The Emotional Toll of Alopecia Hair Loss

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It is no secret that most women view their hair as part of their identity. When a woman suffers any amount of hair loss, it can create emotional and social issues for them because of it. Alopecia hair loss has a variety of causes and levels of severities that can often cause strong emotional stress.

Alopecia is an underserved group of disorders according to some. There is really no quick fixes regardless of what type of alopecia you suffer from. There are those sufferers that often feel that this condition is not taken seriously by many medical professionals, despite the psychological effects it can inflict on those that suffer from it. There are many that are deeply impacted by an alopecia diagnosis. While men and women both can suffer from alopecia, our society isn’t as forgiving of female hair loss. This can cause women to take on a feeling that there’s something wrong with them, beyond their hair loss.

There are several types of alopecia, each with different effects. Androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) is genetically predetermined and it affects around 50% of men and women. Alopecia can also be caused by autoimmune disorders like cicatricial alopecia. This type of alopecia is more rare and is caused when the hair follicles break and scars the scalp. Another type is alopecia areata, this causes the hair to fall out in round patches. As part of our social/cultural construct, just a little bit of hair loss can be divesting to women. Some may suffer only slight hair loss while others may suffer hair loss on their entire scalp from alopecia totalis. This type is caused in the body’s own immune system attacking the hair follicles.

Putting alopecia hair loss in the spotlight

In the past decade not only has alopecia become more known and talked about, but there have been tremendous advances in women’s hair replacement and medical wigs that have given suffers from alopecia a way to have their hair back. These new advances are lightweight and are designed we be worn comfortably by individuals that have little to no hair.

The emotional toll that alopecia can have on a person is different for each individual. Human hair that is used in many alopecia wigs moves, shines and feels just like real hair because it is real hair. For alopecia suffers what this means is that they can have hair again without worry of the society judging their appearance. A woman can have the confidence to go about her daily routine and feel beautiful.

If you suffer from any form of alopecia, you owe it to yourself to speak to a hair loss professional that can perform a free hair and scalp analysis and help you find the best hair loss solution specifically for your hair loss.

How Women Choose the Perfect Wigs

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You have made the decision to purchase a wig, but where is the best place to start. From style to hair color to the wig itself, deciding which one suits your needs best requires setting aside some time to consider all the factors. Here is our guide to help you as you consider your options.

Real vs. Synthetic Hair

Today there are a wide variety of high-quality wigs on the market, many of which can be styled any way you desire. Human hair wigs are very popular and typically more expensive than synthetic, but they are easier to style and look more natural. They can be styled using tools like hot tongs and curling irons, where synthetic hair wigs would be damages.

Hair Color

The right hair color is vital when you are making a wig selection. You want to select a color that is similar in your current hair color. If you feel like changing your hair color, a wig is the perfect time to do just that. Pick a hair color that looks good on you and enhances your skin tone. For example, black hair can make some people look more pale, so that probably wouldn’t be the best color to go with.

Styling Ability

Synthetic wigs will retain their shape well and they don’t need much for adjustments. You can use a spritz of water to freshen up the hair on the wig. Real hair wigs require more maintenance to shape and style them much like your own natural hair. A real hair wig is versatile and it can be styled easily. Some synthetic wigs are heat-resistant which enable them to be styled with curling irons.

Price

The cost of wigs is an important factor in your decision process. Think about the amount of use you will get from the wig you buy. Let’s say, for example, you have a health issue and you plan on wearing a wig for a long period of time, then buying a quality product will help you to keep the look of having a full head of hair. Real hair wigs tend to be a little more expensive than synthetic ones.

When you are looking to purchase a wig, consider your choices carefully to ensure you get one that makes you feel wonderful and one you’ll enjoy wearing. Also, a wig specialist can assist you in the decision process. They can show you samples of different wigs and help you find the right wig for your needs.

Women’s Wigs: Their History and Uses

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There was a time in the early days when a wig was a symbol of wealth and power, signifying intellectual, sexual and social status. Today wigs are used for fun and entertainment as well as a solution for thinning hair. As we look into the evolution of wigs we learn the various uses from one civilization to the next.

Women’s Wigs Through the Ages

Ancient Civilization: During the Egyptian and Roman ancient civilizations wigs played a major roll in the social scene. Roman women wore wigs as a fashion accessory as a symbol of social ranks, while the Egyptians used then as part of their daily attire. The style and size of the wigs worn often indicated religious piety and status in the community.

The Renaissance: During the dark ages wigs lost much of their social relevance and appeal. As we entered into the Renaissance period, the resurgence of wigs became part of an everyday thing for women. Beautiful hair was given such great importance, the use of elaborate wigs with jewel embellishments became quite popular.

17th Century: King Louis XIII of France started the use of wigs to hide his premature baldness. During his reign and that of his son, King Louis XIV, wigs became a fashion emblem in the French courts and all of Europe. Because of this, wigs became an integral part of a nobleman’s costume and making it a symbol of power and political status.

18th Century: The use of elaborate, white powdered coiffures with long ringlets was widespread during this time. The use of toupees was also considered fashionable. Queen Elizabeth I became famous for wearing a close-fitted and elaborate red wig. Most women in this time period wore coiffures that were supplemented with hair strands that were synthetic.

19th Century: It was during this Victorian era that wigs began to be abandoned as a symbol of social standing. While some women continued to wear wigs, most women took to looking natural with their hair. In the court of Queen Victoria, the ladies wore shorter fringes and headpieces with simple designs.

20th Century: With the advent of technology helped hair-dressers create natural-looking wigs that were made from both synthetic and real human hair. It was also during this time period that wig makers started to use small hairpieces or pre-made curls, ringlets and buns to enhance the volume of a woman’s hair. Wigs in this time period where primarily used by people who worked in the entertainment industry like those in television, movies, theaters and cabarets to assist them in taking on different personas.

21st Century: Today wigs are not only used for fun and entertainment but also used to cover up baldness. Most people today that wear wigs have thinning hair due to undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments that causes sever hair loss.

Women that suffer from alopecia, wigs are a fantastic addition to their everyday wardrobe.

Wigs today have come a long way in how they are made and the materials used to construct them. They look incredibly realistic like nothing before. Custom wigs today capture the exact curvature of your scalp and create the ideal solution that gives you control over your look.

Four Great Reasons We Love Wigs

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Hollywood, politics and the fashion industry all have one thing in common. Wigs have been used in all three for centuries. Today’s wigs are so finely crafted that without someone telling you, it is down right impossible to tell whether a person is wearing a wig or if their hair is their own natural-growing hair.

Who Wears Wigs

For many it might not come as a surprise that actors and actresses both in movies and on the red carpet wear wigs. Angelina Jolie, Nicolas Cage, Beyoncé, John Travolta, Javier Bardem and Rihanna wear wigs to give their hair a more full luck or to hide receding hairlines. Many of these stars have even been open about their hair in interviews. But, then there are those actors and actresses you might not expect that wear wigs. Some of them including “The View” co-host Sherri Shepherd, Julianna Margulies of “The Good Wife,” Robert Pattinson of the “Twilight” series; Emilia Clarke who plays Daenerys Targaryen on “Game of Thrones,” as well as Anne Hathaway and Emma Stone.

Actually, They Are for You!

Because many of us remember our grand-mothers wearing wigs that where bulky, moved around and didn’t look all that natural, we assume that wigs aren’t appropriate for everyday life. Nothing can be farther from the truth whether you are a celebrity, politician, school teacher, or sales person.

There are four things a wig can do that no stylist, coloring, cream or gel can.

Non-Destructive: Human hair wigs are popular in Hollywood because that don’t damage your existing hair. If you change your hairstyle every few weeks, that can damage your hair which can take months or years to fully repair from.

Natural Look: The art of wig making has produced exceptional products for centuries. In recent decades, technology has made it possible to not only make wigs look natural, but better than natural. No longer is there a concern that a wig from a respectable manufacturer might appear artificial.

Time Savers: Even a temporary hairstyle that isn’t destructive can take a considerable amount of time to get right. A person can prepare for formal occasions and/or events that call for something special in a matter of minutes, not hours.

Hide Deficiencies: Many people, both men and women alike, are not blessed with perfect hair. Hair may be thin or unhealthy, receding, patchy or gone altogether. Some have hair that has grayed prematurely or isn’t maturing uniformly. And, most of the time it isn’t a big deal. But for anyone on those special occasions who wants their hair to match the way they feel about themselves, a wig can do that easily.

Wigs for Female Hair Loss: Choosing the Right One

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WIGS FOR FEMALE HAIR LOSS. There are a number of solutions available for specific types of female hair loss and styling needs, and speaking with a North Shore Wigs Specialist is the best way to decide which hair restoration option is the best for you.

European hair wigs Boston North Shore Sylvia CarusoBeautiful human hair wigs are a popular option for a fresh look even among women without hair loss as an enjoyable and personalized way to choose styles and colors that really reflect their individuality and personal taste and style. Worn as early as ancient Egypt, wigs have held a variety of roles over the centuries from sun protection in cultures that kept their heads shaved and hair loss compensation to fashion statements and symbols of wealth and distinction. Even today, many celebrities are revered for the fabulous looks they sport in roles they play which can be directly attributed to the beautiful, natural looking women’s wigs they wear in front of the camera and in real life.

Wigs for Female Hair Loss

Not all women’s wigs are created equal, however. Bad wigs that are poorly designed, cheaply constructed, hot, and uncomfortable have given women’s wigs, over the years, a really bad name. Our beautiful line of Jon Renau women’s wigs and our award winning Dimples human hair wigs for women, have an enviable reputation for meeting the needs of women with thinning hair or hair loss due to alopecia, trichotillomania, or other medically related causes of female hair loss. As a female hair loss solution, or just as a way to change up your style, these beautiful women’s wigs are not only effective as a women’s hair replacement solution, but they make hair fun again!

All of our 100% natural human hair wigs come without a style and can be individually colored, and styled to your own particular desires desires and goals, perfectly highlighting your face, lifestyle and personal preferences.

North Shore Women’s Wigs by Sylvia

At our North Shore Women’s Wigs salon, Wigs by Sylvia has the most experienced women’s wigs stylists in the Boston North Shore area. Female hair loss can be frustrating, and our experienced wig stylists will ensure that your wig is perfectly styled and looks great on you. We will also carefully show you how to care for your new wig so it stays looking fantastic for years to come.

Our Jon Renau wigs are amazing, as well as our virgin European human hair wigs from Dimples and Follea.  Regardless of which wig you choose, a private wig consultation at our North Shore Women’s Wigs salon in Saugus, Massachusetts can help you decide which wig is right for you.

Choosing the Perfect Wig

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How to Choose the Perfect Women’s Wig

If you are looking for a quick way to change up your hair style, or maybe your hair is thinning, or perhaps you have total hair loss. There are many reasons why you would want to select a wig. Just as many reasons as there are shades and styles. Let us help answer some of your question that you may have.

Choosing the Perfect Wig. North Shore Wigs by SylviaYour first step would be a complimentary consultation. It will take place in a private room with a hair specialist. Their job will be to help you select the perfect wig. It doesn’t matter if you select a human hair wig or a synthetic wig.

Many people enjoy the simplicity of wearing a wig to change up their look. Doctors and hospitals often refer patients for custom cut wigs that fit their unique hair loss issues. It can be medical like those undergoing Chemotherapy who others my have other reasons for their hair loss like alopecia, a common hair loss disorder, trichotillomania which is a disorder of pulling one’s own hair. Once you have a consultation with our North Shore Wigs Specialist, we can get a better sense of your lifestyle your expectations and will fit you with a wig that will work with your existing hair and your active lifestyle.

There are basically two types of wigs to consider, Synthetic Wigs and Human Hair wigs. If you want the most natural looking hair then our North Shore women’s human hair wigs are your best bet. They do require more maintenance but the offer the option of cutting, styling, and highlighting/coloring. They also have a more expensive price tag but they do offer a lot options.

Synthetic hair wigs have come a long way from those you may remember that your grandmother wore. There is simply no comparison to those old wigs that you used to see in department stores years ago. Synthetic wigs, however, cannot be re-colored, and since the hair is really a synthetic fiber, it retains a “memory” of it’s shape and style, which means that changing it up to another style isn’t going to work well.

North Shore Women’s Wig Choices

The color, hair thickness and texture are what makes a beautiful wig and something that continues to grow in popularity. More and more women are finding that they can put on a wig so quickly and get about their daily business and nobody, and I do mean nobody, will know that it isn’t their own natural growing hair.

North Shore Wigs for Women: Private Consultation

At Wigs by Sylvia in Saugus, Massachusetts, we have a complete line of custom and ready-to-wear women’s alopecia wigs. In fact, our selection of beautiful women’s wigs is second to none in the North Shore area. Please give us a call or fill out our online contact form to make an appointment to see for yourself what beautiful women’s wigs we have available in both ready-to-wear and custom wigs. If you are suffering from thinning hair, alopecia, or female hair loss, we are ready to help you gain back your confidence.