HAIR PIECES/WIGS

In the hairdressing world, it’s known that you never notice good wigs, only bad ones – the main reason wigs have such a poor reputation.

Main problems where wigs are concerned include:

• Badly fitting. The membrane is too slack, making the wig move slightly when the head is turned quickly or in bad weather.
• Too much hair. Wigs usually have about one third more hair than a normal head of hair, so looks bulky and has that ‘wiggish’ look.
• Colour. Wig hair is one flat colour but looking at a person’s hair, even if you think it’s one colour, it’s a fine blend of subtle shades which mingle together to look like one colour. Our eyes are very clever and can distinguish if a wig is just one colour so it instantly looks false.
• The cut. Unfortunately, most wigs are pre-cut and pre-styled which means they don’t look like style you once wore.
• The construction. The way a wig is woven makes the hair fall into a specific style which can’t easily be changed into a different look, so make sure to choose one more natural to your preferred style.
• Wigs don’t look after themselves; many people think you don’t need to do much to a wig but they do need specific care.

 

WIG WISDOM

• Source an un-styled wig in a shade as close to your own hair colour, with a parting the same as yours and with a fringe if you had/have one
• After you’ve invested in a good-quality wig, find a hairdresser who specialises in cutting wigs. This means you’re basically doing what you’ve always done: go to a hairdresser for a haircut, as opposed to trying to make a pre-cut look work for you.
• A hairdresser specifically trained in cutting wigs will understand how to get the best out of the wig and ensure it is weighted properly.
• Use products specially formulated to use on wigs. This gives it a longer life span and makes it look better for longer.

HAIR EXTENSIONS

As a general rule, providing your hair and scalp are in good condition – meaning no scalp sensitivity and your hair is long enough – you can enjoy having a longer, fuller hair thanks to a special service from Racoon International called Hair in Recovery. This is a unique programme of human hair extensions application specifically for people who’ve lost their hair as a side effect from chemotherapy, who have androgenetic hair loss or fine thinning hair. Sensitive application of Racoon’s Luxe Bonds means those affected can be given an excellent style to help them regain their confidence and boost self-esteem. Visit the specific Hair in Recovery info on this website to find out all about it.