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Hair Replacement Systems

Choosing a hair replacement system that fits your needs is important. Understanding the different choices available by becoming an informed consumer will save you time and money. You don’t want to invest time, money and effort into something that was not made for your situation.

Wigs


Wigs provide a non-surgical way to replace hair. They come in many different colors, textures and styles. If your hair loss is only on the top, there are wigs made just for that part of the head. Integration base wigs are a good choice to integrate your own hair in thinning areas with wig hair for a natural combination look. There are also wigs made to cover from three-quarters to a full head of hair. 


Toupees


Toupees are made for men with thinning hair or who have experienced hair loss. They all have the same cap foundation but the foundation can be made from different materials. Users choose the type of base depending on their level of activity. In the past, they did not look very natural but that is not the case today. 


Custom Hair Pieces


Most wigs and toupees are pre-made and provide nice and natural looks. However, a custom look may be worth the extra money. Custom choices include highlights, waves, texture variations, ranges of densities or varying grey tones.


Surgical Hair Replacement


If you are looking for a permanent solution, surgical hair restoration is your answer. It is more costly and involved than the temporary hair replacement systems, but has a successful record because donor hair is transplanted from the back and sides of the scalp to the front areas that are lacking hair. After it takes root, the hair is already trained to grow for life due to genetics.