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...

I have been in the hair replacement business for a long time. And anyone that has been in an industry for many years will tell you that there are still surprises. What surprised me yesterday was a client that came to see Mimi for a trim. She is a lawyer and she never seems to age. Her alopecia areata has caused her to lose enough hair that it requires that she wear...

About a year ago I had a young client come to see me. She was only about 22 years old and had been going through a very aggressive chemotherapy regimen. She had total hair loss and the steroids had left her bloated. But she was the most delightful client I had ever had. She was so cheerful and full of laughter. She had brought her sisters with her and we were all in my...