● Hard-base hairpieces : These hairpieces are made of different kinds of plastic and resin. The hair is positioned before the plastic and resin harden. The hair is rooted in a specific direction. The styling for this hairpiece is less flexible than that of other hairpieces. Additional history Hairpieces and wigs date back many years. They can be seen in such movies as “Grease,” which depicts the 1950s. The character known as “Frenchie” was portrayed as a beauty school dropout, who changed her hairstyles with a colorful array of wigs. In the 1990s movie Selena, actress Jennifer Lopez wore a hairpiece many ways. Hairpieces can be designed for all sizes and shapes of heads. They can be used for any degree or type of baldness, and their hair appears to grow naturally, from clients’ scalps. Hairpiece longevity is based solely on the client and the way in which the client cares for the hairpiece. A quality Hairpieces for men Custom-made hairpieces, known as toupees, are worn by men everywhere, in every region and every ethnic group. Barbers were known as the “wig-makers,” as far back as the 18th century. Toupees have been popular in the 21st century, as well. Today, barbers are considered to be in the middle of toupee manufacturers and clients, but barbers are not the only professionals serving toupee clients. Cosmetologists and wig specialists, also serve these clients. Understanding toupee clients Hair loss among men and women has an emotional impact. Women tend to change hairstyles for fashion reasons; men tend to wear hairpieces for emotional reasons. Few men wear hairpieces to change their hairstyles. Men wear hairpieces for several other reasons. Many of those reasons are associated with youth. Young men may seem more attractive and more successful in the corporate world. As a person matures, the skin tends to change. Skin coloring changes. Clients should choose hairpieces in shades that complement their skin. They should avoid jet black and instead select shades in salt-and-pepper or the dark brown range. The clients’ hair will look more natural and the client will appear younger. Baldness, whether congenital or acquired, partial or complete, can inflict psychological pain on the sufferer. Alopecia , the technical term for baldness, affects the hair follicle, causing complete or partial hair loss. There are many types of alopecia. Alopecia areata is a condition that causes the client’s hair to fall out in small patches, leaving the remainder of the hair unaffected. Alopecia totalis is a condition that affects most of the hair covering the head. This condition is more common among males and is responsible for the loss of body hair also. Many clients who suffer hair loss suffer associated pain and anxiety. Because there is no known cure for alopecia, several clients choose to wear hairpieces. Rendering hairpiece services Hairpiece clients, often and regularly, visit barbershops and beauty salons to maintain their natural hair. Clients must keep their natural hair blended to ensure that their hairpieces complement their hairstyles. These clients must also return to barbershops and beauty salons for regular cleaning services. As a result, the male hairpiece market can be lucrative for barbers and hairstylists. Hairpiece tips In 1948, Joe Carlow owned a barbershop that specialized in men’s hairpieces. Carlow traveled extensively educating people on men’s hairpieces, at times lecturing
● Partial hairpieces : These hairpieces are designed to cover balding front, top, or crown areas. These hairpieces are custom-made of the client. ● The “demi” : This half-cap wig blends with the client’s hair. The “Demi” adds fullness and style to thin hair. It is usually held securely with three lock combs. hairpiece can last from 2 to 5 years. A client should keep two hairpieces, in case of emergencies, and in the event one must be cleaned and styled. While synthetic pieces require little more than mild shampoo, human-hair pieces must be given the same care that is applied to human-hair wigs. Conditioning is imperative and sometimes restoring the matching color requires the professional’s work. Also, using a water- based hairspray will help to prevent build-up on the human-hair piece. approximately 60,000 barbers. Carlow wrote barber books on hairpieces, hairstyling, and blow-waving. Following are men’s hairpiece tips that Carlow shared. The barber or hairstylist who renders male-hairpiece services, requires the following tools and supplies: ● Double-sided adhesive tape. ● Grease pencil. ● Spirit gum. ● Envelope. ● Wig cleaner. ● Transparent tape. ● Alcohol. ● Hair dryer. ● Measuring tape, plastic wrap, or cellophane. ● Hair net. ● Razor or shaper. ● Acetone or remover.
● Scissors. ● Clippers. ● Thinning shears. ● Small brush.
● Comb. ● T-pins. ● Styling wig block (canvas or Styrofoam).
The barber or hairstylist should consult with the client before applying a hairpiece, have the client complete a record card, and understand the client’s request(s). (Before cutting, however, the barber or stylist should ask the clients to grow their hair, considerably. Long hair is easier to blend with hairpieces and gives clients a more natural look.) Once the client and the barber or hairstylist reach an understanding, it is time for the professional to give the client a preliminary haircut by doing the following: 1. Trim the hair lightly, leaving the neckline low, and side hair close to the ears. 2. After the haircut, gather all stray hair and place it in an envelope. This hair will be used for color swatches to ensure that the client’s hairpiece is the proper color. Measuring for the hairpiece 1. Place three fingers above the client’s eyebrow, directly in line with the center of the nose. The hairline should not be too low. It should be natural looking, unless the client has a scar or a mole or another malformation that the client would like to camouflage. 2. Make a dot with the grease pencil where the hairpiece will begin.
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