While I was there I offered to do a live attachment demonstration for their staff. They wanted to tape the demo so that the members of their staff who weren’t able to attend would be able to view it later, so I ended up in their studio in front of an audience AND cameras! (This attachment method will also be on my Full Cap DVD)

I wasn’t expecting that much of a production, but it turned out to be a lot of fun.

The next day we did a photo shoot for a RemySoft promotional page that they are working on. Here are a few shots from my “modeling” debut, hehe.

hey jon

how’s it going. hope everythings’s fine over there.

I recently ordered my first piece and now i am waiting for it to finally arrive

however, i hope you don’t mind if i ask you 1-2 questions:

1) what is this knot bleaching all about? i ordered very dark hair at 75% density. from what i have heard the fullcaps do not come to us bleached. i am sending my piece to debbie for cut in anyway so would you say it’s a good idea to have her bleach the knots for me as well or will i not need to bleach any knots at all? its all french lace. i don’t want to do the know bleaching myself.

2) i will have to order some supply from debbie too, so she can send me the whole package together with my fullcap. could you kindly tell me which glue and which tape you would recommend to order from her site? also, how long does a package of tape or glue last? i have no idea. what other products for removal and cleaning do i need? debbie got 6-7 products on her page but i don’t know which one will be the best for my frenchlace fullcap.

your advise is highly appreaciated. i visit your blog everyday to check for updates. actually i don’t know anybody how is “wearing” but if i should get to know somebody i will definitely promote your site!

please let me know if there is anything i can do for you. thanks a lot and have a great day!

My reply:

Here is the script taken directly from the Basic Supplies segment from my upcoming DVD-

Basic Supplies

Before I explain the ins and outs of ordering, wearing, and maintaining a full cap I want to take a few minutes to talk about supplies. I will explain some of these items in more detail in later segments, and you can also find a complete list of essential and recommended supplies in the extras section on the main menu.

There are only a few essential items that you will need in order to attach and maintain a full cap. These include:

• Adhesive and/or tape
• 99% alcohol or “lace release”
• Adhesive remover
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Scissors
• A spray bottle, syringe, or dropper for dispensing alcohol

You will also need a few items for building a mold, or “template” of your head for your first order. For making your template you will also need:

• Clear packing tape
• Kitchen plastic wrap
• Black marker
• Makeup pencil
• Handheld mirror

Some additional items that I highly recommend are:

• A styrofoam head
• Wax paper
• A hair dryer
• T-pins
• Absorbent headbands
• Microfiber towels
• A ball tipped bristle hairbrush
• A wide tooth comb
• A hobby knife
• Cotton swabs
• Pallet wrap
• Paper towels

Many of these items can be purchased from supermarkets, discount stores, or beauty supply shops, but you might have a hard time finding tapes, adhesives, 99% alcohol, and skin-safe adhesive removers locally. You might be able to find some of these supplied in salons that specialize in hair replacement, but it will probably be more convenient for you to order them online. If you decide to purchase a styrofoam head, I recommend buying one that is as close to the size of your own head as possible. Beauty supply shops usually carry the smaller ones which are suitable for most women, but if you are guy you might want to consider purchasing a larger one from a retail store display supplier.

There are a few additional items that you might want to purchase to help with attaching, wearing, and maintaining your full cap. For more information on these additional supplies, refer to the supplies segment in the extras section that can be found on the main menu.

The only items that you really need for very basic attachments and removals are glue/tapes, alcohol, adhesive remover, a shampoo and conditioner, scissors, and a spray bottle or syringe/dropper for the alcohol. You are beyond the template stage, so you won’t need any of those supplies, but I would highly recommend picking up a few more items especially the styrofoam head, t-pins, headbands, a brush and comb, and pallet wrap (to wipe the base free of stubborn adhesive residue after you mirror slide).   As for specific glues and tapes, you just need to bite the bullet and get a good, strong solvent based glue, a white glue, and several different kinds of tape. For an all lace base, blue liner tape works well and is easier to handle than some of the other tapes, but I would also order up a few of the other strong tapes to give them a shot. If there was a right or wrong answer I would tell you exactly what you need, but unfortunately it’s trial and error. You can start out with blue liner, one white glue, and one solvent based glue, but I would throw a few more adhesives and glues on your first order so you can find what works best for you. Glues and tapes can last from a few weeks to many months depending upon a lot of factors.   As for the knot bleaching, I have had conversations with Debbie regarding this, and she will probably also tell you that there are no guarantees. If you are uncomfortable doing this yourself, by all means let Debbie do it, but keep in mind that sometimes the knots will weaken after bleaching, and sometimes they will be nearly impossible to bleach.   Usually the knots at the hairline will be bleached pretty well, at least with my #17 hair color they have been. The issues for me have been in the crown area and in the nape. When the knots aren’t bleached in the nape and you attach below your occipital bone, when the hair gets wet you will see a definite line.   Ventilation has also been an issue in this area. The factories need to start tying the napes as if they were hairlines, with smaller single and double knots instead of these huge knots with multiple hairs tied into them. (This of course assumes that your density is low enough to allow this type of construction) I am working with the hair companies to address this issue as we speak.   Don’t worry about getting the rest of the unit bleached (unless you have a part), especially with that high of a density. You might not even have an issue with the nape with that much hair. If Debbie is going to cut it in I would get her recommendation and take her advice.   Let me know how everything goes,   Jon

There is still LOTS of work to do. We still have to shoot the rest of the material that is covered in my Full Cap eBook, and I have to do the voiceover for the entire DVD, some narration shots, etc., not to mention the fact that I will have to sit in on all of the editing, so I have my work cut out for me over the next couple of weeks.

Here is a shot of the template I made

Templates are EASY to make!

I also shot a little behind the scenes just because I’m so excited that this thing is finally coming together. Here’s a ROUGH edit if you want a peek

I have gotten quite a few emails from readers thanking me for my Free Full Cap eBook. I know there is quite a bit of helpful information there, but over the next couple of weeks I am planning on making it even better. I will be adding full color pictures and illustrations directly to the online version of the eBook (no downloading required), so you will be able to see step by step the process for designing, ordering, wearing, and maintaining a full cap.

Full Cap DVD

I am also happy to announce that beginning Thursday, production of my Full Cap DVD will officially resume!

I know it has been a long time coming, but I have finally managed to set aside the time to devote to finishing the project. I have enlisted the help of a video professional that I have worked with on numerous projects in the past. He is very talented, and I am excited to have his input. With his input I will be able to produce an even better quality finished product.

If all goes well, the DVD should be available within the next few weeks. Sign up for my newsletter on the left side of your screen or click here to go to my sign-up page for updates!