If you are intersted in covering your bald spot in the back DermMatch by itslef may not do a good job. But after applying DermMAtch, and after drying out your hair, apply Topik and you will see that it really "sticks on."

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I don't have a lot of hairloss, (no real bald patches, just thinning.) I find that it works better to apply the product dry. I just rub the wand onto the dry product, and then rub it gently into my scalp in the thin areas. This way, you avoid the chalky look in your hair. After, I rub my forehead with tissue to remove any color that may have gotten on my skin. I think applying it this way doesn't really thicken the hair as much as the wet application, but I really hate the chalkiness you get with the wet application.

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As a women I have diffuse thinning with no actual bald spots, when I first applied dermmatch,I couldnt help getting it on the hair and not just on the scalp and it made my hair a bit chalkey on top. being blonde I mix light brown with platinum blonde to match my roots. I first part my hair and apply as if I am touching up my roots parting right across the top of my head then I rub it gently into my scalp, I then let it dry, sometimes help it along with my hairdryer on low, once its dried I then rinse my hair again to get all the excess off and style, I find this gives a very natural look not chalky at all.
Hope this helps.

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Dampening the applicator - which is no wimpy, little drugstore item, by the way - makes application very easy. I run water over the applicator, squeeze out the excess, and go to work. This also makes anytime touch-ups a breeze.

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Here are some tips on weaning off the hairpiece (mine was partial on top of my head, glued on with a perimeter bond by me), as well as putting this product on and washing it out.

I grew the hair out under the hairpiece, using less and less glue and putting my lower natural hair up to hide things a bit. About 8 months ago I took the hairpiece off forever. I then dyed my hair a very dark brown (the hairpiece was a golden brown) and then filled in with dermMatch and Toppik. I was AMAZED that I looked like a "normal human being". People were distracted by the strong color change, which made them not notice the missing hairpiece. Some people didn't like the color but that was fine, I would lighten up later.

To apply:

Apply to a wet clean head.

Use a fine tooth comb with a long pointy handle ("rattail comb").

wear rubber gloves.

Start by pulling back your hair from your face and working the front hairline, using a more watery mix to make the front more subtle. I mix in some lighter brown for the front hairline too.

Make parts with the handle of the comb starting and the middle and parting as you go down the sides of the head, filling in the color in the parts. This is much faster and neater than mucking around pulling hair apart with just your fingers. It's also a good technique to perfect if you are stuck somewhere without good mirrors.
Then make vertical parts as you work across the back of your head.

I then apply some aussie spray gel for styling and brush it gently through, blow dry and then if I want, curl.

When just being casual I find I can just use the dermMatch alone. If I really want to look my best, I use Toppik or Organin in addition.


When washing your hair, have a large strong plastic cup. Wet the hair down, lather it up, then rinse with cups of water while bent over in the shower, away from the spray. This will rinse out most of the mess and NOT SPLASH IT ALL OVER YOUR SHOWER STALL AND CURTAIN. Then just shampoo again and rinse normally. I have found this has saved me a lot of mess.

If your head ever gets an itch, scratch by stroking with the backs of your nails

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