I love wearing hair!!!

[Laserhead]

A few years ago when I used to frequent this forum I was miserable. I have a great wife and a son who is now 10 years old and all I could do was think about my hair. I was scammed out of a lot of money, by a laser company that I should have spent for my young family and I was bitter about it. I finally looked into trying to wear a partial hair system and I never looked back. I haven’t felt the need to post here for years, but I was on here today and thought I would help someone out who had questions about their application.

To me hair pieces, propecia and hair transplants are are only real options. I’m married so I never had to deal with giving the “talk” about my hair to anyone. My wife loves it and I really look and feel so much better. Yes, there are times that the hair comes in too dark or not as thick as the one before, but if you plan for those issues, they are easy to correct. Once you learn how to work with these things, for me it was like a miracle. I’m so surprised that there is not more talk about this solution on this forum. Let’s change that.

Now that I am in a much better place, I don’t think that coming here and talking about wearing hair will get me depressed like it use to coming here. I think it might be time to give back a little so if anyone has any questions please feel free to ask. I think I’m going to change my avitar too, that represented the as old me before I got my hair back. By the way, I don’t work for any company or whatever, I just want to give back a little, since I’m so much happier with myself now.

[Jazz1]

Nice, I seen these in reality if done right they look so real, where do you buy yours from?

[Laserhead]

Nice, I seen these in reality if done right they look so real, where do you buy yours from?

I get mine from my local hair stylist. I don’t want to ask her were she orders it, but I think it’s from a factory direct from china. All of these online places most likely use some of the same factories. I use a very thin v-looped base. It’s so thin in fact that you have to be really careful when removing it not to tear the base and it sheds hair since there are no knots. Once it’s on your skin it’s invisible up to about one inch away. I mean someone has to be literally within kissing distance and even then it can be difficult to see. These are not for long term use so you have to order a lot. You can buy one for less than $500 and cut it into a couple of smaller pieces. You can also make your own template say if you just want to fill in your hairline or bald spot. As long as you are ok with someone you are dating being able to feel it if they really dig into your hair, if the color is right and the density is right, it can look flawless. For me it was a great solution. If the general public knew that hairpieces can be like this, no one would make fun of them and it would help a lot of guys from needlessly suffering.

[Jazz1]

Any pictures? Before I went on the big 3 I went to a uk stylist who fits and sells them, she showed me her client and the piece was amazing. Luckily I done well and still am doing well on the big 3 for now, never know what the future holds so a piece might be a good investment as emergency.

[Laserhead]

Any pictures? Before I went on the big 3 I went to a uk stylist who fits and sells them, she showed me her client and the piece was amazing. Luckily I done well and still am doing well on the big 3 for now, never know what the future holds so a piece might be a good investment as emergency.

Honestly, it's hard to really show you how good it looks without revealing my face, which is not something I am comfortable with. Closeups of hairlines are very misleading. I met one guy who worked for a big name and very expensive place here in SoCal, who was trying to sell me on going to this place. The hairline looked flawless in the pics. He showed me combed back pics and everything. When I went to meet with him, he was waiting outside of the coffee place we were meeting at and I could see he was wearing a rug from across the street. It was horrendous and this place charges like $3000 for a piece and makes all kinds of claims of working with people in the movies and TV.

You’re just going to have to take my word for it, I’m really happy!

[Thinning@30]

Interesting. I'm glad you were able to make peace with your hair loss and thank you for coming back to the forum to share. I don't think wigs are for me, but I've often wondered what it is like to wear one.

Does it ever feel too hot? I would imagine it would feel like wearing a hat. Are you concerned that it might aggravate your hair loss? Do you wear the hair piece all the time --swimming, showering, etc? Do you ever get tired of it? Have you ever found yourself in embarrassing situations, e.g. a strong gust of wind blows it off in front of other people? If so, how did you handle it? Do most people in your life know you have a hairpiece?

[Laserhead]

Interesting. I'm glad you were able to make peace with your hair loss and thank you for coming back to the forum to share. I don't think wigs are for me, but I've often wondered what it is like to wear one.

Does it ever feel too hot? I would imagine it would feel like wearing a hat. Are you concerned that it might aggravate your hair loss? Do you wear the hair piece all the time --swimming, showering, etc? Do you ever get tired of it? Have you ever found yourself in embarrassing situations, e.g. a strong gust of wind blows it off in front of other people? If so, how did you handle it? Do most people in your life know you have a hairpiece?

The first day or two you can feel it, but he membrane is so thin after a couple of days you don’t even know you are wearing anything. Your brain just adjusts to it. Now I can remove it and replace it and I feel like there is nothing on my head ever. Since I only cover about 3 inches front to back, it never makes me feel hot. It will loosen up after a few days, especially if you exercise a lot, but all you have to do is lift the edge and kind of tack it down using some glue and a q-tip. It takes a little practice but it is no big deal once you get the feel for it.

Now that I wear hair, the wind is no longer my enemy. The bond is very strong, you would really have to pull on it to even loosen it a little and your skin might come off if someone pulled your hair after a fresh glue. I feel much less embarrassed now than I did when I was worried about how my hair loss made me look.

The only people who know I wear is my wife, and family. My friends just said that they like my new haircut when I started wearing, since I kind of combed my hair forward before and was able to cover my hairline. Now I just comb it back and kind of let it fall naturally. I use a little gel and it holds really nicely. I wear it all the time, even at the beach and have had no problems. You just have to be on top of it and understand that you need to maintain it, remove it completely at least every 10 days or so and tack down the front edge every few days. The maintenance required is nothing compared to how much better I feel about the way I look everyday. I takes a little courage to go this way, but once you get past the stigma, you realize that it’s so nice that this option exists. I feel sorry for the people who refuse to even give it a chance. Just takes a good option off the table.

[grincher]

Laserhead, you are not in a club of one. I echo the points you made. I was in a bad place for years until I found hair systems and I have had no regrets ever since. In fact, its a new me. Looking younger and fitter. Its knocked years off me. Im in the UK

[ytterligare]

I'm also thinking about getting one, only thing I'm worried about is water contact. Do you use a waterproof glue? If not, do you have to avoid your hair getting wet in the shower or on a very rainy day?

[grincher]

no problem with rain or showering. Previously, I used concealer and that was a real water problem.

I usually have 18 showers between reattachments including washing my system with and without shampoo.

Once its on your head, the bond is solid and trusty. It aint coming off by wind, rain or high tide

[Jrw651]

Yes I've been wearing for 3 months. Have to say my hair loss anxiety is still pretty bad. I go to a local salon in my city. Was using lace which made the hairline more detectable in my opinion. Now I'm using the 0.03 thin skin and have been wearing for 2 days now. Have to say its remarkably light and much more comfortable than lace. Like you said the hairline looks undetectable unless you are within a few inches which I would say is true for the most part. Unfortunately my temples are severely receded, about 2 inches past my sideburns. It makes my hairline seem really high, and if I bring the front of the hairline forward, the sides look really off. I out of paranoia turn my head straight because the distance between my temples and front of the hairpiece are way off and can certainly draw attention, particularly in crowded places with bright lights. Hair pieces are far from ideal in my opinion, but coming from a guy who has spent thousands in the past 20 months since he started losing his hair, I can say this is the best option even though its far from ideal. The side effects I experienced on Rogaine and Propecia are not worth it ever. Hair transplants require multiple surgeries, and like many cosmetic surgeries people often regret getting them after its over. I would say if baldness is really bothering you then, you should try a 0.03 hair piece. You should shave your head first just to see if the look works. I am pale and look much better with hair so it was a failed experiment. Maybe you should try the salon route and have a professional attach and clean it every 2-3 weeks, because it is very delicate. Also the anxiety of someone finding out you are wearing a piece can be quite frustrating.

Quite honestly I feel hairloss is an inevitable battle that can't be won. Sucks to say I've poured so much time/money/effort into finding a solution these past 20 months and I still haven't found a solution. Was diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder recently because of my hair loss obsession. Granted, I am very young at 25 and this has been devastating to me. The easiest thing would be just to accept it because its just hair. Although its not vital to who you are, it does unfortunately frame your face and most guys look way better with a full head of hair as opposed to be receded/bald. The attractive ladies, especially the younger ones just about all want a guy with a full head of hair. Not saying its impossible without one, but its certainly more difficult, unless she knew you before when you had all of your hair. Damn....

[fred970]

Sorry to hear that Jrw651 but I did warn you. Hair pieces are not a viable solution for hair loss.

You should just look into hair transplants, I don't know where you've read propecia is required to get one. It's just not true. I had a FUE 3 months ago with a Belgian top surgeon as a 24 years old NW5 and I've never touched propecia in my life. Here's my hair transplant topic: https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/thread...d-NW5-from-DPA

I'm going to use the last paragraph of your topic to reply to ignorant people who say: "Just try a hair piece, what do you have to lose?!"

[grincher]

Hair pieces are far from ideal in my opinion, but coming from a guy who has spent thousands in the past 20 months since he started losing his hair, I can say this is the best option even though its far from ideal. The side effects I experienced on Rogaine and Propecia are not worth it ever. Hair transplants require multiple surgeries, and like many cosmetic surgeries people often regret getting them after its over. I would say if baldness is really bothering you then, you should try a 0.03 hair piece. You should shave your head first just to see if the look works. I am pale and look much better with hair so it was a failed experiment. Maybe you should try the salon route and have a professional attach and clean it every 2-3 weeks, because it is very delicate. Also the anxiety of someone finding out you are wearing a piece can be quite frustrating.

Jrw651 good on you for being brave and trying and adjusting.

I dont think fred970 fully read and fully understood Jrw651 post before repeating his mantra. Worse still encourage people to pay for expensive painful hair transplants with all the risks and no guarantees only months after his own HT is grossly irresponsible and reckless.

[Jrw651]

Fred, I appreciate the input buddy. Unfortunately, I went in for a hair transplant consultation and the Dr. strongly advised against getting one without propecia. Its simply the only drug that works and I will not take a drug that transsexuals and prostate cancer sufferers use just to have a little more hair on my head, considering the awful potential side effects. Wearing the piece has not helped my hair underneath these past few months. It looks like I'm just going to have to be that really young bald guy who wears hats all the time.

The wig/hairpiece has not helped with my hairloss anxiety. I am in therapy for it now and it seems like there is no viable solution. Seems like being fat is better than being bald because at least you can go on a diet, get lipo or get your stomach stapled. Accepting baldness is still better than the other hair loss alternatives as I have learned the hard way. I have wasted thousands and more importantly hours and hours of valuable time

Just going to bulk up and grow facial hair. I think thats the only solution. Just have to accept the fact I am a different person now and that I will never look as good as I used to with a full head of hair. Just sucks it had to happen so young. If it happened when I were 40, it wouldn't be a big deal considering most guys are already losing hair at that age.

I guess thats the Bald Truth and damn I spend way too much time on this forum and other hair loss sites. This is my equivalent now in my mid 20's compared to watching porn and playing video games was during my teen years.

[fred970]

Dr. Bisanga told me exactly the same, strongly advised against a FUE without finasteride, yet I did it anyway and I think I will be fine!

Accepting hair loss doesn't mean anything, to me it means giving up, I strongly refused to do that.

Do whatever you think is best, it's just that in my experience, overcompensating doesn't work. You'll try to convince yourself that you're happy more than anything.