Lace Vs Pu Base Hair Unit By @Mickey Da Barber
- Posted on 30 March, 2020
- Full Lace Wig
- By Anonymous
Had a lot of folks ask about the differences between the two bases. There are advantages and disadvantages to both unit bases but they both are beneficial to different individuals. With experience doing the service I been able to get feedback from my clients about the daily obstacles of the bases . I really hoped this helps you guys out. If you have any other questions, please leave it in the comment section.
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Hey our slope is Mickey to barber and today's video we're gon na talk about the difference between the pu base and the lake space. Alright, quick disclaimer. I do not make units by hand, I do not ventilate eunuchs um, but the one thing that I can do is give you more knowledge about the ones that are being made. Okay now before we get into the pros and the cons of each base. I do want to tell you guys that both bases were perfectly fine. It'S really kind of just based upon a preference and lifestyle, so you know like if your client, you know, there's an active lifestyle, then you know they need to give you a pretty good idea of which base to go with all right. John first, I'm gon na tell you guys about my pu base so like the pu base is a potty skin, but it's a it's a thick layer of skin so, as you can tell it's kind of hard, so the reason why I like this base is because Of the hold, once you put it with with the adhesive the whole, it's like a suction cup, so the whole it lasts and lasts the whole last, so it lasts up to maybe like two to three weeks before you know what I'm saying before you have to Take it off and reapply it, but if I have some guy that I know that's gon na be dancers, guys that they, you being a Gemini, they do a lot of high activity. I do advise for them to do the pu cuz of their hold. Now. Another thing is because the the base is so thick that it lasts longer. The actual unit as a whole laugh is longer. So I had one client that had this PU unit last, maybe like seven eight months um and I was amazed, so I don't think they last that long, but the fact that he was able to make that PU laughter. You know they just let me know that if you take care of it, it can last longer than thirty four months. So that wants us to think about the PU and also the cleaning the cleaning of it. So you know because it's like it's so thick, you know what I'm saying when I spray the c22 on there and clean it right off. So that's that's a good thing about the being able to just easily clean the base of it so boom all right. Now the thing that I don't like about the PU base is the fact that, because it's so thick that you know if I can't really cut it down as low as I would like, so you know it's not the same color as the skin. So if you put it down too low and it exposes the Scout, it might look a little off. So the fact that you know I make sure that my clients wearing, if they're wearing something it with a little bit of more hair, like maybe like an inch of hair, something like some curls or something like that. So just you know turn that so just keep in mind and the PU you can't really cut as low as you would like. It'S like to cut it. Another thing is because another because it's thick that you and it doesn't have any holes in it. So your scalp is not really getting a lot of breathing room, so um. I do have some clients that be like you know. I need some more ventilation and you know I get my scalp and I really breathe in so that's when I will switch them over to the other unit. Now the other base is the lay space. Now, if you can see the lace face, let you guys see in a little bit. You can say it has holes in it. So that's for the ventilation, so my guys are getting airflow through this unit. Another thing with this is that you can cut this very low and the scalp will be exposed and it won't look unnatural. It look more natural when this is cut low, so you can cut this down for like a 1 and a half, maybe a 1 a, and it won't look weird. Another thing is because you can use the because it looks so natural to the scalp that I use the lace base for hairstyles that a spoke scalp like corn rolls plaques dredge man-bun stuff, like that. I'M gon na use the lace base for because once you, if the scalp is exposed in point, look weird it'll look more natural with the lace base. Now the thing that I don't like about the lace is because that you can tell you know it's it's lace. So it's kind of you know so me and together now some sometimes the little wire and you know it'll come out. So you know the the unit the base of the unit of started coming apart, so that hints for replacement or a new unit. So with the lace, this doesn't last longer than three or four months, because you know if you're not taking good care of it um and then you have some of these little things start coming out because the basis could so the so the clients. Here sometimes, you might start coming apart a little early. So that's the thing that I don't like about. The lace so happens, while you're cleaning the unit that you know some some. Some of this, the string will come out while you're cleaning it and that's what makes this unit a little bit harder to clean. Now you can clean it, you can definitely can clean it. They definitely have tools and products for you to be able to clean this unit, but that doesn't mean that there won't be some wiring coming out and stuff like that. So that's the one thing that I don't really like about this unit, all right, Josh. I gave you out my pros and my cons on each of the bases, if you guys have any more questions, leave them in the comment section and I'll try my best to answer them and again both of these units can be purchased at www.mptv.org, thanks for watching
Comments
speedy car: Nah I genuinely have love for this woman true artist and passion for her work, more health and wealth
Michele Shepherd-Tigner: Hey Mickey! I have to say, with the lace, it is definitely more breathable and when you have a scratch in the scalp, you can actually scratch and feel the scalp. It literally felt as if I had nothing but my own hair on my head. The PU base looks hot, but maybe perfect for the colder seasons. The plastic base should keep the head nice and warm. The lace is perfect for the summer because your scalp can breathe and not sweat as much. Either way, I’m thankful to have felt air on my head once again. Keep rocking it!
Shamar Magby: You right about that PU......I have to install my own and PU definitely last through my gym workouts......I use the thinnest PU and it work perfect. I started using 1 layer of Walker tape over the ghost bond and its like magic
TheBlackSheCat: Oh my bleeping goodness, Mickey! That polyurethane (PU) unit does look too hot to wear! My core body temperature increased by 20 degrees just looking at the thing! Hehe... I love this pros and cons video you created. All of your work is AWESOME, by the way. Thanks for being so informative, creative, and incredibly brilliant. I wish you the absolute best.
Dee Dee H: @Mickey Da Barber, here's something that you may want to try to slow down the fraying on the lace units, it's called Dritz Fray Check and I use it on wefted tracks and lace to prevent shedding and fraying. It has been used in the "weave community" for years and it works. A little goes a long way when done properly. You are an amazing Barber Stylist a true Master of the craft. Thank you for all that you bring to the Barber and Cosmo world.
Donna Simpson: Hi Mickley I have been doing hair systems in the UK for over 20 years now (love your work by the way) and for darker skinned clients blacks and Asians we order them the darker/brown pu so it looks more natural to their skin tone. Your supplier should be able to provide the same
M. Sam’uel: Hi Mickey, Happy Sunday evening to you. I hope you are doing well and staying safe. Great informative information about the pros and cons to the different bases. Thank you so much for sharing this. Sending positive vibes your way for a wonderful night. ✌❤️
PINKY BLISS: I showed my mother a few of your videos.. she went on your website and purchased the PU unit and the rest of the products, and had me install it. The PU looks so real since it's clear and the hair quality, and seems really durable. Totally worth every penny. Thank you
Jon Odwyer: Thank you so much for this valuable information, I will definitely take this on board. I appreciate your honest thoughts and advice regarding the pro and cons of both units. You are the best as far as I'm concerned in your profession. Best wishes from the UK.
K V*: This was a great video that was very informative! I like learning new things and even though I'm not in the market for either of these yet, it's good to know the pros and cons. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Cecilia Libago: Hi ! I'm your fan here in Asia. I really love your artistry and creativity ..keep up the wonderful job !
Ska Granger: Hi Mickey. Thank you for that very informative piece. Stay blessed. However , which closure would you recommend between a 360⁰ lace or an ear to ear especially for someone with alopecia that is just after the hairline? Do you sell your pieces online internationally?
Candace Houston: Keep up the good work for your clients & letting them know the truth on the pros/ cons of those units.People love honesty ❤..you have a gift that I wished I had.God continue to bless you!!!!
Connie Mitchell: Hi Mickey, I’m gonna make those units you need. I’m in Charlotte To clean the unit use a stocking cap on the lace units while gently shampooing with lukewarm water & rinse gently with cold.
Lisa Hill: This video is very very informative. Important sure those of us ladies who wear lace front wigs are really appreciating this information.
Learn with Sally: well done Mickey, I really admire your talent.
jsteele650: I never knew this even existed until I saw her videos! Now I binge watch all of her videos! Unbelievable transformations!!
Ecombinant 17: Thanks so much for explaining that! I'm in the process of getting ready to get my first toupee, and this video helps me understand...
ItsTakeilaLikeTheAlcohol: Your work is amazing my mother in law needs this done by you
Critics: There are some other lace quality patches which lasts much longer than 3-4 months. You should try them too.
Justin Floyd: First off, I love your work. So I’m active and I have enough hair to have a braid down under the unit. Would you recommend having it sewn down or should I just use the adhesive?
Sandra Corless: Hey Mickey good info on the pros and cons is there any special care with the unit? and how did you get into this? you and your magic keep up the good work and see you in the next video
Rey Casiano: Mickey, love your artistry. I got a quick question, how long do the hair last for ?
J Anderson: Can you do a video on how you got started? Also.. if the client chooses, can you explain how their baldness occured? Sometimes it can be hereditary or just by something simple. I think that would help put in perspective how to continue to care for our scalps. Just a thought
Earlene Carson: I didn’t know there were different bases so thanks for information.✌
Kartier Supreme White: Thank You Thank You for the insight on pros and cons!!!! Excellent... Stay Blessed.
Clipper Kings Career Barber College: Hi once again it’s always good education from your channel also do the lace base have the one for wave length for guys would like waves? If so where can I purchase
Howard Motley: Do you offer a gray percentage in your systems and if so ,at what percentage stages, also are your client's able to send you a template, these are questions that I have to know.
The Caniya Channel: I love that man have things out here to pamper them as well. You giving confidence back to ppl. Such an amazing job mentally and physically. I love seeing the transformations. Like damn I know dude like yessss she got me tight go home get flyyyyy asf!!! like we as women does.
Tammie Spencer: Hi Mickey watching your videos is like watching a block buster movie, your on pins and needles with excitement waiting for the finish product. I can watch you all night and I usually do. I love how you make the client's look and feel after the completion. You can see it in there smile's and demeanor. Thank you for making me smile and Mickey keeping me up on the night shift. Girl I wish you were here in Houston Texas I would be a client Love ya.
Lillian Hill: Great help because I didn’t know the difference between the two, thanks!
Carrie Jones: You are definitely good at what you do
LaMont B.: I could have used this info before I bought my unit. I chose PU but I think I cut it too low. My first attempt failed but I won't give up
Tameka Mathis: Very informative. I thought every unit was lace lol silly me. You're awesome
Latisa Wooten: Hi!! ♀️ Thanks for sharing Mickey! Enjoyed watching and TFS! Stay safe!
Erwin Sullivan: U is truly and I like your willingness to share with others your skills!!!!
Ceazar da great: I love your work I are truly talented and very great keep up the good work Mickey
NATALIE ‘MsCrzySxyCool’ HARRIS: *Thanks for the info Mickey. Great video. I hope you&yours are well&safe.*
Loretta Smith: Mickey I would never get bored looking at your videos...you know your stuff...my sister is a retired hair dresser...she was the best in our little town...she use to do mayor wife hair...so that should tell you something...I'm going say a prayer God bless your hands and even 1 day meet celebrity that your business...will grow even more...that God grant you with successful business....I see a bless girl...you look like a sweet person...I see your eyes full with joy...that you really care about your business and customers...that is really rare...that is why I pray that God bless you with great success beautiful queen...
Ramona Jackson: Mickey's knowledge is amazing and she has mad skills
Sheena Anderson: Very helpful Thank you ❤️
Overnight Investor: Why do I always end up in the rabbit hole watching your videos? So awesome! Well I do hair too but not man-weaves so IDK why it’s so fascinating. Ima really have to start checking scalps tho...lmbo
Chan Gooch: You definitely do an amazing job, and your very talented and a blessing... Keep doing you✌
Vanessa Shaw: Regarding the PU base "skin" hair unit: Can the "skin" be colored with makeup or hair dye? Can the front edge of the PU base be "plucked"?
Crystal Scott: New fan..... I’m just here for your amazing skills!!!!
Patricia Taylor: I just tripped over to your Channel. You are absolutely amazing. I wish I could get mine done by you.
Pedro Rodríguez: Se ve que eres experta y conocer tu trabajo y que es tu pasión, ojalá pudiera estar en tus manos, pero soy de Perú pero algún día, suerte bendiciones y buenas vibras cuidate y sigue así bye
Sam Loinis: Mickey , You are the best , stay home stay healthy
Mars S.: Love your work
Phedelma Hancock: Mickey I have alopecia and just hair around the back of my hair. I’m also grey but don’t want be grey. I noticed it’s hard to dye it black and it actually looks more dark brown. What would you say is a better color to dye the grey and match a hair piece to it? Platinum or blond?
Prince Akpan: Mickey I Washed My Hair Two Times A Day With Soap And Water Letting It Grow Out The Beard And Sideburns.
E J: I'm still shook❗So my new man might have a lace front too
Siphosethu Mpukumpa: Hey Mickey I just wanna know how much are these and how much it costs to plant them
Akstylez _ak: Wow this was awesome. Great job.
Scott Matthews: Hey mickey!! I just wanted to say I admire your work so much! I wish I lived near you so I could have a full thick head of hair
Bolsonaro 2.022: simply the best professional in the world ✂️✂️
Big Mixx 76: Thanks !!! I’m have Trouble cutting the unit and blending the side
Debra Smith: Good information and good presentation Mickey
Terri Fitz: Hey Mickey!! 1st off great video!!!! Now with everything going on these days, are you still accepting appointments?
Elaine Williams: How long does this last?
Jay Patel: LOL I'm turning 16 next week & I'm not even bald LOL. Hey Mickey U never know I may come 2 U if I have hair issues. Bless U Sista Mickey ❤.
Dennis Riggs: Mickey hi, if you haven't already done a video in regard to the glue to the scalp, Just wanted to know little bit more about the glue. I love your hair style creation.
a diary from no one: Hi, I really need your help/support and advice, is there anyway that I can contact you on a more private base? Thanks x
Rodney Pierre: Wow you really have skills . Salute to you.
Karin Blair: Do you know some information you could share on units with tape tabs? Can you cut them like you do the ones your showing?
Jackie Thompson: Excellent info, Blessings
A Doug: I’ve seen some lace based units with PU round the sides/rim What do you think about these ones?
Leah Watson: Thanks for your help Mickey
Travis Mcleod: That looks like the thickest pu base. They have thin and ultra thin out units that dissapear on the scalp but the trade-off is they have shorter life spans similar to lace
Lawrence Marshall: Hey Micky! Do you know any stylist in San Antonio, Texas who do the same service?
Antonio Moncada: Can a braided hair unit last 3-4months or longer? And can a braided hair unit be done on a PU base?
ndufcat: I wonder if you can use the lace base to install the unit over micro cornrows. Someone messed my haircut and I need to grow my hair out where it matters. The sides can stay low.
Vera Howard: Great info!
Amesha Reynolds: Hey Mickey so what do they usually run you as far as price. And exactly where are you located at?
TheBeautyWithin: Great vid! Thanks for sharing!!
P0lly Willis: Mickey you're awesome!!
Razzle Dazzle: My first time seeing you and not just your hands. Young & talented. How did you get this good. You work magic in your videos. I always love the end result. I live in Wisconsin, how close are you? Stay blessed & keep up the good work.
Delasie Wynter: Mickey make your own unit and put your name on it , you got the knowledge, Name your unit Mic Unit. Rule the world” .
DeeStar Hairstylist: very #informative
sexy black: IAM @WORK TONIGHT AND I CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL GOD IS REALLY BLESSING YOU TO HELP OTHERS PEOPLE KERP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING GOD BLESS YOU
Mz. Thang: What kind of hair do you use on the lace base?
Valerie Thigpen: Hi , where can you purchase a lace units for women from?
Reeva D.: Great video Mickey
Vickie Franklin: What's up MDB! I luv when u upload & yes i'm jealous! Lol! Keep slaying! Take care & be safe!
Sista eisha Powell: Where can I order this ?
christopher saunders: Hey Mickey quick question do you know someone in the Atlanta area I can get it done? Thanks
MR.G193: Which one is the best for getting it for waves
marie conway: Great video.. big fan!!
FXFUNDED (FXF): What if I just have small thinning areas I want to fill in do I need the base? I don't need anywhere near a full unit
Danny Nicholson: Hi Mickey may I start by saying how generous of you to share your knowledge for those of us who know nothing or little about theese systems ,I'm a 57 year old gay white male who is bald on top and I want to do this myself I've been bald for 25 years now and it's boring I want to have hair when I attend my 40 year high School reunion I want to rub it in the faces of all the snobs and jocks who teased me and threatened me that I still have hair and their probably all bald now lol.what is your best advice for me also what type of adhesive do you like best and can I get a system with blonde hair that has darker roots I want something thin not real thick and I want straight hair can you recommend something for me
Mario Jones: Can you perm these units for braids
Oseanthegreatest: How can I get started on your hair unit course?!
Todd K: How short can you cut a lace base down on a Caucasian? thank you! Also with PU I find the edges can be more visible especially if you are blending in with finer type hair.
Israel McDuck: So can you cut the wave PU units low ?
ddesignswon: Is a different binding glue for the pu unit
Cheryl Harris: Are the units human hair and where are you located.. I love this
B Genesis Thomas: Thanks for the information!✂️
Bonita Wortham: Aaahhhhh, the fresh face of a 15 yr. old!! The wisdom of experience...Stay happy!
legae moiloa: Great, I love this
Taylor Roberts: Thanks for sharing