What a brave chap. Done this myself a little and does help 🙂 But please lordhair and other companies 🙏 Make more non custom hair systems light density I'm sure 80% above the age off 25 needs this 😀 Great to have your feedback on this 👍 welcome back. Your support and journey is much appreciated 🙏
So this video was super helpful. I just got my first system and I love it at some angles, but it’s the density I don’t like! Thank you for showing me the techniques, this is exactly what’ll what I needed. I often hear plucking the hairline is the move but what you did looks like it worked well.
Geez, this was frustrating to watch. My advice is to get yourself a mannequin head (one specifically used for wigs with a smooth latex surface or equivalent, not the white foam types) and attach the system to that for the cut. Also, there are different kinds of thinning shears that take more or less hair depending on how many grooves there are. You don't say what you're using. You NEVER cut the hair at right angles, but rather always at a 45 degree angle when thinning and NEVER twist the hair (where in the world did you find that?) but rather in combed sections.
Thinning shears at sallys and/ or tweezers..tons of vids online how to thin out the hair line properly.you dont have to twist either..you can just go in and thin out those mushroom head areas. I used to do that but over the years I just go for the wet look until the hair starts to thin out from wear and tear. Be careful not to thin out too much because when you style it you dont want it to look too thin. With the hairline tweezers is best so if you wear it up you can see some scalp through the hair and yes every hairline has broken hairs,etc in thé front. Hair looks better when you mess it up versus too perfect of a style. No one is looking super close at the middle and back of head so I disagree-thinning shears will work on too dense hair, especially on lace systems where all of the knots are bleached. It is more difficult to style and make dense pièces look natural but it can be done.its also very draining especially if its like 6 am and youre just waking up on one or 2 coffees and have to get to work. This is why I shampoo my hair at night semi prestyle before bed
Have you tried taking off the system and then using tiny dots of Nair on a toothpick on the underside of the lace or the poly? I’ve done that when it just needs minimal thinning. I wear the units a long time (poly) for many 16-day cycles, so they tend to thin out on their own. I’m also starting to notice a difference with how Remy euro hair will fall and lay against other hairs vs heavily processed Indian or Asian hair that has had the follicle removed. The processed Asian hair will tend to get a lot “fuzzier” and thicker volume because the hairs are just interacting with each other in a different way than Remy Euro hair.
Hey Jake, I suggest you use some hair clips and do each section so you don't double cut an area because you're picking up here and picking up there I think it would be better if you use like a duck clip push it back. We also use Velcro strips now that would work.
IF YOU HAVE THIN SKIN BASE: Don't use thinning shears. Get a hole punch set and use the 1.9mm (5/64th") and use a small hammer and hole punch on the inside of the unit. Works perfectly!
Hi Jake, completely agree with thinning to add more realism. But probably not as confident to perform as you are. What density would you recommend on Lord website to give enough depth but thin enough to add that realistic less obvious touch?
I believe thinning shears are a necessity for realism. Natural bio hair grows at different rates and speed so, having random "shorter" hairs on a system is more natural looking. Great job!
This was really good advice 💪🏻 this is gonna add some texture to your hair too. I'm a barber and I point cut with my thinning scissors and it works a treat.
So annoyed, I just got a system and they gave me super thick asian hair even when I told them I wanted more of a thinner system since I have thin hair and wanted something a little more European. But since I’m Asian they gave me the most thickest Asian system
LOL.. You're like the Bob Ross.of the hair system world. Okay kids.. were going to just chop away up front. It your creation and disaster. Happy chops.
you are going to waste one or two unit before you get the right cut for you if you are going to do it by yourself, i suggest don't go on a short hair right away
What a brave chap.
Done this myself a little and does help 🙂
But please lordhair and other companies 🙏
Make more non custom hair systems light density I'm sure 80% above the age off 25 needs this 😀
Great to have your feedback on this 👍 welcome back. Your support and journey is much appreciated 🙏
What percentage would you say is ideal for 25+ year olds? 80%?
Amen! They need more stock systems that are 80 percent!!
So this video was super helpful. I just got my first system and I love it at some angles, but it’s the density I don’t like! Thank you for showing me the techniques, this is exactly what’ll what I needed. I often hear plucking the hairline is the move but what you did looks like it worked well.
Geez, this was frustrating to watch. My advice is to get yourself a mannequin head (one specifically used for wigs with a smooth latex surface or equivalent, not the white foam types) and attach the system to that for the cut. Also, there are different kinds of thinning shears that take more or less hair depending on how many grooves there are. You don't say what you're using.
You NEVER cut the hair at right angles, but rather always at a 45 degree angle when thinning and NEVER twist the hair (where in the world did you find that?) but rather in combed sections.
I agree with you. Could you provide a video with proper technique?
Thinning shears at sallys and/ or tweezers..tons of vids online how to thin out the hair line properly.you dont have to twist either..you can just go in and thin out those mushroom head areas. I used to do that but over the years I just go for the wet look until the hair starts to thin out from wear and tear. Be careful not to thin out too much because when you style it you dont want it to look too thin. With the hairline tweezers is best so if you wear it up you can see some scalp through the hair and yes every hairline has broken hairs,etc in thé front. Hair looks better when you mess it up versus too perfect of a style. No one is looking super close at the middle and back of head so I disagree-thinning shears will work on too dense hair, especially on lace systems where all of the knots are bleached. It is more difficult to style and make dense pièces look natural but it can be done.its also very draining especially if its like 6 am and youre just waking up on one or 2 coffees and have to get to work. This is why I shampoo my hair at night semi prestyle before bed
Never clicked so fast because this one of my biggest concerns in my hair system
good luck mate!
Have you tried taking off the system and then using tiny dots of Nair on a toothpick on the underside of the lace or the poly? I’ve done that when it just needs minimal thinning. I wear the units a long time (poly) for many 16-day cycles, so they tend to thin out on their own. I’m also starting to notice a difference with how Remy euro hair will fall and lay against other hairs vs heavily processed Indian or Asian hair that has had the follicle removed. The processed Asian hair will tend to get a lot “fuzzier” and thicker volume because the hairs are just interacting with each other in a different way than Remy Euro hair.
Asian hair also comes as "remy", follicle removed.
I use Toppik hair fibers to add volume and thicken the Temple hair
Hey Jake, I suggest you use some hair clips and do each section so you don't double cut an area because you're picking up here and picking up there I think it would be better if you use like a duck clip push it back. We also use Velcro strips now that would work.
IF YOU HAVE THIN SKIN BASE: Don't use thinning shears. Get a hole punch set and use the 1.9mm (5/64th") and use a small hammer and hole punch on the inside of the unit. Works perfectly!
Generally: punch the holes about 1" apart in a random pattern.
Hi Jake, completely agree with thinning to add more realism. But probably not as confident to perform as you are. What density would you recommend on Lord website to give enough depth but thin enough to add that realistic less obvious touch?
I believe thinning shears are a necessity for realism. Natural bio hair grows at different rates and speed so, having random "shorter" hairs on a system is more natural looking. Great job!
Your more daring than me, I be too nervous to do that myself, I'm a hair stylist, lol
fortune favors the bold? ;) haha
Thanks for the great video. Really enjoying the content and your “risk” taking.
Glad you enjoy it!
Good to see this!!!
This was really good advice 💪🏻 this is gonna add some texture to your hair too. I'm a barber and I point cut with my thinning scissors and it works a treat.
aww thanks!
So annoyed, I just got a system and they gave me super thick asian hair even when I told them I wanted more of a thinner system since I have thin hair and wanted something a little more European. But since I’m Asian they gave me the most thickest Asian system
Always trying to come across as a specialist...oh wait, there's a disclaimer at the beggining of the video 🤭
Good video mate
Glad you enjoyed
Also you did a really good job.👌
LOL.. You're like the Bob Ross.of the hair system world.
Okay kids.. were going to just chop away up front. It your creation and disaster. Happy chops.
😅😅😅😅 that’s not a mistake, it’s a happy tree!
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Hey Jake, what sites have a cut in service besides lord hair. Anybody else?
you are going to waste one or two unit before you get the right cut for you if you are going to do it by yourself, i suggest don't go on a short hair right away
Still look too dense man. Thin it more
is it not feasible to pluck some hairs out?
Yes, that too. I mention it at the end of the video as an option
You could have used a mannequin