The field of non-surgical hair-replacement provides clients who are experiencing hair thinning to total hair loss with an option for regaining their crowning glory. Women may lose their hair for a variety of reasons: they may suffer from hair loss disorders like alopecia and trichotillomania, or may lose hair due to stress and hormonal changes. The job of the hair-replacement specialist is to understand these hair loss issues and corresponding hair loss patterns, so that the specialist can recommend the best hair-replacement technique for a particular client.
Typically speaking, women who seek out hair additions aren’t satisfied with the state of their natural hair and are looking to improve it. Generally, they fall into 3 groups:
Group 1: Having a full head of natural hair and is looking to change its length, color, texture or volume.
Group 2: Having some hair, but the amount is thin so the client seeks hair additions to gain the “appearance” of a full head of hair.
Group 3: Having “significant to extreme” hair breakage or hair loss problem, so much so this group may consider living naturally bald or wearing a scalp, hat, or wig.
Follow Up Tips
In the world of hair-replacement, women are encouraged to learn how to maintain their “new hair” at home. High quality hair replacement services should correspond to a client’s lifestyle. Here a few industry trade secrets for maintaining a salon-quality hairstyle at home, and keeping hair looking natural, full and healthy.
* Invest in a high-quality shampoo and conditioner – this helps hair maintain its luster, and helps keep hair looking fuller after the styling process.
* My clients always tell me how soft their hair feels after a deep conditioner, so if you can’t get to the salon for this, invest in a “cap” dryer which will not only dry your hair without the potential for heat damage that can be caused by overuse of a hand-dryer, but will also evenly lock in moisture and keep your hair feeling soft and smooth.
*A good iron helps with the styling process and helps the style maintain its hold. Again, keep in mind there’s potential for heat damage by an untrained person, so choose an iron with a temperature gauge.
When providing a client with hair additions of any kind, clearly the application and method are the first steps to a great finished product. But what really makes a hair-replacement service stand out is perfect haircutting technique. Framing and shaping with the right pair of shears separates the “wiggy” look from the appearance of a truly natural head of hair.
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Helen Owens
Helen Owens is a 25-year veteran in the hairstyling industry, with a specialization in non-surgical hair replacement services for women. Her work and commentary have been featured in a host of broadcast, print and online media, and she has received numerous awards for her work.
Ms. Owens was born with alopecia areata, and began her career in hair replacement as a way to help her overcome her own battle with hair loss. Today she services women from all walks of life, providing a myriad of hairweaving, non-surgical hair replacement, hair extension and total hair therapy options. She has worked closely with the medical community in the development of her hair-replacement methods to safeguard the overall health of her clients’ hair and scalp. Ms. Owens is committed to the process of helping every woman have the option of enjoying the look of a full, healthy head of hair.
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