Danger,
I agree with all the comments made so far about Toppik, but I do have an additional tip for you. If you shampoo with Suave Professionals, use Couvre (sold by the Toppik company) as a base, use Toppik, and spray your hair with Aqua Net, you will not BELIEVE the results. The Suave and Aqua Net are both dirt cheap (MUCH cheaper than the Toppik products and sold at Wal-mart) and are incredible. The Toppik / Couvre combo gives a flawless effect. Like most of us, I look closely at my hair in the morning to make sure that nobody will be able to tell that I am using camoflauge (sp?). So far, I have fooled everyone--even my family. One last thing about Toppik--it washes out of your pillowcase, clothes, etc. If you use the hairspray, you really shouldn't have any problems anyway.

Anyone have a problem with Toppik or Couvre when applying it immediately after dabbing on Minoxidil? Minox is a real pain for me since I started the concealers.

Thanks Don! I have actually read a previous post of yours stating what you do to achieve good results.Price is an issue for me, and am wondering how big of a difference does using Couvre as a base make? If it's not, "night and day", I think I'll just use the Toppik. Also, if the area I want to cover is about 4 inches by 4 inches, how many taps should I do? And also, how far away do I hold the Toppik? Thanks guys, and I hope that this topic is helping more people than just myself.

danger

Danger,
Glad I could help. Couvre costs $20, but the tube lasts a long time--you don't have to use very much. I wouldn't call it a night and day difference, but I do think that it makes a considerable difference. It really depends on the color of your hair and skin. I have black hair and light-colored skin, so there is a HUGE contrast. The Couvre darkens my scalp,which makes the hairloss less noticeable. If you have light-colored hair, the Couvre wouldn't make that much of a difference. If you can only afford one of the products, buy the Toppik. When I first used Toppik I was STUNNED by the results. For me, it really was a miracle.
How much should you use? That depends, too, on the contrast of your hair / skin, the amount of hairloss, and the thickness of your hair. The best thing to do is to hold the container about an inch to two inches from your head and give it a few taps. Then, gently pat your head and comb the area. If you are not satisfied with the effect, try a few more taps. I do agree with the other guys when they said that too much Toppik can ruin the illusion. The crown is easy to cover, but the hairline is a little tricky. I don't use any in my hairline anymore, but that's only because my HT grew in and looks pretty good in the front. I hope this helps.

Scarymemo,
Minoxidil is a pain. I stopped using it a while ago. I only use Proscar now. My advice is to use the Couvre, dry your hair, use the minoxidil, let your hair air dry for about ten minutes, then add the Toppik. Good luck.

I've been using Dermatch and/or Toppik. Dermatch fills it in perfectly, and I even went to a swimming party with it in and I had no problems. The only thing about it is that it can make your hair look kind of dull or powdery. I use some hair spray and even a little old school Tres Flores to add some shine and to keep it tame.