Here are some pics of some recently applied nanogen; the results are completely typical, and, in fact, I didn't even really tweak the application like I normally do for touch-ups. I also did not use any dermmatch prior, which can be utilized for maximum thickness and ability to style.

I will post some "pre-ops", as well, as brutal as they may be, but I'm going out tonight, so alas I must venture out nano'ed up. But, can check out some my pre-HT pics on my weblog until I get around to posting some mug shots w/o concealer.

Is Nanogen a hair shaft thickener? What is the best way to thicken hair 8 months postop in the hairline area?

would have been a lot more helpful if you would have shown your hair without concealers...on a side night you look like u have no balding at allw with it on.

Some pre-concealer pics would be great for a true comparison. Not quite sure how much growth you have right now, but looks like a good head of hair from here.

How long does the recipient hair have to be for nanogen to be effective? I have stubble right now and not sure if it would work for me.

Good to hear that you are living life, have fun tonight!

Here are some pre-concealer pics (in addition to those in my weblog):

**I will post all 4, though only 2 really show the true flavor of my losses; the others might give some additional perspective, though.

its752 -- Nanogen is basically a keratin fiber(s)....the explanation that I use, which may or may not be totally accurate, is that by latching onto your hair shafts, it is as if you are exponentially increasing your hair count. As for the best way to thicken hair 8months post-op, a 1-2 punch of dermmatch followed by nanogen is by far the best, IMO.

Repo -- the recipient area as to be longer for the nano, than for say dermmatch, as far as I am concerned. With stubble dermmatch would be your best bet; however, your hair doesn't have to be that long for nano to work....say ~1 inch, I'd guesstimate.

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I will post all 4, though only 2 really show the true flavor of my losses

Fro' FlavA': Ben & Jerry should patent that shi$!!!

Nanogen is AMAZING! Your mop looks as though it suffers -ZERO- loss w/the nanogen!
Thanks for the detailed report than!

Without thy ol' faithful Nanogen I am but a miserly balding bozo, seeping through the cracked pavement of life in a state of hermetic angst.

With the Nanogen -- let alone Nano + Dermmatch -- it is like snorting a bowling lane worth of coke, from what people tell me....

wOwW!!! a bowling lane full!?!?!?
Don't end up in dA' gUttA'!!!

No, won't be a "bozo"---once those 3K grafts grow in you can sport the Elvie Million DollA' Mondo Moxy Mop w/or w/out that NanoOoooO--NanOOoooOOo!

Hey awry,

just out of interest what colour do you use??

wow, yes it looks great!

does it withstand wind blow by the way?

Thanks!

Air, I use "medium brown" color.

Just2, it def withstands wind blow, particularly after I spray some of the "holding mist" after application. I sweat a tremendous amount when I exercise, and I almost always have concealer in my mop, and it doesn't run or anything like that.

The dermmatch is virtually waterproof; the nano I ran some personal tests on to see how it holds up in "conditions of duress"....I soaked my scalp and it looked fine....I then took a white towel and vigorously rubbed my scalp....at this point, remnants of the nanogen did appear on the towel, but my mop *still* looked solid.

My "master plan", fwiw, is to end up utilizing the nano where it actually works *best* -- the vertex/crown. I'm strongly considering frontloading my grafts, and going for strategic coverage in my crown, utilizing the nano in that area. One, it works even better there than the frontal 1/3rd, let alone the hairline....two, it is much easier to apply (though it only takes me ~2minutes right now, including touchups)....three, one would not really have to ever worry about someone massaging their fingers through their hairline, especially if it was damp, and some of the fibers rubbing off onto their hands.

(In such a scenario I would prolly' offer up some reasoning to the extent of "Oh ya, I use a very non-permanent hair product that serves as a type of hair dye....sometimes it can rub off"....one very good thing about concealers is that they are cloaked in a great deal of secrecy, and the general pop just has no clue.)

Will Nano work well for hair that is cut very short, like with a Guard 2 or 3?
I do intend to cut my hair very short cos the hair ends are just so curly and frizzy, so hard to style...

Your best bet for such short hair would be dermmatch, imo. I can't say for sure how well nano will work on a guard 2/3; it wouldn't surprise me if it did work, however.

Than! You are a master concealer for sure. Your Nonogen work looks great. Do you have any experience with Nanogen Vs. Toppik. I've used Toppik and it works great for me. I'd definitely be open to trying Nanogen though. In the next few months I hope to not use any as I'm sure you are too.

Yeah Than,

your mastery and talent w/the fiberous clay is reminescent of Picasso in his romantic period.
you should buy a berret, grow a stache, wear a red-striped shirt and overalls, take up chain smoking, drinking bottles of red all day long, eating eggs for dinner, sleepless nights concentrating on your next work of hair art, and open a

Nanogen Salon!!!

It will be the first of it's kind, as billions of balding men will line up at your door awaiting the master artist to exercise his skills on their mops!!! They will walk in w/a few wispy hairs and walk out looking like Hasselhoff & Collin Farell...you will make billions and will be recognized as the great hair artist of our generation...ht's will be rendered useless, and your hair art will be displayed in the finest of galleries across the globe...


don't forget the lil people!

Your pics with Nanogen do look good. I don't use concealers but used dermatch briefly while recovering from HT #2.

Do you have any issues with Nanogen in bright lighting, or flourescent indoor lighting? I've heard of guys using Toppik that have mentioned these conditions are harsh on those type concealers and that it's evident something's up.

Just curious - thanks.

Good to see you around Hairbank! Great question by the way.

Thana--did you use a case of nanogen? I have experimented with toppik but never really knew when to stop dumping it on my head. I could understand being in a club or somewhere dark but I would be worried about bright lights as Hairbank pointed out. My buds if they suspected anything would be giving it the flammable test for sure.

wow thana thanks for posting the prenanogen pics. dude i was having a freak out moment trying to figure out if those were from the same day, with the nanogen u seriosuly look perfect. i was so amazed teh difference of the pre-nano and then having it on. awesoem job dude looks great.
yu remind me of a good friend of mine lol

Thana,

The pics look great and you definetly are doing a great job applying the products. I tried using some Toppik yesterday on my front 1/3 and it looks fake. I guess the hair just isn't long enough yet. I also tried dermmatch and it looks like paint on my scalp. Any suggestions?