The best way I apply is to use a small make up brush, dip the brush lightly into the fibers and gently brush them where tehy are needed. You waste less fibers and you can apply them exactly where you want them to be, brush sizes vary depending on area to be covered.
I think it probably depends on the length of your hair. The pump is probably better if the hair is a few inches long and you want to thicken it up down at the roots.
You make a valid point mort. I caveated my opinion near the end of the video, admitting I can’t speak for people with longer hair. I try to only speak for what I can personally attest to. Thanks for watching and for your feedback! -DJ
Yep I tried the tap-pull method with a bit more hair on my head and it turned out very clunky and rough. The applicator is a lot more effective for me. If I decide to go short as the uploader, I definitely will try the tap-pull method again. For now, the pump is good for me.
@@sam9239 Turns out, Febron brand color match is perfect for me. Looking at more reviews, users recommend the pump for long hair. I kept my sample container. I'm going to use the pump on the tester and see what kind of pick up I get. If too heavy, I'll try different fill levels on full size bottle. Worse case, I make a mess. I felt like I used a lot sprinkling them. Stay tuned...
Very very good video my brother I am Terry from Los Angeles California experiencing thinning hair in the front of my head my hair is long. But I was doing the shaking method but now I will try the Tappan pull method I like that. Thank you so much continue with sharing information with us about thinning hair and what products to use. I like how you poured the water on your hair and the fibers did not fall out of your head that's great
The video is very usefull. But i find spray applicator convenient in the way as it sprays fibres to the desired region specially if ur concealing receading hairline
Dude!!!!!! Thank you ! Thank you! you are soooooooo right...i have a short cut like you as well......i just purchased my first bottle and pump....after my first application my bathroom was black!!!!!!!! lol.....stuff everywhere, also over 50% of the time the pump didnt release fibers. I love your method, it only makes sense! Thanks again!
If you have your type of hair, that works. Hair or a different texture you can’t touch the scalp. That’s a good hack tho. But the old one I found online which was used to be the one Toppik sold is the best. A. It’s metal. B. The only negative is the jar is glass C. The jar can break, but at least the applicator doesn’t. I just buy a back up or keep Toppik one which is good for a larger areas. You can stick a safety pin or a nail in the applicator to unclog it because obviously, once you get it wet, it’s done.
I have long hair and I think your idea would work. I have age related thinning. I wear my hair long, my problem areas are sides and back. My first fiber try was a sample I sprinkle out. I don't have a clue what went where. I think your method keeping the tap and rub the same direction as a part might work. With long hair, the hair has to be parted, makes sense to rub in the direction the hair is falling. Standing vertical it could be from crown to nape. I noticed your application didn't scoot more than 2 inches. If I sit, putting my head close to my knees, I could make a center part from crown to nape, then part hair from the center towards ear. This may be the better choice because your tap and rubs should cover the estimated area in 2-3 taps. The other thing I would try is narrowing the cap head where the fibers come out. The round head is too wide to work within a parted area. Using paper tape I could narrow it down so the fibers come out of a strip to avoid over spreading. I have a question. You mention an oil product? I have baby fine very light blonde hair. I can't use oil on my scalp. I do use a gel moisturizer, but it's not waterproof. You didn't explain your dilemma with the binding products? It may interest you to know there is such a thing as setting spray for make up wherein make up won't budge without soap & water. Is that what you're trying to do?
@@thecatvirusgotme889 I discovered it using bronzer to even out a fake tan. There are different strengths. I wouldn't use it everyday. It has to block pores to control sweat. Don't expect it to work for swimming.
Thanks for this advice. I using fibers for a few weeks and they are fabulous. I was trying to get the spray but this is just after turning me off getting it
Love the channel. I hope nobody ever hack me still a 20 year secret. Lol. Luckily I started using in college and have perfected it, but props for helping others.
I watched a video of a hair stylist using the pump. I have to admit it was amazing, but he needed lots of volume to both cover the scalp and he was going for 1/2 inch to 2 inch build out. This technique is covering the scalp with minimal build. Isn't it wonderful they make this stuff.
Some people have good experiences with them, but many do not. It's arguably easier to use them on places like the hairline or on top of your head. But good luck using it to apply fibers to your own crown. -DJ
Hi Von, I'm not a dermatologist, so don't take my advice as professional medical advice. But my understanding is finasteride blocks your testosterone from being converted into DHT. DHT is the hormone responsible for shrinking your hair follicles, leading to 'thinning hair'. Once DHT is under control, the hair follicles that haven't died due to prolonged miniaturization begin to slowly restore themselves to normal size. The process takes time (months to year), but that's essentially what is happening. -DJ
Been using Hair Illusion fibers for 5 yrs and I agree with Us with short hair. My HUGE issue now is that I moved and I can’t order the hold spray because its liquid against shipping here. Will HAIRSPRAY alone work without the hold spray. I used the hairspray as a shiner but never to use as a spray hold. Im screwed!!!!!!! Lol
Just use it as soon as your hair is dry after a shower. Your scalp won't have time to get oily, but make sure your hair is completely dry or it will clump. Or you could use a hair dryer after showering.
Hi Dj , my name is Doug , i love your you tube videos there outstanding and very informative. I have question maybe you can help me answer. I bought Toppik hair fibers through the amazon site and they sent me a bottle of it . At first it works great but after a few applications the fibers stop coming out of the top or very little comes out . So I sent it back after about a week and amazon sent me another one same thing happens . Our these just defective bottles? Or I’m I doing something wrong . I also ordered bodify and the same thing happens. It doesn’t make any sense . Has this ever happened to you before? Hope to hear back from you soon ! Thanks brother.
Hi Doug, welcome to the brotherhood! I know the issue you’re referring to. If you look at the top of your Toppik bottle, you see the sieve where the fibers come out. Those holes can become clogged due to humidity, oil, or just fibers. You have two options: 1) take a boar bristle brush and tap the bristles through the holes to unclog them, or 2) twist off the siege and clean it. It’s not too hard to twist off, but make sure you have a firm grip on the bottle otherwise you’ll risk dropping the bottle (and the fibers) on the floor. Hope that helps! Let me know how it goes. -DJ
Thanks DJ , I tried those methods and it’s a little better but I have to shake it with all my strength to get it to come out and when I do the tap and pull same thing. It’s very annoying. Where do you buy your fibers from ? It could be just a bad batch at amazon. Thanks
I order my fibers from an online site in South Korea because that’s where I’m living at the moment. I’m not sure why it’s giving you problems. Are you using any other hair products with your fibers?
I use pomade before applying the fibers . I called Toppik and they said they never heard of this before . I must be doing something wrong I just can’t figure it out . Thanks
Hey Dj. I'm going to use hair fibers for the first time and I want to know if I can apply the fibers with hair gel? I always use gel so do you know if I can apply before or after I put gel?
Hi Make, thanks for your feedback. I'm aware of the sieve clogging by tap&pull. I addressed this in my 'How to Apply Toppik Hair Fibers' video; you can simply tap your hair brush onto the sieve and it clears the holes in less than 2 seconds. In the off-chance that doesn't work, you can also remove the sieve and clean it. Thanks for watching the video, brother. -DJ
is there any way to use the hair fibers to lower your hairline? i have a three on top and am not really balding, i just want my hairline a touch bit lower than it currently is right now. btw im white so i dont have the baby hairs to brush down and apply. thanks.
Hi im 19 years old and started to lose hair in my tempels its safe to say that my hairline is gone and im now getting a island to behonest its making me crazy know i looked in to the hairtransplantation and im considering to take one they told me to use finastride but i cant get it so my question is what should i do to stop and maintaine the hair that i have becaus the operation wil be in a year cus i need to wait and i have a qeustion about minoxidil i used it for 3 week ans stopt does that fasten the hair loss becaus it whent down when i stopped sorry for my bad english
As known hair fiber must be applied to the dry hair not to the wet.. and in a video on your channel you mentioned that olive oil and pomade is used to stick the fiber on the head...How!!
Yes, if you have sparse hair like I did at that time, having too much oil on your scalp will cause the fibers to clump up. Blow drying it removes some of the oil’s stickiness, making it easier to apply the fibers. If you have more hair in that area (like I do now), you won’t need to blow dry. I don’t blow dry anymore. I posted an update video recently if you are interested. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GFRJPMFHJPE.html -DJ
You mean the ones with the bulb attached by a hose that the barbers use? No, I haven’t used one of those, but I’ve seen they do a better job at evenly dispersing the fibers. But they are near impossible to use by oneself, especially on the back of your head.
No Thier not not u only only use for line ups your are not a barber 💈 Thiers many ways to put it on !!! Using it likes it's pepper is the worst worst way
Ebitruf, thanks for commenting, brother. You're right; my way of applying hair fibers isn't idea for everyone. There is always more than one way to skin a cat! -DJ
