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Natural Hair Integration Instead Of A Wig

When hair loss progresses to the point where it's easily noticeable, many women consider wigs, but a wig isn't always necessary.

Women's Hair Loss Is More Common Than You May Think

It is estimated that more than 50% of women will experience noticeable hair loss at some point in their lives. While hormone imbalance and health issues tend to be common culprits, the most significant cause of hair loss in women is female-pattern hair loss (FPHL), which affects some 30 million women in the United States alone.

In today's hair replacement / restoration market, Minoxidil (Rogaine) 5% is the only topical medication approved by the FDA for female-pattern hair loss. This over the counter, once a day foam treatment has been proven to regrow hairs in 81% of the women who try it, however most often what is deemed as regrowth doesn't constitute a significant cosmetic change.

Wigs Have Come Along Way But Aren't Always Needed

When topical treatments fail to produce desired coverage, millions of women turn to wigs. Today's cutting edge wigs are far superior to the easily spotted wigs of the past. Lace front technology has made it easier for women to establish a hairline, but the risk of it peeling back or bubbling up is always present. Another downside to wig wearing is the added weight. Unless you've gone completely bald, there's really no reason to cover your entire head with a bulky wig.

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Consider Natural Hair Integration Before Opting For A Wig

Suisse Natural Hair Salon of Newton Massachusetts offers women with thinning an alternative to both hair loss medications and wigs. It's called natural hair integration and the technique is called Invisible Attachment™. This process gives women the ability to add natural human hair to only the thinning areas. The result produced gives women more freedom and a more natural look. By adding hair only where it's needed, it leaves the rest of your natural growing hair to flourish. Instead of smothering the rest of your hair with a wig, natural hair integration allows your scalp to breath.

How Does The "Invisible Attachment" Work?

Most hair replacement procedures are done so with glues, weaves or heat adhesives. All three of these options present the risk of damaging your existing hair. Heat adhesives can burn, glues smother the scalp and inhibit growth, while weaving can often cause traction alopecia. At Suisse, the main objective is to fill in the thinning areas while preserving and promoting the health of the rest of your natural hair. The Invisible Attachment™ does just that. The new hairs are anchored to your existing hair with an extremely fine, clear monofilament that disappears into the hair. It can be washed, brushed and styled just like your natural hair so there's no need to take a wig off and on. Your new hair becomes a part of your existing hair and blends right in.

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Before you go shopping for wigs, try what thousands of other women with thinning hair have and call the hair replacement experts at Suisse. Schedule a private consultation to learn how Suisse Natural Hair Integration could be the hair loss solution you've been dreaming of. (617)244-9414 www.suissesalon.com

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