Hair loss is one of the most common and frustrating hair issues. When it happens in women, it can affect their appearance and overall look. Moreover, it affects self-esteem and self-confidence and with that, leads to different mental conditions. This is of course in the more severe cases. However, with the development and the advancement in the hair industry, there are many options and solutions that cater to this problem. Besides different treatments and approaches that help in regulating the problem to the core, there are hair accessories and hairpieces that contribute to achieving a satisfactory look and appearance.
Finding the right hairpiece or the right hair replacement can be a challenging thing. Many women do the mistake of wearing the wrong hairpiece that does not tackle the problem, more precisely, that does not cover the portion of the head that they are looking to cover. The market today offers an abundance of hair replacements each different in the purpose they serve.
The toupee and the hair system, are often being mixed for the purpose they serve and how can they be used.
What is a hair system?
A hair system is a general term that is used to describe all hair replacement systems. The hair system includes toupees and wigs too. It is relatively a new term, and it is widely used by manufacturers and dealers. As a term, the hair system was coined so that people would get a better understanding of the availability and the difference of the hairpieces. What is important and distinctive to know is that the hairpieces have greatly evolved over the last decade. That is why it is more accurate to call them hair systems since they are complete system that is designed to help people suffering from hair loss or connected hair issues. The hair system is composed of different parts that include base, hair, and tape or glue that is used to attach the toupee to the scalp. It is regarded as a total and complete solution that is designed to serve as an alternative to the more invasive hair loss issues.
The hair system is created using human or synthetic hair. It is hand-woven onto a base of material such as lace. The base is adhered to the person’s head, with the preferred method of attachment, which can be tape or adhesive. After that, it is cut and blended to make it look undetectable and natural. The hair systems today are predominantly made of two materials: mesh fabric or polymers.
Mesh is typically made of polyester or nylon. It is usually used to build the hairline of a good hair product. It can be used through the entire hair system. With it, the hairpiece gets a natural look and appearance. However, the mesh fabric is not feasible for long-term use. It has its own pros and cons. In the pros section, the natural and untraceable hairline and the lightweight and breathable material dominate. As for the cons, it can be pricier, very delicate, and less durable and requires to be replaced more frequently.
The polymers on the other hand are made of silicone or polyurethane. They are used to create a material that will mimic the look of the skin. Such hair systems tend to be more robust. What makes them popular is that they are cheaper than the meshes, highly durable, and can be easily attached. On the other, hand, they can be extremely hot and uncomfortable, and provide a less natural look unless the hairline is made of lace.
What is a toupee?
A toupee is also known as a half wig. It is a piece of artificial hair that works for different types of hair loss. It is also made of two parts: a base and the hair itself. A base is a place where the hair is injected into. It is made of materials like lace, mono, poly, silk, and even a combination of two or more materials. What makes the toupee different and unique lies in the veracity of the hair. It can be made from different types of hair like European hair, Indian hair, African hair, synthetic hair. The color is also available upon choice, whether the toupee is made of natural or synthetic hair, the volume, and the base.
Toupee is great for covering certain areas of the scalp, but not the full head. It can be used to cover specific areas of the scalp such as a balding crown, or the front, to conceal receding hairline. Just like the wigs, the toupee is very accepted and worn in society. It can be applied by using tape or special glue, and it can also be customized. The greatest advantage is that it masks the balding areas of the head. For women with balding or thinning crowns, the toupee is an excellent choice. It also looks more natural than a full wig. The wigs tend to look too perfect and might not look too natural. Toupees on the other hand blend with natural hair. They can be worn to sleep, as they do not shed.
The market today offers both toupees for men and women. The main difference between toupee hair for women and men is the hair length and wave. Female toupees tend to have a hair length of over 6″ and this hair tends to have a body wave, is curly, or is naturally straight. Most toupee wig for women base designs incorporates full thin skin with a mono top and poly coating all around.
Uniwigs has a wide and colorful offer for both different hair systems and toupees. Depending on the preference, there are those men’s toupees that come as a frontal hairpiece like Zeus, or Neptune, a replacement for thin hair.
For women, Jayla provides a practical and beautiful solution for hair loss. for those who need to add length and volume to their thinning hair, Sheila hair replacement is the choice to go with.
For more options, be sure to head to Uniwigs and find your pick.