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Helpful Tips

Medical Hair Loss

It is best to schedule your complementary, private consultation with Hair Enhancements after your diagnosis and before treatment begins, so that we can see your current style and look.

As soon as you know you are going to need a hair replacement option, call your health insurance company and see if “cranial prosthetics” are included in your benefits. If this is one of your health coverage benefits, find out what you will need to do to obtain coverage. We recommend that you keep all of your medical insurance papers and doctor notes in one easy to find notebook or binder.

It’s very helpful to bring recent photos of yourself when choosing a hair replacement option. You might also want to cut off a small lock of your own hair before you lose it so we match its color precisely.

It is acceptable and encouraged for your to bring your family or other support persons along with you when selecting a hair replacement option.

If your scalp is sensitive, select a hair replacement option that includes lightweight and soft materials.

Avoid extreme heat and excessive styling materials when caring for your wig or hair piece.

If you are uncomfortable in your wig, or having a hard time getting used to wearing it, try wearing it for just 2 hours at a time until you become accustom to the fit and feeling.

 

Thinning Hair

Thinning hair can be triggered by a variety of factors which include stress, hormone levels, vitamin deficiencies, weight loss, skin conditions, iron and zinc deficiencies, anemia, harsh chemical hair treatments, etc. If left untreated, thinning hair can develop into baldness, so it’s important to seek treatment as soon as you notice that your hair is thinning.

It is very important to address your thinning hair as soon as you observe a change in the thickness and health of your hair.

Keep in mind that preventing is always easier than repairing damage which has already been done. Try to prevent thinning hair by offering your body all the vitamins it needs and by paying attention to hair care. There are a number of natural remedies as well as medical treatments for thinning hair. Dermatologists specialize in problems with skin and hair and may be able to offer a diagnosis. Natural remedies can be sought out by seeking the advice of nutritionists or herbalists.

Thinning hair and bald spots can drastically affect a woman’s self-esteem. Hairpieces offer a non-surgical and practical solution.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Helpful Tips For Maintaining Your Wig or Hairpiece

 

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SYNTHETIC WIGS

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • Wide-tooth comb or vent brush, Synthetic shampoo and conditioner, Bowl or Basin & Towel

  • DETANGLE: Using a wide-tooth comb or vent brush, comb through the ends and work your way to the top, until hair brushes smoothly.
  • RINSE: Using your hand, hold your unit by the top center. While holding the hair under the faucet, under cold water, rinse thoroughly from top to bottom.
  • SHAMPOO: Fill bowl or basin with 1½ – 2 inches of cold water. Add a cap size amount of shampoo and use your fingertips to create a sudsy consistency. Gently submerge your unit into the shampoo water and allow to soak for up to 5 minutes.
    **If desired, hold hair by top front and guide it through the shampoo water. Repeat multiple times by dipping hair back into water, guiding it through, and pulling out.**
  • RINSE: Using your hand, hold your unit by the top center. While holding the hair under the faucet, under cold water, rinse thoroughly from top to bottom, until all shampoo residue is gone.
  • REPEAT SHAMPOO & RINSING (if needed): Repeat shampoo step if unit feels like it is not cleaned thoroughly.
  • TOWEL DRY/CONDITION/DETANGLE: Gently squeeze out water and towel-blot excess water. Using a wide-tooth comb or vent brush, comb through the ends and work your way to the top until hair brushes smoothly. Generously spray leave-in conditioner onto wig.

** DO NOT use any kind of hot tools on your synthetic hair (ex. blow dryer, curling iron, flat iron, hot rollers). Protect your unit from heat, especially around an oven, grill, and steaming pot. This fiber CANNOT be colored and synthetic styling products are strongly recommended to maintain the integrity of the hair. **

 

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HUMAN HAIR WIGS & HAIRPIECES

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • Wide-tooth comb or vent brush, Moisturing shampoo and conditioner, Bowl or Basin & Towel

  • DETANGLE: Using a wide-tooth comb or vent brush, comb through the ends and work your way to the top, until hair brushes smoothly.
  • RINSE: Using your hand, hold your unit by the top center. While holding the hair under the faucet, under lukewarm water, rinse thoroughly from top to bottom.
  • SHAMPOO: Fill bowl or basin with 1½ – 2 inches of lukewarm water. Add acap size amount of shampoo and use your fingertips to create a sudsy consistency. Gently submerge your unit into the shampoo water and allow to soak for up to 5 minutes.
    **If desired, hold hair by top front and guide it through the shampoo water. Repeat multiple times by dipping hair back into water, guiding it through, and pulling out.**
  • RINSE: Using your hand, hold your unit by the top center. While holding the hair under the faucet, under lukewarm water, rinse thoroughly from top to bottom, until all shampoo residue is gone.
  • REPEAT SHAMPOO & RINSING (if needed): Repeat shampoo step if unit feels like it is not cleaned thoroughly.
  • CONDITION: Ring out excess water. Fill palm with conditioner. Add conditioner to hair by starting at the ends of hair and working your way up, keeping conditioner away from the direct base of unit. Allow conditioner to sit for 5-15min.
  • RINSE: Using your hand, hold your unit by the top center. While holding the hair under the faucet, under lukewarm water, rinse thoroughly from top to bottom, until all shampoo residue is gone.
  • TOWEL DRY/CONDITION/DETANGLE: Gently squeeze out water and towel-blot excess water. Using a wide-tooth comb or vent brush, comb through the ends and work your way to the top until hair brushes smoothly.

 

Invest In The Right Care Products

  • If you want to extend the life of your wig and keep it looking beautiful, the proper care products are essential. Synthetic wigs require care products specifically formulated for synthetic hair.
  • For human hair wigs and hairpieces, choose sulfate-free care products or products specifically formulated for color treated hair to keep the color looking vibrant, longer.

Note: All the care products necessary for maintaining your wig can be purchased at our Hair Enhancements location or you may order by phone by calling 412.344.9252.

 

INSURANCE INFORMATION

Some medical insurance companies will pay all or a portion for a “cranial prosthetic” for medical hair loss in your benefit package. Please call the customer service number on the back of your card to see if you have coverage. Feel free to ask any Hair Enhancements staff for information or call 412.344.9252.