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I am happy to announce that my new video, JRob’s Full Cap Essentials is finally complete!

Here is the trailer:

The downloadable version is available  at the  HairJive store. You can purchase it as a complete video, or by single chapters or by post-order or pre-order segments only.

If you have any questions regarding the video or hair replacement in general please post them on our new and improved hair replacement forum.

We are still in the process of  making the final tweaks to the website so if you experience any issues please let me know!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that we are currently working on the HairJive.com website in anticipation of the launch of my new video, so for the time being all traffic will be routed directly to the HairJive blog.

Lots of cool stuff in the works so stay tuned for updates….

Reader Marvin asked these questions in the comments section of another post:

Hi JRob

First of all Thank You for all that you do making it a little less difficult in deciding which unit to get.

My main concern is I workout everyday and sweat and feel that the full cap lace unit would works best for me because of thinning sides and back. How often would I be able to clean my scalp and unit? Also is this something I can take off at night? and if not how long does it stay on before cleaning?

Thank you so much,
Marvin

Hey Marvin,

A full cap is a great option for guys like us who don’t have strong side and back hair.

The time you will be able to go between attachments will vary from person to person depending upon many factors. Some people can go up to 14 days or more before they need to do a removal, but don’t count on being able to get that long of an attachment yourself. I personally can only go a maximum of 7 days before I have to do a removal and cleanup. Bottom line- you won’t know until you try it yourself. Stronger tapes and glues can lengthen your attachment time but they are still at the mercy of your body chemistry and the environment.

As for nightly removal- that is definitely a possibility but you might find that it to be too time consuming to re-attach every day. I have found that if you use tape you can sometimes remove the unit by peeling it off your head with the tape still on the unit and you can reuse the tape again one or two more times by applying a thin coat of glue to reactivate the tack. The tape will eventually need to be removed and changed though.

Another reader has a question about keeping his existing hair under his full cap:

Hey JRob, thank you sooo much for this blog! It is GOOD! I’d like to ask you: I’m a mixed man, my hair only allow me to do a razor cut because otherwise I’ll look ridiculous! So with that being said, do you think I can wear full wigs and still have my hair underneath without looking unnatural?
Thank you so much!

A lot of guys ask about keeping their existing hair for various reasons. I have seen a couple of guys who have kept their hair temporarily to make sure they were ready to make the transition before shaving, but in the long run you will probably have to shave everything off to get a good result. If you do decide to keep your existing hair keep in mind that the unit will probably look different after you shave.

Reader Randy asks about my Full Cap DVD, and inquires about the possibility of utilizing an unusual base design:

Hi Jon,

I saw your photo and story on HairDirects website. Then I went to your website and read some of your articles on attachment, cutting, cleaning, etc. There was a lot of info and it was confusing at times. I saw something about a DVD. Is this DVD going to be a visual “how to” DVD and when will it be available?

Hey Randy, thanks for the email!

Yes, I am producing a how-to DVD that explains the ins and outs of ordering, wearing, and maintaining a full cap.

I wish I could give an exact release date for the Full Cap DVD, but the project has proven to be more challenging than originally anticipated and has been met with multiple setbacks. That said, the video is “substantially complete”. We are in the very final stages of editing, authoring, and cover design. Please check back in the near future for updates!

I have suffered from hair loss for 25 years, I have had several hair transplants done and been to 3 or 4 diiferent non-surgical companys such as Hair Club for Men, etc. I have bought hair systems but have never really been 100% satisifed with the look. The latest one I got was close. I have hair in the front of my head from the multiple transplants that I have had but my crown area is a cue ball. Also from all the transplants the hair at the back of my head is too thinned out. My biggest complaints about hair systems have always been how they look in the back of the head, they never look good trying to blend in with existing hair. Also the front hairline is always a dead give away. With a full cap the back looks so much better. I was wondering if it is possible to have a top with the “back extended down like a full cap unit? My sides are alright and as i said my hairline with the transplants in front I think I can place a unit just behind the hairline as long as it is of very light density.

Any input or comments would greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Randy

You can have any base shape you desire.

If you have good side and nape hair and only want to replace an extended area on the top and back of your head that is certainly doable. I would even go so far as to say that you will probably get a better result from a more unusual shape due to the fact that the blend area will be different than a standard partial unit.

Also, if you can manage to utilize your transplanted hairline it will be much easier to wear and maintain a hairpiece. A couple of years ago I consulted a doctor who lives here in Orlando who had a situation similar to yours. His transplant had been done years ago and it wasn’t as good as the transplants we see today, but even with a very thin hairline with multiple hairs transplanted together he was able to utilize a partial unit placed just behind his hairline. He had to continue to use concealers in the front, but the results were outstanding!

If you could send some good quality pictures or a short video of what you are currently working with I might be able to give you a few specific ideas.

Thanks again for the email!

Jon

Over the past few weeks my web designer has been making some changes to the HairJive site, and in the process a few of the most recent blog posts were lost. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Lately I have been pretty busy working on putting the finishing touches on my Full Cap DVD. Last week I visited HairDirect where we re-shot one segment that needed a few improvements. Once that segment is edited I hope to have the downloadable version of the video available for purchase on the HairJive.com store within a couple of weeks.