Wednesday, December 28, 2011

cancer and chemotherapy Hair Replacement Specialist Chicago New Year



Dear readers of my hair replacement blog,

I would like to wish you the best in this upcoming year. I hope you find the type of cancer and chemotherapy hairpiece that you are looking for both improving your appearance and strengthening your self esteem. Best wishes and I hope to see you back in 2012 for some more cancer and chemotherapy hair replacement system information and insight.

David Hansen
www.davidhansen.com
Chicago IL

Monday, December 26, 2011

Chicago Hair Replacement Video

This is a recently shot hair replacement video. This new video features one of my clients. I just recieved his new custom made hair system and I am going to cut it into his hair. You can see here how a proffesional hair piece designer works and what a good quality hairpiece looks like.



DAvid Hansen
www.davidhansen.com

Friday, December 23, 2011

Best Hair Replacement Chicago Happy Holidays


I would like to take this time to wish you and your families a warm and joy filled holiday season. I truly appreciate everyone who reads and follows my hair replacement blog. I have been fortunate enough in my lifetime to do something I love with all my heart, hair replacement is a huge part of my life and i couldn't imagine not being able to provide hairpieces for men anymore. I hope my years of experience and insight into this very confusing industry helped you in bettering yourself inside and out this year, and that my upcoming blogs will be just as interesting and helpful. I would also like to thank everyone writing to me I appreciate all the warm comments and I am always glad to answer any questions.
Ounce again I would like to wish you the best this holiday season.

Thank You
David Hansen
www.davidhansen.com
davidhansen@davidhansen.com
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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Price, Time, and Financial Arrangements Involved in Hair Replacement Chicago

Price, Time, and Financial Arrangements Involved in Hair Replacement

Time Involved

Expect to wait a good 6 to 8 weeks for your hairpiece to be custom-made. Remember, there is a great deal of work to be done in making the base, matching and blending the hair, and sewing the strands into the hair replacement system.
You will be required to make only two or three visits to the salon in order to purchase a hair system: one or two for the interview consultation, design and measurement, and a final visit when the hair replacement is completed and ready to be cut and styled on your head.

The Price

And now for a subject that interests everyone: Just how much does one of these hair systems cost?
The price varies. As states in an earlier chapter, you can buy the cheapest stock hairpiece available or go the full route and order a custom made system. Before making your decision, remember that you are buying something that will become a part of you. It won't be just an ornament or a passing fad. It will be your hair. Only you can decide how much value to place on the hairpiece.
We are talking about a necessity for a man who is particular about his appearance and who desires to retain his youthful appearance. Good quality hair replacement were ounce a luxury--available to only the famous and the elite. Today, quality is within the reach of every man who cares about himself.
Stock hair systems with synthetic hair are naturally the least expensive, averaging around $350.00 for a full system. Although the quality is not as impressive as in a custom made hair replacement system, there is still a great deal of work that goes into its production.
Next in range, the semi-custom piece with a fine welded mono base, will run approximately $1,200.00 for the standard 5 inch by 8 inch size. Of course, if you are only beginning to bald, you can save money by just ordering a custom made partial piece for $850.00.
Finally, for the ultimate in hairpieces, the custom-made piece with European human hair and a fine welded mono base , you will have to pay $1,700.00 for a full piece (5" by 8"). As with any high-quality item, the increased durability and effectiveness makes up for the higher price. This fact is especially true where hair replacement systems are concerned.

Financial Arrangements

Most of the large hairpiece shops will trap you into a contract that seems fordable because it is spread out over a year or two but in reality you pay a lot more for a lower quality hair system. On the other hand, most local hair replacement salons arrangement is to have the customer put down 50% at the time of the order (due to the fact that the article is custom made and cannot be sold to anyone else) and then pay thee balance at the time of delivery.

The Guarantee

a reputable dealer will guarantee his creation.

David Hansen
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Chicago, Illinois

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Steps Involved In Getting A Undetectable Hair Replacement Chicago

The Consultation:
A reputable hair replacement designer will insist on interviewing each client before agreeing to make a sale. He is not as anxious to take your money as he is to make sure he understands your hair grooming problems, one of which being whether or not a hair system is really for you.
Naturally, all physical conditions must be taken into account. But just as important, perhaps more so, are the psychological conditions. For example, why does a client want a hairpiece? What are his expectations?
A hairpiece is not a fountain of youth. It cannot replace time. If an older man wants a hair replacement reminiscent of his twenties, it simply cannot be done. His skin color is very different from that which he had in earlier years, and both the style and color of his hairpiece would be unbelievable if he insisted on an exact duplication.
Thus, the necessity for the interview--to understand not only the needs but also the desires of the customer. As I many times explain "If a stylist finds he cannot honestly meet or accept either one of these categories, his integrity should demand he be honest about it. False promises only result in dissatisfied customers."
On the other hand, in essence, a hair replacement system can take five to ten years off a man's appearance. It can restore his self-confidence and, as a result, make him feel younger. It is a sensible and practical investment for mature and realistic people.
The Design and Measurements:
Measurement is a skill requiring a great deal of concentration. Using his experience and knowledge, the stylist must create an exact pattern of the client's head size and balding area. If the measurement is left to an amateur, it is almost certain to guarantee disaster and to be the forerunner of a hair replacement system that refuses to hug the scalp and often appears askew!
The pattern is sketched on a piece of clear plastic put over the patron's existing hair and balding area. The plastic material used in creating the mold of your balding area is very durable and preservable which means you do not have to go through the molding process every time you want a new hair system.
The stylist then makes notations that will assist him in the actual design of the hairpiece; Thickness or lightness of the ventilated hair, age and lifestyle of the patron, facial features, whether existing hair is straight, wavy, curly, etc. All these facts are considered before the proper type of hair can be selected. With today's modern styling it is also important to note if the hair has to be longer that the normal length hair system.
After the fitting, the next critical step involves taking hair samples, cut from specific areas of the temples, the back, as well as any other varying area, help make the hair replacement system look as realistic as possible by giving the designer a true idea of the color blend required. (Samples are small--they'll never be missed, not even on a balding head!)
At this stage it is decided if the client needs additional shading in the front of his hairpiece, such as a sun-bleached look of grey seems not not quite as grey as the temples. Lightening the front of a hair replacement system will soften a mature face. Strong coloring looks fine on someone in his thirties, but would be too harsh on a fifty-year-old whose natural color is beginning to show age fade.
Before we leave this subject, also note that it is advisable to have the stylist shampoo and style a patron's own hair at least ounce before beginning production of the hair system.It is beneficial for him to know exactly what the client's hair will and will not do.
The Fitting:
AS soon as your hairpiece is completed, you will be called in for your fitting. The stylist will shampoo your existing hair and then shape and style it to get the best look possible. Only then is your new hair secured into position, ready to be cut and styled right on your head for maximum fit and good looks.

David Hansen
Chicago, Illinois
www.davidhansen.com

Saturday, December 10, 2011

The Best Place To Buy Hair Replacement

If you intend to invest in a high-quality and well-fitted hair replacement, trust only an expert. You can avoid the most common disappointments in the finished product if you start right--by selecting someone who knows his business.
Let me use my business as an example. I have won every hairstyling competition available: State, Midwest, National, Canadian, and World Championship. More recently I have relieved recognition in the field of hairpiece construction and styling. This is the type of man you can put your trust in.
Stay away from mail-order hair replacement and pre-styled creations! You have distinct characteristics which must be analyzed by a professional before your hair system is designed. The hair replacement designer has to create your hair system so that it matches not only your own color but also the density, texture and pattern.
As to mail-ordered hair replacement I would be amazed if a man could take his own measurements and hair samples, determine his most complimentary hairstyle, and that shape and style the hairpiece. He'd have such a rare talent, I'd probably offer him a job! In the case of mail-order systems, there's only one person who comes out smelling like a rose, and that's the seller! That's not what this business is all about. We're here to please the customer. Doing that through the mail is quite inconceivable. I insist on making my own hair replacement, this is the only way i can guarantee a perfect match.
Even if you take a mail-order hairpiece to a local stylist for the cutting and fitting, chances of satisfaction are very limited. Prior consultation is a necessity, just as personal instruction in the handling and care is required.
You'll be able to tell if a man is serious about the quality of his hair replacement just by taking a look at the premises on which he conducts his business. Does he have a private consultation area and fitting rooms that are modern and well equipped? Are there ample supplies and sample pieces on hand? Is the atmosphere a professional one in which transactions are carried out in an orderly and efficient manner? Do his employees and customers respect him?
If the answer to any of these questions is negative, find another distributor, someone who is serious about serving you. Just take a good look around you when you enter a salon, keep your eyes and ears open, and you'll have no trouble deciding whether or not the man is a pro.
The man you are looking for will be innovative and progressive. He'll be willing to give his personal guarantee of satisfaction, and he'll be willing to take the extra time required to guide you in the wear and care of your new hair system.
In most cases, your instinct will be a satisfactory guide. But if you'd like some assurance, look around the internet for complaint and scam websites, consult with previous customers, and take a look at competitors' offers before you're willing to say that one man's services look like the best.

David Hansen
Chicago, IL
www.davidhansen.com

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Hair Replacement Parts And Front Lines

The most critical areas of the hairpiece are the part and the front line. Even if a hair replacement is custom made, has European hair, a fine welded mono base, it may still be detectable if the part of the front line are not designed properly.
A good hair system will be created with some versatility in the way it can be parted. Nevertheless, the location and type of part are usually predetermined by both client and stylist. The names given to parts are often the result of the base used under them or the style involved. Five kinds are in common use:
1. The French Part, pre-styled into the hair replacement by a special weaving of the hair sewn in (one hair at a time) A gauze or lace base is used.
2.The Lace Part, just as impressive as the French part; in fact, a little more so. The hairpiece base used is lace cloth, a little more delicate than any other, with a very fine, closely-woven texture that can hardly be seen.
3.The Simulated Part, This is not an actual part. The hair is sewn into any one of a variety of hair replacement bases to create a slight separation. It has the appearance of a part, but has no skin tone showing through from the base. Very effective for today's styles.
4.The Skin Part, usually made on a skin-like plastic material, although recent advances have now made it possible to also have this on a lace base. It is designed to look like your own hair growing out of the scalp.
5.No Part. This is the most commonly style used by me. It is the most versatile style. It allows you to choose if you want a part on your left or on your right, you can do whatever you want with your hair and it will still look good.
The front lines available in a hairpiece are even more extensive than the part choices. It is enough to say that whatever style you want, the hair replacement can provide it: left to right, right to left, forward,forward than back, tossled, etc. The choice is yours. Consult with your hairstylist as to which style would look best with your facial features and existing side hair.(Bring your stylist a photograph of yourself when you had a full head of hair often facilitates this decision the most appropriate hairstyle.)
Just remember, the better the quality of your hair system, the easier to make, not only your front line, but every aspect of the piece appear natural. A hairpiece is truly one of those commodities of which "you get what you pay for!"

David Hansen
Chicago, IL
www.davidhansen.com

Monday, December 5, 2011

A Good Hair Replacement System Foundation

The part of the hairpiece onto which the hair is sewn is called the base or foundation. It rests directly on your scalp; so it should be as lightweight and airy as your budget will allow. There are many hair replacement base materials:

The gauze cloth is made of two layers of the finest of Swiss silk, tightly woven together in order to hold the individual hairs sewn into the hair system. Because of the lightness of the fabric, its presence is not felt by you as you wear it or by anyone touching the hairpiece while it is on your head. Your scalp can breathe with ease, since a hair replacement made with this type of base would only weigh one or two ounces, including the sewn-in hair. Yet, it has great strength and durability, and it is easy to repair should any damage be done to it.
The lace cloth hair replacement base, consisting of two layers of lace (sometimes made of nylon), is even lighter in weight than the gauze base. Although it is more delicate than gauze, with the proper care, it can prove to be just as durable. There is also a special lace hair system base formulated that is pressed and steamed to retain the shape of the head. Although it molds itself to the head, it is still exceptionally light and provides excellent ventilation.

The hair replacement base that I like the most is fine welded mono. I choose to use this hair system base material out of all the other materials because it is a smooth, light weight material that perfectly retains the persons head shape even after a extended period of time. Fine welded mono hair replacement base also takes on the individuals skin color making it the least noticeable and the most durable hair system base available.

Plastic bases, sometimes referred to as skin bases, do not have the impressive quality of the fine welded mono hairpiece bases. You can't expect it to look as natural as human hair sewn into a fine welded mono base. Plastics are much hotter than then the other types of bases and rip very easily. They looses hair easily, and they lay much flatter on the scalp. To repair a plastic base requires so much time and effort, it is often cheaper to buy a new one. Cleaning must be done with caution, as certain cleaning fluids are strong enough to actually dissolve the hair replacement base.

David Hansen
www.davidhansen.com

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Human Hair VS. Synthetic Hair for cancer patient hair replacement

There are two basic kinds of fibers used in hair replacement for cancer patients today: human hair and synthetic hair.
"Human hair" can be a misleading term. There are several sources, and quality varies greatly. First quality human hair is European, the most natural looking and feeling. It is rarely machine sewn and is most advantageous when hand tied into a custom hairpiece.
While all European hair is of premium quality, that which is secured from convents is considered superior. Its colors are natural and no chemicals have been added. For this reason, while all hair eventually fades, European is the slowest to do so.
In addition, due to its finer texture, European hair will hold its curl and retain a style longer than any other human hair.
Oriental and Asian hair are also classified as human. In fact, an advertisement claiming that human hair is used, often means it is one of the later two. If it is European, it will say that--so do not be fooled.
The Oriental and Asian fibers almost always require bleaching followed by tinting, thus resulting in quicker fading. Much more difficult to blend in with your own hair, their structure and texture very greatly from that of Caucasians. They are sometimes hand tied into a semi-custom chemo therapy patient piece, but their primary use is in machine-sewn stock cancer patient pieces manufactured in the Orient.
An option to European or other human hair is a synthetic. Synthetics are used almost solely in machine productions. An exception to this rule, however, is grey hair. If gray is required in your cancer hairpiece, chances are a synthetic hair will be used, even if it is a hand-sewn, custom made creation. Not only is long, grey, human hair scarce, it is also the most fragile and the quickest to oxidize.
As a result, a high-quality synthetic is a better investment when gray is needed.
One of the most impressive sources of grey hair is transformed is quite intriguing to watch. The desired amount of goat hair is boiled and processed until it finally turns into beautiful human-looking strands. It is totally undetectable in a custom-made hairpiece, and achieves a much better appearance than any man-made chemotherapy hair loss synthetic hair replacement.
Synthetics, however, are not to be undermined. In machine-made productions their worth is undeniable. Naturally, the best synthetic is a matter of opinion. Some prefer Dynel from Union Carbide, Kanekalon from Japan, Venicelon or Curlon form Italy, or others. While all synthetics have their individual advantages, many of the pros, including David Hansen prefer Elura form Monsanto. In fact, if a client declines the use of goat hair in his cancer patient hair replacement, David's second recommendation for an impressive grey fiber is white Elura. Elura is heat resistant and can take the styling of a hot comb or blow dryer. It is, also said to
be structured closer to real hair than any other fiber. Perhaps this is why it does not have the "silky" or "buttery" feeling of cheaper synthetics. It feels like and performs like and performs like human hair .
Synthetics are quite advantageous if you are an outdoors man. True, they are not as impressive as human hair, but they are resistant to sunburn and fading caused by the elements. Having a synthetic as a second hairpiece will allow a man the freedom to enjoy the outdoors while his custom-made cancer patient hairpiece is safe at home, ready for the office and his indoor social life. If he gets the urge to jump into the pool, his synthetic won't tangle like human hair and it drips dry in just minutes.
Another advantage of synthetics? They are more readily available. Growing a head full of long hair can take a few years, whereas synthetics can be mass produced in a matter of minutes.
In spite of the advances made by manufacturers, however, some human hair shades remain too hard to duplicate with synthetic fibers. In addition, unlike synthetics used for women's wigs, men's synthetics do hot hold a style well. A woman's hair style can be baked into her wig before she receives it, but this is not suitable for man's hairpiece. His style is not finalized until the piece is actually on his head and styled together with his existing hair. The biggest disadvantage of synthetic hair, however, is the color appearance in sunlight. Under day light or bright scrutinization you can often observe a somewhat shiny and tricky color change.
If you deal with a reputable hair replacement stylist, you have no reason to doubt the quality of hair being used in your hair system. However, if you wish to test the authenticity of the hair further, a simple match test will tell the difference between human hair and synthetic hair. Simply cut out one small strand of hair from the hairpiece. A flick of your lighter will tell you if the hair is human or synthetic if you look for these characteristics:
1. As the human hair burns it gives off a pungent odor that is very much like that of burning chicken feathers.
2. Synthetic fibers leave very little odor as they burn. If you rub your finger through the burnt ash, you'll be able to feel tiny hard beads, prevalent even if only small amount of synthetic fibers have been blended with the human hair.
Some say that human hair will be on the way out as soon as synthetics can be perfected. Not so! I believe that if, when you speak of "human hair," they are referring to Oriental or Asian hair, than the possibility does exist, because some synthetics (such as Elura), are already superior. If they are speaking of European hair becoming obsolete, however, they couldn't be further from the truth. European is the best that money can buy . It can never be duplicated, because it is the real thing. As long as there are men who care enough about their appearance to order a custom-made hair replacement, European hair will continue to be sold as Number one.
David Hansen
Chicago IL
www.davidhansen.com

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Cancer patient choosing the right size of a hair replacement system Chicago

Ideally, your first step in a hairpiece should be a partial one--a mini hairpiece that will prevent the first stage of hair loss from becoming noticeable to others. A partial can be just as affective in converting the balding area, and it saves you money, due to its smaller size. In fact, a full hair replacement (average five inches by eight inches) is more than is necessary until the balding process progresses considerably.
There are four basic sizes of partials available:
1.The Temple Piece, used when the hairline begins to receding. It is the smallest partial available, usually only one-half by one inch in size.
2. The Frontal Piece, used when the hairline begins to recede. Placed at the front of the existing hair and averaging two inches by three inches, it seems like such a small adjustment, but the effect is very impressive.
3. The Top(or Slider) System, the most common type of partial sold. It is used on men who, although they are balding on the top, still have enough side hair to create a part in their remaining hair and are able to comb their hair over the small piece underneath. The effect is very natural. Size is based on the extent of baldness.
4. The Crown Piece, used when the back of the crown is balding (often referred to as the doughnut" type of baldness). Here again, size is dependent on the bald area.
The key to success in selecting a partial hair system is individuality. Hundreds of thousands of men go bald, but everyone has his own style. A custom-made (or at least a semi-custom) system will provide a better camouflage than any stock piece ever could.

David Hansen
Chicago IL
www.davidhansen.com

Monday, November 28, 2011

Types Of Hair Replacement

All hair systems fall into one of three general categories:
(1) custom made
(2) semi-custom made
(3) stock pieces
If you're looking for cream of the crop, there is no question about it--you'll want your hair replacement to be custom made, made by hand to match your own requirements.
A custom-made cancer hair loss hairpiece is made by creating a plastic mold of your balding area. This ensures that the hairpiece will fit perfectly and the mold retains shape which makes it reusable. You can order your pieces by phone ounce your cancer patient hair replacement designer has your mold and hair sample (unless your hair changes color ex. gets greyer than you need to come in and let the hair replacement specialist take hair samples from specific parts of your head for the next hair piece).
After the chemotherapy hair replacement specialist decides on a material to be used for the base of your hairpiece, the fabric is secured to the head block and the creation of your hair system begins. Each hair, a duplicate blend of that given you by nature, is than ventilated in one hair at a time. Not only is the color of the hair matched to your own, but so is the texture, elasticity, and wave pattern.
The person who made the hair piece will usually want to cut it in. The cutting in and blending of the hair replacement with your own hair is one of the most important parts of creating a cranial prosthesis hair replacement. If you do not cut and style it the right way the hair system will look like a cancer patient hair system. It is important to find someone who knows what they are doing. This is what I found very important after being in this business over 50 years, if you don't cut it right it will not look right! I used to teach all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbeans, what I discovered as a world champion hair replacement hand hair stylist is that most barbers and hair dressers did not know how to cut hair. You really need to watch out for who is cutting your hair. One main thing to look for in a hair stylist and barber for men is if they hold your hair between their fingers. You should NEVER cut a mens hair using your fingers. This will create lines in the hair and not only will it not grow out right it will not look right. a way to cut a mens hair is to use a comb and shears to cut off the length, tapering shears at the ends of the hair so that the hair blends and lays right, and clippers to create an outline. The outline should not be squared it should blend into the neck. You can also spot a good hair stylist if they groom your eyebrows, nose and ear hair.
In My hair replacement studio all the custom-made hairpieces are designed by me and than I cut, style, and maintain your hair. Just as in the case of a tailor-made suit, it costs a little more for this perfection, but customers believe the end result is worth it. In fact, should you decide to buy your custom-made hair system made by a different company and you do not such quality service as described, perhaps you are not getting a custom made hair replacement. You may be purchasing what is known as semi-custom piece.
Although a semi-custom hairpiece is quite a respectable toupee, it is not ventilated on a head from mold replica of your own head with your measurements alone. It is made on one of three various size head blocks, the closest to your specifications as possible.
In addition, while portions of this hairpiece, such as the part area, may be ventilated by hand, the majority is usually sewn by machine. There is nothing actually about the machine process, and it needn't interfere with the basic effectiveness of the piece. Some of the individuality and workmanship put into a custom model is sacrificed, but quite a satisfactory hair replacement can be produced. Whether it will look good or not will also depend on the skills of your stylist when he cuts the hairpiece in with your existing hair.
Your third alternative in the selection of hairpiece is to purchase a stock piece, one that is entirely machine made and often per-made before you place your order.
Basically, there is nothing wrong with owning a stock toupee as long as you are aware of its shortcomings and don't expect the world from it; namely, perfect color match and perfect fit.
The majority of these pieces are made with synthetic hair, making it more difficult to blend with that of the purchaser. Synthetics are usually straighter; they don't have the amount of curl or waviness required to blend in with the hair of the majority of the majority of the hairpiece clientele. Also, the fit often requires some adjustments, since the system is pre-made.
Stock pieces are usually ordered from large mail-order manufacturers who are financially able to carry a large inventory. Since there are approximately 18 different hair color shades offered, at least a dozed different sizes, and a variety of basic styles, much more of an inventory is required than a small businessman could afford to keep on hand.
The price of these pieces can make them seem quite a bargain, but keep in mind that they will have to be replaced about four times before a custom-made hairpiece will even begin to show signs of wear.
Synthetic stock pieces can be quite useful to a person while he's engaged in outdoor sports or sunning, and many men purchase them as a second hair replacement just for that person, while continuing to wear a custom-made piece for their business and social lives. As an investment for full-time wear, the stock piece usually leaves a lot to be desired.
Of course, if you are buying your cancer patient hair system from an experienced hairstylist who truly knows his business, he can make any hairpiece look good on you, weather he custom makes it himself or orders it for you ready made. But consider the fact that if he can make even an inferior chemotherapy piece look good (at least temporarily--while it is new and in its best form), he can make one of quality look perfectly natural--or even better.

David Hansen
www.davidhansen.com

Saturday, November 26, 2011

buying a hair replacement for a cancer patient and individuals with alopecia chicago

You Get What You Pay For
When you are going through cancer treatments or have had alopecia you should think of a hair system as you would a new suit, as something to compliment your appearance. You use it on regular basis and it is a large part of your overall look.
If you visit a tailor to have a suit made, he would take your precise measurements, inquire as to your intended use for the outfit, and then, together, you would select the cloth for the garment. After you left his shop, he would spend hours carefully sewing the suit to meet your specifications.
If the price of a tailored suit were above your means, but you still desired quality, chances are your next choice would be a selection from a reputable men's store. You would have several ready ready-made outfits from which to chose, most of which would be carefully-sewn copies of creations by well-known designers. Of course, the fit wouldn't be as perfect as that of a tailor-made suit, but most of these stores have someone available to make required alterations, enabling you to still be a well-dressed man.
The final alternative available to you would be to settle for a ready-made suit off the rack in some discount house. In most cases an alterations man wouldn't be on hand, so you would have to settle for a suit closest to, but not exactly, your size. More than likely, this would not be a suit in which you would gain extra pride by simply feeling its cloth or by examining its workmanship, but at least it would serve its purpose. Your outfit would be another one of many mass-produced garments that is just a suit, nothing more.
And so it is with hairpieces for cancer patients and individuals with alopecia. They range from the tailor-made exclusives all the way to those that will just get by. If you are concerned enough about your hair loss and appearance to even consider buying a hair replacement, you should ask for one that is the closest to your natural hair as possible, one that will serve you well and be a wise investment.
remember a hair replacement system should be the most personal and individual component of your wardrobe.
Int the upcoming blog i will explain different types of hairpieces
David Hansen
www.davidhansen.com

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Hairpieces (hair replacement)

Years ago, fear of being humiliated by a slightly askew hairpiece was enough to keep all but the baldest of America's males in their medical state. Today, hundreds of thousands of men in the business world confidently wear custom-made hairpieces that are completely undetectable to their colleagues and acquaintances.
Compared to the aforementioned techniques in this blog, the hairpiece ranks first. It does not require surgery, and the client is not in any physical danger. Finally it is a much more practical and sound investment than any other method of hair replacement. Cleansing your scalp and allowing it to breathe are no longer problems. And most important of all, it is the one procedure that comes with a guarantee. If you are dealing with a reputable professional, you must be satisfied with your custom-made hair replacement before his work is complete.
Keep in mind, however, that I am not speaking of just any hair system, but rather of only custom-made, human-hair pieces. There are many synthetic, machine-made, imitations around that just don't measure up. The secret of securing a good hair replacement system is to understand the construction, the many choices available, and what you can expect from each type. I have learned this myself over my 50 years in the business. I fell in love with the business very young. It was both fascinating and fun. It allowed me to put hair on heads of men who lost theirs. I help make men look good, feel good and have fun doing it. Being as passionate and fascinated by the business I experimented with every base material, every hair type, density, wave, and patch material. That is honestly the only way you can get undetectable results. You need to know how to cut hair first. Than you need to know exactly how to design the hair piece and what product to use. The main reason to wear hair replacement is not for everyone to know you are wearing it. It is to create art, to make the hair replacement so realistic and blend so well no one knows you are wearing one. Then, people complement you on how great your hair is not how good you look in your hairpiece. These facts are important to understand before you make your purchase. The remainder of this blog, therefore, has been written to assist you in that study.
There is no reason to provide further information on hair transplants, hair weaving, anchors under the skin, etc. Those techniques are all a part of a small, specialized segment of the hair restoration industry, and anyone soliciting such methods will be more than happy to go into further detail. (If you do select one of those methods, however, please keep in mind the facts presented earlier in this blog. They are valid facts, and if the the person you deal with refuses to acknowledge the risks and disadvantages along with the benefits, perhaps you should look for a more hones practitioner before investing your money.)
The hairpiece, on the other hand, is the most popular method of hair replacement available. And since this manual is designed to help the greatest majority, there exists a need to go into this subject further. Here, then, is your guide to hairpieces, a guide designed to aid you in your selection of a truly effective weapon against hair loss.
David Hansen
www.davidhansen.com

Monday, November 14, 2011

Hair Transplants

If you are looking for a permanent type of hair replacement, something that can become a part of you, chances are that someone will recommend a hair transplant.

Its greatest advantage is that you'll be able to say it's your own hair--because, in effect, it will be. It is the most permanent type of hair replacement available. Once it is completed and your system has accepted it, you can work, play, sleep, and even swim, and never have to remove your hair.

It may sound tempting, but a transplant is not something you should jump into blindly. It is strongly recommended that you look, and look carefully, before you leap. It may be for you, but if you find out that it isn't and you already have had the initial steps performed, it could be a disaster!

A transplant requires more of an investment, both in time and money, than any other method of hair replacement; and although it can be quite attractive if properly carried out, there are no guarantees.

A transplant is a minor operation carried out under local anesthesia in a doctor's office. The patient can usually sit upright in a chair while healthy hair from the back of his scalp is transferred to the balding areas on the top and top and front of his head.

With the use of a circular punch, the doctor bores out plugs of bald scalp and switches them with plugs of scalp that are capable of bearing hair. (Various shape punches have been known to be used, but the circular punch remains superior.) The entire operation requires more than one session, so the patient returns for more punching and plugging at two-week intervals.

It is important to realize that the newly transferred hair stubs will shed within a few weeks. It takes as long as 10 to 20 weeks after the operation before new hair begins to grow, because the hair roots go into a resting stage after the trauma of being transplanted. The patient goes through a period of nearly a year of having the transplanted area resemble cornfield stubble much more than it does hair.

Blonde hair, grey hair and red hair gives less impressive results, since they do not have the appearance of being as thick as dark hair of the same thickness.

No matter how minor the operation, a transplant is surgery, and one must be concerned with the usual surgical questions such as wound healing, clot formation, bleeding tendencies, etc. In addition, there is also a possibility that patients having diabetes could develop hypoglycemia associated with the stress of the procedure, and those who fail to admit to underlying cardiovascular ailments may also be in great danger.

Usually, a certain amount of pain can be expected when the anesthetic wears off, and patients must often put up with black eyes, tearing, swelling, etc., after each session. Itching and a discharge of sebaceous matter at the donor site are also common nuisance. For this reason, if a man is being forced to get the operation by a wife or girlfriend, the minor discomfort may turn into major problems as a result of the psychological trauma.

The procedure is open territory for anybody in medicine who feels qualified, be he a dermatologist, a general practitioner, a head and neck plastic surgeon, a psychiatrist, a pathologist, etc. According to the American Hair Loss Association “It is also important to note that surgery should always be your last resort after all attempts to stop the progression of your hair loss have been exhausted. Currently in the United States the field of surgical hair restoration is completely unregulated by both the government and the medical community. In the US any licensed physician can legally perform hair transplant surgery without any prior surgical training or accreditation of any kind. Every physician, MD or DO, has the legal right to pick up a scalpel and proclaim him/herself a qualified hair transplant surgeon”. in some cases much of the work is entrusted simply to technicians. As you can imagine, with such a variety of operators, many of whom have never shown any surgical aptitude before, the results are sometimes failures, and the patient suffers severe emotional and physical scars.

If the procedure is not planned properly before it is begun, failures can result. Perhaps a patient really does not have enough healthy hair left to donate to the balding area. The fact must be accepted that progress in balding of the scalp will require additional transplants to the newly naked areas.

Doing transplants in the frontal area of a man in his twenties may commit him to transplants for the rest of his life as male pattern alopecia progresses. No one can guarantee that he will have sufficient healthy hair left for subsequent operations required. Furthermore, grafts of hair-bearing scalp taken from an area which is becoming bald will themselves bald at the same time as the area of the scalp from which they were removed.

Failures can also result if the procedure is not executed properly by the physician. Some doctors are not realistic about what a man's natural hairline should look like, and they are seen devising new hairlines never before seen in the history of human nature!

The size of a graft must be no larger than 4mm to survive. However, since skin punches are available in large sizes, a number of surgeons are tempted to use them. Then, there is little or no hair growth. Several of grafts become red, granulating, and ulcerated, because the epidermis did not survive. All that remains is scar tissue, just as occurs when a technician goofs and puts the grafts in backwards or lets them dry out before they are planted.

To make matter worse, if the transplants do not take, the patient will then not only have surgical scars on the bald area.

Perhaps the most prohibitive factor in selecting this method of hair replacement is the cost. Plan on investing at least 5,000 to 10,000.

It is only fair at this point to acknowledge that numerous hair transplants have been successfully completed. But when you consider what is involved in order to achieve success, the fact remains--it is a gamble. many have bet on it and have come out winners. Only you can decide if you want to take the risk. The stakes are high. the jackpot is a tempting target. But to lose could be quite a financial, a physical and an emotional set-back!

The hair doctor David Hansen
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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Alopecia

The technical term for any hair loss is alopecia. It may appear in a variety of different forms resulting from many conditions, but generally, male pattern baldness alopecia falls into one of three categories:

1.That which is seen develop as a man matures. It may be the result of heredity, an imbalance in the body, or simply the aging process. This is the most common type of balding, and it is permanent.

2.Premature baldness, occurring in males anytime before middle age, due to the fact that hairs shed naturally are replaced by a regrowth or weaker ones. It begins by a slow, thinning process.

3.That resulting from some form of injury to the nervous system, be it caused by anemia, scarlet fever, typhoid fever, or syphilis. It may also be caused by a serious accident or by certain medical treatments. Naturally, these cases are much more infrequent, and the resulting baldness is usually in the form of patches or spots.

It is important not to confuse alopecia or the balding process with the normal shedding of hair intended by nature. As was pointed out in the preceding chapter, when hair grows to its full length, it falls out by itself and is replaced by new hair.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Medical Hair Loss Solution

Medical Hair Loss Solution (therapeutic prosthesis)

The common name for medical hair loss solution is cranial prosthesis.

These are designed by David Hansen for people experiencing hair loss due to:

Chemo-therapy
Radiation
All types of Alopecia
Burn victims
Accident victims

Chemo-therapy and radiation

Many radiation and chemo-therapy patients experience hair loss during their treatment. This could last anywhere from a year up, meanwhile there are solutions to this excessive hair loss. Custom made full scull-caps are especially designed to cover the entire balding area from the widow’s peak all the way to the nape of the neck. This gives the patient a full head of natural looking hair, similar to the way they had it before the hair loss.

Hair loss causing cancers

Various types of cancer such as skin cancer, Merkel cell cancer, and Lymphoma may cause permanent hair loss. These types of cancer can develop in and destroy hair follicles. Some cancers located in different parts of the body including breasts, liver, kidneys, and lungs can also spread to the skin and destroy hair follicles. After the hair follicles are destroyed the hair loss is permanent.

Chemotherapy and cancer treatment hair loss

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, chemotherapy drugs, and radiation may result in hair loss. This can vary from temporary to permanent hair loss. While with chemotherapy the hair loss is usually temporary when it comes to radiation it can go either way.

With chemotherapy if an individual is going to lose their hair varies with each patient. Some people experience hair loss that usually begins one to three weeks after the beginning of treatment, others do not experience hair loss at all. The hair loss due to chemotherapy usually starts growing back anywhere from six months to a year after the treatment.

Since custom made cranial prosthesis take six to eight weeks to be produced depending on the time of the year, it is better to order your prosthesis before the hair loss occurs. By planning in advance it is also possible for David Hansen the hair replacement specialist(main page) to match your original hair color, texture, and wave pattern.

Alopecia (totalis, universalis, areata)

Alopecia is a skin condition affecting both women and men characterized by hair-loss usually affecting the scalp. Depending on the type of alopecia the hair loss may also affect other areas of the body. The most common type of alopecia is alopecia areata. Alopecia can also occur in the form of alopecia totalis and a less frequent form called alopecia universalis.

Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a rapid hair loss on the scalp. This type of alopecia is caused by the immune system attacking certain hair follicles. It usually begins with one or two small, round, smooth patches on the head. This disease often strikes children and teenagers but also affects adults. One side of the scalp usually experiences more hair loss than the other and can progress into total hair loss. The hair can grow back and fall out randomly depending on each individual.

Alopecia totalis

In alopecia totalis all of the hair on the scalp is lost. There are two types of alopecia totalis one that starts off as alopecial arieata and later on advances into alopecia totalis, the other form is a fairly sudden loss of hair. This usually affects individuals under the age of 40, though it can affect people of any age.

Alopecai universalis

Alopecia universalis is the rarest form of alopecia. This type of alopecia results in hair loss thought the whole body. Individuals experiencing alopecia universalis are born without any hair on their body (eyebrows, eyelashes etc.) This form of alopecia is caused by a mutation in the genes, even though individuals with alopecia universalis may be born with some hair it will eventually fall out.

Burn and accident victims

Hair loss may also be caused by injuries and burns. This type of hair loss can be either temporary or permanent depending on the extent of the damage to the hair follicles.

Insurance coverage options

Individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons such as cancer, alopecia, accidents, or burns may be eligible for between 80 to a 100% reimbursement from their insurance provider.

There are several guidelines you need to follow in order to receive this coverage:

· Check the benefits of your insurance (usually there is a section under covered expenses that relates to prostheses.)

· You would need to ask your physician to write you a prescription for FULL CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS

· To be safe you may also want to ask the physician to write a letter explaining the impact hair loss has on a person’s well being that are symptomatic of your condition. Low self esteem, depression and isolation are some common symptoms.

· Once you order your cranial hair prosthesis keep the copy of your sales or invoice receipt.

· You may also include a letter from you explaining the importance of the prosthesis for your well being.