Hair Extensions for Alopecia
The Perfect Solution for Restoring Confidence and Volume
When most people think of alopecia, they think of complete hair loss that would need a wig to correct. This is what it leads to for most people, but it can be a long process, especially if you have thick hair to begin with. As you start losing your hair, your scalp will begin to show through in places. This can cause a huge loss of confidence as people with alopecia don’t feel like themselves with patches of their hair missing. Choosing to use hair toppers, enclosures, or integration systems such as tape-ins, fusions, or wefts can effectively conceal bald spots and restore volume. These solutions allow for a seamless blend with your existing hair, helping you feel more like yourself again. While you may still need a full wig in the future, toppers and integration systems can be used from the early stages, with more additions as your hair loss progresses.
Skip any Social Awkwardness with Alopecia Hair Extensions
Things are going in the right direction, but there’s still a taboo around balding heads. People may stare or assume you’re losing your hair as a result of chemotherapy. While some people can proudly rock a bald head, it’s not for everyone, and especially while you’re first adjusting to hair thinning with alopecia, any stares can knock your confidence. Hair extensions to cover bald spots can help you carry on as normal without feeling like you have to explain what alopecia is to anyone who looks at you twice. By restoring volume to your hair with alopecia hair extensions, you’re back in control of who you tell and when. This lets you gradually come to terms with the reality of living with alopecia and you can tell people slowly once you’ve taken it all in.
Tips on Choosing the Right Extensions
So you’ve decided to utilize hair extensions for alopecia to boost volume, now what? First of all, choosing human hair over synthetic will ensure your extensions look and feel natural, just like the hair you’re used to. Human hair is low maintenance, and you can use your usual styling techniques. It can also be colored easily so a perfect match to your existing hair is simple to achieve. They’ll last up to 2 to 3 years depending on the type of hair extension and assuming you follow all your stylist’s guidelines for taking care of them.
When it comes to application, as long as you choose a stylist with expertise, they’ll be able to talk you through what’s best. There are many options from tape-in extensions to sew-ins. The best application for you will depend on how much hair loss you’ve experienced, and your lifestyle. If the wrong process is used, then there will be too much weight on your hair, which could cause further loss and breakage. This is why you should expect a stylist to ask many questions in your initial consultation so they have the full picture and can help you get back to your most confident self. At Indulge Salon, that’s what we have a passion for. Get in touch with our amazing team here to get started.
