Chapter 17 Wigs and Hair Enhancements

Consultation Determining Need and Desire Matching Style with Guest Finding the right Balance Working with Guest Hair Type Selecting Addition Budget Creative Options

Wigs A wig can be defined as an artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair. A hairpiece is a small wig that does not fully cover the head.

Advantages and Disadvantages Human Hair Wigs More realistic Greater durability Maintains like natural hair. (color, rollers, cut) Reacts to climate (frizzes) When shampooed hair has to be reset Color fades Hair breaks and splits

Advantages and Disadvantages Synthetic Wigs Strong, Durable and Realistic Less expensive Ready to wear Weather does not effect hairstyle Colors are unlimited, will not fade Cannot be exposed to extreme heat ( rollers, curling irons, blow dryers) Cannot color Can appear to be unrealistic due to shine

Types of Wigs Cap wigs are constructed with an elasticized meshfiber base to which the hair is attached. Capless wigs are machine made. They come in long strips called wefts.

Wig Information Hand tied or knotted Semi hand tied Machine made Block

Hairpieces Integration hairpiece Toupees Fashion hairpieces

Hair Extensions Track and Sew Method Lock stitch Double Lock stitch Overcast stitch Bonding Method Fusion