desertcart.com: XFusion Keratin Hair Fibers - Light Brown (15g) : Beauty & Personal Care Review: Mechanism of action and expectations - I have one word for those who have equivocal results (given their degree of hair loss) - experiment! There are many shades of this keratin product, and mixing to match is often necessary. I have salt and pepper hair, heavier on the gray, lighter on the brown. I mix the gray product with light or medium brown (depending on what I have) at a ratio of roughly 5:1. It also will require experimentation to find the right amount to use. I put it on still damp towel-dried hair, holding the shaker about 6-8" above the head; then I gently and briefly tap/rub my fingers across the area of the head in an attempt to "stabilize" or "set" the fibers; they don't do a lot of good sitting on the scalp, but rather when positioned between individual hair shafts. Therefore, if TOO much is applied in a given area, it may appear more like a scalp dye or cosmetic cover-up. With my degree of hair loss, a gentle dusting is all that's required. Others may require much more. I must say I've never had a problem with any running, staining, appearance on skin or clothing, pillowcases, or what have you. That is based on personal experience with the amount that is required for my needs. It really does work and does what it is supposed to do. However, one must use it in a way that optimizes the result and that requires some getting used to (a week or so?) I'm an MD specializing in hair transplant surgery (HTS); I see many men and women who use this and/or Toppik (I personally find them interchangeable), and I recommend it frequently. Unfortunately, here is a point of hair loss at which it's not much of an option anymore. Realistic expectations are required. Thinning is simply the penetration of light onto the scalp; several factors enter into the "coverage" equation: density, or the number of follicles per unit area (cm2 or sq inches), caliber of hair (shaft diameter), curl or lack thereof, etc. Two-tone hair is also generally a plus (some light is reflected, some absorbed, thereby "fooling" the eye). High contrast between hair color and skin color is typically a negative as well (eg, I am Caucasian, and if I were to dye my hair dark brown or black, my thinning would be MUCH more evident! High skin/hair contrast) My comment above regarding realistic expectations is assuming that one has gone through the "break-in period" and figured out a technique, AND that the degree of hair loss is not too great. There MUST be enough hair there for a bit of "cross-linking" to take place, i.e., for the fibers to "connect" hairs to one another and give greater blockage of light. Imagine a thatched roof over a hut; the denser the thatch (corresponding to hair density), the larger and more robust the thatch itself (corresponding to hair shaft caliber/diameter), and the more "crossed" or interlinked the individual thatching is (corresponding to keratin fibers), the more light will be blocked and the less light will penetrate to the floor of the hut (corresponding to the scalp). These fibers, as I understand them, are barbed, that is, they are similar to fir tree or pine trees branches, with multiple short needles projecting off of the main stem (or somewhat similar to a bird's feathers). As such, they have some capacity to "interlink" with hair shafts and with one another. Denser thatch (back to that analogy) and more blockage of light. In this way, the APPEARANCE of thinning is diminished. If in fact there are too few hairs in an area, or if those hairs are too severely miniaturized (decreased in diameter), this will not work well or at all. Cheers, TB Review: Very effective product. - Excellent product recommended by my stylist. Works easily & effectively to camouflage areas with thinner hair growth. Just sprinkle on, lightly brush or fluff hairs with fingers and you're done!
| ASIN | B001A82DY2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #194,871 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #145 in Hair Building Fibers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (556) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 10667820017068 |
| Manufacturer | Toppik, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 2.63 x 1.31 x 1.31 inches; 0.48 ounces |
| UPC | 667820017061 |
M**A
Mechanism of action and expectations
I have one word for those who have equivocal results (given their degree of hair loss) - experiment! There are many shades of this keratin product, and mixing to match is often necessary. I have salt and pepper hair, heavier on the gray, lighter on the brown. I mix the gray product with light or medium brown (depending on what I have) at a ratio of roughly 5:1. It also will require experimentation to find the right amount to use. I put it on still damp towel-dried hair, holding the shaker about 6-8" above the head; then I gently and briefly tap/rub my fingers across the area of the head in an attempt to "stabilize" or "set" the fibers; they don't do a lot of good sitting on the scalp, but rather when positioned between individual hair shafts. Therefore, if TOO much is applied in a given area, it may appear more like a scalp dye or cosmetic cover-up. With my degree of hair loss, a gentle dusting is all that's required. Others may require much more. I must say I've never had a problem with any running, staining, appearance on skin or clothing, pillowcases, or what have you. That is based on personal experience with the amount that is required for my needs. It really does work and does what it is supposed to do. However, one must use it in a way that optimizes the result and that requires some getting used to (a week or so?) I'm an MD specializing in hair transplant surgery (HTS); I see many men and women who use this and/or Toppik (I personally find them interchangeable), and I recommend it frequently. Unfortunately, here is a point of hair loss at which it's not much of an option anymore. Realistic expectations are required. Thinning is simply the penetration of light onto the scalp; several factors enter into the "coverage" equation: density, or the number of follicles per unit area (cm2 or sq inches), caliber of hair (shaft diameter), curl or lack thereof, etc. Two-tone hair is also generally a plus (some light is reflected, some absorbed, thereby "fooling" the eye). High contrast between hair color and skin color is typically a negative as well (eg, I am Caucasian, and if I were to dye my hair dark brown or black, my thinning would be MUCH more evident! High skin/hair contrast) My comment above regarding realistic expectations is assuming that one has gone through the "break-in period" and figured out a technique, AND that the degree of hair loss is not too great. There MUST be enough hair there for a bit of "cross-linking" to take place, i.e., for the fibers to "connect" hairs to one another and give greater blockage of light. Imagine a thatched roof over a hut; the denser the thatch (corresponding to hair density), the larger and more robust the thatch itself (corresponding to hair shaft caliber/diameter), and the more "crossed" or interlinked the individual thatching is (corresponding to keratin fibers), the more light will be blocked and the less light will penetrate to the floor of the hut (corresponding to the scalp). These fibers, as I understand them, are barbed, that is, they are similar to fir tree or pine trees branches, with multiple short needles projecting off of the main stem (or somewhat similar to a bird's feathers). As such, they have some capacity to "interlink" with hair shafts and with one another. Denser thatch (back to that analogy) and more blockage of light. In this way, the APPEARANCE of thinning is diminished. If in fact there are too few hairs in an area, or if those hairs are too severely miniaturized (decreased in diameter), this will not work well or at all. Cheers, TB
R**O
Very effective product.
Excellent product recommended by my stylist. Works easily & effectively to camouflage areas with thinner hair growth. Just sprinkle on, lightly brush or fluff hairs with fingers and you're done!
Y**E
Nice coverage
Recently I have started losing more hair on top And this product helps tremendously. It looks like I have a full head of hair, so I would definitely recommend it to those that have hair loss. The only downside is that it is a bit pricey
S**S
This give you confidence in how nice your hair looks - No embarrassing bald patches!
This stuff is great! If you can get the right color for your hair, it covers those little balding areas and stays where you put it. It doesn't run down your face if you get rained on. They also make a puff top that spreads the tiny pieces evenly so you don't get clumps.
K**Y
Product achieves what it says it’s going to achieve
Product is perfect. It does what it’s supposed to do. Very happy with the results.
N**S
Covers well
Excellent coverage for thinning hair. Use an ointment so that it sticks to the scalp.
J**E
Good product, but spray applicator gets one star
The product itself is amazing. I use it on my roots between salon visits. I sincerely love this stuff. BUT. The spray applicator which you can buy separately is disappointing. It clogs, and sometimes just stops working altogether. I feel it's necessary to have the applicator because it really helps direct and pinpoint exactly where you want to place the product on your roots. I wish they would improve its design. That's the reason I gave 3 stars.
D**Y
It works exactly as it claims
No one will be able to tell you're thinning/balding. I sprinkle it directly on my scalp, then rub it in. It'll give you lift/fullness ....if you want it. It'll also stay in with strong winds and yes, even when swimming. I'm dead serious. I've been using it for years. I won't buy generic. Depending on your color, you may have to mix it with another. But DON'T let that scare you. Buy the color you think will be right. You can always mix it with other colors for a custom match. I do because it's worth it.
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