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My Hairitage | Alternative Hair Solutions

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I’ve always spent an inordinate amount of time seeking follicular perfection! Looking effortless was an exhausting effort. I was challenged — no, rather, petrified — when it came to the simple act of handling a blow dryer and a brush.

Over and over I tried to instill that being “overtressed” adds more years than wrinkles, layers frame the face, hair should have body, hair that is washed too often can be damaged, and that I should resist heated styling tools. After all, well-maintained hair signifies health, youth, and professional credibility. From the Marie Claire magazine, “there is age, and there is hair age,” and I never wanted anyone to guess my age via my hair. I was conscious of having age-appropriate hair while also being trendy — a conundrum of sorts. Why was hair judged so harshly??

After being blindsided by cancer and the impending hair loss, I was thrust unwillingly into the hair o sphere that is wigs and hairpieces. Not having the courage to embrace “bald is beautiful” I had to venture into an arena that I previously thought was for celebrities, definitely not me. As I did my research, I found that wig and hairpiece revenue in the US is quickly heading toward the billion dollar marker. NY Magazine proclaimed “On any given day, New Yorkers encounter as many wigs on their morning commute as fake Goyyard bags”

Thanks to Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, wigs are not only accepted, they are touted.

I had to convince myself to embrace it, not to hide or deny it. As a fashion executive for 30+ years, I was used to taking risks. Why should this be any different? Each month as I perused the fashion magazines, I marveled over Anna Wintour’s bob, or wondered if I could possibly rock a pixie like Halle Berry. I got to try them all, something that I would have never done voluntarily. I now subscribe to the mantra that variety is a testament to my creativity.

Wigs today are virtually undetectable thanks to the great strides made in their quality and construction. There’s hair that blows in all directions, real parts that reveal scalp even if you have hair underneath, lace fronts that allow you to wear hair off your face and not hide behind bangs, the botox alternative. There’s highlights, lowlights — you name it.

Gone are the days of me risking my life in a nor’easter to get to a pre-dawn blow dry appointment before work, or spending the equivalent of a night at the Four Seasons to pay for a mediocre hairdo while on vacation. I will gladly visit rain forests or golf in Scotland because I know at the end of the day I won’t resemble a chia pet while pretending to have a good time.

Instead, I now say hello to sleeping in, and indulge my desire to find out if blondes have more fun. Wigs are my opportunity not only to change things up, but also to finally get the follicular perfection I was always longing for.
The most important attribute to pulling off a wig is really just this: ATTITUDE.

Contact us at Alternative Hair Solutions 203 987 5948

Bondable Eyebrows | Alternative Hair Solutions

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83017305While many people think of hair loss as primarily impacting the scalp, one of the other visible areas of hair loss for many patients is the loss of the eyebrows. Both during chemotherapy and certain medical conditions such as frontal fibrosing alopecia, eyebrow loss can be a problem that many patients don’t expect, and don’t immediately know how to address.

Fortunately, bondable natural eyebrows are a great solution for those who have lost their brows. Each individual natural human hair is individually injected into a thin, transparent polyurethane base, providing a durable and natural eyebrow solution.

Bondable natural eyebrows come in multiple arch shapes, and variety of color options, so the patient can find a natural looking replacement for their original eyebrows. Attached with a water-based glue, each eyebrow will stay in place for 3-4 days, and will last for 3-4 months of regular use. Because the bondable eyebrows are glued to the skin, this is a non-surgical solution – it requires no transplanting, no skin grafting, and absolutely no cutting of any kind. It is a safe, easy, and painless solution to thinning eyebrows.

While brow thinning during chemotherapy is generally temporary, brow thinning with frontal fibrosing alopecia is typically permanent. However, bondable natural eyebrows are a great solution for either temporary or permanent brow loss – they are durable enough to be cost effective for long term use, but they’re a great temporary solution for chemotherapy patients who can expect their natural eyebrows to regrow following treatment.

If you’re interested in bondable natural eyebrows to match your wig, top piece, or even your natural hair, contact Alternative Hair Solutions today for more information.

For more information on bondable eyebrows contact us at (203) 987-5948 or visit our website at http://althairsolutions.com/

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia | Alternative Hair Solutions

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476933395One of the many forms of female hair loss is frontal fibrosing alopecia. Typically impacting post-menopausal women, frontal fibrosing alopecia is characterized by a symmetrical band of hair loss along the front of the scalp, often extending down to eyebrows, leaving a few lonely hairs in the bald area. The remaining skin can vary from pale to shiny to scarred, often with redness around the visible hair follicles.

While hair loss is a difficult topic for many people, frontal fibrosing alopecia is often extra difficult, due in part to the fact that it is clearly visible in the front of the scalp rather than diffuse thinning associated with female pattern baldness. It’s further complicated by the fact that the exact cause is unknown – it’s believed to be hormonal (as evidenced by its onset post menopause), but it is generally considered slowly progressive: there is no effective cure, and even treatment efficacy varies significantly.

If you’re experiencing hair loss along the front edge of your scalp, or you have other reason to believe you’re effected by frontal fibrosing alopecia, contact a doctor. In some cases, a short course of oral steroids or anti-inflammatory antibiotics has shown to benefit patients. However, it’s generally believed that frontal fibrosing alopecia causes permanent damage to the follicles, and that hair regrowth is unlikely.

Given that the most effective treatments are only occasionally able to stop the hair loss, but not restore lost hair, many patients generally consider disguising the effect with wigs, which can restore the appearance of the natural hairline. Experienced wig providers such as Alternative Hair Solutions can assist with fitting a natural looking wig that is light and designed not to irritate the already sensitive scalp – in fact, in the case of frontal fibrosing alopecia, a top fitting piece can be fitted away from the impacted areas, allowing the hair to flow over and disguise the frontal scalp without irritating it with direct contact.

For more information, or a complimentary consultation, please contact us.

For more information on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia contact us at (203) 987-5948 or visit our website at http://althairsolutions.com/