Dilemma

[huzaifamf]

Ladies and gents, this is my second time posting - I've searched and cannot find my answer.

I've been balding for over 5 years now to a point where I am Norwood 4a. As a result, I have been shaving my head for 2 years.

As time passes, the top of my head is getting shinier and shinier. I think its getting pretty obvious that I'm balding.

My dilemma is that I realllyyyyyy want to get a hair piece (professionally done initially). However, I don't know how to make the transition from being completely shaven to having nice hair..

Do any of you have the same issue? Does anyone have a solution, or advice??

PLEASE help! When a solution is found and I finally get my replacement, I will be an even more active member of this board...I guarantee it (I'm very active on unrelated forum boards)...

Thanks in advance.

 

[huzaifamf]

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[andrei_eremenko]

you can use some concelears such as nanogen, prothick, dermatch to thincken a bit the hair on top or to give the idea that your hair is doing better and then you can make the transition...or you can wear a hat while your side and back hair grows.

 

[gmonasco]

My dilemma is that I realllyyyyyy want to get a hair piece (professionally done initially). However, I don't know how to make the transition from being completely shaven to having nice hair. Do any of you have the same issue? Does anyone have a solution, or advice??

I'd say just make the change abruptly. People will notice, but so what? I think it's better for hairpiece wearers not to keep that fact a secret -- you'll be far less prone to embarrassment if others know you're not trying to hide anything.

 

[huzaifamf]

I'd say just make the change abruptly. People will notice, but so what? I think it's better for hairpiece wearers not to keep that fact a secret -- you'll be far less prone to embarrassment if others know you're not trying to hide anything.

Thanks!

Right now I shave my whole head. I'm 26 years old, and my last resort is to make it obvious (thus why I'm getting a piece in the first place - I don't like my bald head).

Right now, I'm wearing hats to one of my offices...my plan is to keep wearing the hat even after I've gotten the piece for a couple of weeks to ease the transition a bit more.

Question on an unrelated topic...now, I've read the forums for this answer already, but get different responses. I work out a lot at the gym and go running. Some people say that they take their piece off before, then wear a ahat to the gym, and others say they wear the piece, but wear a hat on top of that.

What do you find the best way to go about with your intense physical activity, if you are a wearer?

Thanks again.

btw - I'm seriously considering 'New Roots' studio here in T.O...there is also another place called Alexis Hair studio that a friend recommended (they offer 'Permagraft' and Non Surgical...let me know if you know the diff). Any places you recommend?

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Right now I'm diong the whole hat thing, but waiting for my hair to grow out...its going to take me 3-4 weeks for sides/back to grow out cuz I was completely shaved.

w.r.t Nanogen, Prothick, etc,...I'm afraid I'm too bald for that...I do have a little bit of hair on top, but by no means enough to have nanofibres attach themselves. Here is a pic to give you an idea.

Pic #1 - sorry for the bad quality, but to give you a sense, this is what my front looks like.

Pic #2 - extends to the crown of my head. Also, notice my sides and back are growing out...its been 6 days since I shaved my head completely with a razor.

Once I put on a piece, I will do before/afters.

 

[Aussie_Craig]

Hi Mate, I can't comment on the places you have mentioned, but I think it is a good idea to go to a professional to kick things off. I am a runner and run between 4-5 times a week. I have a lace system with poly around the back and the sides. I use tape on the poly as I think this gives the most secure hold. I use glue on the hairline as I think this given the most natural appearance, however some glue can turn white if you sweat heavily. To be on the safe side I reglue the hairline after i run (and I've cooled down). I remove the entire piece once a week. I hope this helps. if you have anymore question please feel free to ask.