Topics include:

• Full Cap Templates: Master the Four Trouble Areas
• 3 Tips for a Better Attachment
• Selling the Illusion: Tips for Achiving Maximum Realism
• LIVE Q&A with JRob

We will be discussing key points from my video, JRob’s Full Cap Essentials and much, much more. And to sweeten the deal, we are throwing in a grand prize worth over $800! The grand prize package includes:

• The Hair Jive Fast Track Program: Two three-hour sessions with JRob and step-by-step coaching through the entire hair-wearing process ($600)
• A copy JRob’s Full Cap Essentials, JRob’s new DVD ($50)
• A RemySoft BlueMax MOISTURE Lab 3-Step System ($60)
• $100 off a full cap hair system from Hair Direct!

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn and win Thursday, March 22nd at 7pm. Here’s the signup page. There is no software to install and no password needed to participate. Just enter your email address and your’re done.

Hope to see everyone there!

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!

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

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.

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

Hey JRob,
Great site and really good info!

I’m completely new to hair systems and was curious:

A) Do you leave some hair on the back of your head (nape) area? If so, what is the advantage to that? I would think a full cover with a fullcap has the advantage of not worrying about blending in the back?

The advantage to utilizing existing nape hair is a smoother transition and in some cases improved realism. Personally, I shave everything, but if my own nape hair were in good shape I might consider keeping some of my own hair. And yes, you are correct, with a full unit there is no blending to worry about. It’s really all about picking the tradeoff that works best for you.

B) For someone who’s active, you would recommend lace vs the skins? Again, I’ve never worn anything but I would think a skin would be hot after a while.

Definitely order lace for your primary unit. You might want to try a skin perimeter piece as well, but get a lace unit or two under your belt first.

C) What would you say is the least detectable, french lace with swiss front?

Yep, that’s a great combo. Swiss lace is always going to be the least detectable type of base but the tradeout is durability. Not sure which company you are thinking about ordering from but if they use a good french lace you might consider a 100% french base for your first unit. The lace is a little thicker but you can still spike the front and the base will hold up for a long, long time.

One very important thing to note is that if you are using swiss lace in the temple point/sideburn areas, make absolutely sure that there is some kind of reinforcement in the area where the sideburn begins to curve at the back before going over the ear. A double layer of swiss that begins mid-sideburn and continues back above the ear should be sufficient. If you only have a single layer of swiss it will likely fray and tear in this area causing you to have to retire the unit prematurely.

Thanks and keep up the great work!

Tony

No problem. Keep us posted on your progress!

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.

The focus is on full caps, but I will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding hair replacement. Hopefully we can get plenty of good discussions going and build a rich knowledge base in the process.

Cannedair has already asked some great questions to get us off to a great start, so sign up and start posting today at http://HairJive.com/forum