I'm glad i tried it! But for me the years it gave me back in looks it's taking away in quality of life. We just had 2 back to back 100+ degree day's and I spent more time fixing the hairline than I did doing anything else. Going to massage I have to stress the entire time it's going to lift, I can't enjoy my hot showers the way I always have because my bathroom gets too humid, I envy those of you that seem to have been able to adapt your lives with your system, but for me it just seems to be taking too much away from mine that I love and it's not worth it. So $800 down the drain and a lesson learned!
I am going through a similar phase at the moment, as I had my first system installed last Saturday. The heat did not make it easier and I often have the hairline and the edge in the back lifting and and filled with glue residuals. Over the last few days, that made me continuously question having the hair piece.
However, when I read posts from people in this forum, it makes me realise that most probably the bonding did not work perfectly (not waiting long enough between the glue application and the system installation, going to gym less than 24h after the installation etc.). I had to redo the back side myself (from the crown to the back edge) after 2 days! while having 0 experience on the matter, so you can imagine the anxiety.
On the positive side, the hair is amazing, i'm delighted with the look and as a "secondary" effect, girls are more receptive/open and you get the feeling that when there is eye contact, their thoughts are less "hmm what does this guy want, I prefer he doesn't talk to me even if he might be interesting" and more "hmm I hope he's going to speak to me?? just say anything".
I'm certain it will be much less of a hassle in the near future, as I get used to use/maintain it, and I'm confident at the next refit it will be much better because I will make sure the bonding is done as it should be.
My current daily state of mind is :
1- *touches hairline with fingers*, omg please tell me it's not lifting again
2- *looking at the mirror from distance*, oh yeah that's what I like to see *wink wink*
3- *touching backside*, omg is it lifting?? what happens if there is a strong wind??
=> so a mix of enjoyment and anxiety 50-50
I think when things are done properly, the state of mind is -almost- free from 1 and 3, and you almost don't think about it. You only think of the steps you need to do when you need to maintain it, just like you need to think to use brush/toothpaste to clean your teeth : it becomes a simple routine, fully mastered, that is well inserted in your life, which doesn't bring any stress and which you know improves your being.
All in all, I say give it another go and make sure the bonding is done correctly next time and enjoy your hair!