Temple flaps — need opinions and pics

[JacobT]

Hi all,

New to the forum but been wearing lace systems for about 5 years. I’m rather happy with everything but being a perfectionist, the temple areas really get to me since I have weak temples

For many years, I wore a system which was more so straight across rather than a “V” shape peak. At the recommendation of my stylist, we changed to a V shape. I currently go very short on my back and sides when getting my haircut (like the characters of peaky blinders).

But I want to try a unit with temple flaps. The only thing stopping me is my stylist mentions they’re more obvious (given the angle) and harder to place.... can those of you with temple flaps provide some guidance and pics? All looks great when you look at me straight ahead... but from the side it looks odd when my hair begins to grow on the sides from being shaved down

Seems like the main choices are
1) don’t get temple flaps and keep the sides very short, almost skin exposed

2) leave the sides of the system long so you can use them to cover the temples

3) get temple flaps

would love to hear more from those who use the flaps and whether they cause any issues.
thanks

 

[Hair2019]

I should imagine they'd be quite hard to line up correctly. Most guys here, including myself, have topper hair systems which cover their balding area on top, but they still have hair on their back and sides. My temples are still intact, but I also have longer hair so it kinda covers that area anyway. I could not imagine the extra hassle of having to attach temple flaps too.

 

[Fanjeera]

I should imagine they'd be quite hard to line up correctly. Most guys here, including myself, have topper hair systems which cover their balding area on top, but they still have hair on their back and sides. My temples are still intact, but I also have longer hair so it kinda covers that area anyway. I could not imagine the extra hassle of having to attach temple flaps too.

To my logic it makes the alignment easier. You align the temples and then the rest is correct automatically as well.

 

[Hair2019]

To my logic it makes the alignment easier. You align the temples and then the rest is correct automatically as well.

Well if that works for you then great! Whatever works I suppose. Actually I use the central parting on my hair system to help me line it up. I know if the parting is lined up as central as possible, then the system will be in the correct position horizontally. It's surprising the little things you figure out as you get more experience with hair systems.

 

[Fanjeera]

Well if that works for you then great! Whatever works I suppose. Actually I use the central parting on my hair system to help me line it up. I know if the parting is lined up as central as possible, then the system will be in the correct position horizontally. It's surprising the little things you figure out as you get more experience with hair systems.

Interesting. So you're central partin is always at the same spot? Isn't your top of the head flat?

 

[marketing9]

Your first option is perfect. Ear flaps are very hard to maintain. Once you trim them, that’s it—you can’t really create other styles with them. You also have to look after the ear flaps all the time to make sure they line up properly.

For normal men’s side fades or side tapers, your natural hair at the temples is usually enough. Most people these days keep the sides very short for these kinds of styles. Ear flaps are more prone to lifting, and once people notice, it’s over.

Women usually have longer temple hair, so ear flaps are generally fine for them.

 

[Hair2019]

Interesting. So you're central partin is always at the same spot?

Yes it's always at the same spot, I don't usually change it the position of the parting on any one hair system. The front of the central parting on the hairline is exactly halfway between my nose - I use the tail of a tail comb to check this, as it's perfectly straight. I line the parting/hairline up exactly 1cm above a line (wrinkle? Hey I'm still pretty young looking....) on my forehead too using a small piece of cardboard 1cm long as a guide. By doing this I can get my system perfectly lined up every time. I do also check the sides line up with where my bio hair starts also, but the parting method works fine.

Isn't your top of the head flat?

It is. but using the central parting to line up the system correctly seems to work.

That said, not everyone who wears hair systems has a central parting (I do because I have longer hair...somewhere between chin and shoulder length), so you've got to find your own reference points for consistent lining up of your system. It's important to always line the hairline up in the same position imo - you don't want it noticeably higher or lower on any given attachment or hairline cleanup/redo. Even if you don't have an exposed hairline, I think this is still important.