Today, I’m breaking down my experience with my third hair system from Lordhair. Over the last several months, I’ve been experimenting with different styles, colors, and gray densities to figure out exactly what works best for a natural look at least for me.

Here is everything you need to know about my experience transitioning to the new system, getting it cut in, and why I decided to go with a completely updated, shorter hairstyle.

The Evolution: Finding the Right Specs

If you’ve been following my journey, you know I’ve been trying out different configurations to find the perfect match. Here is how my systems have evolved:

• System 1: A Lordhair Neo in color #2 (Dark Brown) with 10% gray. It looked pretty good right out of the gate.

• System 2: A color #230, which bumped the gray density up to 30%, and the stylist thinned it out slightly to drop the overall density.

• System 3 (The New System): This time, we went with a color #1B, which is a neutral black. Unlike a harsh jet black (#1), #1B is softer and features subtle brown undertones that look much more natural in direct sunlight. We kept the 30% gray density and had it pre-thinned.

Pre-Cut Impressions & A New Installation Technique

The system I'm using is the Lordhair Neo, which is a hybrid unit. It features a breathable lace front for an undetectable hairline, surrounded by a thin skin perimeter that makes applying and removing the adhesive tape incredibly easy.

Usually, I use tape around the skin perimeter and a liquid glue adhesive to secure the front lace. However, for this installation, I decided to experiment by using tape across the entire front hairline instead of glue.

While some guys find that front tape can occasionally have a bit of a sheen, with this specific shorter hairstyle, you don't actually see much of the exposed hairline anyway. The tape went on smoothly, felt secure, and offers a great, mess-free alternative if you want to skip the liquid glue.

The Aging Hair Reality: Why I Chose a Shorter Style

Before heading to the barber, I shared a look at what the system looks like straight out of the box—and what my actual bio-hair looks like underneath.

I initially chose a larger diameter top piece because I wanted maximum coverage to achieve a clean undercut style. Part of the reality of aging is that your hair follicles get smaller over time, making your remaining bio-hair thinner in texture. Even after growing the sides of my hair out for over two months, it still felt a bit wispy and fine compared to the thick, robust texture of a brand-new hair system.

I decided to go significantly shorter with this system. A shorter style requires far less daily maintenance, less grooming product, and is much easier to keep looking sharp than longer, floppier hair. I think it also works better for someone my age.

The Final Result: Post-Barber Review

I had my barber blend the edges where the Lordhair system meets my bio-hair, and clean up the sides and back.

The Verdict? I’m incredibly happy with how it turned out.

1. The Color and Density Blend

My barber noted that it is incredibly common for men to have a higher percentage of gray on the sides and back of their heads than on the top. My actual bio-hair is closer to a 40% or 50% gray split, whereas the system sits at 30%. Because of this natural variation, the contrast between the darker top and the salt-and-pepper sides actually looks highly authentic in real life.

2. Maintenance and Sunlight Care

Because these systems feature 100% real human hair, they will naturally oxidize and fade slightly over time when exposed to UV light. To prolong the lifespan of the system and prevent it from fading too quickly, I plan to wear hats whenever I'm out in direct sunlight for long periods. If I ever need to quickly darken my sideburns or beard to match the top better, I use a quick, temporary root touch-up stick.

Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?

Typically, a premium tape application will hold rock-solid for about two weeks before the adhesive starts to turn a bit tacky. For me, a two-week maintenance cycle is the sweet spot, it’s long enough to be a convenient "set-and-forget" solution, but frequent enough to keep everything clean and fresh.

While I've been fortunate to test these units out, I genuinely believe that if you take care of them, keep them conditioned, protect them from excessive sun, and don't over-wash them, you can easily get 3 to 4 months of life out of a single system, making it a highly viable long-term option.

Want to try a system for yourself? Head over to Lordhair and check out their lineup. Make sure to use my coupon code (MIKE20) at checkout to save yourself a few bucks on your order!

Have you experimented with different hair system lengths or gray percentages? Let me know your thoughts on the new shorter style in the comments below!