Standing in front of the mirror, watching the parting widen year on year, is a moment plenty of our clients describe to us. If that sounds familiar, and you’re dealing with hair loss in Manchester, a hair system is one of the fastest ways to walk out looking like yourself again. Not a wig. A properly fitted, custom base that moves and sits like your own hair.
At David Rozman, we’ve been fitting and refitting systems for years, and the first fitting is where the whole thing is won or lost. So here’s exactly what happens, step by step, when you come in.
How a New Hair System Fitting Works
It starts before any system touches your head. We run a proper hair system consultation to map the area of thinning, take measurements, and match density, colour and wave to your existing hair. Get that match right and nobody clocks it. Get it wrong and it reads as obvious.
The base itself is usually a fine lace or thin polyskin. Lace breathes better and gives an invisible hairline. Skin bases are more durable and easier to clean at home. We’ll talk you through which suits your lifestyle, your budget, and how active you are.
Fitting day involves prepping the scalp, applying medical-grade adhesive or tape, then positioning and blending. The blend is the craft. We cut the system into your natural hair so there’s no line, no shelf, no giveaway. Most first fittings take around two to three hours.
What to Expect After Your Fitting
You walk out the same day with a full head of hair. That first look in the mirror gets a reaction most people don’t expect. The adhesives we use, like those from Walker Tape, hold securely through showers, the gym and Manchester rain.
A system typically stays comfortably attached for two to four weeks between maintenance, depending on the bond and your skin. After that you’ll come back for a refit, where we lift, clean, and reattach. Our hair system fittings and refits keep everything looking fresh.
Cost-wise, a new system fitting bundle sits in the region of £350 to £600 depending on base type and hair grade, with maintenance visits from around £60. A system chosen well for thinning hair lasts six to twelve months with care.
Why People Choose Us for Hair Loss in Manchester
The honest truth is a system is only as good as the person cutting it in. Anyone can stick one on. Blending it so it disappears takes a trained stylist’s eye. That’s what we do daily at our Manchester hair system studio.
Clients dealing with hair loss in Manchester come to us because we’re discreet, we take time, and we don’t rush the match. We also handle the finishing cut and finish so it frames your face properly. If you want the background on the method, our piece on why systems are becoming more popular is worth a read. The NHBF sets the standards we work to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a hair system look natural up close?
Yes, when it’s fitted properly. We use lace or ultra-thin skin bases with a hand-tied hairline, then cut it into your own hair. The join sits flat and blends, so it holds up even under close inspection and bright light.
How long does a hair system fitting take?
Your first fitting usually runs two to three hours. That covers scalp prep, applying the bond, positioning the system, then the cut and blend. Later refit appointments are quicker, typically around an hour to ninety minutes.
Can I shower and swim with it on?
Absolutely. Once the bond has set, you can shower, swim, exercise and get caught in the rain. We’ll show you how to wash and care for it at home so it stays secure and clean between your maintenance visits.
Book Your Hair System Consultation Today
If the widening parting has been on your mind, come and see what’s possible. Book a private consultation with our team and we’ll talk you through the match, the base and the plan. Real hair, real confidence, one appointment.
