Choosing between long term hair pieces and disposable hair pieces is a personal choice usually based on financial and esthetic reasons. Throw Away systems are very thin and light weight and are generally made with very light ventilation or looping methods and usually are made using thin polyurethane skin or lace. They are made to NOT hold up for more than 1 to 3 months. While I personally feel that throw away systems are simply poor quality cheap systems that require they be tossed after a short period of wear they are viable and there are many out there wanting this type of system. We will gladly produce this type of product for anyone interested in a monthly system change.

Longevity from a hair piece is really kind of a relative concept. Our basic stock systems while originally designed for Program Selling have a pretty good life expectancy. We’ve found from our customers that based on lifestyle and care of the system our stock pieces have been found to last anywhere from 6 months to a year. The reason is the quality of the production. However, longevity for many means the system should last for one to two years or more. If longevity is a requirement we can definitely build a system for that and would suggest NextGen™ fiber is added to any system in which longevity is the main requirement.

Another important factor to the longevity of any hair system is the application and wear of the system. If you are permanently or semi permanently attached and keep you hair on your head 24 hours a day and 5 to 21 days at a time we strongly suggest you have 2 systems. One way to accomplish this is to have an old system repaired and refurbished while a new system is being made. You’ll get a lot of mileage with your hair system by switching it with another each time you need to re-attach. Think of it this way: how would your underwear hold up if you wore the same pair 24 hours a day for 5 to 21 days at a time took it off, cleaned it and put it back on for another 5 to 21 days? UGLY THOUGHT isn’t it?? Having 2 systems at all times has many benefits the most important being that when you do switch you can really thoroughly clean your other system. Even the retailers don’t have this luxury and I can assure you after wearing your hair for an extended period of time it will require more than an half hour to do a proper cleaning and I would anticipate up to 24 hours due to the need to soak the system in cleaner to remove all residue from the hair and base. Check out our 2nd system savings and hair repair service for more info.

Choosing between a human hair piece and a synthetic hair piece is really a personal choice although sometimes because of hair color the options may be limited. Most people would prefer human hair simply because it is a natural and we can relate to it. However, if you have a great deal of gray hair, synthetic is best used for the gray because of its appearance and if you need to color your system the synthetic fiber won’t take the hair color. Synthetic is also being used for highlight colors and blended with human hair to keep the weight of a system down. Synthetic fiber is lighter weight than human hair so for the look of heavy density without the weight often a blend of human hair and synthetic will be used. Right now there is an upcoming shortage of human hair on the horizon. This is a fact through out the industry and will become a reality in the future.

We are fortunate to have our NextGen™ fiber ready for this future situation and find that blending NextGen™ with human hair creates an unbelievable touch and feel along with ease of styling, quick drying and durability without the bulk of increased density to the system. It is truly the best of both worlds. Ask us about NextGen™ fiber when you call we’d be happy to tell you how this innovation can work for you.

Generally speaking if you’re online looking for hair replacement options you are probably already wearing a hair system. If you’re happy with your current system, it gives you the look and feel you want then don’t change a thing we’ll be happy to duplicate your current hair piece just as it is. However, if you’re new to this process or you feel you’re current hair piece is not “performing” the way you’d like then there are a few things to take into consideration when ordering.

On an individual level ask yourself the following questions:

Lifestyle—are you at the gym 3 to 7 days a week or are you more of a couch potato?

Because you are making the system a part of you this is important to determine what type of base material and attachment method will best hold up to frequent showering and heavy perspiration. As a couch potato you have unlimited options because a sedentary lifestyle does very little damage to any type of base.

Employment–are you in an office all day or do you work outside? Do you wear a hat or a head set?

A guy in a hard hat has a few more issues to address than a guy in a suit with regards to base material, fiber/hair choice even density.

Financial—do you want to replace your hair replacement system every 3 to 6 months, every month or once a year to 18 months?

This question will definitely determine your selection. We can just as easily make a hair piece to last one month using very thin skin with looped hair as make a system with a strong Polyester base, a solid tape tab and 2 to 3 hair ventilation.

Hair Style—do you want a natural look or are you prone to a more styled look?

Certain hair styles will require different base materials. If you want your hair to look like you just got out of the shower, pushed the hair in place and you’re out the door, you can utilize a more varied selection options but if you must have a definite part that shows skin, a crew cut or off the face style it is important to choose the base construction that will best suit your requirements.

All of this being said it’s impossible for us to tell you what is right for you simply by putting these questions out there. We strongly suggest you utilize our free phone consultation service and let’s discuss your options. Often in the course of this discussion we can come up with a myriad of options and suggestions you may not have ever thought about we’ll even be happy to help you choose a hair style based on your face shape and features if you feel you need a change. Since we’re all individuals there are no pat answers but we’ll be happy to make available to you our years of experience in design to help you create a hair replacement system that looks right for you.