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Wigs
People often frown at the thought of having to wear wigs and regard them as unattractive and unnatural. This may be said of wigs in the past but most modem-day wigs are very well made and attractive.
It may interest you to know that wigs were very fashionable during the days of the pharoahs. Women then used to shave their heads and had several wigs, each to suit her attire for the social occasion. There is no need to be superstitious about wearing wigs. They will not cause hair loss or stop hair from growing.
There are two types of wigs-one which covers a portion of the scalp (commonly called a hairpiece) and the other which covers the entire scalp.
Wigs may be made of synthetic material (acrylic) or human hair. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Wigs made of human hair look more natural but they are rather expensive because human hair is difficult to obtain.
Few people are willing to grow hair long enough to be sold to wig manufacturers. Hair also have to be washed and styled regularly and are not as lasting as synthetic ones.
Synthetic wigs may not be "natural," but they can be extremely attractive. Some of the more expensive ones can even be styled or dyed to match the remaining hair on the scalp.
When purchasing wigs, it is very important to check the material used for the base. Solid plastic bases are not suitable for hot humid climates because they make the scalp very hot, greasy and uncomfortable. Fiber mesh bases allow ventilation and are more comfortable, but they tend to get stretched out of shape with wear.
Attaching wigs to the scalp
One problem with wigs is that they sometimes fall off, much to the embarrassment of the wearer. A number of methods for securing wigs are available:
Hair weaving
This consists of weaving the remaining hair to form an anchor to which the wig can be tied. The problem With this method is that there must be some hair left to weave.
It is suitable for male pattern baldness in men since there is at least a horseshoe rim of hair left, but it is not suitable for people who are completely bald.
Another problem with hair weaving is that the attachment loosens as the natural hair grows longer, requiring repeated weavings every six months or so. Still, hair weaving is done extremely well by some professional hair clinics and is worth considering.
Suture implant
This involves inserting steel sutures (stitches) into strategic areas on the scalp and the wig is then tied to these. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia. The problem with suture implants is that infection may occur at the entry points of the sutures. Another disadvantage is that you cannot remove the wig in public for swimming and sports as the sutures will show.
Tunnel graft
In this method, skin grafts are used to create tunnels of skin on the front and back of the scalp. Velcro straps or clips are then used to attach the wig to the tunnel grafts. There is no risk of infection. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia.
Tapes and adhesives
Special hypoallergenic (less allergy causing) tapes and adhesives can be used to attach wigs directly onto the scalp. They are convenient, easy to use and completely pain free.
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