Wigs and Toupees

[Bigmac]

The difference between a toupee and a wig. A toupee is usually worn to disguise a bald spot on your head, most commonly the crown. A wig is fashioned to cover the wearer €™s scalp entirely and to cover his or her natural hair. A special glue is used to attach a toupee to the wear €™s head, while a wig is designed to be removed from the head by simply lifting it off.

A person who needs to make a choice between a toupee and a wig will first need to consider whether the hairpiece is needed to disguise hair loss in a particular area of the scalp or if the idea is to cover wearer €™s scalp entirely. A toupee has traditionally been worn by men who want to achieve the look of a full head of hair even though they may have experienced some hair loss. A wig used to disguise the wearer €™s natural hair for aesthetic or theatrical purposes is usually, but not always, associated with a female wearer.

A good quality toupee is made to match the wearer €™s natural hair as closely as possible. The best ones are made from human hair, although toupees made from synthetic materials or animal hair are available. A professional stylist who has experience attaching a toupee should be consulted to attach it the user €™s scalp and to remove it when it needs to be replaced. Metal clips may be used to attach a toupee, but this is not as secure as using a glue to keep it in place. This is another main difference between a toupee and a wig, since a wig is placed on the wearer €™s head and can be removed at will.

Both a toupee and a wig require proper care to keep them looking their best. Consumers who have bought a toupee should follow the manufacturer €™s instructions for cleaning it. A special shampoo and conditioner may be needed for this purpose. Using the right product will help to keep it looking its best.

Caring for a wig may also require a special shampoo made for this purpose. It should be washed after it has been worn several times to keep it looking its best. The wig can be cut and styled just like natural hair. Both a toupee and a wig can enhance the wearer €™s appearance and help to boost his or her confidence.

 

[bullitnut]

Don't know a great deal about wigs but from the ones ive seen the human hair lace ones seem to look the most real, i found this on Operah's site it may help someone

If you've lost all or most of your hair (for whatever reason €”chemo, genetics, an autoimmune disease like alopecia areata), you might want to consider a wig. The good and bad news: You have hundreds of options. . Here are three important things to consider:

1. Human hair wigs have the most swing and bounce and can be washed and heat-styled just like your old hair. They €™ll last several years €”but they can cost several thousand dollars. Today €™s synthetic hair wigs are almost as authentic-looking, require less maintenance, and can start under $100. If you €™re wearing one every day, it will last three to six months.

2. Think about how you usually wear your hair. If you like to pull it back, your wig €™s cap should have lace at the crown for a natural-looking hairline.

3. Always have your wig cut once it €™s on your head €”even if you love the style. All wigs have too much hair (especially at the temples) and need to be cut back to fit your individual face shape. (If you have a synthetic hair wig, be sure the stylist who cuts or trims it knows how to cut synthetic hair; special shears must be used.)

A good place to start is on google to browse different styles from dozens of manufacturers. Whitehurst recommends wigs from Jon Renau, Henry Margu and Aspen. To keep costs down, check to see if your health insurance covers a €œcranial prosthesis €; your doctor can write you a prescription. And some local American Cancer Society offices have wig banks that offer free wigs for women undergoing chemotherapy. Go to cancer.org and click on Find Resources in Your Area to see if there €™s one near you.

I believe you can get them on prescription here in the UK too but i'm not sure about the quality and realism of these and you may be best purchasing your own.*nl

 

[michaelwayne1]

Ah, the difference has always baffled me - thank you!!!

 

[Guest]

Wigs are always good choice for people who have thin hair or suffer heavily from hair loss. It has lots of style for you to choose from. However, if you don't wear it in a right way, you may worsen your hair loss. Here are the right ways for you to wear your wigs and extensions
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[bubbatan]

Like a lot of people, I got the 2 confused so now I know to talk toupee when talking about glues, adhesives, tapes and solvents.

Thanks for explaining the difference.