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[drybone]

thx buster your a huge help, figuring out what color to get is a pain when there is only a few colors to choose from. Dermmatch is stupid as crap for not having some form of identification process. How hard would it be to send in some photos or some hair shavings and have them mix some color just for your hair type. not to hard, might take a few extra employees but the benefits would be 10 fold to the customer.

the very very least they could do is hand out weekly samples, if what they say is true about there product lasting months, a weeks worth of a few colors wouldnt hurt them I dont think. But you have to remember were talkin about hair loss products, anything to do with hair loss its like more deceptive then anything else imaginable.

You have the same hair color I do. Go with medium brown. I have a dirty blonde hair color but I chose medium brown because it still blends well and since its a shade darker you can use less of it to conceal your scalp.

I have a thinning area right in front and i dont have to use much at all because i went a shade darker.

I wouldnt go dark brown or black.

Hope this helps

[jeffreybaks]

yes the more opinions the better, its nice to know what colors go with what hair type, not only for me but for other people researching what kind of dermmatch they want to give a shot at so people arn't wasting what little money there is out there. Ill post a bunch of pictures with the dermmatch in once I get it to compare with what I already posted to give people a better idea of how it works on my type of Male pattern baldness as well as my color type.

[inspects]

yes the more opinions the better, its nice to know what colors go with what hair type, not only for me but for other people researching what kind of dermmatch they want to give a shot at so people arn't wasting what little money there is out there. Ill post a bunch of pictures with the dermmatch in once I get it to compare with what I already posted to give people a better idea of how it works on my type of Male pattern baldness as well as my color type.

One of my brothers uses Caboki...light brown, his hair is the same color as yours, when he puts it on you'd swear he didn't have a hair missing on his head, diffuse thinner like yourself.

http://www.caboki.com/index.html

[Tracy C]

What crap. There is nothing yet that regrows hair, otherwise you won't see any bald man!

There are two medications that do work for most people who use them. The reason you see so many balding men is because most balding men don't want to be bothered with treating it. Most of those who do bother to treat it do grow some of their hair back. It's a proven medical fact. Most people can regrow some of the hair they have lost - if they use treatments that are proven effective.

[drybone]

There are two medications that do work for most people who use them. The reason you see so many balding men is because most balding men don't want to be bothered with treating it. Most of those who do bother to treat it do grow some of their hair back. It's a proven medical fact. Most people can regrow some of the hair they have lost - if they use treatments that are proven effective.

Its true. Especially in the crown area. Both propecia and rogaine are clinically proven to regrow hair. Not just strengthen the hair already there.

[drybone]

One of my brothers uses Caboki...light brown, his hair is the same color as yours, when he puts it on you'd swear he didn't have a hair missing on his head, diffuse thinner like yourself.

http://www.caboki.com/index.html

I just ordered some. I hope it works !!!!

[jeffreybaks]

You have the same hair color I do. Go with medium brown. I have a dirty blonde hair color but I chose medium brown because it still blends well and since its a shade darker you can use less of it to conceal your scalp.

I have a thinning area right in front and i dont have to use much at all because i went a shade darker.

I wouldnt go dark brown or black.

Hope this helps

Can you tell me the process you use when applying it? I know people use different techniques, some use it wet and others use it dry as well as some people use makeup pads to put it on instead of the applicators that come with it. How much water do you use if you put it on wet.

[drybone]

Can you tell me the process you use when applying it? I know people use different techniques, some use it wet and others use it dry as well as some people use makeup pads to put it on instead of the applicators that come with it. How much water do you use if you put it on wet.

I tried putting it on wet the first time but now put it on dry. dont put it at the front of the hairline. The stuff shades your scalp as well as thickens each hair.

It works great on the top but not at the frontal hairline. Just use the applicator and stroke it in like a paint brush. Then brush your hair to thicken it up.

[Tracy C]

Can you tell me the process you use when applying it?

I find it works best for me to apply it while my hair is damp and I do use the applicator that comes with it. It works great for me. You do not need to use a lot of it. I use just enough of it to make my problem area blend in with the rest of my hair. My problem area is the top left side starting behind my hair line and goes all the way to the back is a crescent moon shape. Sadly, I see a lot of women with this pattern - and it's always on the top left side. I don't know why.

[jeffreybaks]

Before I say anything I want to make clear my photo gallery that everyone that is interested in seeing how Dermmatch looks after applied can look here, http://imageshack.us/g/1/10027713/(If you double click the photos a few seconds apart you can get the full resolution of the picture). It was applied using no water, dry although I did apply it twice, once at my barbers and the other after I had been out in a blizzard for about 30 minutes; all the photos were after I had been out in the snow and then applied it a second time if you can understand what I’m saying. I did blow dry my hair though after it snowed so it was dry when I applied it a second time. I also would like to mention before I get on with it that for my hair color medium brown seems to be a perfect match, although I wouldn’t think twice about trying the dark brown.

I got my Dermmatch order off of amazon from simply for less, I signed up for a prime account trial membership which gives you free two day shipping and 3.99 for next day which I did the latter and it came to me on time. When it arrived it was in two boxes. After opening it up, I wasn’t impressed with the container it was in, it looks shabby and cheap and like it had been designed in the 80s or something, I think Dermmatch needs to upgrade their advertising, packaging and overall appeal of the product but hey that’s just my opinion, were here because it’s supposed to do something for us not just have nice packaging.

My initial impression was thank my stars I didn’t end up getting the light brown cause it just would have been way to light, but that was just my first thoughts. The color I was very pleased with to say the least, after looking at actual photos of the products at Wal-Mart’s webpage for Dermmatch I had dismissed medium brown without a second thought cause it looked more red and auburn to me, that’s not the case at all, although after applying it and taking dozens of photos you can see in some of them there is a hint of a what seems to be a more lighter brownish color compared to my very dirty blonde brown hair. Just looking at it though, I don’t think I could have done much better of picking a color so thanks to those who helped me decide on what I needed, it really helped me a lot! I’m going to post some photos of what I received in the mail and continue on.



As you can see in the pictures, the color changes in the light and it’s hard to give a proper representation with a photo. Having it right beside me, I can tell you that I don’t see any red in it what so ever, it’s a good medium brown color and I shouldn’t have dismissed it like I did when I was researching my purchase. Also from my pamphlet that I received with the product the dark brown doesn’t look as black as it does in other online photos. I’m happy with the color from just eyeing it in the container I couldn’t have asked for much more. Weather I will be as happy with it in my hair will be an ongoing thing but from what I can tell with the few hours I’ve had it in is its perfect match and in a house setting with bright yellow lights coming down you can’t tell one way or another that the color is anything but what is my real hair. I can’t say for certain yet how noticeable it is on my scalp, I will have to look at it better during the day light outside but I think it will look great.

In my photo album I tried to cover as many different lighting situations as I could besides not having the sun which I will add some photos of that as well tomorrow. Just in the house though, the color looks perfect. I do think no matter what color you have though if its close like Tracy was saying it’s going to do well cause this isn’t glossy stuff, it’s not going to slick you up or anything. It feels fine on, I look at it as just cosmetic makeup just like any other makeup, so to me it’s not that big of a deal. I personally think if I added some hair fibers into it you wouldn’t be able to tell at all that I had any missing hair what so ever but I don’t think I’m going to do that as this should give me enough boost till I do something that is permanent. I did add more then I probably would if I wasn’t showing it off just so that everyone that is looking at the photos can get a good idea of what it’s going to do.

Application was very simple, my barber put it on the first time, he told me when I Asked him what he thought of the color match that it looked perfect. When I applied it, it takes a few dozen swirls of the applicator which it comes with 5 and u simply dab and press and push like you’re almost painting with a small brush. I will add some pictures with applying it wet as well so we can see how it differs from it being put in dry. It did tug a bit on my hair when applying it the feeling you get when applying something dry but I kind of rushed a bit. There is an a light smell of some of the ingredient’s that are in the Dermmatch which there are a ton of, just looking at the case in extra small 2 size font the entire back side is covered with ingredient’s, there must be a 100 different. I can’t exactly describe it very well for some reason sitting here with my honker up to it, it’s very unnoticeable though especially if you’re wearing perfume or cologne. To me I think of lotion when I smell it for some reason. It’s somewhat refreshing although I wouldn’t mind it being something else either like something more earthy and more with current trends.

Looking and reviewing my photos I think overall there are some good things happening with what Dermmatch is trying to accomplish. It helps out with a lot of different conditions especially in lighting where self-conscious people with hair loss can suffer. It’s not going to make you look great in every condition, but it’s going to help with a lot of them. I’m satisfied with what I got from a buyers stand point, It didn’t do any more or less then what was advertised from what I can tell and that is all I can ask for. I will give a rating after a few weeks of use, I don’t plan on using it every day but it will be a nice addition to my cosmetics handbag. I definitely would like everyone’s opinion on what they think of my after pictures so feel free to post.

[drybone]

Way to go Dude!!!!

Now stickup some photos so we can see what you look like before , then after you put the derm match in

[jeffreybaks]

Way to go Dude!!!!

Now stickup some photos so we can see what you look like before , then after you put the derm match in

maybee you didnt understand, the link in the first sentence of my last post is my photo gallery with dermmatch applied, the before photots are on my very first post of this thread.

This is the link to my photo album http://imageshack.us/g/1/10027713/, all these pictures are with Dermmatch applied. To get the before pictures go to the first post of this thread.

[Tracy C]

After opening it up, I wasn’t impressed with the container it was in, it looks shabby and cheap and like it had been designed in the 80s or something, I think Dermmatch needs to upgrade their advertising, packaging and overall appeal of the product but hey that’s just my opinion, were here because it’s supposed to do something for us not just have nice packaging.

Personally, I think making the packaging more appealing would be a wasted expense that would be passed down to the customer. There is no need for flashy packaging of a product like this.

Anyways, the least expensive way to buy Dermmatch is to buy four at a time directly though Dermmatch.com. That way you are only paying for three and the shipping is free. Just sayin'...

[MackJames]

Thank you for posting pics, Jeffrey. I appreciate you letting us have a glimpse into your hair loss journey. You look great. Dermmatch works well for you. A lot of great advice being dispensed as well.

[drybone]

maybee you didnt understand, the link in the first sentence of my last post is my photo gallery with dermmatch applied, the before photots are on my very first post of this thread.

This is the link to my photo album http://imageshack.us/g/1/10027713/, all these pictures are with Dermmatch applied. To get the before pictures go to the first post of this thread.

I cant believe its the same guy !!!! Holy snappin dude!.

Tracy says 1 tin lasts her 8 months. A lot cheaper than a bunch of hair transplants !!!!

It looks a lot better than it does on me. How did you stroke it on? Or did someone help you? Sorry if you posted this elsewhere , I guess im too lazy to re read it all