Men's Toupees
It used to be that many years ago men would not only wear toupees because of hair loss but also for fashion. There were several problems with the toupees that were available back them. The products they were made from were inferior in comparison to today’s standards. They could not be styled very easily and they were difficult to maintain. In addition, they were most difficult to keep in place.
The basic concept of a toupee is that it is a hairpiece that is ideal for concealing a specific area of baldness. If one were to cover total baldness then a wig would be in order.
We are all individuals and therefore are head sizes and shapes are different including our scalp. Based on this premise it is wise to have your toupee custom as well as professionally made. They are not all that cheap, at least the good ones aren’t. It’s worth going to a little extra expense and getting something that is going to positively enhance your appearance.
You will find that you will have the choice of two types of hair being either synthetic or natural. In some cases if it’s a small area you need to conceal the toupee can be made from your very own hair.
For first time users of a toupee their absolute fear is that it is going to come off in public. This often causes them to be very self-conscious. Some individuals will inadvertently bring attention to themselves because they keep their movements rigid. Fearful if the move wrong the toupee is going to come flying off.
That may have been the case years ago, but there are some wonderful adhesives on the market today specifically designed for toupees. These come as either tape or adhesive. If the fear of it coming off is a real issue to you then you can explore the possibility of having it weaved in to your natural hair.
When it comes to tape, there are three basic ones on the market that are well proven to be efficient. Redliner is a tape that is used by individuals who are going to constantly wear their toupee. This is the best choice for toupees that are constructed out of microfilament or have been constructed with a bonding system. It will usually hold for 3-4 days then will need replacing.
Whiteliner is a clear tape. It is moderate in its capabilities. It is ideal for daily use and because it is a surgical grade tape, it is non irritating.
The strongest holding or super bond is called the bonding strip tape. It is very sticky which is why it adheres so well.
Finally when choosing your toupee pay close attention to the color picking one closest to your natural hair color. If you neglect to take care of your toupee, you will soon find that the color fades.
