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This page is intended to offer
support for stylists and
guidance to stylists wanting to break into the hair replacement
field. Know that what we are offering to the average
stylist, giant
Hair Replacement Salons would rather keep for themselves. Keeping
this information a secret gives them more power and control over the market, for
which the client suffers. We offer
support to stylists also through our knowledgeable hair replacements
specialists Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time. We also use priority
mail for quick delivery of needed products used to
service hair systems. We offer
guidance to stylists who
service hair systems for repairs and also offer charts for easier
ordering for the new clients custom made hair systems. A
stylist can build a giant
hair replacement clientele as we help
support stylists who use our services with referrals of clients in
their area.
 Stylist
Requirements:
Even if
you've never worked with a Hair System before, you may be qualified and capable
of attaching, cutting and styling with our support for hairpieces. our Systems. All you need is experienced hair
cutting skills, including texturizing knowledge using a razor and thinning
shears, along with confidence (which is what we're here for if you need it).
If you would like to know more about the different retightening methods and
products needed than what is offered here, we offer an
instructional video.
Attachment
of a Custom Made Hair System:
Men's Systems come with the capability to Tape, Bond or Cable
Weave. Taping is considered daily wear because the wearer may remove it daily
themselves. Taping and Bonding start out in the same manner. Double-sided tape
(we sell in rolls) is placed around perimeter from temple to temple then stop.
The contoured tape tab is placed in the frontal area. Its easiest to stick the
front down first on the forehead in the desired position. Then lift up the back
and pull off cover of double-sided tape. Daily wearers press the System down
tight on the head now. Tape will stick on skin or hair.
Extended wearers using the Bonding method, before you press the System on, first
run a thin squiggly line of Hardbond adhesive (see our price page) along the
sticky exposed tape. Important- only put this adhesive on the tape, not right on
the System itself. There is no solvent for this hard bonding adhesive so it will
not come off whatever it comes in contact with.
It is recommended that this adhesive be attached to a short hair track on the
head that has been cut to about 1/4 inch long. To remove the System in about 4-6
weeks you will cut it off with electric clippers. Do not cut the hair right to
the scalp.
Cable
Weave Track and Women's Attachment:
The Cable Weave method is extended wear and requires a weaving
machine to do the job correctly. There is a little more involvement, but its
worth the time and investment. We have the World's only patented Electric Cable
Weaving Machine. It beats all the wooden wall weave boxes, hands down.
Women's Systems are typically different from men's. Small clips may be sewn on
for Daily wear. Cable weave is the only option for extended wear. Bonding won't
work on women's Integration Systems. These are Systems with a 1/4 ribbon
perimeter and look kind of like a big fish net base, called Braided Mono Line.
This allows the clients own hair to be pulled up through and integrated with the
addition hair. No tape tabs are used at all. The Cable is weaved in a complete
circle, then the unit is sewn onto the cable track. See our
Educational Video for further information on obtaining
and using the Electric Cable weaving method.
Cutting
the Hair Systems:
Once the System has been attached with desired method, now comes the fun part.
Cutting these Systems in allows the
Stylist to use their creative talents. For an Artist its like being
given a blank canvas that no one has previously touched. It's the ultimate
fulfillment in hair cutting.
To help in communicating with your clients desired results, pictures can speak
louder than words. Encourage the client to bring a picture they like or show
them a picture you think they would look good in.
It helps to understand the difference of hair as its growing from a head and
hair in a System base. As you know, new hair is always growing on a persons head
(Anagen Phase), dying (Catagen Phase), falling out (Telogen Phase), then
repeating itself. Because of this there are many natural varying lengths on the
interior of a normal haircut.
To Service a Hair Systems
that comes to you with all the hair in it practically one length, the first
thing we recommend the Stylist
do is recreate hairs natural growth pattern of having many lengths throughout.
This is called texturizing or thinning. To do this, take small partings and go
over entire Hair System with a straight feather razor preferably. Length can
also be removed during this process as well. You may also use thinning shears by
holding the system hair straight up and biting small chunks out at the halfway
point. This works well in the bang area to achieve a light wispy look. The more
de-bulking you do, the more realistic the end result will be. As you know, this
hair cannot grow back, so error to the side of caution. More hair can always be
removed later. Then use the shears to clean up and blend the System with clients
own hair.
We give the
Stylist support in the experiences they may have had and encourage
them to use their own unique techniques when cutting the System
in. Rely on your own expertise, have confidence and go for it. When you see the
finished result, and the happy client, it makes you feel so good and you will
want to tell a friend!
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