You want to start your off the head cleaning with removing any tape, adhesive and residue from the tape tabs, base, lace front and hair.

Always use Adhesive remover when removing tape from the tape tab area. Even if you have a durable heavier tape tab, it will allow the tape to be easily removed eliminating any chance of damage to your system this is particularly important with all skin systems. We also recommend soaking your system in our Yellow Cleaner/Conditioner. This is a safe and effective all natural product that effectively breaks down the adhesives and loosens any residue in the mesh, lace or hair. To get that stubborn accumulation from your system use a “SOFT” bristle tooth brush and gently brush the residue away from the base and hair.

Once the tape, adhesive and residue have been removed, add a capful of shampoo to a basin or plastic container. Add lukewarm water and emulsify the shampoo in the water. Place your system base side up in the basin and gently swish in the soapy water. You may let your system sit for several minutes if you wish. (We suggest you repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times to assure all the cleaner/conditioner or solvent has been removed from the system) Rinse your system under lukewarm running water for at least 3 minutes and check to be sure all adhesive and solvent residues have been removed. Repeat the washing of your system if necessary.

If you choose to use rinse out conditioner, add a capful to your clean basin. Fill with water and emulsify the conditioner. Allow your system to soak for a minimum of 3 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

(When rinsing, hold your system by the front and allow a low pressure stream of water flow from the bottom of the base through the hair.)

Place your clean system on a clean absorbent towel and gently roll the towel with the system inside to remove excess water. Holding the system by the front of the base gently wave in the air to fluff the hair. You can then apply leave in conditioner and any styling product you choose. Gently brush into your desired style and let air dry if possible.

Before re-applying your tape or adhesive you may want to wipe the tape tab with a small amount of alcohol to remove any conditioner residue that may be on your tabs. This will allow for your attachment to work at its optimum.

Choosing between a human hair piece and a synthetic hair piece is really a personal choice although sometimes because of hair color the options may be limited. Most people would prefer human hair simply because it is a natural and we can relate to it. However, if you have a great deal of gray hair, synthetic is best used for the gray because of its appearance and if you need to color your system the synthetic fiber won’t take the hair color. Synthetic is also being used for highlight colors and blended with human hair to keep the weight of a system down. Synthetic fiber is lighter weight than human hair so for the look of heavy density without the weight often a blend of human hair and synthetic will be used. Right now there is an upcoming shortage of human hair on the horizon. This is a fact through out the industry and will become a reality in the future.

We are fortunate to have our NextGen™ fiber ready for this future situation and find that blending NextGen™ with human hair creates an unbelievable touch and feel along with ease of styling, quick drying and durability without the bulk of increased density to the system. It is truly the best of both worlds. Ask us about NextGen™ fiber when you call we’d be happy to tell you how this innovation can work for you.

Generally speaking if you’re online looking for hair replacement options you are probably already wearing a hair system. If you’re happy with your current system, it gives you the look and feel you want then don’t change a thing we’ll be happy to duplicate your current hair piece just as it is. However, if you’re new to this process or you feel you’re current hair piece is not “performing” the way you’d like then there are a few things to take into consideration when ordering.

On an individual level ask yourself the following questions:

Lifestyle—are you at the gym 3 to 7 days a week or are you more of a couch potato?

Because you are making the system a part of you this is important to determine what type of base material and attachment method will best hold up to frequent showering and heavy perspiration. As a couch potato you have unlimited options because a sedentary lifestyle does very little damage to any type of base.

Employment–are you in an office all day or do you work outside? Do you wear a hat or a head set?

A guy in a hard hat has a few more issues to address than a guy in a suit with regards to base material, fiber/hair choice even density.

Financial—do you want to replace your hair replacement system every 3 to 6 months, every month or once a year to 18 months?

This question will definitely determine your selection. We can just as easily make a hair piece to last one month using very thin skin with looped hair as make a system with a strong Polyester base, a solid tape tab and 2 to 3 hair ventilation.

Hair Style—do you want a natural look or are you prone to a more styled look?

Certain hair styles will require different base materials. If you want your hair to look like you just got out of the shower, pushed the hair in place and you’re out the door, you can utilize a more varied selection options but if you must have a definite part that shows skin, a crew cut or off the face style it is important to choose the base construction that will best suit your requirements.

All of this being said it’s impossible for us to tell you what is right for you simply by putting these questions out there. We strongly suggest you utilize our free phone consultation service and let’s discuss your options. Often in the course of this discussion we can come up with a myriad of options and suggestions you may not have ever thought about we’ll even be happy to help you choose a hair style based on your face shape and features if you feel you need a change. Since we’re all individuals there are no pat answers but we’ll be happy to make available to you our years of experience in design to help you create a hair replacement system that looks right for you.