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Noah
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Hi Nicokrell
Welcome, and good luck with your first go. It's a fairly big subject, but here are my top tips:
- hair replacement is a strange product, in that there is very little correlation between price and quality. Some of the cheapest sources are also the best and vice versa.
- some of the best information on the subject is to be found from real-life wearers on forums like these - often their judgment is better than vendors in fancy salons, especially ones who don't wear hair themselves.
- the keys to getting a good result are density and color. The color match must be near perfect and the density must be appropriate for the side and back hair you have left. The position of the hairline must take account of where your temple points are.
- so far as density is concerned, less is more, particularly for your first piece.
- accept that you are wearing a prosthetic. You don't have to broadcast it to others, but for your own mental health you have to accept it yourself. It is an artifice, which can look very good, but it has limitations and it requires maintenance. Own it.
- avoid Hair Club-type places which say they will do all the work for you and you only have to confront your hairloss for an hour a month. That approach is unhealthy, unhygienic and the results looks scrappy.
I hope some of these are useful. If you need further info, ask away.
Noah
Welcome, and good luck with your first go. It's a fairly big subject, but here are my top tips:
- hair replacement is a strange product, in that there is very little correlation between price and quality. Some of the cheapest sources are also the best and vice versa.
- some of the best information on the subject is to be found from real-life wearers on forums like these - often their judgment is better than vendors in fancy salons, especially ones who don't wear hair themselves.
- the keys to getting a good result are density and color. The color match must be near perfect and the density must be appropriate for the side and back hair you have left. The position of the hairline must take account of where your temple points are.
- so far as density is concerned, less is more, particularly for your first piece.
- accept that you are wearing a prosthetic. You don't have to broadcast it to others, but for your own mental health you have to accept it yourself. It is an artifice, which can look very good, but it has limitations and it requires maintenance. Own it.
- avoid Hair Club-type places which say they will do all the work for you and you only have to confront your hairloss for an hour a month. That approach is unhealthy, unhygienic and the results looks scrappy.
I hope some of these are useful. If you need further info, ask away.
Noah
Noah makes some excellent points.
I would say that having the right attitude is important. That means doing it for the right reasons.
That will give you a) confidence in wearing b) motivation in research and learning - there is no substitute to taking control and learning and DIY.
Its not something that can be done half-hearted. You really need to believe in it as a solution. You need to be open to learning even after your first piece as things tweak and evolve. There are some on here that have had bad experiences but bounce back and have been wearing for years.
Its not for everyone, but for those it is for they can enjoy life with new energy.
I underline price and quality dont follow. Plenty of sharks out there charging a small fortune knowing people are hooked. Avoid them and find a good helpful supplier that educates as part of the process.
I would say that having the right attitude is important. That means doing it for the right reasons.
That will give you a) confidence in wearing b) motivation in research and learning - there is no substitute to taking control and learning and DIY.
Its not something that can be done half-hearted. You really need to believe in it as a solution. You need to be open to learning even after your first piece as things tweak and evolve. There are some on here that have had bad experiences but bounce back and have been wearing for years.
Its not for everyone, but for those it is for they can enjoy life with new energy.
I underline price and quality dont follow. Plenty of sharks out there charging a small fortune knowing people are hooked. Avoid them and find a good helpful supplier that educates as part of the process.
thx for the informations guys. especely Noah.. thx. My hair saloon where i will get the hair piece offeres me to clean and service mine hair peice for me once a month for about 200 dollar every month.. is that a good service? i find it a bit expensive.
Regards Niko
Regards Niko
thx guys.. u are awesome!