Silk or Lace Blog

Silk or Lace Creators: Diana Ford, Hair Loss Stylist

Silk or Lace Creators: Diana Ford, Hair Loss Stylist

Diana Ford is a hair stylist and wig technician who specializes in customizing hair pieces for women with alopecia. In addition to her technical s...

Silk or Lace Creators: An Interview with Naya Mousa

We interview Naya Mousa, one of Silk or Lace's content creators and a viral sensation with over 2M followers on Tiktok. She is pictured wearing t...

Pulling Teeth: What it's like wearing a wig to the dentist

Written by @fauxringlets The first time I wore a wig to the dentist, I was incredibly nervous. For days before my appointment, I worried my denti...

I Shaved My Head: Confessions of a ‘Bald Badass’

If you had told me five years ago that I was going to shave my head, I probably would have shrugged, said ‘good for me,’ and moved on with my life...

Demystifying The Hair Mama's wigs and toppers

We all know The Hair Mama features beautiful pieces. But what's the difference between her Illusion, Euro, Grip, Vella....basically, all of her pi...

Coming Out on Top(per): All about Toppers and how to Rock Them, written by @beckiiwitthegoodhair

A topper is very similar to a wig; however, they are not one in the same. Wigs cover your entire head. You can have a full head of hair or a ba...

Can you swim in a wig or hair topper? Yes! Here's how. - written by @fauxringlets

written by @fauxringlets, follow her on Instagram! When the weather is warm, many alternative hair wearers have the same question. Can you swim in ...

How to Care & Maintain Your Human Hair Wig or Hair Topper

Now that you've gotten your first wig or hair topper, here's how to wash, dry, store, and maintain your hairpiece! This article goes step by step o...

My Hair Loss Story, written by Audra Rackley @audrarackleyhair

I’d like to start off by introducing myself. I’m Audra, and I have had Alopecia Areata since birth. There is no cure for this Autoimmune Disease, ...

Newbie Tips - Choosing your first Wig or Hair Topper, Written by @shannon2point0

So, you’ve decided to pursue your first Wig or Hair Topper. Congratulations! This article gives advice on how to find the best wigs and hair toppe...

The Big Bang: How Bangs Changed the Way I Thought of Alternative Hair, written by @Beckiiwitthegoodhair

I consider myself a hair-wearing novice. I bought my first piece in February 2019, but did not start regularly wearing hair until a few months ago...

Hair and Exercise: Sports Wigs and Other Alternatives, written by @fauxringlets

One of my earliest concerns when I began wearing hair was how I would manage to wear hair and be active. The idea of wearing a wig while working o...

IN THE DMs: Silk Top vs. Lace Front vs. Full Lace

Hi! My name is J., I live in France and I'm 37. I was diagnosed with androgenic alopecia about 6 months ago (but I've got thinning hair since at l...