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    Grey hairs to already existing system?

    Not aware of any place in the UK that will knot in hair, but I recall one member on a forum - probably 10 years ago - that knotted his own pieces. If you feel brave, you can buy grey and a hooking tool. Otherwise, can you return to your supplier and ask they add grey? If its possible there will...
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    Who still makes custom units? Any aliexpress sellers?

    Tried shunfa a few years back but wasnt impressed. How are their units now?
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    Who still makes custom units? Any aliexpress sellers?

    I'm in the UK and my supplier still does custom made. Your best bet is find a local supplier via China. Sadly prices aint what they use to be.
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    Clip on wigs anyone used one advice ?

    Be careful on any videos and their viewpoint. I would think there is a bias for click on videos to be positive of it. Just the nature of things. My understanding, is as it needs to click on to native hair it can stress/pull those hairs (out). If for a short term wear (eg a couple of days) or try...
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    Are There Jobs That Disqualify Wearing A Hair System?

    Any job with a hat might be a problem from a practical point of view. Police officers could have issues in a struggle
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    Has anyone had problems at passport control

    Biometrics disregards hair styles, length, density, colour etc
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    London based - UK hair system or ordering overseas

    Do you need a template taken or do you have measurements, template or old piece to use for sizing?
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    Wearing a hair system for a week good idea?

    Definitely, if you have some weekends or holiday time to take, combine with wearing as a test. You can get short hold tapes/glues
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    Wearing a hair system for a week good idea?

    The style is a good one as it obscures the front hairline which is the trickest part to get right. If you have never used a system before then I strongly recommend you get some practice before you go on holiday. This will develop a better understanding of how to deal with a system, which in...
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    Getting older with a hair system, general advice needed

    Compared to 12 years ago, I reduced my density and added 10% grey. I took the state of my native hair in terms of colour and density as a guide for my piece.
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    Using tape alone. Washing with shampoo

    Not bad as by then the bond is breaking down. The hardest clean ups are 3 to 7 days after attachment
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    Using tape alone. Washing with shampoo

    I use walker supertape and get 3-weeks over several washes. I know there are different strengths from daily to weeks. Maybe also chane your tape supplier and see if there is any difference. Ultimately, it could be a body chemistry and activity thing
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    Custom hair systems UK salon recommendations

    there was a guy in the bristol area that use to do that service. cant recall his name. maybe search the forum
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    Custom hair systems UK salon recommendations

    Is the possibility of a remote cut in based on a previous piece & pics an option if you cant get there in person?
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    Looking for ways to make hair lighter

    A few washes to start then leave it in the quite strong sun for 15 minute periods until it gets to the colour you want would be what I do. Monitor it in the sun as the power of it can speed it up
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