The 3 Categories of Base Design
Lace Hair Toupees
Made entirely of mesh fabric or “lace” material, these hair toupees are the hottest trend in the hair replacement industry as they are the lightest and most breathable and offer the most natural appearance possible. A full lace hair toupee can...
1. Look
The level of glossiness is a good way to tell the difference. Synthetic hair looks very shining, but human hair doesn't.
2. Touch
When you touch human hair, it feels really smooth and soft. Synthetic hair feels coarser and it doesn't move freely when the wind blows. With the passage of...
Double knots are idela for a very thick hair system density with lots of volume and height. The bigger hair knot sizes make it difficult to the hair flat down so the hair style should be fuller.
Single Hair knots arethe easiest to lay flat and best suit freestyle hair system
Half knots are the...
Hair density plays a big part in whether your hair system looks natural or not. I think the best is to choose a transitional density which replicates natural hair. This your hair will have subtle graduation which is just like the natural full head of hair we once had. Don't make the mistake of...
Hey guys, I found these really good cleaning tips online:
Cleaning Tips
The third step in the maintenance process is cleaning your scalp and hair system base after removal.
ITEMS REQUIRED:* Amber / Lace Release (TM)
* Extra Mild Olive Oil (available in super markets)
* 1ft sq Mirror Tile...
I think you got some really good advice here. I love Morrocan oil. The other thing that I suggest that when you comb, that you should only comb in one direction from root to tip.
The Difference between Base Materials: Lace, Mono and thin skin
Just thought I'd share some knowledge about base materials. Base material is one of the most important considerations when you choose a toupee. The 3 most common materials used are lace, mono and thin skin.
Lace
Lace is the most...
Toupees have come along way over the last years and you can really get one that people won't notice. Whether you choose a custom hair system or buy one 'off the rack' there are two key things to remember above all.
No matter what hair piece you choose, the right color helps ensure an...
You can get hair systems to last that long but they might not look as natural
All kinds of mono base systems can last the 6 months you would like it to. While they do look natural after being styled, they won't look as natural as a fine lace or skin base system. However, many lace bases come...
It All Depends on your hair system
Like Rooster85, I too prefer glue but it all depends on what kind of system you have. Glue provides the strongest bond because it completely coats the scalp completely and works well with "skin“ type models. However, glue is no good for lace base systems...
Its remarkable how labor instensive it can be!! I just realized I recently bought a system from the makers of this video. Loved the opportunity to see how they're made. I also like how they are open about manufacturing in China. UK/US companies just buy them from China and the charge outrageous...