Hair Loss and Cancer: Top Hair Tips for Black Women.

Hair Loss and Cancer: Top Hair Tips for Black Women.
Hair loss in general can have a devastating affect on an individual, eroding your self esteem and confidence. Many women choose to cover up with wigs and for black women finding a wig texture resembling their natural hair is virtually impossible. While there are a multitude of retail outlets selling wigs, very few are able to understand or meet the unique need.

Providing insightful tips from a fellow sufferer may help you make more informed choices and help you avoid some of the hidden pitfalls.

Human Hair
Human hair wigs are extremely versatile. They can be tonged, straightened, washed and cut. However unless you buy a wig made of virgin hair, they often are not great quality and will shed and look dull very quickly if used everyday. This is because in manufacturing process the cortex is stripped so the hair does not have the same level of protection. The Yaki type hair tends to have a more natural texture but can be difficult to maintain.

Custom made wigs
Custom made wigs are expensive but provide a tailor made fit and tend to last longer. In some instances, the professional can also provide you with a more natural texture wig as opposed to European or Asian hair straight looking hair.  If however you would prefer a more permanent solution, investigate a hair replacement system. Salons which provide this option are very few and far between, but they do exist.
Synthetic wigs

Synthetic wigs tend to be much lighter and cooler to wear and are available in great variety of styles and textures. They are easy to wash, as long as you use the correct products, and dry very quickly. In addition, they tend to be reasonably priced. On the downside, everyday wear causes them to frizz at the ends very quickly and you need to be careful when wearing them near heat, such as ovens and candles. It is worth remembering that if you’re buying a shorter style synthetic wig, this will help avoid the frizzy end problem for longer, as you do not get as much friction with the wig ends rubbing against clothes, on your back or shoulder.

A mid- range pricing is probably the best option, because whatever you buy it will frizz eventually and the very cheap wigs tend to become tangled and look knotty almost immediately.

Whatever option you choose, it is important to find a good adhesive to secure the wig and one which can easily be removed, so as to avoid damage to your own hair and scalp.

 Finally, getting the right option for you is crucial. Get it right, and you can feel and look great, and even gain more confidence than before losing your hair.