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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Womens hair pieces

As a woman, losing your hair is never an easy thing, whether it be due to illness, genetics, bad health, or just plain bad luck. Lucky enough, women’s hairpieces come a lot more often and are a great deal less expensive than they were in the past. It could be that the need for them has risen, or the shame level associated with women’s hairpieces has decreased. At any rate, consider hairpieces if you are experiencing any type of hair loss, as an option.

Hair piece history

Over the course of history, the hair piece, a man made head covering of real or artificial hair, has come and gone from fashion time and time again. Both men and women have worn hair pieces since the earliest recorded times. The ancient Egyptians shaved their heads and wore wigs as a way to protect them from the sun. So hair pieces have really been around for thousands of years.

Choosing a hair piece

Hairpieces, or wigs, have been around from as far back as the time of the pharoahs in Ancient Egypt. People in this era shaved their heads to avoid vermin infestation and various materials were used as hair replacements according to one's stature in society.

But it is only during the 16th century that people began using hair pieces as adornments and also to cover hair loss. Today, wigs come in a variety of styles, colors and material. People dealing with the problem of hair loss by using wigs often need advice on selecting and caring for the hairpiece that will suit them best.

Ordering a hair piece

On average, ordering time for a custom human hair wig takes six to eight weeks. Therefore, one should prepare ahead. Starting at two months prior to radiation therapy, patients should consult a hair replacement or custom hair piece specialist. At that time, they may discuss the patient’s specific hair needs; which will include hair type, color density, and life style. A follow up visit will include fitting of the new custom hair piece, getting the piece ready before the hair loss becomes noticeable.

CONCLUSION

Of course if you can take such a step and liberate yourself from the internal need to present a fully covered head no matter the cost - it's probably a healthy choice. And it's easier than ever these days. There are no shortages of bald men in the public eye who are no less attractive and sexy for being bald.