Many of my more recent clients that are undergoing chemotherapy have told me that they have not receiving any hair loss or wig information when they are told about their treatment regimen. I find this odd because it used to be that all the hospitals would immediately give their patients lists of options and vendors to help them with their hair loss and privacy issues. However lately I have been told that at certain...
I tell my clients the “hair should be fun!” And they agree, especially since none of them are having fun with their hair. So I decided to show how someone that has no hair can still have fun with their hair! Brittany has been a client of mine for years. She is a wonderful, beautiful young woman who has never had a salon experience. So we gave her one. Daniel...
In case you missed it, a few weeks ago we had the distinct honour of having the Marilyn Denis Show come to our salon for a feature on Hair Loss and Alopecia. We were humbled and proud when Ms. Denis called Continental Hair the hair loss experts and “such a great, reputable place.” [envira-gallery id=”9499″] We have to thank our beautiful client Lucy who bared all to share...
If you are a woman suffering from thinning hair this postiche (or topper) is one of my most successful designs. Continental Hair has been working and re-working this wonderful hair addition for over forty years. The two things that make it special? Beautiful hair and not too much of it. This makes sure that it gives you a natural look without being “wiggy.” Virgin European Hair Most hair additions or...
I love hair extensions. They are a great way to have fun with your hair. But they have also proven to involve a good deal of risk of damaging your hair as well. I was the first person in Toronto to do the “bonded method” of extensions in the late 80’s. And I was the first to swear off of it. The bonded-method of applying hair extensions is where a small...
I get this question from time to time, so I thought I would share a story that might shed some light on the subject. Several years ago a woman came to see me about making her a wig. She was in her sixties. One of those “don’t mess with me” seniors that are still out there. She asked about the process and about prices. The usual stuff. And then she asked,...
