Hi guys, today I'm going to talk to you about three inexpensive ways to get started with a hair system, primarily targeted towards beginners and people still on the fence. So if you want to know more about this, stay tuned.

This is going to be looking at how to get started in a financially efficient and inexpensive way because I know a lot of us are running on a tight budget and you don't want to be spending crazy money. So, number one, and I always say this to people, if at all possible, try and avoid going to a clinic or a salon because there are financial implications attached to that, and it can end up costing you a lot more money than if you go directly to the supplier.

The first clinic that I went to when I was thinking about getting a hair system, I got quoted over 700 pounds for a system, and it was 250 pounds per re-groom, and I think the re-groom was every one to two months. So, I mean, you do the maths on that. It comes to a lot of money per year, and you've got to ask yourself, "Can I afford that?"

Now, I totally understand that people will be thinking, "But I don't know how to start. I don't know what to do. I need some guidance. I need some advice." Well, that's what these kind of articles are for- to basically give you advice that you don't have to go to salons or clinics and spend crazy money.

I've got a tutorials playlist where I basically have made articles that you guys can use yourselves. You can follow the instructions that I give you. You can read it as many times as you like, and you don't have to pay a penny. You could choose that route, or you could go to a clinic or a salon and get charged seven, eight hundred, nine hundred pounds. So, it's totally up to you, but I definitely know what I'd rather be doing, and this is the route that I took, guys. This is the route I took.

I went to a clinic, they gave me a fee, they quoted me a fee, and I was like, "No way can I afford that ongoingly. I'm going to do everything I can to learn this and master this myself." And this was before any YouTube videos were even in existence giving tutorials as to how to re-bond, how to clean, how to do maintenance, how to even order a men’s toupee. I had no idea. I just had to learn myself. In 2023, there's a ton of videos now, so you basically can do it yourself without needing to go to any of these salons.

Now, number two, choose your supplier wisely. Now, I've been wearing Lavivid for about 18 months now. I'm very, very happy with them. I've been through a lot of suppliers in the past, and Lavivid is hands-down the best supplier I've ever used because you can count on that quality. And I'm not saying that you have to use Lavivid or whatever, but do your research. It's really important to do your research with these suppliers because you want to know that you're getting a good quality system, and you want to know that the money you're spending is going to a reliable supplier who you can count on.

It's important to know at this point as well, don't just go for the most expensive system just because it's the most expensive. That most expensive system may well not be suitable for you. I never go for the most expensive system because I know that it's probably not appropriate for me.

You can't really go wrong with a French lace or a poly. Basically, those are the two most common bases. Swiss lace is also one that you can consider, but it is quite fragile, so it's not great for a first-timer, same with the ultra-thin skin. But you can use this opportunity to actually reach out to the supplier or suppliers if you're unsure of where you want to go and basically say to them, "Look, I'm a first-time wearer. I don't really know what system to go for. What would you recommend for me?"

A massive red flag would be if they come back to you and say, "We recommend this system," and you go on the website and it's the most expensive system because nine times out of ten, possibly more than that, probably more like 99 times out of 100, a first-time wearer does not require the most expensive system on a supplier's website.

So, the third inexpensive way to get started with a hair system is to only invest in the accessories that you absolutely need, and I'm going to tell you that now. There's only really five accessories you're going to need on your hair system journey, and you could even narrow that down to four, okay?

So, the most obvious ones are some sort of adhesive remover. I always recommend C22 because it's very widely available and it does a very good job. On top of that, you're going to need something to bond the system. So, you can have glue and you can have tape. So, again, this is where the four or the five comes in. You could have both. I always have both because I tend to use both simultaneously. With this current, this is a French lace, I've got tape around the side and I've got glue at the front because I find with glue, if I want to have my hair up, it gives a much more sort of natural appearance than tape does.

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There are a couple of tapes out there that do give a decent natural appearance. Walker No Shine is one. Walker Green tape is also another one. But generally, I use Ghost Bond. I'm a big fan of it. And actually, that briefly goes back to point two, which I missed out earlier, which is when you're speaking to the supplier and you're asking what system would they recommend, this is like a first-time wearer, mention your budget, mention what you're working with. Okay, there's nothing wrong with that, and it will actually help the supplier to understand what financial restrictions you might have in terms of hair system, and they'll be able to recommend based off of that.

But in all honesty, you shouldn't be looking to spend more than... well, I wouldn't be expecting to spend beyond 250 pounds on my first system. You should be aiming for that ballpark of 200 to 250 pounds. The one that I always recommend is, it's a poly, but it has a lace front because it can give you that natural hairline. So, you know, you've got a sort of poly around the side and in the middle, and then you've got sort of a lace, it's usually a French lace at the front, so you can have your hair up and it looks pretty natural.

And make sure when you're checking the particular system which the supplier might have recommended to you, just check through the description and check to see if the front hairline has bleached knots. Bleach knots are basically when they bleach the actual knots at the front of the system like this, and it kind of gives it a more natural appearance, so you can have your hair up. I remember the first system I got, it didn't have bleach knots, and it looked pretty obvious if you look quite close. So, bleach knots do make a difference. You don't need it throughout the whole system, but having it at the front first inch can really help.

So, in a roundabout way back to point three, which I got distracted from earlier, so I mentioned tape and glue, it can be either or both. C22, you don't have to have C22, but it's a good adhesive remover. It's one I recommend.

Scalp protector, scalp protector's really important, especially if you've got a sensitive scalp and you want a better hold from the tape. It'll last longer with my scalp protector. I usually get an extra five to seven days from a bond just from wearing a scalp protector. I use Walker's Max Hold. I find it really good. It's a little bit gloopy, but once you've used it a couple of times, you kind of get used to it.

And last but not least, you want some isopropyl alcohol because I bang on about this a lot, but it's really important to have a really clean scalp when you're applying a system because when it's really clean, it means it's going to bond better and you're unlikely to get any sort of bacterial or fungal problems under the skin or not under the skin, on top of the skin when you're wearing a system. So, you basically, in layman's terms, you're going to get longer out of the system, you're unlikely to have an itchy scalp as much, and that kind of thing. So, isopropyl is really important.

On that point, I do get a couple of people who ask me, can I use isopropyl alcohol as an adhesive remover? In my humble opinion, no. I would avoid using isopropyl alcohol as an adhesive remover. Number one, it's not very good at being an adhesive remover. And number two, when it comes to getting alcohol on a system or anywhere near a system, it can dry the hair out, and that makes the hair a little bit matted. It can actually oxidize the hair, which brightens it over time. So, personally, I'd avoid allowing any alcohol to come in touch with your hair system. Focus on the adhesive removers like C22. Just use the alcohol to clean the scalp.

So, I hope you found that article helpful, guys. Are you a beginner who's more likely now to get a hair system based off the advice that I've offered you? I really want as many people who are on the fence to sort of take that leap. I know it's kind of scary. I know it takes some bravery, but I've been there before, literally millions of other dudes have been there before. But once you take the leap, once you give it a go, I'm pretty sure you'll see it as a solid investment.

Thanks so much for tuning in today.