Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness, is the most common cause of female hair loss. It is usually limited to the front, sides, or crown area of the scalp. Unlike male pattern baldness, hair tends to thin rather than fall out completely. At least 40% of North American women will experience female hair loss by the time they are 40 years old. 

Hair Replacement options: Depending on the extent and positioning of the hair thinning, a wearer may opt for a hair extension, hair piece system or wig package that can add fullness and length to fine areas. If the wearer finds they have thinning throughout the hairline and crown area, it's likely best to look into a hair piece system or wig to provide adequate coverage.

The loss of all head hair. Most of its causes are unclear, but it is currently believed to be an autoimmune disorder. The hair generally does not grow back. In this case, a fitted human hair piece system or full lace wig is the wearer's best option to provide full coverage.

                             

                                         
Hair Replacement Solutions: Depending on the extent and positioning of the female hair loss on the scalp a wearer may opt for either a  human hair piece system, full lace wig (small, medium or large) or  hair extensions to provide coverage and add fullness to areas where the hair is thinning. Some clients will find that over time, their hair grows successfully underneath the hair piece or system due to less visibility and stress. Installation can be done semi- permanently with a non-invasive and non-damaging micro track that serves as a base that the hair piece or extensions are attached to.

Trichotillomania (TTM)
“Trich” as it is commonly known, is an impulse control disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pull out scalp hair, eyelashes, facial hair, nose hair, eyebrows or other body hair, often resulting in noticeable bald patches. This also affects men, although to a lesser degree. 

Hair Replacement Solutions: Similar to alopecia and pattern baldness, depending on the extent and positioning of hair loss on the scalp clients may opt for a full lace hair piece package to provide full coverage to the areas where the hair may be thin or missing. We can work around the patches to attach hair to ensure that patches are not visible. We can prepare a piece to cover a patch of any size, whether it be large or small. As we cannot guarantee that this replacement will stop the compulsion, the system can provide a barrier to prevent further pulling to the areas covered.

Most patients undergoing chemotherapy will experience hair loss within 10 to 21 days after treatment begins. As this sudden loss of hair can be quite a shock to many patients, time and care should be taken to select a  human hair piece system or full lace wig that looks natural, is comfortable and easy to style. Chemotherapy patients often opt to go with a colour, length and texture similar to what they have had in the past to ease the transition of the hair loss.