misled by the hair replacement company to believe that they are being sold a custom hair piece, when it is simply not true. What does this mean? It means if you’ve had doubts that your custom hair piece is really custom, you’re probably right. This practice is rampant in the industry and unfortunately many faithful customers are unknowingly being duped. When you purchase a custom piece, it is custom for a reason. Most people fit into stock hair very well, and have no need for the extra expense of a custom hair piece. A consumer would need a custom hair piece because they have an uncommon head size, need an uncommon color, use an uncommon base construction, or an uncommon type of hair. When any of the above is the case, the consumer really does need a custom hair piece, and that is why it is all the more important that the hair piece is actually custom made. If a hair replacement company simply modifies a hair piece for a client needing a custom, they are vastly increasing the odds that the hair piece will not be a 100% match. When a customer orders a custom hair piece, it should always be a 100% perfect match, and look 100% natural. That’s the whole point of ordering a custom piece. While many people fit perfectly into stock hair pieces, others are willing to make small concessions to allow for the less expensive price and increased convenience of order a stock piece. A custom piece means that the consumer is paying full price for a custom made hair pieces, and under no circumstances should they have to make any concessions about the appearance or comfortability of the hair piece. Unfortunately many unscrupulous hair replacement companies simply do not care that much about the satisfaction of 1 individual customer, and they are perfectly willing to sacrifice quality in order to save money. On the good side, there of course many hair replacement companies that do provide 100% custom hair pieces, and are not disguising stock hair as custom hair. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell, but there are a few things for consumers to take note of. Most importantly, look for a customer satisfaction policy. If your hair replacement company isn’t willing to make sure your custom hair is made 100% correctly, it simply isn’t in your best interest to do business with them. Production time is another factor. It should always take a good 4-6 weeks for a custom hair piece to be produced. If your production time is significantly less than that, it should be a red flag.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2009When looking buying men’s hair pieces online, one of the most important choices to consider is the type of base needed. The “base” of the hair piece is what the hair follicles are sewn into. Common base materials include polyurethane, lace and nylon. Different base materials serve different purposes and each has its own positive and negative attributes. Lace bases are very comfortable, as lace is usually the best material for air flow. A lace hairpiece will also offer a very natural appearance at the front hairline as the lace front is very fine and virtually invisible. On the flip side, lace hair pieces tend to break down faster than other materials because the lace is very delicate. Attachment may also be more completed, especially if you plan to use hair piece tape. The tape can sometimes be more difficult to remove and tearing may occur. Nylon bases are somewhat similar to lace. Nylon men’s hair pieces can come in a variety of styles including fine mono and welded mono. A nylon base will also have superior ventilation compared with polyurethane bases and thus offer more comfort to the hair wearer. Nylon is also typically stronger than lace; making nylon hair pieces a more durable option. Some may argue that nylon does not offer as natural an appearance as lace when used in base construction; however the quality of nylon produced these days has helped nylon to rival lace in natural appearance. The durability of nylon also helps hair piece wearers with easy removal, as they do not have to worry about tearing quite as much as they would with a lace hair piece. Polyurethane hair pieces are sometimes referred to as PU or thin skin. It is designed to almost mimic the appearance of actual skin. Men’s hair pieces made of polyurethane have become a very popular choice in the hair replacement industry. PU offers a very natural appearance is easy to care for. It is also a material very commonly used for disposable hair pieces. One of the main downsides to using a polyurethane base construction is the material tends to be less breathable than lace or nylon. This can make the hair wearer hot and uncomfortable, especially if they live in a warm climate or have a very active lifestyle. Often, base materials are combined to create hybrid base styles. For example, many of the most popular men’s hair pieces use bases that are constructed mainly of lace or nylon, but feature a polyurethane perimeter for easy attachment. Sometimes, all three materials may be combined to provide the best features of each of the materials. You may see a base composed of welded mono, with a PU perimeter for attachment and a fine lace front to offer the most natural appearance. Choosing the right base style for your hair piece is relatively easy. It’s just a matter of deciding what your priorities are. If you value a natural appearance over anything else, you may want to choose lace. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time maintaining your hair piece, you may prefer a polyurethane unit. Many men often find that a variety of different base styles suit them well, and don’t mind using a selection of different base materials.
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