My oldest hair system is 4 years old…. However, I have several different systems from Lordhair so I rotate my pieces. I never actually use glues, I just use the got2b method because I also don’t like sleeping in my hair and it’s easy to remove the residue. I’m a hairdresser so I also color and treat my own pieces, I usually just do a semi it adds shine and softness back to my hair. I enjoy your videos btw
Jake, I would have to say that your hair system looks so natural and real. I have gotten a lot of information from your videos. I thank you so much for all the great tips.
A number of things has helped me to make a system look more natural 1. Density, chances are you're bald on top youre sides are diffused, go for 90% or less. 2. Style forward caesar, or side swept messy without a part, no matter the hair system, someone will get the right angle light and will kind of see something. 3. Learn to cut your hair system. Countless videos on youtube, always leave the edge hairs on the sides a couple mm longer than your own longest upper hair on your sides, use a thinning scissors to make the edge of the system on the sides very thin, thicker to where the main combover style begins 3. Skin system with walker tape is quickest,easiest, cleanest, cheapest, approach for me 4. They are always puffy when new, use a spray bottle to train it and to reduce puffiness to lay before actually installing. 5. Get the right wave, i always go for a 30mm, but if I could afford it i would go for 28mm, it hides the hair line better 5. Cheap hair systems are over thick at the crown and stick out if you want it short. Buy single knotted, instead of machine injected as these are manually made and will last longer. 6. If youre going into work and conscious of it, i advise wetting the system and using a non alcohol based gel, it gives it a really natural diffused look that no one will know. 7. When I was asked why i shaved my head before, i always say scalp psoriasis as that causes your hair to fall out but can grow back. I had 20 years ago and it did grow back only to fall out more slowly. 8. You really need to let your hair on the sides of your head grow out long enough, say 3cm at the highest, cut and install your hair system, let your barber fade and line you up. Hope this helps
It’s always good content from you Jake, thank you. I put a little oil(olive, avocado, etc.) before any washing because it adds extra protection from drying the shafts and preserves cuticles which can permanently/prematurely damage them. Also prevents minerals from the water entering the shafts by preserving the integrity of the cuticle. Also it’s a good idea to get a shower head water filter to prevent the impurities of the water from contacting not only the hair and damaging it but also your skin too. Oiling the hair is so important because the sebum from your scalp doesn’t get to the hair and that’s why some people’s hair turns to straw. Again, thanks for the good content.
I just ran into someone I haven't seen in awhile. She asked if I grew my hair out. I wanted to tell this person that it was a hair system. I just said yea, I grew it out.
Hey Jake really appreciate all your efforts. I’ve been using systems for 18 years , a sense of humor & being confident is key to freedom .God bless you bro keep up the great work.!
This has been an instrumental video as well as encouraging. I’m one of those that’s on the fence when it comes to wearing my HS, bottom line, it make me feel better about myself. Hey, we’ve all have somewhat fallen on harder times including myself so all of this is good advice. Btw, your system looks awesome, thanks again for all the tips.
I agree that the biggest cause of shedding is too much styling. Also about shampoo it totally dries out you hair it knots and they you shed it getting out the knots .The less i shampoo the longer it lasts
And your hair looks great! I’m a big proponent of shorter styles, not fades and definitely not all these crazy pompadours. Short sides and short/medium top. It makes it seem like you always have an exposed hairline yet it is fairly hidden and protected, depending on style of course.
I just recently got new system, I got from homeboy curtis (mhe) the previous system was a monofilament base, with a French lace hairline, I got 13 months out of that bad boy, lol! Also there are color depositing conditioners on the market
Try spraying the inside knots on a lace w acrylic clear spray. It locks the cuticle of the hair to the lace. After conditioning and drying. Then let it sit. Dry out and then tape
Jake you provide great info. Something you might light to add is a conditioner wash, and a cool water rinse. The cooler the better. Another great option, when shopping look for UNPROCESSED, VIRGIN UNITS. They are there you just have search. Remember unprocessed, virgin human hair. You can't imagine how long the unit will last because the cuticle is still in tacked to wit is extremely important when it comes to hair's integrity. Also stay away from the Oleplex system - makes the hair too hard and will break immediately at the base. I've been in the hair industry for over 30 years and I've tested and experimented with just about every possible product and techniques. Too much protein is not good for the unit's hair. It's like an eggshell. The only thing that is guaranteed is it will break (period). Best - MIG
I'm not sure if this is harmful or not but with poly and tape I have found that soaking it in cool water overnight will make the tape come right off. I do mine every 2 weeks and don't mind sleeping without it for one night as it gives my scalp a nice break. Then, I get up and clean the unit and both tape or glue well peal right off with no other chemicals needed.
I've used thin skin and I've used Swiss lace. I get at least 6 months out of my hair; usually 10 months. I am very gentle during removal and cleaning. Tape is the worst for your hair. On thin skin it is easy to rip the base. On Swiss lace it pulls the hair out of the back upon removal; even when the hair is soaked. The cleaning takes a bit longer when using glue, as it has to soak in a mixture of conditioner and water, then you stroke the glue of the system with a few gentle wipes. The hair should also be brushed out while submerged in the solution; it helps to brush through the tangles. As soon as you squeeze the solution out, Wash the back with a harsh soap, rinse it out, and put a bunch of de- tangler in it. I begin to dye my hair lightly after the third or fourth month. As for keeping it natural and supple, no-tangle products do an amazing job. The no-tangle products also use argon oil. The kids no-tangle products applied every three or four days, keep your hair natural smooth, and give a natural luster to it. I wash my hair with conditioner once a week and fix up the hairline and the main hair with some extra glue. I wear my hair for two weeks before re-installing it.
Jake your hair looks awesome. I like those shorter sides. Next video could you give a few profile views? I'd like to see the blend area. Glad to see you back and feeling good. You're looking great brother!
Why not use the color depositing conditioners? You can leave it ok for a shorter time for a tint, or longer for a deeper color, without compromising the integrity of the hair that a normal dye would do by forcing the hair shaft open
IM NEW TO THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! U GIVE ME A BETTER UNDERSTADING OF A HAIR SYSTEM AND IM MORE COMFORTABLE TO DO IT !!!!!!!! THANKS FOR YOU CONTENT !!!!!!!!
Hi Jake, I’m getting my first hair system very soon, however I’m car mechanic and is what is warring me about how long my hair system will last and how to keep it clean and tidy? My logical thought was to wear cap at work so can protect my hair through the day. But I wounded if you would be able to help with some suggestions and advice please? Appreciate it Thank you Sash
condition condition condition... I have done hair for 30+ years... and you are correct about the blue or purple shampoo... it's great for us system wearers. Matrix color sync is gentle color,,,remember to mix it with 10 volume developer if you want just deposit only results... if you mix it with 20 volume you will get some lift, and your color will fade faster... Good video Jake.
Hi Jake, thanks for sharing the content...ive hit the issue with colour fading and struggling to find a colour match from Matrix socolour sync for my '4ASH' system from lordhair. Any tips?
@@JakeKent Recently started using a thin skin system from hair skeen. Went into a hot tub and sauna and steam room, and later that day the hair was completely matted up like a rats nest. Stylist said there is no way to fix it so this system is toast (after only two months)
@@joshgoldbergmusic use a hat when going to sauna or steam room. Also get a hybrid not a full ok poly if you're going to do all that. Can't imagine how many days of bond your cutting by wearing a full poly in a sauna like that. Also swim cap if you do swimming, chlorine can destroy your hair system.
I dye too and believe it’s the only way to go for realism but dialing in the right color can be a challenge and takes a lot of testing but we’ll worth it in the end. I haven’t used any of the blue or purple shampoos. Does blue shampoo dye the lace or poly? Do you do it in a shower or do it like a dye job?
i change everyday. no problem longest poly unit i was able to get close to 2 years but that was with repairing with liquid poly to fix tears..I use knot sealer on my Swiss lace piece...
@@sueyu3603 tape .. best way. daily ear tape if using full poly base units.scalp has to breath especially with poly base units..I use lace tape for lace bases with no shine tape for front of the unit.scalp will always feel fresh this is why i remove daily and shampoo ..
Hey Jake! Do you use color 6A from Matrix Color Sync? And how long do you leave it in? I have ashy dark blond/light brown hair just like you. I saw great results with Matrix Color Sync 6A with matrix 10 vol Devaloper left for 30 min
If you buy virgin European hair it will last longer, but it is a little pricier. I’ve been wearing wigs for a few years now so I have some experience with different hair quality. Also, u can wash your hair system with human hair wig products, they’re made to protect dead hair.
If its lace it will last 1year two months if removed everyday if using all tape no bond. If you use a poly with .008 to 0.012 thickness will last year that is stretching it. poly tends to dry out and crack and tear. Great contact 35 year hair wearer been wearing hair since 18 years old.
As of recent I rejected the idea of getting a hair system and when needed I used Toppik to fill in the balding on the top of my head. But Toppik is a mess and I get really self conscious when it's windy, hot or rains outside.. So I thought about getting a hair system (well the first thing was a hair transplant). The thing is, I don't want to wear it every day as I wear a baseball cap. I would prefer to wear it when I need to go into work (as I cannot wear baseball caps at work) as I work from home most days or wear it on special occasions, but would wear it more often down the road. Is it meant for seldom use? Would I damage it if I kept removing it from my scalp etc as opposed to leaving it on my head?
@Jake Kent hey man my hair is a very similar color to yours, I know u have a vid on coloring it, but I’m curious what color do you order originally? Thanks
Any tips for removing the tape adhesive when it can med through the unit & into hair. I use tape only, change every 7 days. I go the gym daily, is this just a heat thing
Hey Jake! Thank you so much for all the info! In the beginning when mentioning how to keep the color from fading, I noticed you didn't mention Back2Natural. I've seen a few guys on TH-cam mention how great that product is at preserving the hair color of hair systems. Would you not recommend that? Or is there a better purpose for a product like that, and maybe not meant to be used for long term?
I got mine about two weeks ago. Took me awhile to get used to it. It’s starting to come up in a few places. Made me mad because I was told I was good for awhile. 🤷🏻♂️
The answer is , and take it from someone who does it , Do NOT shampoo every week , every 2 or 3 weeks is fine and use plenty spray in conditioner, and no it won’t smell as it can’t produce oils as it’s not your hair , if you wash as Jake says it will fade and won’t last !
I train MMA and it involves regularly doing wrestling and Jiu-jitsu. Sadly I am starting to believe that a hair system would be impossible for me unless i quit.
The most important thing for me was switching to remy hair. Non remy hair simply dies in 2-3 months no matter what. Most use remy, but i was using cheaper non remy before and wonder why it always died.
Thanks Jake for the tip on hot water, will try! Relieved to hear other people ripped theirs too lol. Your taped hairline here looks good! My forehead still has some hair so the stubbles grow and push up the tape after 3 days. Would you have any insight about hair system on non-bald area? 😊
This is going to seem REALLY out there to users of standard hair replacement shampoos, conditioners, etc., so hear me out. I have had my Cosmetology license for nearly 40 years so imagine the styles I have seen come and go. I remember when extensions and adding "tracks" was verboten to speak of. In other words, if you were wearing them, you lied. See Diana Ross dodging this question in multiple interviews. Along the way, I learned some hacks that work better than some of the industry's prescription. Try soaking your hair in COLD water in a large mixing bowl or your sink. Add some Woolite (product to clean gentle items you cannot wash in the a machine). COLD water will keep your hair colorfast. Heat removes the color, dries out the hair and can cause breakage. Soak for 20 minutes, move it around in the bowl a little. Use a tooth brush and Woolite to gently scrub any areas that need more cleansing (like make up, bronzer, self tanner). Put the hair in a thick plush towel and roll it up and gently squeeze the water out until it is no longer dripping. The put it on your styro head, secure it with pins and style it while wet and let it air dry. This will clean, freshen the smell, protect the color and condition all at the same time. It also works great on synthetic pieces (which should NEVER have soap put on them, especially shampoos for human hair). Try it. Fast, easy, inexpensive. In addition to Jake's suggestion to use MATRIX SOCOLOR, your hair does not need a permanent color after the factor shade unless you want to change it permanently. MATRIX also makes a DEMI PERMANENT color that is mostly deposit and uses a very low peroxide to water ratio. Processes in shorter time and can be done more often (monthly if needed) and safely. Now if you live in a sunbelt state or tropical area of the world you need to protect your hair from HOURS of exposure especially if you will be in and out of the pool. Chlorine is terrible for hair systems. They have already been VERY processed by the time you purchase them. I would suggest not going into the chlorinated pool with your system on. Remember the Hair Club ads with the guys coming up out of the pool and their bangs stuck to their foreheads and they brushed it back like their own hair? Advise against it. Happy Hacking!!
Do you find shampooing so infrequently is a problem with how much you work out? I go to the gym 4 days a week and I'm scared not to shampoo after the gym for fear of odor.
Hey I was wondering I live in the US east coast, and I went to a hair place and she told me if I wanted a clipped in system it would be 950 dollars every time. Is that high ?
Not everybody can afford to buy a super thin hair system @ 250 - 300$ that too with slightly higher maintenance cost and less durability. Better go for a good quality monofilament hair system which easily lasts 2 years if properly taken cared of.
How do you mean 5 to 6 months , you must be doing something wrong , they last over a year if you don’t over wash them and use spray in conditioner , the least you fiddle with it the better
Jake , I just watched your video about color. I’m curious as how you use your color? I’m a stylist of many years. Color is complicated. There’s different volumes of developer that you would use to protect the hair system. Would like to share that with you if you would like the info to pass on to others. Thanks
I wash my Hair almost everyday. Because i feel like it gets moist if i leave it on for some days without washing. I also use a leave in conditioner and oil almost everyday
oh yeah, The oils on a thin skin system is a good idea. Dont put too much just run it thru the shaft, and not on the base tho... Lace is another story... the oils if you use too much will cause the knots to slip. Just putting that out there!.
Thats good advice for new and existing wearers but having been a system wearer for 7 years now I have to say the longevity of the hair units is decreased by the continuing poor quality, from a number of suppliers. One of the reasons why systems do not last long in my opinion and I've used dozens and dozens is due to the over-processing of the hair and also the quality of the manufacturing. I can tell a good from bad unit straight out of the box and companies such as Lordhair and lately Superhairpieces have no quality control whatsoever. I just had a 10 day online dispute with the latter company who sent me the worst hair system I've ever received. I really think the finger of why they do not last as long should be pointed at the makers and distributers as we can only do so much day to day in terms of personal care.
Thanks for sharing this info - really useful to know and sorry to hear about your bad experience. I’ve mainly bought from superhairpieces over the years though not for a while now
@@rignatz9799 No worries. I was keen to try Superhairpieces as I've had a mixed bag when it comes to quality from them but honestly never, never again. The system I was in dispute with was regard to a swiss lace with poly sides. The hairline was unwearable - black knots right along the front and due to the hair being relatively sparse even a blind man could tell it was a hair unit. Unbleached knots throughout the unit, looking like squashed black ants . Really it was awful but even worse ? The company's response and customer care. Only when I got my bank involved and made many comments on social media did I begin to make progress in obtaining a refund. I watch people like Jake and also one or two other hair system wearers but to be honest the only value I personally get is from Stickonhair who calls out inferior hair units, companies, customer care and details what makes a bad hair system plus his videos are so helpful as he is the only youtuber who seems to suffer and visually depict the highs and lows of wearing hair which I empathise with completely.
@@momentoftruth9827 Thanks for your message - that's good to know. For years I used to buy the M101 all poly from Superhairpieces but not for a while now. Recently I've bought stock pieces directly from a manufacturer in China - works out a lot cheaper and still get the piece in a week. Do you remember Jason from hairsystemtalk a couple of years ago? He was going to sell some pieces and gave me the number for a guy in China who once worked for Lordhair. The pieces have been good. I've noticed lately that SH pieces are a lot more active on social media esp with sending a piece for review to a TH-camr. Sorry to hear about your experience.
@@rignatz9799 Sure I recall Jason ! He was one of the better vloggers and had grand ideas and hoped he would follow through on his vision of having a company here in the UK to distribute hair systems. I have not seen any content him for a significant time and hope the guy is ok ! I like the idea of ordering direct from the manufacturer as it would cut down costs considerably - honestly I have been averaging one hair system per month over the past 18 months or so , largely due to the quality of them and have encountered so many issues. I was astonished some of these hair system make it past quality control. I personally have mine pre cut both by LH and SHP , mostly the former. I do find the hair quality worse than ever, my theory is that it is overly processed and dries out within a couple of weeks. Also youtubers like JK and others ( apart from Stickonhair ) never, ever talk about the poor quality of hair units, for example I've been going back to ploy and the 'corn rows' are so evident - I think you know what I mean plus the actual poly material is highly visible, almost white in appearance which makes these companies claims of systems being 'undetectable' a complete lie and trying to obtain a refund or even an exchange is almost impossible. I'd like to order direct to, avoid the middle man but do like the pre cut service, both of the actual system cut to size along with a hair cut. I'm actually really surprised to my knowledge, that there isn't a company in the UK who offers both quality units along with a pre cut styling service at a reasonable price. I really think they'd clean up !
Also a guy called 'Hair system DIY ' ( channel on here ) released a video this week similar to this one talking about how to make hair units last longer and yet again failing to cite the inferior and awful quality of many of them. There are tips to keep the systems relatively healthy and increase their lifespan but these vloggers miss the no.1 reason why they merely last a few weeks , 6 at best. Stickonhair is the only one in my view who really gives a window into what hair systems are all about, living with them day to day, the ups and downs, the poor quality of them, practical tips and experiments. I like Americans for their positivity a lot of the time but there is a time when they need to be more authentic and critical of hair systems in production and call out these companies.
@@JakeKent I use a mono base with PU perimeter. I have about an inch of frontal bio hair as my fringe which eliminates the need for an exposed hair line with the system. I use red tape on the PU perimeter and I take out my system every night before I sleep. I only wash and condition my hair once every 2-3 days. I try not to use hair spray or gel on my system unless it’s an important event like a wedding or interview. My work is mostly WFH so I only style my hair about 2-3 times a week. When I do style it I use warm setting on the blow dryer and then use a light hairspray to keep it in place. When I wear the system in the morning, I always make sure that the hairs that are sticking onto the tape, is carefully removed with isopropyl alcohol and not just torn off with a comb. This is to make sure that the density around the edges are not reduced. I also apply serum and argon oil. I think pretty much that’s it. I’m very delicate with its system. I’ve been wearing it since apr 2021 and I can see myself using it for at least the next 6-8 months.
hi Jake i'm from Ecuador actualy My prótesis it's almost entering 2 years of use and i think i may have found the reason. send My your mail to send You photos
I always think the shorter you go, the easier it is to keep fresh. However the costs increase when you have a skin fade etc and need regular maintenance. As for colour, my stylist said a top tip is to add some water into the mixture.
Tellus more. This would be my nightmare scenario. I think many people who wear systems, prominent youtubers do not realise the day to day work that we have to do when we work alongside women and for me personally under intense light. Very difficult. It's OK if you work from home but day to day it's exhausting to keep the pretence up.
Why do you care ? It's your wish to wear one. You are not wearing a HS to impress others , but rather to make yourself feel good in mirror . To make yourself confident that i look good. The moment you feel good and confident about youself , you will look good and people will like you
@@probably_yj I am trying to learn from others mistake that is all, he doesn't seem to have reply so at this point I don't care. "Smart people learn from their mistakes, wise people learn from the mistakes of others."
Who fucking cares. Next time it happens, a nice slap is always an option, and then go on about your day. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Nothing. You do something about a condition that bothers you. That's how every problem is solved. If you are content with you appearance (or you like it more than a shaved head), there is no reason to consider any other opinion.
I hope you are doing better, I went through the same thing, it almost killed me, Then out of no where i met a Hopi lady and she made me remember that I;m more important than him. and I recovered. it did take me two years ' recovering from chemo. thats how I found your site, I learned how to wear a system .it was for a man but long enough to wear , do you have a place or know a site that deals with women that are experiencing drastic hair loss? thank you . Mara..
My oldest hair system is 4 years old…. However, I have several different systems from Lordhair so I rotate my pieces. I never actually use glues, I just use the got2b method because I also don’t like sleeping in my hair and it’s easy to remove the residue. I’m a hairdresser so I also color and treat my own pieces, I usually just do a semi it adds shine and softness back to my hair. I enjoy your videos btw
Can u share what is got2b method? Im just about to get my system i hope it will look good on me
@@Ken-bx9nx there’s plenty of videos on TH-cam how to do it. I HATE using tapes and glues it’s just too messy and too much clean up for my liking
@@Ken-bx9nx I've never ever been able to use g2b. The system just peels off immediately.
Jake, I would have to say that your hair system looks so natural and real. I have gotten a lot of information from your videos. I thank you so much for all the great tips.
A number of things has helped me to make a system look more natural
1. Density, chances are you're bald on top youre sides are diffused, go for 90% or less.
2. Style forward caesar, or side swept messy without a part, no matter the hair system, someone will get the right angle light and will kind of see something.
3. Learn to cut your hair system. Countless videos on youtube, always leave the edge hairs on the sides a couple mm longer than your own longest upper hair on your sides, use a thinning scissors to make the edge of the system on the sides very thin, thicker to where the main combover style begins
3. Skin system with walker tape is quickest,easiest, cleanest, cheapest, approach for me
4. They are always puffy when new, use a spray bottle to train it and to reduce puffiness to lay before actually installing.
5. Get the right wave, i always go for a 30mm, but if I could afford it i would go for 28mm, it hides the hair line better
5. Cheap hair systems are over thick at the crown and stick out if you want it short. Buy single knotted, instead of machine injected as these are manually made and will last longer.
6. If youre going into work and conscious of it, i advise wetting the system and using a non alcohol based gel, it gives it a really natural diffused look that no one will know.
7. When I was asked why i shaved my head before, i always say scalp psoriasis as that causes your hair to fall out but can grow back. I had 20 years ago and it did grow back only to fall out more slowly.
8. You really need to let your hair on the sides of your head grow out long enough, say 3cm at the highest, cut and install your hair system, let your barber fade and line you up.
Hope this helps
It’s always good content from you Jake, thank you.
I put a little oil(olive, avocado, etc.) before any washing because it adds extra protection from drying the shafts and preserves cuticles which can permanently/prematurely damage them. Also prevents minerals from the water entering the shafts by preserving the integrity of the cuticle.
Also it’s a good idea to get a shower head water filter to prevent the impurities of the water from contacting not only the hair and damaging it but also your skin too. Oiling the hair is so important because the sebum from your scalp doesn’t get to the hair and that’s why some people’s hair turns to straw.
Again, thanks for the good content.
I just ran into someone I haven't seen in awhile. She asked if I grew my hair out. I wanted to tell this person that it was a hair system. I just said yea, I grew it out.
Hey Jake really appreciate all your efforts.
I’ve been using systems for 18 years , a sense of humor & being confident is key to freedom .God bless you bro keep up the great work.!
May I ask you a question? Have you ever experienced a sense of restriction in your freedom of movement or going out due to wearing systems?
This has been an instrumental video as well as encouraging.
I’m one of those that’s on the fence when it comes to wearing my HS, bottom line, it make me feel better about myself.
Hey, we’ve all have somewhat fallen on harder times including myself so all of this is good advice.
Btw, your system looks awesome, thanks again for all the tips.
Hair system looks great, man. You're spot on when you say it looks natural.
I agree that the biggest cause of shedding is too much styling. Also about shampoo it totally dries out you hair it knots and they you shed it getting out the knots .The less i shampoo the longer it lasts
And your hair looks great! I’m a big proponent of shorter styles, not fades and definitely not all these crazy pompadours. Short sides and short/medium top. It makes it seem like you always have an exposed hairline yet it is fairly hidden and protected, depending on style of course.
Nice one .. please don’t stop making videos .. I got my hair system and it’s life changing bro ..
That hair and style looks fire and very natural. Thanks for sharing!! I'm still nervous and on the fence but this video was really helpful
That color that hairstyle Blends in really nice it looks really nice on you
I just recently got new system, I got from homeboy curtis (mhe) the previous system was a monofilament base, with a French lace hairline, I got 13 months out of that bad boy, lol! Also there are color depositing conditioners on the market
How does it work. How much.
Try spraying the inside knots on a lace w acrylic clear spray. It locks the cuticle of the hair to the lace. After conditioning and drying. Then let it sit. Dry out and then tape
Review hair systems, which are best all around for look, price and wearability.
Jake you provide great info. Something you might light to add is a conditioner wash, and a cool water rinse. The cooler the better.
Another great option, when shopping look for UNPROCESSED, VIRGIN UNITS. They are there you just have search. Remember unprocessed, virgin human hair. You can't imagine how long the unit will last because the cuticle is still in tacked to wit is extremely important when it comes to hair's integrity. Also stay away from the Oleplex system - makes the hair too hard and will break immediately at the base. I've been in the hair industry for over 30 years and I've tested and experimented with just about every possible product and techniques. Too much protein is not good for the unit's hair. It's like an eggshell. The only thing that is guaranteed is it will break (period).
Best - MIG
I'm not sure if this is harmful or not but with poly and tape I have found that soaking it in cool water overnight will make the tape come right off. I do mine every 2 weeks and don't mind sleeping without it for one night as it gives my scalp a nice break. Then, I get up and clean the unit and both tape or glue well peal right off with no other chemicals needed.
I use C-22 solvent and Everclear 151 proof alcohol to remove the tape, It’s worked for me but do your own research.
The hair style you have on this video looks great on you.
Thanks for the tip about the tangle teezer - I use it when I wake up to get the tangles out and before I get it wet,
I've used thin skin and I've used Swiss lace. I get at least 6 months out of my hair; usually 10 months. I am very gentle during removal and cleaning. Tape is the worst for your hair. On thin skin it is easy to rip the base. On Swiss lace it pulls the hair out of the back upon removal; even when the hair is soaked. The cleaning takes a bit longer when using glue, as it has to soak in a mixture of conditioner and water, then you stroke the glue of the system with a few gentle wipes. The hair should also be brushed out while submerged in the solution; it helps to brush through the tangles. As soon as you squeeze the solution out, Wash the back with a harsh soap, rinse it out, and put a bunch of de- tangler in it. I begin to dye my hair lightly after the third or fourth month. As for keeping it natural and supple, no-tangle products do an amazing job. The no-tangle products also use argon oil. The kids no-tangle products applied every three or four days, keep your hair natural smooth, and give a natural luster to it. I wash my hair with conditioner once a week and fix up the hairline and the main hair with some extra glue. I wear my hair for two weeks before re-installing it.
great tips! thanks for sharing ian!
Jake your hair looks awesome. I like those shorter sides. Next video could you give a few profile views? I'd like to see the blend area. Glad to see you back and feeling good. You're looking great brother!
thanks brother!
Good to see you back Jake. Useful information 👍🏼
Hi Jake your hair looks so Natural Really nice. Your tips are excellent the Hot water really works well, much appreciated, Irish 🇮🇪 viewer
Why not use the color depositing conditioners? You can leave it ok for a shorter time for a tint, or longer for a deeper color, without compromising the integrity of the hair that a normal dye would do by forcing the hair shaft open
One question. Can you go swimming with the hairsystem? Like even diving head first?
Do you bond your system via glue or would you recommend tape? Also how often do you take off to clean you scalp?
IM NEW TO THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! U GIVE ME A BETTER UNDERSTADING OF A HAIR SYSTEM AND IM MORE COMFORTABLE TO DO IT !!!!!!!! THANKS FOR YOU CONTENT !!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing Jake, could I know what hair system you use, is it a skin hair system? a 0.06mm?
Could wearing a shower cap when you sleep help with the hair pulling?
Hi Jake, I’m getting my first hair system very soon, however I’m car mechanic and is what is warring me about how long my hair system will last and how to keep it clean and tidy? My logical thought was to wear cap at work so can protect my hair through the day. But I wounded if you would be able to help with some suggestions and advice please? Appreciate it
Thank you
Sash
Great tips, thank you! The shorter look looks great on you!
Thanks so much!
Where you got your hair system ?
condition condition condition... I have done hair for 30+ years... and you are correct about the blue or purple shampoo... it's great for us system wearers. Matrix color sync is gentle color,,,remember to mix it with 10 volume developer if you want just deposit only results... if you mix it with 20 volume you will get some lift, and your color will fade faster... Good video Jake.
hey ron - could you teach me more about developer? i'd like to understand that more
@@JakeKent I would be glad to help you with that.
Hi Jake, thanks for sharing the content...ive hit the issue with colour fading and struggling to find a colour match from Matrix socolour sync for my '4ASH' system from lordhair. Any tips?
Have you ever experienced hair completely matting up after being exposed to heat (hottub, sauna, etc)?
hmm not exactly with how you're explaining it. what exactly is going on?
@@JakeKent Recently started using a thin skin system from hair skeen. Went into a hot tub and sauna and steam room, and later that day the hair was completely matted up like a rats nest. Stylist said there is no way to fix it so this system is toast (after only two months)
@@joshgoldbergmusic use a hat when going to sauna or steam room. Also get a hybrid not a full ok poly if you're going to do all that. Can't imagine how many days of bond your cutting by wearing a full poly in a sauna like that. Also swim cap if you do swimming, chlorine can destroy your hair system.
I've had that happen to a brand new LordHair system the moment I rinsed lukewarm water over it. It instantly matted.
I dye too and believe it’s the only way to go for realism but dialing in the right color can be a challenge and takes a lot of testing but we’ll worth it in the end. I haven’t used any of the blue or purple shampoos. Does blue shampoo dye the lace or poly? Do you do it in a shower or do it like a dye job?
i change everyday. no problem longest poly unit i was able to get close to 2 years but that was with repairing with liquid poly to fix tears..I use knot sealer on my Swiss lace piece...
Can I talk with you. I have never used and would wanna take it off nearly daily. Want know the best ways
@@sueyu3603 tape .. best way. daily ear tape if using full poly base units.scalp has to breath especially with poly base units..I use lace tape for lace bases with no shine tape for front of the unit.scalp will always feel fresh this is why i remove daily and shampoo ..
Hey Jake! Do you use color 6A from Matrix Color Sync? And how long do you leave it in? I have ashy dark blond/light brown hair just like you. I saw great results with Matrix Color Sync 6A with matrix 10 vol Devaloper left for 30 min
If you buy virgin European hair it will last longer, but it is a little pricier. I’ve been wearing wigs for a few years now so I have some experience with different hair quality. Also, u can wash your hair system with human hair wig products, they’re made to protect dead hair.
When people talk about soaking with solution, does that mean soaking the hair system in a C-22 and mixing water over the night?
How do you remove the micro little tape peices stuck inside the mesh usually on the outer side of the tape ending ?
Mine always last at least a year or more.. 6 months? 😅
If its lace it will last 1year two months if removed everyday if using all tape no bond. If you use a poly with .008 to 0.012 thickness will last year that is stretching it. poly tends to dry out and crack and tear. Great contact 35 year hair wearer been wearing hair since 18 years old.
How can it last a year? The hair will lose strength.
As of recent I rejected the idea of getting a hair system and when needed I used Toppik to fill in the balding on the top of my head. But Toppik is a mess and I get really self conscious when it's windy, hot or rains outside.. So I thought about getting a hair system (well the first thing was a hair transplant). The thing is, I don't want to wear it every day as I wear a baseball cap. I would prefer to wear it when I need to go into work (as I cannot wear baseball caps at work) as I work from home most days or wear it on special occasions, but would wear it more often down the road. Is it meant for seldom use? Would I damage it if I kept removing it from my scalp etc as opposed to leaving it on my head?
@Jake Kent hey man my hair is a very similar color to yours, I know u have a vid on coloring it, but I’m curious what color do you order originally? Thanks
Any tips for removing the tape adhesive when it can med through the unit & into hair. I use tape only, change every 7 days. I go the gym daily, is this just a heat thing
Hey Jake! Thank you so much for all the info! In the beginning when mentioning how to keep the color from fading, I noticed you didn't mention Back2Natural. I've seen a few guys on TH-cam mention how great that product is at preserving the hair color of hair systems. Would you not recommend that? Or is there a better purpose for a product like that, and maybe not meant to be used for long term?
@drewdrew, there’s a brand called ion, I use their shampoo and conditioner, it’s helped with color, it’s made for color treated hair.
I got mine about two weeks ago. Took me awhile to get used to it. It’s starting to come up in a few places. Made me mad because I was told I was good for awhile. 🤷🏻♂️
Do you only shampoo when you reinstall or have you just stopped using shampoo for good? No odor?
This is what I'm curious to find out. Think he actually said he's stopped using shampoo all together and he just uses conditioner every 3-4 days
The answer is , and take it from someone who does it , Do NOT shampoo every week , every 2 or 3 weeks is fine and use plenty spray in conditioner, and no it won’t smell as it can’t produce oils as it’s not your hair , if you wash as Jake says it will fade and won’t last !
I train MMA and it involves regularly doing wrestling and Jiu-jitsu.
Sadly I am starting to believe that a hair system would be impossible for me unless i quit.
Just wear some kind of swimming cap when you train.
The most important thing for me was switching to remy hair. Non remy hair simply dies in 2-3 months no matter what. Most use remy, but i was using cheaper non remy before and wonder why it always died.
Where do you get your systems from?
Great video, thanks! Nice to see you back!
good to see you chrise, its been a while
I find that after about 3 or 4 months is when hair systems start to look the most "real." I've gotten 7 months out of a system.
Why do people get hair on top of there head then shave the sides? Bauld transfer???
can I ask where you get your systems?
Thanks Jake for the tip on hot water, will try! Relieved to hear other people ripped theirs too lol. Your taped hairline here looks good!
My forehead still has some hair so the stubbles grow and push up the tape after 3 days. Would you have any insight about hair system on non-bald area? 😊
This is going to seem REALLY out there to users of standard hair replacement shampoos, conditioners, etc., so hear me out. I have had my Cosmetology license for nearly 40 years so imagine the styles I have seen come and go. I remember when extensions and adding "tracks" was verboten to speak of. In other words, if you were wearing them, you lied. See Diana Ross dodging this question in multiple interviews. Along the way, I learned some hacks that work better than some of the industry's prescription. Try soaking your hair in COLD water in a large mixing bowl or your sink. Add some Woolite (product to clean gentle items you cannot wash in the a machine). COLD water will keep your hair colorfast. Heat removes the color, dries out the hair and can cause breakage. Soak for 20 minutes, move it around in the bowl a little. Use a tooth brush and Woolite to gently scrub any areas that need more cleansing (like make up, bronzer, self tanner). Put the hair in a thick plush towel and roll it up and gently squeeze the water out until it is no longer dripping. The put it on your styro head, secure it with pins and style it while wet and let it air dry. This will clean, freshen the smell, protect the color and condition all at the same time. It also works great on synthetic pieces (which should NEVER have soap put on them, especially shampoos for human hair). Try it. Fast, easy, inexpensive. In addition to Jake's suggestion to use MATRIX SOCOLOR, your hair does not need a permanent color after the factor shade unless you want to change it permanently. MATRIX also makes a DEMI PERMANENT color that is mostly deposit and uses a very low peroxide to water ratio. Processes in shorter time and can be done more often (monthly if needed) and safely. Now if you live in a sunbelt state or tropical area of the world you need to protect your hair from HOURS of exposure especially if you will be in and out of the pool. Chlorine is terrible for hair systems. They have already been VERY processed by the time you purchase them. I would suggest not going into the chlorinated pool with your system on. Remember the Hair Club ads with the guys coming up out of the pool and their bangs stuck to their foreheads and they brushed it back like their own hair? Advise against it. Happy Hacking!!
Do you find shampooing so infrequently is a problem with how much you work out? I go to the gym 4 days a week and I'm scared not to shampoo after the gym for fear of odor.
Honestly, wear a hat to the gym if you can. It’ll make the system last so much longer
I liked your German style four. Das ist der Weg!
Hey I was wondering I live in the US east coast, and I went to a hair place and she told me if I wanted a clipped in system it would be 950 dollars every time. Is that high ?
Extremely high.
Not everybody can afford to buy a super thin hair system @ 250 - 300$ that too with slightly higher maintenance cost and less durability. Better go for a good quality monofilament hair system which easily lasts 2 years if properly taken cared of.
I've used a "hair system," before. Two or three days are the maximum life expectancy of looking normal and healthy.
Tape every 7 days here as well, night and day difference if I wait even 14 days, tape just turns to mush.
exactly. its way tougher on the system
How do you mean 5 to 6 months , you must be doing something wrong , they last over a year if you don’t over wash them and use spray in conditioner , the least you fiddle with it the better
Jake , I just watched your video about color. I’m curious as how you use your color? I’m a stylist of many years. Color is complicated. There’s different volumes of developer that you would use to protect the hair system. Would like to share that with you if you would like the info to pass on to others. Thanks
ruben - i'd LOVE THAT. email me - jake@dillymedia.com
Jake I emailed you. Don’t know if you received it.
Apparently in germany there was a guy who had a hair system for 5 years and at the end it looked like a straw hat.
😂
oh geeze. hahahahahahaha
I wash my Hair almost everyday. Because i feel like it gets moist if i leave it on for some days without washing. I also use a leave in conditioner and oil almost everyday
Do you cut in your own systems?
hell no! i find the best barber i can ideally
oh yeah, The oils on a thin skin system is a good idea. Dont put too much just run it thru the shaft, and not on the base tho... Lace is another story... the oils if you use too much will cause the knots to slip. Just putting that out there!.
awesome tip
Hey Jake have you tried a steamer gun?
hey susy.. i havent.. how would you reccomend using it?
I've always used real human hair. Now I'm starting to think that a poly, fake hair might be best?
Do you have any hair systems that you would recommend for women?
I believe you can get longer hair for women. Women do wear hair systems.
they are definitely out there!
Switch to 1.25 playback speed. You're welcome.
Thats good advice for new and existing wearers but having been a system wearer for 7 years now I have to say the longevity of the hair units is decreased by the continuing poor quality, from a number of suppliers. One of the reasons why systems do not last long in my opinion and I've used dozens and dozens is due to the over-processing of the hair and also the quality of the manufacturing. I can tell a good from bad unit straight out of the box and companies such as Lordhair and lately Superhairpieces have no quality control whatsoever. I just had a 10 day online dispute with the latter company who sent me the worst hair system I've ever received. I really think the finger of why they do not last as long should be pointed at the makers and distributers as we can only do so much day to day in terms of personal care.
Thanks for sharing this info - really useful to know and sorry to hear about your bad experience. I’ve mainly bought from superhairpieces over the years though not for a while now
@@rignatz9799 No worries. I was keen to try Superhairpieces as I've had a mixed bag when it comes to quality from them but honestly never, never again. The system I was in dispute with was regard to a swiss lace with poly sides. The hairline was unwearable - black knots right along the front and due to the hair being relatively sparse even a blind man could tell it was a hair unit. Unbleached knots throughout the unit, looking like squashed black ants . Really it was awful but even worse ? The company's response and customer care. Only when I got my bank involved and made many comments on social media did I begin to make progress in obtaining a refund. I watch people like Jake and also one or two other hair system wearers but to be honest the only value I personally get is from Stickonhair who calls out inferior hair units, companies, customer care and details what makes a bad hair system plus his videos are so helpful as he is the only youtuber who seems to suffer and visually depict the highs and lows of wearing hair which I empathise with completely.
@@momentoftruth9827 Thanks for your message - that's good to know. For years I used to buy the M101 all poly from Superhairpieces but not for a while now. Recently I've bought stock pieces directly from a manufacturer in China - works out a lot cheaper and still get the piece in a week. Do you remember Jason from hairsystemtalk a couple of years ago? He was going to sell some pieces and gave me the number for a guy in China who once worked for Lordhair. The pieces have been good. I've noticed lately that SH pieces are a lot more active on social media esp with sending a piece for review to a TH-camr. Sorry to hear about your experience.
@@rignatz9799 Sure I recall Jason ! He was one of the better vloggers and had grand ideas and hoped he would follow through on his vision of having a company here in the UK to distribute hair systems. I have not seen any content him for a significant time and hope the guy is ok ! I like the idea of ordering direct from the manufacturer as it would cut down costs considerably - honestly I have been averaging one hair system per month over the past 18 months or so , largely due to the quality of them and have encountered so many issues. I was astonished some of these hair system make it past quality control. I personally have mine pre cut both by LH and SHP , mostly the former. I do find the hair quality worse than ever, my theory is that it is overly processed and dries out within a couple of weeks. Also youtubers like JK and others ( apart from Stickonhair ) never, ever talk about the poor quality of hair units, for example I've been going back to ploy and the 'corn rows' are so evident - I think you know what I mean plus the actual poly material is highly visible, almost white in appearance which makes these companies claims of systems being 'undetectable' a complete lie and trying to obtain a refund or even an exchange is almost impossible. I'd like to order direct to, avoid the middle man but do like the pre cut service, both of the actual system cut to size along with a hair cut. I'm actually really surprised to my knowledge, that there isn't a company in the UK who offers both quality units along with a pre cut styling service at a reasonable price. I really think they'd clean up !
Also a guy called 'Hair system DIY ' ( channel on here ) released a video this week similar to this one talking about how to make hair units last longer and yet again failing to cite the inferior and awful quality of many of them. There are tips to keep the systems relatively healthy and increase their lifespan but these vloggers miss the no.1 reason why they merely last a few weeks , 6 at best. Stickonhair is the only one in my view who really gives a window into what hair systems are all about, living with them day to day, the ups and downs, the poor quality of them, practical tips and experiments. I like Americans for their positivity a lot of the time but there is a time when they need to be more authentic and critical of hair systems in production and call out these companies.
Been wearing mine for almost a year now and I think I’ll be using it for another year..
you are in the .01%! love that. curious about your pro tips!
@@JakeKent I use a mono base with PU perimeter. I have about an inch of frontal bio hair as my fringe which eliminates the need for an exposed hair line with the system. I use red tape on the PU perimeter and I take out my system every night before I sleep. I only wash and condition my hair once every 2-3 days. I try not to use hair spray or gel on my system unless it’s an important event like a wedding or interview. My work is mostly WFH so I only style my hair about 2-3 times a week. When I do style it I use warm setting on the blow dryer and then use a light hairspray to keep it in place. When I wear the system in the morning, I always make sure that the hairs that are sticking onto the tape, is carefully removed with isopropyl alcohol and not just torn off with a comb. This is to make sure that the density around the edges are not reduced. I also apply serum and argon oil. I think pretty much that’s it. I’m very delicate with its system. I’ve been wearing it since apr 2021 and I can see myself using it for at least the next 6-8 months.
hi Jake i'm from Ecuador actualy My prótesis it's almost entering 2 years of use and i think i may have found the reason. send My your mail to send You photos
The hair style on your video is only by oil? No way
indeed it is
@@JakeKent Pls make a video about how you style your hair from zero, with the oil. I think it can be interesting for many of us :)
I always think the shorter you go, the easier it is to keep fresh. However the costs increase when you have a skin fade etc and need regular maintenance.
As for colour, my stylist said a top tip is to add some water into the mixture.
what do you mean add some water?
@@JakeKent to the blend when you’re mixing prior to applying…
Lmao i use one for 18 months atleast
I'd say that hairline is too dense.
Just got called out by a girl at work for wearing a hair system. That's it..adios fellow hair heroes. I am shaving it all off 😪
Tellus more. This would be my nightmare scenario. I think many people who wear systems, prominent youtubers do not realise the day to day work that we have to do when we work alongside women and for me personally under intense light. Very difficult. It's OK if you work from home but day to day it's exhausting to keep the pretence up.
How did she notice ?
Why do you care ? It's your wish to wear one. You are not wearing a HS to impress others , but rather to make yourself feel good in mirror . To make yourself confident that i look good. The moment you feel good and confident about youself , you will look good and people will like you
@@probably_yj I am trying to learn from others mistake that is all, he doesn't seem to have reply so at this point I don't care. "Smart people learn from their mistakes, wise people learn from the mistakes of others."
Who fucking cares. Next time it happens, a nice slap is always an option, and then go on about your day. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Nothing. You do something about a condition that bothers you. That's how every problem is solved. If you are content with you appearance (or you like it more than a shaved head), there is no reason to consider any other opinion.
I hope you are doing better, I went through the same thing, it almost killed me, Then out of no where i met a Hopi lady and she made me remember that I;m more important than him. and I recovered. it did take me two years ' recovering from chemo. thats how I found your site, I learned how to wear a system .it was for a man but long enough to wear , do you have a place or know a site that deals with women that are experiencing drastic hair loss? thank you . Mara..