grincher

If you are not confident enough to start yourself then a salon is the only other option to get started. Longer term DIY will be less expensive and more educational (properly with better results from your input).

Good luck

In short, yes it is possible to wear a system behind a front hairline.

Attaching to shaven or buzzed down hair will help it.

UK, but I have lived in a few countries over the last decade and ordered from the same place.

I sometimes visit a local barber otherwise, I do it myself with a Wahl.

I would say no and that's why hair pieces can work as its not easy to pick the good ones.

I can see nothing obvious screaming hair piece or even front partial.

If he was wearing then he's gone for one of the hardest hairlines to pull off. The exposed comb back as it would soon cause "lift".

I have been wearing almost a decade and I can say its changed my life. That said, it is not for everyone and it take a little while to master it. I DIY which cuts down the time and costs to a fraction of what clinics charge.

There are regular posters online that have been wearing for a long time, but the vast majority of people whether it works or not will  stop posting once they have decided their path.

Does anyone have any experience of how these systems work with afro hair? I'm thinking about getting one but i'm concerned about how it can blend with afro hair, without making a clear 'dent' around where it is, since afro hair cant be swept over.

Maybe get it over sized and have the stylist cut it precisely at the fitting.

The supplier I use do afro style pieces but you need to ask them.

http://www.ukhairsystems.com

My preference is fine lace all over.

I would have though a skin front and lace elsewhere would deliver that better.

Skin is fragile, it is most likely to tear quicker under weight of hair. While Lace can take it and skin is supposedly less detectable hence have it at the front.

Hairbro say skin is durable - thats poppicock! Lace is far more durable.

DIY is a UK term making do it yourself (from home). That is remove, clean and reattach.The opposite is attending a salon.

The hair does not interfere with the system and the system doesn't affect the hair. It continues growing as normal so you need to buzz it down.

Yes you will need to shave/buzz the hair down.

Plenty of choice in the USA but I am in the UK

On balance, I have no regrets making the change from little hair to a nice head of hair. Life has improved, but the key is finding a good supplier at a reasonable cost and being mentally ready.

Costs can vary from ?100 off ebay to ?3,000 from a swanky clinic.

The sooner you move to DIY the more you will save and the more likely it is to work for your pocket. At first, it is nerve racking, but with good guidance you really should pick up most of the key points quickly. Don't get locked into expensive contracts and don't over buy products. You actually need very few.

Initally I used northwestlace

Northwest Lace - High Quality Hair Replacement

But for the last few years I have used a more local company

Top Quality & Affordable Hair Systems, Hairpieces, Toupees, Wigs, Hair Replacement Systems - Shipping UK and Worldwide.

It is a bit specialist so you might have to look further afield as you have with TCP in Reading. I would think thats the closest to you. There are some clinics but they are more central London.

I agree that if you lack confidence then with your first one you want to see how its done. Though after 1 or 2 demonstrations and plenty of youtube videos its easy to see whats happening. These salons will show you but don't always explain as their business is repeat business. The way TCP is set up is you need to return often to reattach without time to do your own template. That can be a pain.

The other drawback with TCP is the length between attachments of 4 to 6 weeks. I never recommend keeping it on that long. Ideally you want to reattach every 10 to 14 day and once you know how it doesnt take long to do it. Also TCP don't seem to make custom pieces but usually tailor something off the shelf. They have been accused of creating a "wall of hair" without finesse.

The other option is finding a good supplier that will custom make a piece and hooking you up with a stylist that will fit and explain. Unfortunately, this is likely to require half a day travelling and in the salon.

Salon prices for a year can vary from ?2k to 5k. Ultimately, you will look to DIY for around ?600 a year.

As it stands TCP may be your best option, but certainly not the best option.

AHS - very overpriced

TCP - cheaper, but still pricey compared to DIY and their systems are generally considered average.

Whats important to you cost? journey time? or authenticity?

there have been at least 2 other posts on other boards in the last few months on colouring problems and not putting it right.

its not many given the volume, but it does happen will all suppliers

Most wont know but those close to him and those eagle eyed will notice the hairline as too dense. The style is good though.

Hi where did you buy your wig from?

who are you asking?

one or more of - still getting use to it, need to tape nearer the edge, bond not 100% strong (it will move with this) or head and pillow creating too much friction (consider silk or satin cases) but this could be a sleep and neck issue.

feel nothing. I drop off within 10 mins

I generally sleep on my front or side and have no issues.

Sometimes I fall asleep on my back and most of the time I have no issue as I seem to shift position mid sleep. However, if the bond is nearing the end of the cycle I find it will shift ever so slightly but enough for me to notice and made it awkward

I use regular pomade and paste to style my system. It doesnt seem to negatively effect it. I tend to avoid hair hairsprays as they can leave it dry and brittle from past experience.

You can touch up with liquid glue or a narrow bit of tape as I do.

As its not natural grow hair with similar oils, shampoo once a week is fine. If you live in a hot climate and are very active (sweating 2 or more times a week) then you can wash twice. You can run water through more regularly if you want.

Some lace can be fragile, be careful not to pull the system off without it being loosened first. Avoid hot sunlight for prolong periods which will lighten the hair or heating the hair with straighteners or dyers. Avoid pull the hair when running hands through it, which I use to do at first before I got use to it.

Stark is correct you can seal knots, though I don't but currently I havent experienced sheeding with this piece, though in hte past in can happen after month 8 or 9.

Buy good quality grooming products; shampoo, combs, brushes and styling products.

Try to deep moisturise the hair once a month once a few month in. Its easier with 2 units to alternate.

Sport is fine. I am a regular sweat bucket at the gym myself and Im in month 12 with current piece.

If you have an old system you can use that I think also some places take measurements from you - usually thats for a full cap, but a mould will be the most accurate. I always send one in.

Do you have links to places in the UK I can order a hair system? And about Ebay, I should buy between the price of $200-300, but not below or over it right?

Below that price tends to be lower grade hair and quality and above that is excessive as there is not much difference between the good suppliers - you are paying for offices, advertising and staff, but online place wont carry those overheads and pieces seems to come from the same place.

I have used the below for a few years now and Im happy with them.

http://www.ukhairsystems.com

Great advice.

I get pieces custom made from a place in the UK and then I pluck the front line just how I like it

You need to be careful with ebay! There are a few genuine suppliers on there but if its direct from China or something under ?170 it will be rubbish.

Likewise don't pay more than ?350 for a piece.

The sweet spot for price and quality is between them

start with supertape, liquid adhesive, a remover solution, shampoo and conditioner

where you buying your piece from?

surpertape. after 3rd time, easy.