Senior Member Time to do something Posted September 7, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted September 7, 2008 Has anyone noticed that when they use Toppik it gives your hair a dull matte look? I tried it this morning and it seemed to make my hair which is normally shiny take on a dull non shiny look. NW5 Dr. Epstein July 4, 2007 2520 grafts 471 one hair grafts 1540 two hair grafts 505 three hair grafts 5070 Total hair count Dr. Epstein August 4, 2008 2384 grafts 870 one hair grafts 1150 two hair grafts 364 three and four hair grafts 4262 Total hair count Dr. Ron Shapiro November 18, 2009 1896 grafts 760 one hair grafts 852 two hair grafts 288 three hair grafts 46 four hair grafts 3362 total hair count Dr. Ron Shapiro July 1, 2011 1191 grafts 447 one hair grafts 580 two hair grafts 150 three hair grafts 14 four hair grafts 2113 total hair count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Time to do something Posted September 7, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 7, 2008 Has anyone noticed that when they use Toppik it gives your hair a dull matte look? I tried it this morning and it seemed to make my hair which is normally shiny take on a dull non shiny look. NW5 Dr. Epstein July 4, 2007 2520 grafts 471 one hair grafts 1540 two hair grafts 505 three hair grafts 5070 Total hair count Dr. Epstein August 4, 2008 2384 grafts 870 one hair grafts 1150 two hair grafts 364 three and four hair grafts 4262 Total hair count Dr. Ron Shapiro November 18, 2009 1896 grafts 760 one hair grafts 852 two hair grafts 288 three hair grafts 46 four hair grafts 3362 total hair count Dr. Ron Shapiro July 1, 2011 1191 grafts 447 one hair grafts 580 two hair grafts 150 three hair grafts 14 four hair grafts 2113 total hair count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member badger_01 Posted September 7, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted September 7, 2008 Toppik definitely makes your hair look and feel different. Make sure you don't use too much, that you pat down the area to shake off the excess particles, and you could try using their sprayer to get a more even distribution. - badger 3279 grafts with Dr Gabel - 06/12/08 My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Gabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I actually just bought my first bottle of toppik, mainly to try it out so I can write an article on it for the Hair Loss Learning Center. Though my crown is thinner, it really doesn't bother me anymore, so I most likely will not be using it regularly. But at least, I'll have personal experience with the product and be able to comment. From my reading to date, badger's reply is spot on. This is also similar to dermmatch. From what I hear, a little toppik goes a long way and the mastery of application is very important. You will then have to decide if you like how toppik makes you look. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted September 8, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted September 8, 2008 This is the main reason I stopped using Toppik; conversely, when I tried Nanogen as a last-ditch effort for that breed of concealer it worked like a charm. I also found Nanogen to cling to the hairs in a superior way (i.e. a little went a longer way). I really think Nanogen is the king of concealers, and I've tried them all and applied them a ridiculous number of times. The ultimate, if you have the time or need the boost, is proper Dermmatch application followed by Nanogen -- but, Nanogen alone, for sheer convenience and utility is tough to beat. ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jellybean Posted September 9, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted September 9, 2008 Yes, I agree Toppik does cause a dulling of the hair. I found that using the provided "salt shaker" applicator was causing excessive deposits on the scalp. I started using the atomizer (sprayer) and found I was able to exercise much more control over where and how much was applied. It also reduced the dullness effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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