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, so I have been wearing hair for over 20 years. I am also a hair stylist. I am so grateful to have a profession in which I love and can help others.
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 toppers for women with hair thinning or women who just want a fabulous hair piece!
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. What got in my way of wearing the dang hair were my insecurities that the piece didn’t look natural. I would throw it on, debate it for as long as it took me to get ready, and end up taking it off.
I also consider myself an impulsive person so it was not surprising that, despite my only recent plunge to begin wearing hair, I found myself communicating with a lovely hair loss sister (@skinandscrunchies) about buying her topper. Not any topper, though… a topper with bangs! I had never rocked such a look (unless you count toddler bangs).
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 out was daunting. I didn’t want to have finally found a solution for my hair loss, only for that very solution to prevent me from living my life to the fullest.
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 least 10 years) and here I am in the new world of toppers and wigs!
By doing some research on Instagram, I found your account, then your really helpful guide and ultimately the launching of your website (what a great idea!).
I also gathered some information on the internet but I've still got questions unanswered and I hope you can help me.
What are the real pros and cons of a silk top versus a lace top wig? Or even a full lace wig? Which one(s) do you prefer and why?
Tahnee Brown started as a hair colorist by training, but when she experienced hair loss due to personal events, her life changed forever.
She started the Facebook group, Hair Loss Sisters, to unite women who were experiencing the same issues as she had been going through. Little did she know, it would become a huge success with almost 12K followers and numerous posts from many women every day!
About 3 years into her page, she decided to take a leap of faith and create pieces for her new brand, The Hair Mama.
Her goal was to create fresh and modern hair colors and styles that weren't available in the market - and the brand took off!
How many times have you looked at your gorgeous wig or topper and wondered where the hair came from?
I have spent years as a stylist in this business, and a wig wearer myself trying to unearth the truth behind vendors and hair sourcing. It’s a tough nut to crack.
One way that consumers can help change this industry is to become more aware of industry terminology and where hair comes from.
Here's some facts I've learned from my years of experience.
I’ve had a lot of people reach out to me about my integrated hair topper, meaning that it stayed on my head 24/7! I showered with it, went to the gym with it and, though I never tried, I could even swim with it!
The best thing about my integrated system is that it helped me accept my hair loss. But there are some caveats to an integrated hair system that are important to know before committing as well.
Read on for my personal experience and the pros and cons of integrated hair toppers!
Hello! I'm Eva (@effing.good.hair).
My hair loss started really gradually. When I started birth control at 18, I would shed and leave hairs everywhere. I didn’t have any signs of hair loss at the time and attributed it to normal shedding. I Inspired by the dreamy ash-coloured balayages I saw on Instagram, I also started bleaching my previously box-dyed hair about twice a year.
There may be slight differences in how each brand measures their wig and/or hair toppers, but here is the general way you can make sure you are getting the right fit.
