How to cut the base of your hair system at home

It's not always easy to find a salon local to you that you can trust to cut your #hairpiece base just how you want it. With some time, patience, and practice, you can learn how to do it yourself at home like Rick does! Watch as Rick shows you his full process for cutting the base of his hair system and styling it exactly how he likes it.
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[@tyronejoihnson7046]

This was a detailed MasterClass. It alleviates so much hesitation when you have a mentor guiding you. And the beard joke was FUNNY! Rick, thanks for sharing your valuable time with us!❤ Do you have Paypal so we can gift you?

[@rickdouglas5830]

I do

[@rickdouglas5830]

Rick Douglas I have a red coat on in the pay pal pic

[@scuxxy25]

I love this guys hair man. And Thank you for the tips!

[@chrislight3155]

Thanks Rick. Looks great 👍

[@robertbennett708]

Thank you for offering this wonderful advice, you're awesome!!👍 This makes things SO much easier...Thanks Rick!😊

[@broccoliicheesefries7322]

That looks so nice on you . Looks so natural !

[@Templar.Knight-Reaper]

What an awesome dude! Always glad to watch his vids, so positive and inspiring!

[@rickdouglas5830]

Thanks buddy

[@Prindad]

Great tip on the removal of the poly from the hairline. I'm going to try that today. I use a white makeup pencil to trace my template prior to cutting. Your videos are greatly appreciated! David

[@chaserussell9686]

Nope. That's fake hair

[@darrendavies1102]

I think you need to turn the template inside out : to match the hair system because it's upside down if that makes sense.. excellent bloke 👏

[@johnduncan4725]

You caused me to order one. BEAUTIFUL ! First time, great to have hair again. So authentic! However delicate. It is disposable. Just prepare to replace if particular . Small price to pay

[@ryantran3959]

In Rick we trust !

[@rickdouglas5830]

That’s awesome man, THANKS

[@rickdouglas5830]

Thanks so much. That’s awesome

[@davephillips6456]

I'd love to be able to do this but would hate it to go wrong, looks the best I've ever seen

[@Superhairpieces]

@@davephillips6456 No worries! We have professional to help you and you can always give us a DM on all our social media platforms or email us via [e-mail]

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rick, great advise thank you for sharing... Abrazos

[@Ginbenourlife]

Hi Rick. Thank you for all the great info and easy to understand instructions you always offer. I love how your hair looks. Since im new at this, i would like to ask, what % of white hair you have in your systems?? I would appreciate any info. Thanks a million...stay safe!

[@rickdouglas5830]

Hi there! I have 60% grey. Have a great one and thanks.

[@WilliamXLee]

You are inspiring! I have lupus and lost the ability to grow hair. I make movies and constantly need hairpieces to play the characters I play. Just discovered lace pieces and they are amazing. You give me the confidence to just dive in and do it!

[@thehighlevelman]

That’s awesome hope it works well for ya!

[@frankgarofalo843]

Great informative video! I've been looking for a video like this and they don't seem to get into this much detail. Thanks

[@broccoliicheesefries7322]

Love your leaving room !

[@peterrodelo3204]

Try using a oil or wax pencil like they use to mark sewing items. It can be removed using soap & water. or even rubbing alcohol. Find it at your Walmart sewing section

[@TheDanielDreamer]

looks amazing, you did a great job

[@LuisPerez-ft2rk]

Best thing to use rather than a regular marker is a DRY-Erase marker. It wipes off easily. I also use small shears and only use the very tip of the shears when cutting the base so you you don’t cut any of the hair off.

[@johnduncan4725]

U can use a hair filler in area that one might cut to narrow. Works great!

[@williamcharles8628]

I wonder how many people caught on to the Beatles reference, lol!

[@seannguyen8813]

Thanks. I learn from you. You look great .

[@kirbykurasz]

Hi Rick, great videos as always. Was wondering if you could tell me if you’re still doing a full bond or are you using tape and glue? If so, which tape and glue do you use, how long do you get with the products? Thank you 😊

[@Superhairpieces]

Hi there, you can take a look to Rick's video attaching the hair system kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmXLZnmNfpx3eqc He usually uses Ultra Hold glue, and keep it on around 1 week, even though the adhesive can hold up to 3 weeks. Ultra hold link: www.superhairpieces.com/ultra-hold-glue-3-4oz/

[@rickdouglas5830]

Hi, I use Walker ultra hold adhesive. Re install every Thursday like clockwork. Takes me ten minutes at the most. I like the feel,of a fresh attachment.

[@jptaylor]

Hi Rick - thanks so much for doing all of this excellent work to inform us newbies on just how it's done - your hair looks fantastic! As I'm about to take the plunge and get a system of my own going - how do you choose the correct color to order your system correctly from Superhairpieces? Do you send them a sample of your side hair, or...? Thanks for any tips on this. Would also love some guidance on how to control the density when ordering the system as well. I'm an almost-60 year old man that wore Hair Club for Men in the late 80's, and my goodness - how things have advanced in this technology! Looking forward to embracing these new hair systems!

[@Superhairpieces]

Hi there, we would recommend doing an online consultation with one of our hair system experts to help you determine the right color and density for you. You can book one here www.superhairpieces.com/online-professional-hair-consultant-for-hairpieces/ Otherwise, ordering a color ring is the best way to determine a color match www.superhairpieces.com/mens-color-ring/

[@BenBarnett-m5b]

Hi Rick! In what sequence do you use products when attaching? As in: antiperspirant, scalp protector, glue, etc? Thank you for your great content.

[@Superhairpieces]

@@BenBarnett-m5b Hi there, as we know, Rick always go with scalp protector then apply the ultra hold glue

[@youma2996]

I really admire the ingenuity. you probably been asked before but could you have a transplant?

[@1533ramsay]

Yes, could you tell us the complete details of his unit. Model #, color and grey %. Thickness, etc. Thanks...

[@Superhairpieces]

This is the HD111 in color #3 with 60% grey. The unit has a density of 95%

[@btomas225]

You're on the right track, however, you should use a #11 Exacto knife/blade. It gives much more precise control whilst cutting and is just as sharp as that clunky razor you're using now.

[@samuelmayers7372]

How do you know where to start cutting and where to stop?

[@waynedavid259]

I’m a professional hairstylist and I wish you would have showed more of you cutting the hair and is this a thin skin poly unit? And how did you attach the unit to the Styrofoam head when you were cutting it because I was under the impression that you cannot put pins in it he Poly

[@Superhairpieces]

Hi there, this is an ultra thin skin system. Rick attaches the system to the styrofoam by pinning the parts of the poly that he will be cutting off. When cutting the actual hair, our stylists at the salon like to attach a thin skin system to the mannequin using a bit of tape to make sure it is secure, then just remove that tape with solvent when they are done.

[@waynedavid259]

@@Superhairpieces so by taping the unit to the mannequin while cutting and then removing the tape will not ruin the base?

[@Superhairpieces]

@@waynedavid259 As long as its done correctly (using hairpiece tape and solvent) it won't ruin the base

[@waynedavid259]

I went back and looked at the video and Rick actually puts the unit back on the manikin and cuts it himself. Did he tape it when he put it back on the manikin to cut?

[@rickdouglas5830]

I use push pins around the edge without piercing the unit

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Question, why dont they just cut the excess off from the factory before sending them out?

[@kenrod9079]

Great video, what system number is that it’s a great peace

[@Superhairpieces]

Hd111!

[@STHLM8]

U look good!

[@Lantern3814357]

Can you show how you cut the hair too?

[@bradmcnuff7423]

What is that razor you are using Ravishing Rick?

[@rickdouglas5830]

Lol. It’s a straight razor that I shave with. An exacto knife, I’ve been told, will work better. Thanks buddy

[@DavidJohnson-yc6hd]

Rick, thanks for the video. Good stuff man. Question, I have a unit and the hair is good but the color has oxidation to a small degree. Is there a rinse you’d recommend to help bring back the color? Thanks.

[@Superhairpieces]

Hi there, while we can't answer for Rick, we can certainly offer our own expertise. 2 important questions before we can suggest anything: What color is the hair, and what color is it fading to? And is the hair all human hair, or do you have synthetic in there as well?

[@DavidJohnson-yc6hd]

@@Superhairpieces original color is 1750, and it has turned more to a lighter brown. Human hair with the gray being synthetic. Unit is about 9 months old and density looks great, just the color has lightened. Don’t want to dye but was hoping there was a type of rinse to help darken it some. Thanks.

[@Superhairpieces]

@@DavidJohnson-yc6hd We have a conditioner made for that color (dark ash blonde) that is meant to help restore the hair's color once it has started fading. You can see it here www.superhairpieces.com/back2natural-dark-natural-ash-blonde-color-conditioner/ it may be able to help bring you back to the sahde you want

[@rickdouglas5830]

I have colored the system before and it went ok. I get 60 % grey Sonora not really a problem for me.

[@1533ramsay]

​@rickdouglas5830 I'm not sure if you'll read this. I hope so. I'd say we are about the same age. You're a big inspiration to me. I like your wit along with your tutorials. I have a big beard because I have so little hair on my head. At 61, I was okay with the hairless head and big beard look. My son is 22 and lost his hair at 18. His mother wants him to have a transplant, however, he has very thin hair on the sides. I'm encouraging him to try a unit. I believe it would boost his confidence. His mother nays it and he will not do it. So I'm thinking if I try a unit and look 1/2 as good as you do he might take my lead. I'll try almost anything and most of the time it good. I have mastered coloring my beard and no one knows. (At least I don't think they know) 🤔. I'm good with cutting the front and a round the unit. However, cutting a style for the 1st time I wouldn't do. I'm sending my 18 year old daughter to beauty school so she can help men like us get our looks and confidence back. I told her she can make bank when the word gets out. Most men wouldn't trust themselves to cut a unit and install for the 1st time. So more men would probably try it out if they had help without the high cost of a Bosley. If I go this route I would like to make videos for men our age. Can you do a video concerating on the name of the system,color,% of thickness,how long does your system last, etc. You may have done a video on this topic and I might of missed it. Keep making videos I enjoy watching them. Much luck. 👊

[@LuisGallo-r2b]

Hi Rick I was wondering what’s your hairstyle/ haircut called. I really like it and want to try the same style

[@mr.disney4740]

"James Hetfeild"

[@SantiagoenChile]

Hi Rick. Nivel vídeo! Alguna posibilidad de colocar subtitulos en idioma Español a el video porfavor?

[@Superhairpieces]

¡Hola Jonathan! Vamos a añadir subtitlos muy pronto, así que estate atento 😊

[@SantiagoenChile]

@@Superhairpieces Thanks !!!

[@stevepadilla6743]

What color and which system is this ? Love your videos.

[@thehighlevelman]

Hi! Dark brown 60% grey

[@johnhayes6414]

how do you get rid of odor smells from hair unit? i heard of apple cider vinager can you post a video

[@rickdouglas5830]

Hey buddy, I find just shampooing it does it for me. Hope you got r done bro. Thanks

[@johnhayes6414]

I don't have one yet. Thought shampoos where harmful. What do you use? Mild brand?

[@rickdouglas5830]

@@johnhayes6414 Superhairpieces have a great shampoo and conditioner. I would order from them buddy.

[@johnhayes6414]

Thanks. I am 4 hours away from Toronto where they have an office. Thinking of going there. Too confusing a bit on ordering. I've researched alot

[@johnhayes6414]

Thanks. I am 4 hours away from Toronto where they have an office. Thinking of going there. Too confusing a bit on ordering. I've researched alot

[@flintlong2937]

Hey Rick! I'm a fan of yours! I just got my first piece from SuperHairpieces, but I've worn others. An important question of mine that I hope you can answer is, I want to cut in a mature looking, slightly receding hair line in my piece, a kind of widow's peak, if you will Many of the pieces I've gotten have a straight across, slightly curved hairline, more like a younger man. I'm an older man, by the way, your shaking the thing and sininging, "I wanna hold your hand." LOL. I totally got that. I wonder how many others do? Anyway how do you cut in the base so as to look more angled on the mature head? Do you understand what I mean? Thanks, Flint

[@Superhairpieces]

While we can't speak for Rick, our suggestion would be to create the template of your head with the contour of hairline you would like to have. You can use a white marking pencil or something similar to mark onto your head where you would like the hairline to be and what shape you want it, then create your template to match. Then when you are cutting the hair system, all you have to do is follow the template!

[@gregweigel8115]

I guess it's good to know how to do it. I just don't know why you would do it when the factory can do it for $15. Not only that, but if it's a thin skin, they can actually bevel the edge.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

It shouldn't even be an option, they should just cut it off automatically straight from the factory, for free. Why would anyone want that excess anyway?

[@aprilmax9486]

Hello what glue works best Ghost bond or walker for front ?.. Thks

[@Superhairpieces]

It depends on what you want out of your glue. If you are just looking for the longest hold time, the Walker's Ultra Hold is stronger than the ghost bond, but only by a little bit

[@rickdouglas5830]

I like walker best

[@aprilmax9486]

​@@rickdouglas5830 hello... I heard u like more ghost bond platinum now.... Thks

[@rickdouglas5830]

@@aprilmax9486 hi no it’s still Walker hard bond for me. Peace

[@johnhayes6414]

Why did you order that one where it wasn't cut for your template? Where you may of had to just trim?

[@Superhairpieces]

Getting the base cut prior to the system shipping adds extra time to the shipping process. Since Rick is confident in doing his own base cuts, he doesn't need to wait the extra time :)

[@TheMadoWhite]

Hey there..! Which product hair system did you use in this video ?

[@Superhairpieces]

@@TheMadoWhite Hi! It’s HD111

[@TheMadoWhite]

@@Superhairpieces that’s the one I got but the hair like isn’t on point with the piece I received. The front hairs point forward and has caused me issues trying to pull the hair backwards. Thanks!

[@Superhairpieces]

@@TheMadoWhite Hi! If there’s anything that we can help you with, pls feel free to reach out to us via [e-mail]

[@mcalax5901]

You can use the excess material to make a Merkin. Sell the Merkins to create residual income to pay for a hair transplant.

[@paulpereira5633]

Your system is to low on your forehead compared to your existing temporal hairline, it looks very off..

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

I wonder why God or ETs or whoever created humans, also gave us baldness when evidently people feel so much better with hair...

[@steveashby4404]

Rick do you have instagram?