2011年8月10日星期三

Full Cranial Prosthesis Aka Full Lace Wigs - A Solution to Alopecia!

Full Cranial Prosthesis aka Full Lace wigs are the latest development in hair replacement units, and are designed to meet the specific needs of any women suffering from long term, or permanent hair loss to medical conditions. Androgenic alopecia and traumatic alopecia are one of the most common medical cause of hair loss in women.

- Androgenic alopecia is an hereditary hair thinning, and occurs in both men and women.

However, it is the most common form of alopecia in women. It can begin as early as in the 20s. By age 40, 40% of these women have noticeable hair thinning due to this condition. By age 50, 60% of them have severe signs of hair loss. When this type of hair loss occurs, women usually do not develop true baldness in the patterns that occur in men, as the areas affected are in the temples and the crown of the head, while the front hairline is usually preserved.

- Traumatic alopecia is a form of hair loss due to scarring of the scalp area. This form of hair loss frequently occurs in African-American women.

Traumatic alopecia is divided into three categories: traction, chemical and follicular alopecia.

Traction alopecia:

Hair loss associated with persistent use of tight braids, hair rollers, weaves, twist, locks, or cornrows. The first sign of traction alopecia is thinning above the ears and the forehead. This hair loss is often seen in young girls. Partial or complete regrowth of hair can follow, but permanent loss of hair can occur when the roots of the hairs are severely damaged.

Chemical alopecia:

Damage to the scalp and hair shaft caused by commercial chemical products, like relaxers. It resemble hair thinning resulting from hereditary causes, but also include scarring of the scalp, which can irreversibly damage the hair follicles.

Follicular alopecia:

Gradual destruction of hair follicles by the excessive use of pomades with a hot comb or iron. Thinning usually begins at the crown and then spreads evenly throughout the head. It is an irreversible condition.

Full Cranial Prosthesis aka full lace wigs are an excellent solution to restore self confidence in women suffering from any type of Alopecia, as they are designed and constructed to be the closest thing to one own real hair.

It is the most beautiful, natural hair replacement system imaginable. They are virtually undetectable because they are constructed with a gauze-like lace material which makes it comfortable for extended wear. The hairline is secured with skin liquid adhesive or/and tape. When the lace is bonded to one own hairline, it creates an invisible hairline, making it look as though the hair is growing out of one own scalp. The hair of those unit are usually made of a 100% human hair, tied one strand at a time into that lace base. The gauze-like lace fabric used for the cap construction of that hair system is very sheer, so that it takes on, the approximate color of the wearer own natural scalp, provides proper ventilation while worn, and eliminates heat and moisture build-up.

2011年8月9日星期二

Go Online for Buying Full Lace Wigs Or Lace Front Wigs

The modern shoppers are reaching out to the online stores for making major as well as minor purchases. The magic of online shopping has become so popular that people are even buying used automobiles online. So, when it comes to buying full lace wigs or lace front wigs it makes a lot of sense using the online mode.

The biggest advantage of buying lace front wigs for women or lace front wigs online is something that everyone is aware of. It saves you immense time. Imagine the amount of time that you will end up spending when you drive to the nearest store to try out some wigs and then buy them. And compare this time spent with the time that you will take to log in to an online store and make your purchase online. It simply is a hell lot of time saved.

The second advantage - you get to access an online catalog when you shop online. When you visit an actual store, you may be able to see some wigs in reality but you may also lose out on seeing some wigs that are not in store. With an online catalog, all the wigs available with the store are displayed, no matter whether they are in store or not. So, you get to see the entire range and have a wider array of full lace wigs or lace front wigs to choose from. Once you have made your selection, the store simply relays the information to the supplier who ships you the product.

The third advantage is that an online store selling full lace wigs and lace front wigs is bound to give you a better price. Since, they don't need a physical property to store their products there is no question of paying rents and accruing other expenses. These are expenses that you will need to bear when you buy from a physical store. Moreover, online stores often offer great discounts on their products and you get the information through email or text messages. This may not be possible with a physical store.

Another important advantage of online stores selling full lace wigs and lace front wigs is that they don't need to be located near you. You may have a favorite physical store that is located miles away and you need to drive a lot. But with an online store, it is right there in your web browser.

Both full lace wigs and lace front wigs are heavily in demand from people who have problems with hair loss. These modern wigs are splendidly created and most of them are made of natural human hair thus rendering them a natural look. There is no taboo associated with them at present because onlookers simply cannot distinguish them as wigs.

When you are planning to buy full lace wigs or lace front wigs the next time, look for the online options. You will have a hassle free and easy shopping experience and get great products delivered right to your doorstep.


2011年8月8日星期一

Lace Wig Myths

With lace wigs and lace fronts being relatively new to many consumers; there are a lot of myths and rumors floating around. Many women who want to purchase a quality lace-wig or even a celebrity lace-wig are hesitant to the idea. These most common lace-wig and lace front wigs myths are about to be busted.

A Lace Wig is completely carefree

While lace-wigs are made from quality remy human hair, care is still needed. Just as you would not leave your own hair unprotected, you should not mistreat your wig. Human hair lace-wigs can get wet, use heat styling, cut and colored. This does not mean it can suffer heat damage, constant chlorine usage without washing or constant dying. Treat a human hair lace-wig as your own.

Outside of the lace-wig itself, your own hair still requires care. Many people believe they can leave the lace front or lace-wig installed for 6 to 8 weeks. While glue and tape applications such as Invisi Bond or Vapon NoTape provide a lasting hold, your natural hair must breath. Regular washing and conditioning should still be a part of your regimen.

Only Celebrities wear lace wigs and lace front wigs

While this was true many years ago, lace-wigs and lace-wig products are widely available for all women. There was once a time when only industry professionals and celebrities were privy to lace front wigs, lace-wigs, and custom lace-wigs. Today, these products are available for everyone in many different beauty stores. The beauty behind a lace-wig is that many times, you will not be able to tell who is wearing one or not.

To serve a broader market, lace-wig makers create styles that women seen a daily basis. Celebrity lace-wigs are more popular than ever. Style names such as Rihanna, Beyonce or Kimora are available on many websites. Even if you do not have a favorite celebrity, you can usually find an exact celebrity style from a specific event. Lace-wigs such as "curly Beyonce" or "curly Halle Berry" are examples of the curly styles that you can get modeled after these celebrities.

Wearing a lace wig will make you go bald

This is perhaps the biggest myth that is the least true. While other myths have a grain of truth, wearing a lace-wig in itself will not cause baldness. In fact, lace wigs and lace front wigs can aid in hair growth. Many women who choose to grow out their natural hair without chemicals use protective styles for healthy hair growth. Protective styles include braids, loose buns to protect ends, weaves and wigs.

What can cause hair breakage while wearing a lace-wig is applying tape or glue directly on the hairline. Some women go as far as shaving the hairline so that the lace-wig can sit back far enough to look more natural. What they do not realize is that lace bonding glue should never be applied directly to your own hair. This will end up in the wearer losing their hair edges over time from tension caused by the glue. If properly worn, a lace-wig is a great way to protect your natural hair from harsh weather conditions and constant manipulation.

2011年8月1日星期一

How To Seal Knots On Lace Wigs

Why should I seal my knots?
Sealing knots have a different purpose than realistic looks. By sealing the knots you are ensuring that your full lace human hair wigs will have a longer shelf life. From regular brushing overtime or a possible lower quality full lace wigs, the knots will loosen and the hair will shed.
Even though your full lace human hair wigs sheds as well through the typical hair cycle, your lace wig cannot actually grow hair to replace shed strands. You will have to pay for a specialist to repair your lace front wigs for women in a process called ventilation. This can be timely and costly. To avoid this, sealing the knots will keep hairs in your full lace wigs versus your brush or on the floor.
How do I bleach and seal my knots?
You should seal your knots after bleaching because hair coated in sealant will be harder to bleach. To seal, purchase a knot sealant such as TDI Lace Wig knot sealer. These products are easy to use and have a good reputation as a quality brand. You can essentially follow the directions on the product.
To seal, turn your full lace human hair wigs inside out so the cap is visible. Spray the sealant on the cap enough to lightly saturate the cap but not soak through to the hair. Allow to dry and then repeat. After the second application, a 24 hour waiting period is best but not required.
For a quick seal in case you do not have time, you can apply an extra hold hairspray. Following the same process, apply one coat allow to dry and repeat. Instead of waiting for 24 hours, apply 3-4 layers quickly. If you remain careful as to not brush too much, this should last until you have the time to properly seal.
How often do I have to bleach and seal them?
Sealing the knots is an ongoing process that should be included in regular lace wigs. Sealing should occur prior to the first application, before and after washing, and before any repairs. Since sealing the knots is a relatively easy and short process, this will not be difficult to do multiple times. Knots should be sealed for any activity where the hair will receive significant stress such as conditioning and receiving color correction.
If I want to avoid sealing the knots, what do I do?
There is no real way to avoid sealing the knots unless you do not mind paying someone else to repair your full lace human hair wigs in the near future by replacing all the hair that shed. Buying high quality full lace wigs with silk caps may decrease the chances of shedding as these are very well made. However, your best bet is to simply take the few minutes to seal your own knots.