There are many “miracle” cures available for hair loss. Unfortunately, even after spending hundreds and thousands of dollars, none of those “cures” seem to work. For women, hair loss is particularly difficult. The New York Times recently published an excellent article on the need to to see a Doctor if you are experiencing hair loss. [...]
If you or someone you love can’t afford a wig, you’re in luck. Several reputable organizations provide free wigs to individuals in need. American Cancer Society Many local chapters of the American Cancer Society (ACS) provide free wigs through their wig banks. In order to determine if a chapter near you is donating wigs, visit [...]
Some women use choosing a new wig as a time to experiment with a number of different looks, while others just want a wig that looks like their hair. Either way, a few adjustments can make your wig look as natural as possible. Keep in mind that a wig cannot replicate the way your hair [...]
The NY Times has a great page on various topics about alopecia. Check it out.
Basically, there are three kinds of wigs available, “stock” (meaning machine made and mass-produced), semi-custom, and custom made. There are many different kind of wig bases, or “caps”, varying in construction and size. Also, there are several different kinds of “hair”, meaning human hair versus synthetic fibers. Within these terms, there are vast differences in [...]
