Running a Hair System Service in Your Salon
A hair system service needs four things: the right stock, the right supplies, a practiced fitting routine and a regular visit schedule for each client.
Adding hair replacement to a barbershop
You probably have most of the cutting skills already. What's new is the fitting routine, and the fact that clients come back on a schedule, which makes this a repeat service.
Stock
A few models across common sizes and colors, or order per client.
Supplies
Tape, adhesive, remover and care products.
Fitting skills
Attaching, cutting in and blending.
Visit schedule
Regular cleaning and refitting appointments.
What you need besides the hair system
Common essentials include suitable adhesive or tape, remover, scalp preparation products, gentle shampoo and conditioner, a wide-tooth comb and a ventilated storage stand. Choose products that suit the base material and the client's skin, and patch-test topical products when appropriate. See our guide to supplies and care.
The first consultation
Ask where the hair loss is, how they wear the front and what their week looks like. Then show them two or three bases, with their real trade-offs, rather than one perfect answer.
Our guides to matching clients and base types follow the same order.
Tape or glue for each base type
Treat this as a starting point. The client's skin, climate and intended wear time also matter, so follow the adhesive maker's instructions.
| Base | Often used with | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Skin / poly | Tape or liquid adhesive | The smooth surface is simple to attach to and clean. |
| Lace | Liquid adhesive, used sparingly | Adhesive can get into the mesh, so clean it gently. |
| Hybrid with PU edge | Tape or adhesive on the PU | Keep the adhesive on the PU rather than the lace. |
| Mono with PU edge | Tape or adhesive on the PU | Handle the mono center gently during removal. |
Cutting in and blending
Attach the unit before the final cut, so you can blend the hair into the client's sides and back where it will actually sit. Thin in stages, because hair on a system doesn't grow back.
We can also pre-cut and style units before shipping. Ask about this on your quotation.
Maintenance visits and replacement cycles
Set a visit rhythm that fits the attachment method and the client's routine, then adjust it after the first few visits. Each visit, check the edges, clean the base, and look at the hair and the hairline. Replacement timing varies too much for a fixed number, so judge each unit by its condition and plan the reorder before it's due.
Moving a client from glue to tape or clips
Some clients want an easier routine as they get used to wearing a unit. Check that the base can take it first: tape needs a suitable surface, and clips go only where the construction allows. We can add up to six clips to selected models, on request.
Services we can add before shipping
Availability, price and any extra processing time are confirmed before fulfillment.
Base cutting
To your template or measurement.
Hair styling
Pre-cut and styled.
Clips
Up to six, where the construction allows.
Perming
To adjust curl or wave.
Storing your stock
Keep units clean, dry and away from heavy friction. A ventilated stand suits a unit between client visits. Keep your stock organized by model, size and color code, so you can pick the right one quickly and reorder from the same reference.
Set up your salon's first order
Tell us the clients you serve, and we will suggest models and put together a quotation.