chapter 14 wigs

Hair extensions

Applied thin strands and these strands are attached individually to the existing hairline or applied to the wefts

Wefts

Long strips of human or artificial hair with threaded edge

Rule to know about measurement of hair

2.5 cems away from the hairline at the front side and nape and 1 inch

Braid and sew method

Known as weave and add the weave to the weft onto cornrow which also called a track

Lock stitch

Technique using a needle and a thread . This method also be used on tracks

Double lock stitch

Wrapped around the needle twice to create double lock

Overcast stitch

Pas the needle under the track and the weft

Tape

Tape ins extensions comes in thin wefts of hair attached

Clip in extension

Are temporary hair additions and enhance hair and add length and texture

Pros of braiding sew ins

Very safe

Be done quickly

Cons of braiding and sew ins

Can damage hair not for people with damage hair

Tape ins

Extension should be removed should be removed with special alcohol based remover

Pros of tape extension

Can be reused

Flexible

Lays flat

Cons of tape extensions

visible when hair is tightly pulled

Can cause scalp tension

Tension bonding method

Fusion method individual hair strands are attached to the clients hair with bonding material that is activated by heat

Pros of fusion bonding

Faster drying

Linking

Known as I tips uses a book to pick up a small amount of hair from parting and feeding a link

Hair extension care instructions (1)

Gently brush hair

Hair extension instructions (2)

Wash their hair with gentle shampoo

Hair extension instructions

Condition hair

Hair extension instructions (4)

Avoid chlorinated water

Hair extensions instructions (5)

Prevent tangling

Hair extension instructions (6)

Avoid high blow drying

How long have wigs been around ?

4000 years

Cap wigs

Mesh fiber base to which hair is attached

Capless wigs

Known as open machine make from human hair

Hand tied wigs

Known as hand knotted wigs inserting one or two strands into the mesh

Wig block

Round topped black with head shape used for making services

T pins

Secure the wigs

Wig and toupee specific adhesive remover

Removes tracts of adhesive and also used to clean

Wig

specific shampoo or gentle shampoo and light conditioner

A board brush

For wigs

Shears

Trim and shape as needed

Wind test

How realistic wig around hairline

Wet and dry cutting (1)

Secure and shape side of the wig

Wet and dry wig cutting (2)

Divide the wig by vertically

Wet and dry cutting (3)

Draw a diagram

Wet and dry cutting (4)

Use a spray bottle

Wet and dry cutting (6)

Take photos

Toupee

Small wigs

Toupees

Worn by clients with bald pattern

Fashion hairpieces

• falls

• Half wigs

Wiglets

Bandeaus

Cascades

Chignons

Ponytails

Bangs

hairpieces

Small or partial wigs

Remy hair

Known as turned hair highest quality

Virgin hair

Free of hair chemicals

Fallen hair

Shedding

Pros of linking

Can be reused

Do not use adhesive

Cons of linking

Time consuming

Avoid contact with hair color

Silicone wig

Also called a vacuum wig allows people to do outdoor activities

Machine made by wigs

Least expensive option by feeding wefts through a machine then stitching them together

Wind test

Use this to determine how realistic a wig looks around the hairline

Wig care guidelines

• when using heating tools set it to low

• Treat the hair gently

• Use nylon brush

• Place on block or stand

• shampoo less often

• With a towel gently blot

• Use wide tooth comb

Alopecia Areata

Causes skin diseases hair loss on the scalp

Alopecia areata totalis

Complete baldness

Alopecia universalis

Complete hair loss across the entire body not direct concern stylist

NAAF

Website for people have Alopecia

Integration hairpieces

Are made with hair matches the client existIng hair texture and hair color

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