Fears & Doubts in Hair Loss
Expertise Expertise
⦁ No one to talk to, nowhere to turn for advice and understanding.
⦁ No help available.
⦁ There is no one trained in my area.
⦁ What kind of training and licensing is needed to offer hair restoration/extensions?
⦁ How do I find an expert in this field?
⦁ What do I ask on the phone or at a consultation? Restoration
⦁ Do lasers and topical products really grow hair? Satisfaction
⦁ Can I return it or get a refund if I’m not happy? Hair Damage
⦁ My hair weaver is pulling out my hair — will it grow back?
⦁ Anxiety about the possible removal of her existing hair. Home Maintenance
⦁ Will have to use special products? Comfort
⦁ Budget, discomfort, lack of naturalness, security issues. Activity
⦁ Can I swim or workout at the gym? Cost
⦁ It’s too expensive.
⦁ I thought only celebrities had hair specialists with super hair talent and solutions.
⦁ Will I save money if I look on the Internet? Naturalness
⦁ You can tell a bad wig from across the room.
⦁ I don’t want a wig; it will look like too much hair.
⦁ Will I have to wear bangs?
⦁ Will my boyfriend or husband know? Embarrassment
⦁ I’m the only one with this hair problem.
⦁ I don’t want anyone to see me with my hair off.
⦁ Salon hairdressers aren’t interested in dealing with my hair challenge Security
⦁ Aren’t there only one or two ways to attach hairpieces?
⦁ Will l be able to wear my new hair at night in bed? Privacy
⦁ Salons don’t offer any privacy — everyone will see me. Comfort And Image Needs…
⦁ Take a snip of hair and a snapshot of yourself before hair loss occurs.
⦁ Meet with a hair loss consultant to familiarize him/her with style, color, and length of hair your prefer.
⦁ Select items such as wigs, turbans, scarves and other headwear accessories.
⦁ Purchase cotton stretch cap for sleeping. During Hair LossWhat to Expect…
⦁ Stress from change in appearance.
⦁ Shedding of hair.
⦁ Matted hair.
⦁ Loss of body heat through scalp.
⦁ Scalp Sensitivity. Hair & Scalp Care…
⦁ Wash hair regularly with mild shampoo (preferably one for dry or damaged hair).
⦁ Use crème rinse for fine or limp hair after washing.
⦁ Pat hair dry in one direction to avoid matting hair.
⦁ Use wide0-toothed comb. Comfort And Image Needs…
⦁ Contain hair in cotton stretch cap or turban.
⦁ Wear wig with a wig liner to contain shedding hair.
⦁ Wear a cotton sleep cap to bed to keep warm and to catch shedding hair. After Hair LossWhat to Expect…
⦁ Stress from change in appearance.
⦁ Scalp sensitivity.
⦁ Loss of body heat through scalp. Hair & Scalp Care…
⦁ Wash hair regularly with mild shampoo (preferably one for dry or damaged hair).
⦁ Pat scalp with a towel until dry (do not rub).
⦁ Keep scalp covered when outdoors or apply a maximum protection sunscreen to uncovered scalp Comfort And Image Needs…
⦁ Wear cotton caps, turbans, scarves, hats or combinations of the above.
⦁ Wear wig with a wig liner. During Hair RegrowthWhat to Expect…
⦁ Stress from change in appearance.
⦁ Scalp sensitivity.
⦁ Loss of body heat through scalp.
⦁ Fragile new hair. Hair & Scalp Care…
⦁ Wash hair regularly with mild shampoo (preferably one for dry or damaged hair).
⦁ Use crème rinse for fine or limp hair after washing.
⦁ Pat hair gently with a towel until dry.
⦁ May use blow dryer on low setting 4” from head.
⦁ Minimize hair styling, avoid brushing, combing, hair pins and curling.
⦁ Use moderately: mousse, styling or sculpting gel, spritz and hair spray.
⦁ Select products with light to moderate holding ability.
⦁ Sleep on satin pillowcase.
⦁ Avoid hair dyes or permanents until hair is 3” long and scalp is no longer sensitive Comfort And Image Needs…
⦁ Wear cotton caps, turbans, scarves, hats or a wig.
Clarifying Myths No hair growth stimulants, shampoos, conditioners, or other cosmetic treatments will prevent or retard hair loss due to chemotherapy. Wearing a wig or hair prosthetic during cancer treatment will not damage your scalp or retard hair growth.