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,...

Continental Hair has been helping women maintain their privacy while undergoing chemotherapy ever since there was chemotherapy. And has been so well recognized for doing such a good job that Continental’s Sunnybrook Hospital Salon is celebrating it’s 18th year of service. So we have been helping out with the best medical wigs available for many decades. But now there is something that I really have not seen that much of...

So a new year is heaving itself over the horizon. So that means reflection, and it also means renewal. It also means I should attempt more attractive metaphors. But I do hope that dear reader your Holidays are safe and happy and your New Year is bright and prosperous. The first new idea that I will be putting in place in January is the Continental Hair Mentor Program. Several of...