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.
Hair loss should not be considered baggage.
But from my experience, when it comes to dating, hair loss can tend to feel like the largest suitcase you tote.
No matter your age, gender, history, or astrological sign, it is daunting to discuss parts about yourself that you deem flawed, especially with those in which we are romantically involved.
What's the right answer?
Honestly (and this isn't a cop out answer), there isn't a "right" answer - many people can wear and look great in both!
In many instances, it comes down to personal preference and it may even be dependent on the occasion/weather as well!
Here are some top line differences between a wig and hair topper as well as factors to consider when choosing between the two types!
The short answer is no - you don't *need* to wear a wig cap.
However, if your wig isn't the perfect fit, or if it has any of these factors, you may consider wearing a wig cap and/or wig grip to make sure your unit stays in place.
Read more to find out!
Fit is one of the most important, if not THE most important, factor in making sure your wig looks natural on you.
Here are some tips to make sure that your wig fits correctly on you:
One of the most common questions regarding wigs and toppers are: what is a mono base top? what is a silk base top? what are the main pros/cons I should consider between mono and silk base tops?
So let's break down the differences!
