No discussion about treatments and remedies for hair loss and baldness can be complete without a mention of wigs or toupees. And there’s a reason. Besides obviously coughing up the obvious, that is, covering up a balding head, wigs also work at giving the wearer an easy solution. More often than not, they are also low on cost in terms of both availability and maintenance, as opposed to other hair loss solutions.
Wigs are things of the past now, only used in tasteless comedies and in flash-backs. The wigs of today are not called wigs. They are called hair pieces, hair solutions, hair systems and a host of other technical-sounding terms. The basic idea remains the same though. Human, animal or artificial hair, woven onto a net or other substratum, is worn to cover a bald or thinning spot.
Who?
Wigs go back thousands of years and have been used both to improve aesthetics and indicate rank. In some countries, the judiciary still sports powdered wigs.
Wig and toupees are still widely used in theatre and performing arts. Toupees are generally smaller than wigs. These are patches worn to cover a bald or thinning spot. People with conditions that cause hair fall and people undergoing chemotherapy for cancer also require wigs.
How?
As with hair extensions, adhesives may be used to harness the wig. Some wigs are to be simply worn like a cap. It is advisable to go to a stylist so he can blend the wig in. Very rarely do wigs look inconspicuous. To get a natural look, a skilled stylist is required and for that, you need to spend money. A wig can be woven into existing natural hair if enough of it remains. In this case, it would be called a hair weave.
Where?
The only place you would remember wigs being sold would be costume shops but these are not the ideal places to make your purchase. You will find wig shops but most will not look current enough to you. This is where modern ‘studios’ score. Be sure to do your research before you make your purchase. This feature aims to help you do precisely that.
How Much?
Some wigs come really cheap, but it won’t be far from looking like a dead raccoon on your head! You can get a decent wig that is custom-made for you. Some international trichology centres will provide you solutions that can be very pricey. These are essentially wigs but named more agreeably. Feedback has varied so far.
Some people feel that the same wig is being sold to you at an extra-ordinary mark-up. Others see value in going for something that seems to have some research behind it and is endorsed by famous people. Recently, one such company was asked to stop airing its ads in the UK as the country’s regulatory watchdog deemed it misleading. So, due diligence is called for.
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