Many people don’t understand the difference between a regular wig, hair system and a hair prosthesis. A cranial hair prosthesis is a custom made hair system intended for patients who have lost their hair due to medical conditions. These after effect medical conditions including chemotherapy, trichotillomania and other conditions resulting in hair loss.
Unlike an off-the-shelf wig, each prosthesis is custom made to fit. Precise head measurements are taken and real human hair is selected from a large array of colors and textures. Three variations of the hair color are blended for a more natural appearance. The hair is hand-tied onto a base material that resembles a natural scalp.
We have several choices of base material to fit your lifestyle.
Cranial Hair Prosthesis for Women
Our hair prosthesis are custom made by Master Wig Maker; Louticia Grier. With over two decades in the industry, she understands how hair loss adversely affects a person’s life. So, Louticia is dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer. She believes she can give back to women what nature can’t – their hair!
There are a number of hair systems and wigs that are easy to care for and reasonably priced. However, a cranial hair prosthesis will provide a more natural look and fit exactly as you expect. These prostheses are made with synthetic hair, human hair, or a combination of the two. Albeit, our clients lets us know which they prefer, using 100% human hair is our preferred method. Human hair cranial prosthesis have a longer life span and looks and behaves more naturally. Actually, you can treat the as if it were your natural hair.
Our cancer and alopecia clients each receive different types of hair systems. The cancer patient will be measured and fitted for a medical cranial hair prosthesis designed specifically for their situation. Most importantly, the cancer patients needs a low maintenance hair system.
For the alopecia patient who has lost all of her hair, we will design a custom hair system. Additionally, we also have chemo hats with hair attached and chemo turbans for cancer patients.
Also, most insurance companies cover at least part of the cost of a medical wig (cranial hair prosthesis). This is because hair loss is a side effect of chemotherapy. Download our head measuring guide to ensure a perfect fit for your hair prosthesis. After receiving your completed entries, we will schedule a Zoom or FaceTime consultation. Or, you can schedule your consultation online.
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