Your questions, answered.
At Elite Hair Loss Solutions, we’re committed to helping you make well-informed decisions about your hair. We hope that this list of FAQs addresses any lingering questions you have about our human and synthetic hair wigs. For questions related to our other services and solutions, take a look at our FAQs for hair loss prevention & regrowth, hair replacement, hair toppers, and hair extensions. Do you have a different question about wigs? We’re here to help!
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What can I expect when purchasing a wig from Elite Hair Loss Solutions?
We are Sacramento’s only high-end boutique wig shop that features licensed Cosmetologists who are certified with wigs as well as world-class hair restoration methods. When selecting your human or synthetic wig at Elite Hair Loss Solutions you can expect friendly, personalized service from highly trained professionals who are passionate about your image and committed to your complete satisfaction and emotional well-being.
Elite Hair Loss Solutions of Sacramento offers a much more intimate atmosphere than a typical retail strip-mall wig store. We cordially invite you to a customer experience that promises empathy, compassion, and decades of expertise at our 3,000 sq. ft. hair loss solution facility. Six private rooms ensure complete discretion. Consultation appointments and professional customization of any wig or hair replacement purchase is always complimentary.
Elite Hair Loss Solutions provides:
- A clean, modern, professional office
- A complimentary private one-hour consultation
- Exclusive wig collections not found anywhere on the internet
- Well trained licensed & certified wig & hair loss experts
- A cancer survivor on staff for our chemo & radiotherapy Guests
- 6 fitting rooms for your privacy
- FREE professional fitting and/or adjustment for your new wig
- FREE care & maintenance education for your wig
- Personal service & hair loss expertise
Can I get a wig right away?
It really depends on what you’re looking for. You can try several on during your consultation, so you know firsthand all the details that are most important to you. With so many styles and color options available, it’s impossible to carry every single wig. We do have hundreds of human and synthetic wigs in stock, so you have the opportunity to walk out with a brand-new wig if we find a wig in your color and style. If we have to order a wig from one of our great U.S. based manufacturers, it typically takes just a few days. Ordering custom wigs with very personalized options can take a few weeks to be made. Ask your Elite Hair Loss Solutions Wig Specialist for more details.
What’s the difference between synthetic and human hair wigs?
Both are very natural looking and have unique benefits. Human Hair wigs are a first choice for many women who have never worn a wig before and feel uncertain about wearing synthetic wig. Since a 100% human hair wig will look, feel, dry, style, and behave just like your growing hair did, it can be an easier transition. Some women, however, swear by synthetic wigs. They’re more diverse in their features. Some are made from specially engineered man-made hair fibers that’s stronger, lighter, and more durable than the real thing. Others retain color longer or can stand up to extreme heat during styling. Most synthetic wigs are hypoallergenic, which is perfect in the case of an allergy to hair or medical treatments that make the scalp extra sensitive.
We’re happy to guide you through all of your wig options (there are so many!) when you come in for your FREE consultation, where you can see, feel, and try on the wigs that might work for you.
Are wigs comfortable?
Hand tied wigs are the most comfortable soft cap with natural movement. In general, wigs have become more comfortable due to advanced technology in wig cap construction.
Can I wear my wig to bed?
Sleeping in your wig is not recommended. It could potentially cause damage to the hair, thereby compromising its life-span.
What type of wig looks the most natural?
Lace front wigs combined with monofilament caps will give you the most natural look. This type of wig cap will give you the appearance of a natural looking scalp and hair line.
How are other methods of women’s hair restoration different from wearing a wig?
A wig is a full-coverage hairpiece made up of a base (the cap) and a replacement hair material. Wigs are great for women who want to replace all of their hair, either because they’ve lost all their growing hair, or because they’d rather cover their existing hair than add new hair to it. Most wigs are meant to be worn only during the day and should be removed at night.
Most other methods of hair restoration involve keeping the existing hair visible and adding more hair to it. This is done in a lot of different ways, many of which attach new hair directly to the growing hair. These include weaves, extensions, and integrations, but the way they are attached by hair restoration specialists is very different from the way fashion extensions are applied at a salon. The goal is to keep and protect your existing hair, so we don’t use methods that cause damage to it.
Another completely different method of hair restoration can be used to add to existing hair or to create a completely new head of hair. This is called a non-surgical hair graft. Where hair replacement surgery involves implanting hair follicles in places where your hair has been lost, the non-invasive graft uses a micro-thin, transparent base that’s medically bonded to your head. The grafts of hair (of any replacement hair you like) are embedded in the base to give the look achieved by surgical grafts, without the pain, expense, or down time.
Can I wear my wig all the time?
Most wigs should not be worn while sleeping. If you want around-the-clock hair but have or have been considering a wig, we can help. A custom CNC hair prosthesis or non-surgical graft can get you the confidence and security of a wig, without the need to take it off at night.
Can I style a wig like my natural hair?
You totally can. It’s important that you tell your Elite hair replacement specialist as much as you can about what you hope to do to your hair. We have special wig materials that can stand up to normal at-home styling or extreme techniques. Some of them can be dyed and retain color better than others. Some materials might be more fragile but offer non-style-related benefits. How happy you are with your wig depends on how well we’re able to deliver what you want, so talk to us about style in your consultation.
How long do wigs last?
Human hair wigs can last over one year with proper care and use of recommended products. Synthetic wigs can typically last up to six months also with adherence to care and using the proper products. We are happy to educate and assist you with care protocols so you can get the longest life from your wig.
How often do I wash my wig?
Part of maintaining the beauty and longevity of your wig is washing your wig after wearing your wig 8 to 10 times.
What if I’m not ready for a wig?
This is another one that totally depends on your unique situation. If you’re a woman experiencing excessive thinning or shedding, schedule a hair and scalp evaluation right away. It’s vital to find out the reason for hair loss as soon as possible to rule out the possibility that it’s the symptom of something more serious. Finding the exact reason for your thinning allows us to pinpoint the solutions that will work the best to slow, stop, or reverse your hair loss. Also, catching the cause early gives us the best potential to save your existing natural, growing hair.
How do I get started?
It all starts with a phone call to schedule your FREE, private consultation. We will evaluate the health your hair and scalp, talk through your lifestyle and hair goals, and recommend a hair loss solution for you that make sense. We will provide an honest assessment of your hair loss issue and answer all of your questions. There’s no pressure—just education, support, and a game-plan if and when you’re ready.
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