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    Adding Dye or Color to Hair System DIY

    You can pretty much use any type of hair dye on a hair system, so just try different types and colours until you find what works best for you.
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    How did you overcome the feeling of shame?

    It's often tough on someone psychologically when they first switch to wearing a hair system because it's a new experience and there's a lot to learn.. This was the case for me when I first started wearing (nearly 6 years ago). However, as you gain experience and knowledge of hair systems, i.e...
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    Hair leave in conditioner - extra hold

    I use this one, or the other leave in conditioners from the Okay brand...
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    Any Specialties Taken While Sleeping With Your Piece On?

    I have a longer hair system (around 10 inches) and I tie it back before going to bed. But whether you have a short or longer system, or anywhere in between, you can use a headscarf, headband or similar. The main reason for me tying my hair back while sleeping is that I don't wake up with it all...
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    Sun damage, new hair system faded already

    Yes, you can dye a hair system with normal hair dye (either permanent or semi-permanent) and it doesn't matter if it's men's or women's hair dye as they're all just hair dye really. It works just like dying bio hair. Just be careful to keep the dye away from the lace when putting the dye on (if...
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    Help me decide on full lace vs full poly

    Hair fibres or brush in concealer can be a temporary 'fix' to cover a few areas of a hair system that have shedded, if you don't have a fresh new system or you're waiting for your next one to arrive. This is something I've done, with varying results. The best bet is to always have a spare system...
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    Anyone tried Liquid bandage as scalp protector ?

    I've never tried Walker scalp protector - so does it create a weaker bond with the glue? Then again, I see you only used 1 layer of Ghostbond Plantinum. If you read the instructions, you're supposed to use 4 layers, not just 1, so that's likely the reason why you're not getting enough hold.
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    What happens, if you don't let the glue dry?

    Depends if you're gluing a lace or skin base. You can get away with not letting the glue dry if you're gluing a skin/poly system, but with lace you risk the glue seeping through and clogging up the lace if you don't let the glue dry first. Either way, glue won't give a proper hold until it's dry...
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    Brylcream safe for hair (red one - not gel)

    I've heard a lot of people with hair systems use it. Best thing is to just try it and see how it goes, then you'll get your answer.
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    Who still makes custom units? Any aliexpress sellers?

    The best thing to do is send them an email or a message via AliExpress and ask them as I'm not sure. They can do quite a lot of custom stuff including colours etc so just ask them. They usually respond quite quickly too so are easy to deal with.
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    Who still makes custom units? Any aliexpress sellers?

    I use Esse Wigs in China, they have a website and Ali Express store. They make really good quality systems. They do stock and custom systems, are very reasonably priced and have great communication. Their shipping and turnaround times are pretty quick too. I've had custom systems made in just a...
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    10 days challenge in hot climate/ swimming

    I would go with a system that you can attach the back and perimeter with long hold tape - I've used Supertape or Walker Ultrahold tape and get up to a month between attachments. Of course, in hotter weather you'll get less than a month, but 10 days should be ok if you keep an eye on it. I find...
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    Best cleaning solution for thin skin ?

    Stop spamming this forum with you stupid and irrelevant replies to old posts. We don't want or need you here.
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    Any recommended moisturizer/leave-in conditioner

    I use Okay Naturals coconut leave in conditioner most days. It does not need washing out, you just run it through the hair and use like a styling product. It adds a lot of moisture so prevents dryness, plus helps get rid of any 'puffiness' in a hair system and can provide a bit of hold without...
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    Clip on wigs anyone used one advice ?

    Looking at videos of clip on wigs/hair systems, there doesn't seem to be any way to attach the hairline. So I don't see how these would work in practice really. Even if the back and sides attach ok, if there's nothing to attach the hairline onto, then it's not going to work.
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