Working out
Train normally. The bond is designed for a body that moves and sweats. Heavy sustained sweating does work an attachment harder over time, which shows up as a slightly shorter interval between maintenance visits, not as a system coming loose at the squat rack.
If you train most days, say so at your consultation. It changes what attachment we recommend, and that is a better conversation to have upfront.
Swimming
You can swim. Chlorine and salt water are both harder on hair than fresh water, which is true of your own hair as well, and they will age a unit faster if you do a lot of it and rinse it off nothing afterwards.
- Rinse with fresh water afterwards, every time
- Mention regular swimming at your consultation so it informs the build
- Expect a slightly shorter maintenance interval if you swim most days
Heat
In Arizona this matters more than anywhere else we work. Sustained high heat is genuinely demanding on an adhesive bond. It does not prevent anyone from wearing a system, it just means the attachment method and maintenance rhythm should be chosen with the climate in mind instead of ignoring it.
Real work
This is what it looks like.
A real client from our chair, photographed before and after his hair system was installed and cut in.
Questions, answered.
Can I sleep in it?
Yes. You live in it exactly like your own hair, including overnight.
Will it come off in the pool?
No. It is bonded to your scalp. Rinse with fresh water after chlorine or salt water and it is a non-issue.
Do I need to change my routine at the gym?
Not meaningfully. Train as you normally would. Heavy sweating may shorten your maintenance interval slightly, which we account for when we set it.
Keep reading
Related guides.
Living With a Hair System
What daily life with a hair system is really like: sleeping, showering, styling, and the small habits that keep it looking its best.
Hair System Maintenance
How to keep a hair system clean, secure, and natural: your at home routine, the maintenance schedule, and what a studio visit covers.
How Long Hair Systems Last
How long a hair system lasts depends on the base, your routine, and maintenance. Here is what to expect and how to make yours last longer.