One of the trends we’ve seen across Toronto over the past several years is that more women are choosing human hair wigs as part of their everyday beauty routine. What was once viewed as a solution only for significant hair loss has become a preferred option for women who want consistent style, added volume, or a polished look that fits a busy lifestyle. Local stylists are seeing this shift every...

Shopping for a wig can be challenging. The fact that you are new to the product and the process can be daunting. Add to the fact that maybe you do not actually want to get a wig but circumstances are such that you need one makes it even more stressful. I hope that these tips can help you find the perfect wig for you. The first thing I tell a...

Millions of people around the world suffer from a condition known as trichotillomania, and while you may not have heard that word before, it could be something that affects your life. Do you constantly pick at and pull out hair on your scalp or even other places on your body? If so, you may have trichotillomania, an obsessive-compulsive disorder that is characterized by a compulsive need to pull out one’s...

I was doing my best to keep as many balloons in the air at the salon last week when I saw one of my newer clients getting cut in. She is undergoing chemo and is a very sweet woman and I asked if Corale, her stylist, was treating her right. She said of course. Then she asked me a question. “Michael, do you remember your grade 3 teacher?” I looked...

When I get a call from a hockey buddy that I usually do not hang out with I know that it is because my services are needed. As soon as I hear who it is I know that they have someone close to them that is going to go through chemotherapy and needs a medical wig. It is also the same in the hair styling industry. I received a call...

I have found that no matter what our age we really want to look our best. I think young people believe that old(er) people let themselves go but as I am now one of those old(er) people I can say that it is just the effects of being around a long time. We still want to look as good as we can. And hair is a big part of that,...