Have you had chemotherapy or radiation? Are you losing your hair as a result of these treatments? Have you noticed that your hair is thinning and that you have bald spots? Do you feel fear or loss? I recently met a lady who was undergoing chemo and she had a turban on her head. She was obviously self-conscious about how she looked and didn’t look me in the eye when...

1. the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline. Terminology or “buzz words” are common to all professions and if one is an outsider listening in on a conversation between professionals of any given field you will find that you are often a stranger in a strange land! No matter what the profession, there are certain terms that are essential in maintaining a...

Have you ever watched an actor and wondered if he/she was wearing a wig, toupee or even a hair piece, how about hair extensions? Have you wondered about hair replacement for yourself? When you look at Matthew McConaughey, Edward Norton, Al Pacino or Ben Affleck did you ever suspect that they had a form of hair replacement? Well, they do. Some keep it a secret even though it looks so...

Dear Diary, It was one of those things that just spins out of control. A client called to book an appointment. She is undergoing chemotherapy and has a wig from us. She had arranged earlier for a wash and style next Thursday and called to get a trim on Friday. She was very difficult to understand because of she does not speak English very well. Our receptionist, Elfi, was trying...

What is Trichology? Put simply, trichology is the study of your hair and scalp. Like other scientific specialities, trichology takes a holistic approach to the treatment of your hair and scalp, which involves taking into account lifestyle, diet and wellbeing as a whole. At Continental Hair we are focused on treating and resolving thinning hair and hair loss both on the the medical and cosmetic side of hair loss. This...

Dear Diary, A long time client came in yesterday to order another pastiche. I was surprised when she opened her bag and pulled out a ‘topper’ from someone else. “I need to have another postiche wig, Michael.” She said. “This isn’t yours.” I looked at it and said “I know.” I felt a little betrayed but it was nothing personal. “I don’t think its real hair. I just got it...