I have wanted to do FUE for a while now but life got in the way. Finally as the pandemic calmed down earlier this year I was at a time and place where I could get it done. But the feedback I received from doctors was discouraging based on how much hair loss I've had and not having enough donor hairs.
I never really thought about a hair system but then I read about someone's experience with one and I decided, why not? I found a salon nearby that would do my first system for me and I went for it. It was basically on a whim. I do wish I had found this forum first because I would have asked better questions and perhaps have a better idea of what to ask for. Other than an initial consultation at the salon, that was basically the extent of my initial research. DUMB. But I figured, what the hell.
I'm showing my results. My feeling is apparently a lot like what every other man on this forum has gone through. I look in the mirror and can't believe how stupid and fake it looks. I put my face up close to the mirror and I can see the difference in color and texture between the system and my own hair. I feel like everybody who looks at me knows I have a fake hair helmet on my head. BUT my wife says it looks good. We went out to dinner with friends who have almost entirely seen me while wearing a cap over the past year and they didn't notice it was fake. Or if they did, they didn't say. The woman complimented me with "nice hair!" The perception of others compared to my own is pretty amusing.
I'm not thrilled with the hairline. What do you think? I asked for something age appropriate (58) and to me, this look is not it. My wife, however, says it just looks like I have a healthy head of hair. I think to myself, "she doesn't know what she's talking about!"
I can see the black poly perimeter of the hairpiece when I look closely in the mirror. Does that mean it's too low on my head? Should I brush the hair forward like bangs to hide it better?
My own hair is pretty thin and especially near the temples, it's more black ash. The system (American Hairlines Natural Advantage Air Lite 350, 30mm) is more brownish ash than black, I think. Although my natural hair, on top, was much lighter than the sideburns and probably not as much grey, either. The system hair is way thicker than my own. The differences are giving me some feelings of insecurity about making public appearances, especially with people who know me. I'm helped though because we moved to a new city last year and most people here have only seen me with both a mask and a hat or cap!
I'd greatly appreciate some candid feedback from the forum.
I never really thought about a hair system but then I read about someone's experience with one and I decided, why not? I found a salon nearby that would do my first system for me and I went for it. It was basically on a whim. I do wish I had found this forum first because I would have asked better questions and perhaps have a better idea of what to ask for. Other than an initial consultation at the salon, that was basically the extent of my initial research. DUMB. But I figured, what the hell.
I'm showing my results. My feeling is apparently a lot like what every other man on this forum has gone through. I look in the mirror and can't believe how stupid and fake it looks. I put my face up close to the mirror and I can see the difference in color and texture between the system and my own hair. I feel like everybody who looks at me knows I have a fake hair helmet on my head. BUT my wife says it looks good. We went out to dinner with friends who have almost entirely seen me while wearing a cap over the past year and they didn't notice it was fake. Or if they did, they didn't say. The woman complimented me with "nice hair!" The perception of others compared to my own is pretty amusing.
I'm not thrilled with the hairline. What do you think? I asked for something age appropriate (58) and to me, this look is not it. My wife, however, says it just looks like I have a healthy head of hair. I think to myself, "she doesn't know what she's talking about!"
I can see the black poly perimeter of the hairpiece when I look closely in the mirror. Does that mean it's too low on my head? Should I brush the hair forward like bangs to hide it better?
My own hair is pretty thin and especially near the temples, it's more black ash. The system (American Hairlines Natural Advantage Air Lite 350, 30mm) is more brownish ash than black, I think. Although my natural hair, on top, was much lighter than the sideburns and probably not as much grey, either. The system hair is way thicker than my own. The differences are giving me some feelings of insecurity about making public appearances, especially with people who know me. I'm helped though because we moved to a new city last year and most people here have only seen me with both a mask and a hat or cap!
I'd greatly appreciate some candid feedback from the forum.
