Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about
Hair Replacement Systems..
If you would like to ask a
question please call Kim,
NV
Hair Studio Inc. at
1-260-433-3624,
E mail.
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How can your prices be
so low and still maintain the quality that
high priced hair replacement companies have?
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What holds the
hairpiece on?
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Can I go swimming
without losing my hair?
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Why does it only last
a year?
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Do I have to take it
off when I get my haircut?
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Will it lift up in
high winds?
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How do I care for my
system?
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How often do I need to
have my system retightened if its on
permanent?
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Could you explain the
pros and cons of synthetic vs. human hair,
vs. a synthetic human blend?
There is a vast difference between what the
manufacturers sell the hair system to the
stylist for and what the client pays the stylist
for the same system. We are a factory direct
distributor for custom hair systems. We take out
the middleman and give the public a discounted
Retail price. We also offer wholesale pricing to
the stylist (qualification is necessary).
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Daily wearers put double sided tape around
the perimeter. Extended wearers go to a stylist
to have the system bonded with adhesive or they
may use a cable weave track and sew method of
attachment.
Yes, BUT it really depends on the type of
swimming you're doing and the method of
attachment used. Daily wearers are limited and
need to be more careful. If you plan on cliff
diving or water skiing, an extended wear method
of attachment is advised.
Natural hair is constantly shedding (up to
150 hairs a day) and replacing itself
(hopefully). Because the system hair doesn't
grow, its life span is limited. Daily wear
systems will last longer than extended wear
systems because sleeping and showering with them
on adds to the wear and tear. One year is
average. I've seen them last from 6 months to 2
years.
It can be done either way. It's up to you and
your stylist.
It shouldn't. The key in preventing the
system from lifting up at all is having it made
to conform correctly to the shape of your head.
That is one reason a custom system is superior
to a stock piece. When we make your template so
the template will hold the shape and contour of
your head. A system that fits well gives a more
secure feeling.
First thing to do is take your system to a
reputable stylist to have it cut in on your
head. Clean your system with a mild pH shampoo
(4.5-5.5). Use cream type conditioners that do
NOT contain Lanolin, polymers, or heavy oils. Be
sure to keep the cream conditioner OFF the base
of the unit because it can cause the knots to
soften, then hair will fall out. Use leave on
spray conditioner also to keep the hair soft and
pliable. Not conditioning at all will cause
dryness and tangling. Stay away from SD-40
alcohol based styling aids as they tend to dry
the hair.
Extended wearers average 4-6
weeks, depending on how fast your own hair
growths, natural oils in your scalp and how
active your life style is.
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Could you explain the
pros and cons of synthetic vs. human hair, vs. a
synthetic human blend?
Many people have their own
personal opinions and preferences. However,
there are certain facts that can be made to help
make your decision. Both human and synthetic
hair can experience color fadage. Human hair can
be recolored, synthetic hair can't. Synthetic
systems make good daily wear systems because it
has relatively low maintenance. But if synthetic
is used for extended wear (sleeping and
showering in it) it tends to go fuzzy too fast
and human hair doesn't. Synthetic hair goes flat
and must be steam waved every 6-8 weeks. Human
hair can be ordered with wave up to 10mm or it
can be permed (with care). However, if the hair
must be tightly curled, only synthetic can be
ordered that way. Grey hair in systems is
synthetic. Grey hair makes a good blend with a
human darker color mix, because if the color
fades, it can be tinted again without covering
the Grey.
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