Hair Pieces

For individuals who have not benefited from the pharmaceutical approach there are hairpieces.  Interestingly, over a million men in the U.S. sport a hairpiece, spending some 350 million annually on the purchases and maintenance of these products.  "You would think with all his money he would have a decent hair piece," is the quite frequently stated remark concerning men with ill-fitting hairpieces.  However, cost has less to do with a good-looking hairpiece than does the selection of the manufacturer combined with the grooming and care given it by the wearer.  An attractive hairpiece requires careful color matching, fitting, as well as subsequent styling and replacement.  Unfortunately, many individuals fail to properly care for their hairpieces as time progresses.  Hairpieces can be made from synthetic materials such as nylon or actual real human hair. Prices can vary considerably, small filler pieces may cost from $250.00 up, full wig $1000.00 up.  The average hairpiece of good quality, synthetic or real will usually cost between $1000.00-$3,500.00.

The debate goes on, human hair verses synthetic hair.  Human hair tends to react more to the sun and other elements such as chlorine. The most significant problem is the color of the hair fades with time.  Human hair also requires more maintenance including monthly visits to the hair stylist for styling and cleaning, at a cost of $40-$60; periodic dyeing can cost another $75-$100. Additionally, hairpieces made from human hair rarely look appropriate longer one year.  Manufacturers of synthetic hair claim their products look more natural, are water resistant, hold their shape better and last longer than human hair. However, individuals must still bring their hairpiece in for maintenance every four to six weeks, at a cost of $35-$50.  Synthetic hair generally looks natural for up to two years.  The decision human verses synthetic is primarily one of preference.  Reputable hairpiece companies will encourage individuals to research both types of hair prior to purchasing.