Absolutely! One can braid/cornrow, twist, wrap, or flatten hair to prepare for application. The main objective is to get one's hair as flat as possible for the most natural look.

Yes. However, if you experience difficulty with your adhesive, experiment a little. Alternate the areas where you apply the New Generation Hair and Scalp Cleanser/Conditioner and the adhesive.

The purple wigs were simply part of the women's Moonbase uniforms. Wigs were very popular in the late 1960's, and Sylvia Anderson envisioned that wigs might someday become part of a uniform.

Anyone. Adults, Teens and children. These wigs are also perfect for cancer patients, alopecia patients, and anyone going through hair loss due to chemotherapy or scalp disease.

Other websites that sell similar wigs might say that they will last for years, but that is just advertising.

If the person in need is a child and has applied to Locks of Love, it is sometimes possible. The family can contact the Case Manager for more information. If the person in need is not a child, we cannot help them. They may need to contact their local American Cancer Society chapter or the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Yes, we are always in need of hair. We forecast our need because our recipients can reapply for a new hairpiece every 18 months.

The density of a hairpiece will always be greater than the density of a natural looking hair transplant. If a patient wants to stop wearing a hairpiece and transition into a hair transplant, it will not be a seamless transformation. We encourage our patients to discontinue wearing their hair piece prior to surgery. This way they can become more accepting of their hair loss and have realistic expectations of their final result.

Synthetic wigs cannot be colored or highlighted. They can be purchased in a wide variety of colors however, and the fiber will hold most of its color even with prolonged exposure to sun. Some custom-made synthetics can be ordered with several colors mixed throughout the hairpiece to provide a more natural appearance. Always consult your stylist about the condition of the hair before coloring.

Human hair wigs can be colored and highlighted like growth hair. The drawback is that the color will fade with prolonged exposure to sun just like growth hair and will need to be recovered or highlighted. Coloring a human hair wig requires special training and should never be attempted at home. A trained stylist will always do a test strand and in some cases may try multiple tests to achieve the desired shade.

Perming a human hair hairpiece is very different from perming growth hair. It should never be attempted with home perm kits. A human hair wig will tend to hold the perm as it does not "grow out" like growth hair. Consult your stylist.

Hair pieces can be worn between surgical visits if you want, as long as proper hygiene and ventilation of the scalp are maintained. home | about | hair loss | hair transplant | eyebrow transplant | photos | testimonials | faq's | contact Marc Dauer, MD is a hair transplant and eyebrow hair transplant specialist, practicing in Beverly Hills, California.

When finished with your last chemotherapy or radiation treatment, most hair will start growing at approximately one quarter to one half of an inch per month. The first four months the hair is usually a little fuzzy, but it will thicken up soon. Most clients wear the Hair Replacement for one year or until they feel confident with their "new hair"" Hold on to your Hair Replacement, though.

There are four basic types of human hair used to make human hair wigs: Chinese hair, Indian hair, Indonesian hair, and Caucasian (European) hair. The majority and bulk of human hair used in the hair industry are Chinese or Indian hair. Because it is a stronger nature and thicker diameter of these hairs, they can withstand various harsh chemical processes that are used to make the hair look shiny, smooth and tangle free.

All of our wigs have some open weave, stretch construction, which allows air to circulate around the scalp, and lets heat escape, for a cool, comfortable feel. All wigs feature adjustable hooks which will allow you to get the perfect fit. You can also provide us with measurements if your head is very petite or very full (See Wig Size Info). Most of the wigs weigh between 1-1/2 and 3 ounces, although some very long styles weigh a bit more.

Some users (e.g. in sand arenas) have told us that they have reset the same shoes 4 times! But generally, you should expect 1 reset only. With the "plain" EponaShoe, except for the most extreme uses, they last for a normal 6-week interval, and sometimes can be re-set for another six weeks. Carriage horses and endurance riders going on rocky surfaces order the EponaShoe version with inset "carbide-tips" for enhanced wear resistance.

Any wig or hairpiece is an accessory. Your lifestyle will dictate this and is a difficult question to answer. If you wear your wig/hairpiece every day then we would strongly recommend that you purchase more than one and alternate. We supply cleaning and conditioning instructions, which will help maintain the wig.

Human hair wigs require shampooing and conditioning about every 7-10 days. They can be air dried overnight or dried with a hair dryer. Use low heat for best results. Use curling irons or rollers sparingly. If your human hair wig has been permed, you may treat it like permed growth hair.

Some can be, but the ones that we design have this specifically in mind. They are lightweight and being hand made are very breathable.