Fears and Doubts of Hair Replacement

Fears & Doubts

Expertise

• No one to talk to, nowhere to turn for advice and understanding.

• No help available.
• There is no one trained in my area.
• What kind of training and licensing is needed to offer hair restoration/extensions?
• How do I find an expert in this field?
• What do I ask on the phone or at a consultation?

Restoration

• Do lasers and topical products really grow hair?

Satisfaction

• Can I return it or get a refund if I’m not happy?

Hair Damage

• My hair weaver is pulling out my hair — will it grow back?
• Anxiety about the possible removal of her existing hair.

Home Maintenance

• Will have to use special products?

Comfort

• Budget, discomfort, lack of naturalness, security issues.

Activity

• Can I swim or workout at the gym?

Cost

• It’s too expensive.
• I thought only celebrities had hair specialists with super hair talent and solutions.
• Will I save money if I look on the Internet?

Naturalness

• You can tell a bad wig from across the room.
• I don’t want a wig; it will look like too much hair.
• Will I have to wear bangs?
• Will my boyfriend or husband know?

Embarrassment

• I’m the only one with this hair problem.
• I don’t want anyone to see me with my hair off.
• Salon hairdressers aren’t interested in dealing with my hair challenge

Security

• Aren’t there only one or two ways to attach hairpieces?
• Will l be able to wear my new hair at night in bed?

Privacy

• Salons don’t offer any privacy­ — everyone will see me.

Comfort And Image Needs…

• Take a snip of hair and a snapshot of yourself before hair loss occurs.
• Meet with a hair loss consultant to familiarize him/her with style, color, and length of hair your prefer.
• Select items such as wigs, turbans, scarves and other headwear accessories.
• Purchase cotton stretch cap for sleeping.

During Hair Loss

What to Expect…

• Stress from change in appearance.
• Shedding of hair.
• Matted hair.
• Loss of body heat through scalp.
• Scalp Sensitivity.

Hair & Scalp Care…

• Wash hair regularly with mild shampoo (preferably one for dry or damaged hair).
• Use crème rinse for fine or limp hair after washing.
• Pat hair dry in one direction to avoid matting hair.
• Use wide0-toothed comb.

Comfort And Image Needs…

• Contain hair in cotton stretch cap or turban.
• Wear wig with a wig liner to contain shedding hair.
• Wear a cotton sleep cap to bed to keep warm and to catch shedding hair.

After Hair Loss

What to Expect…

• Stress from change in appearance.
• Scalp sensitivity.
• Loss of body heat through scalp.

Hair & Scalp Care…

• Wash hair regularly with mild shampoo (preferably one for dry or damaged hair).
• Pat scalp with a towel until dry (do not rub).
• Keep scalp covered when outdoors or apply a maximum protection sunscreen to uncovered scalp

Comfort And Image Needs…

• Wear cotton caps, turbans, scarves, hats or combinations of the above.
• Wear wig with a wig liner.

During Hair Regrowth

What to Expect…

• Stress from change in appearance.
• Scalp sensitivity.
• Loss of body heat through scalp.
• Fragile new hair.

Hair & Scalp Care…

• Wash hair regularly with mild shampoo (preferably one for dry or damaged hair).
• Use crème rinse for fine or limp hair after washing.
• Pat hair gently with a towel until dry.
• May use blow dryer on low setting 4” from head.
• Minimize hair styling, avoid brushing, combing, hair pins and curling.
• Use moderately: mousse, styling or sculpting gel, spritz and hair spray.
• Select products with light to moderate holding ability.
• Sleep on satin pillowcase.
• Avoid hair dyes or permanents until hair is 3” long and scalp is no longer sensitive

Comfort And Image Needs…

• Wear cotton caps, turbans, scarves, hats or a wig.

Clarifying Myths

No hair growth stimulants, shampoos, conditioners, or other cosmetic treatments will prevent or retard hair loss due to chemotherapy. Wearing a wig or hair prosthetic during cancer treatment will not damage your scalp or retard hair growth.

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