Catching Female Pattern Baldness Early

The good news is that female pattern baldness can be successfully treated if you catch it early enough.

Overview of female pattern baldness

While natural hair loss in women is generally referred to as female pattern baldness, (or androgenetic alopecia ) women’s hair loss is rarely classified as true baldness, nor does it often resemble the patterns of hair loss so often seen in men. With diffused thinning of the hair all over the head, hair loss, for women, can have a devastating affect on self-esteem. After all, a woman’s hair isn’t supposed to fall out. That problem belongs to men. Right? Well, not exactly. In fact statistics say that by the age of 80, some 57% of women will experience some level of female pattern baldness.

Causes of female pattern baldness

• Hormone imbalance -- Scientists have still not reached a consensus about the genetic and hormonal mechanisms that trigger hair loss, but DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) an androgen (male) hormone, is one of the main culprits in hair loss. In women, hormone imbalance often comes with age. Menopause might be the trigger for this extra dose of male hormone that causes hair to thin on the scalp and grow coarser on the face because the body begins to produce less estrogen.
• Genetics -- Heredity can play a part as well, though scientists are only now identifying the genes responsible. Tendencies for female pattern baldness are inherited through your maternal line.  If your mother lost her hair, there’s a good chance you will, too.
• Pregnancy -- Women have often experienced some hair loss at some point in their lives because of hormonal imbalance, such as after a pregnancy. Hair grows thicker because of the extra estrogen, but sheds after childbirth. Still, that lost hair usually grows back normally after a few months. With androgen linked hair loss, the thinning of a woman’s hair can go unnoticed for a time. She can attribute her hair loss to stress or diet or even health before the real reason becomes clear. By the time she becomes truly concerned, she’s seeing white scalp through her hair.
• Medical issues -- Women experiencing hair loss should check with their doctor to make sure there are no medical reasons for their hair loss. Eliminate illness such as diabetes, thyroid conditions, stress induced alopecia, or prescription medication as the cause.
• External causes -- Female pattern baldness can also be confused with tension alopecia from over-styling or wearing too tight braids or extensions. Some women have even found certain IUD’s to be suspect in their sudden hair loss.

The life cycle of hair

To understand the process of hair loss, it’s important to understand how our hair reproduces in the first place.  Hair grows from tiny hair follicles or living roots. The first phase of hair growth can last anywhere from two to six years. Those with a longer phase can grow long hair, those with a short growth phase can never grow hair past their shoulders before it falls out and starts over. The next phase is a resting phase. The hair stops growing as a new hair begins to replace it in the follicle and push its way up. When that new hair reaches the top of the root, the old, long hair will fall out or shed.
For reasons not fully understood, DHT chokes off the supply of blood and oxygen to the follicle.

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So when a new hair sprouts, it is weaker, thinner, and unhealthier than its predecessor. This process is called miniaturization and it happens over and over until those miniaturized hairs can no longer reproduce themselves. Then the follicle dies. You have less hair regrowing, thus, thinner and thinner hair. Suddenly, you have female pattern baldness.

Take action against female pattern baldness now

Once you have determined that your hair loss is has no medical origin, it’s time to address the problem. Give yourself a kick out of the depression that’s settled in and realize that you must take action. Once hair follicles die, they’ll never produce another hair for you. So the faster you try to stop your hair loss, the better your results will be.

Treatment options for female pattern baldness

First, there are DHT inhibitor over-the-counter products that might help stop the shedding and revitalize your strangling hair follicles. Results vary, but like Propecia for men, products like Provillus for women show promise in stopping shedding, regrowing and thickening hair.
Another recent development in female hair loss has been low light laser hair therapy. Laser therapy, applied in thirty minute sessions, stimulates blood circulation around the root and nourishes those dying follicles. Studies show nearly 90% of clients trying laser hair therapy showed visible improvement. With any of these methods, patience is a virtue. You won’t see results immediately because, remember, the hair growth cycle has its own rhythms. Expect anywhere between four and ten months before you see a real difference.
Another option, a more expensive, but permanent one, is follicular transplantation. Hair is harvested from a donor site on the back of the head and implanted where the hair has thinned. The harvested hair is taken from an area not prone to female pattern baldness and will not be subject to the same genetic hair loss triggers as the original hair was. And the hair that regrows will be your own, living hair. Results are excellent with this new follicular technology.

Female pattern baldness: A summary

If you are experiencing female pattern baldness, don’t give up. You owe it to yourself to explore all the possibilities. Make an appointment with a reputable hair restoration clinic and let them help you find your best options. As you try new methods, be patient and allow treatments a chance to work and keep expectations realistic. Along the way, you may just find yourself again.

Heartfelt client stories!

We sometimes get the most incredible and encouraging stories from clients:  Here is this weeks story!

Our client "KJ" wears a synthetic wig due to her thinning and fine hair.  KJ, purchased a wig from another location, not us.  She was at work in the ladies restroom.  Her work location is quite large and there were several stalls in the restroom, all of which were being used.  KJ, was patiently waiting her turn, when an older woman approached her to tell her "How much she LOVES her wig."

KJ was completely mortified!  She left the restroom, because the last thing that any hair wearer wants is to have their hair be completely noticeable as not real.

You don't need to wear a bad wig!

KJ has since made an appointment with us and we have updated her look and style.  After seeing us, KJ was in the grocery store, when a woman approached her to ask her a "question!"

KJ was waiting for the dreaded wig comment and was bracing herself emotionally, when the lady told her "You have the most beautiful hair I have seen, may I ask who does your hair because I have recently moved here and I am looking for someone new!"

With great relief she gladly told her who does her hair (Crowning Glory Studios) and was so happy that the woman, did not know it was a wig.

There are some very realistic options for you as there were for KJ!  If you are self conscience about the current hair you are wearing, maybe it is the wrong hair.  Give us a call for a free consultation.

100% Remy Hair - The Real Truth

What is 100% Remy Hair?

Remy is one of those terms that have changed with the progression of the hair extension and hair replacement market. Once upon a time, remy hair just meant that the roots were together at the top of the bundle and the cuticles are running in the same direction to avoid tangling. If you have the cuticle scales facing different directions then the hair tangles severely. Since tangling is an obvious bad situation for the hair it carries the connotation of poor quality.

Remy hair soon became a term to describe the quality of the hair and not necessarily the true state in which the hair was kept. It did not take long for the term remy to progress into a type of brand descriptor. If the label states “100% Remy” then the customer was assured of its good quality and the best hair on the market. Unfortunately, since most did not really understand what the term meant, except it was supposed to mean the best quality of hair, many distributors and manufacturers abused the term. Today if you want real hair extensions then you know to look for 100% Remy hair. The fact is that this is very true. You do want 100% Remy hair because it behaves like normal scalp hair and does not require washing in acid to strip non-remy hair. Unfortunately though, not very many companies truly sell 100% Remy hair because it is not only very expensive raw hair but very expensive to manufacture. Real human hair or real hair extensions that are properly kept in the Remy state are also very expensive for the consumer and cannot be purchased in a beauty supply for 50 dollars. If the hair is truly 100% remy, it is a worthwhile investment.

Stem Cell Research - Exciting News

Stem Cell Research Is Promising As a Hair Loss Treatment

With stem cell research, researchers study cellular regeneration therapy using a patient’s own platelet-rich plasma on the basis of wound-healing principals to treat hair loss.

Those with alopecia areata are first to see success

“We are about 40 patients into the study, but one of our patients was so thrilled that his hair started growing in after about 2 months that he alerted the local media -- and then we had to tell our story!” says Dr. John Satino, clinic director for The Hair and Scalp Clinics in Clearwater, Fla. Satino and partner and medical director Dr. Michael Markou, a primary investigator for the Merck Pharmaceutical clinical research on Propecia, have run and administered some interesting tests and documented success with alopecia areata patients in regrowing hair in a patient’s bald patches. Currently they are taking on test patients and beginning to document and test the long-term effects of this treatment to test its viability as a long-term solution for hair loss. “The advantage is that we are seeing hair growth in bald areas. The disadvantage so far is that if a pattern of baldness exists down the road, the new growth can be affected by that. So far we are seeing the greatest benefit in young people suffering from alopecia areata.”

How the stem cell study procedure works

The term "stem cells" is used loosely. According to the National Institutes of Health Web site information on stem cell research, an adult stem cell is a type of cell found in many organs that can transform itself into a specialized tissue or organ cell when necessary. The primary role of adult stem cells in a living organism is to maintain and repair the tissue in which they are found. Scientists have found adult stem cells in many more tissues than they once thought possible, and that has led researchers and clinicians to ask whether adult stem cells could be used for transplants like the adult blood-forming stem cells from bone marrow that have been used in transplants for 40 years. Scientists now have evidence that stem cells exist in the brain and the heart. If the differentiation of adult stem cells can be controlled in the laboratory, these cells may become the basis of transplantation-based therapies. But the isolation and identification of these stem cells throughout the human body is still in its infancy.

What this study procedure is using is actually platelet-rich plasma (PRP) isolated from the patient’s own blood, explains Satino, not only the clinic director but also a biomedical engineer who has demonstrated and performed many studies, including those of Propecia and Rogaine. “The idea of this way of stimulating follicle regeneration is based on the principals of wound healing … a sort of cellular regeneration therapy.” Satino explains that when an area like the scalp is disturbed slightly, such as by abrading it gently with a laser, it shocks the body into healing mode, and when combined with the person’s own growth factors in PRP drawn from his or her own blood, it can stimulate the faulty follicles into an anagen phase of growth and give them the support they need to grow. “First we draw patient’s blood to separate out the small amount of PRP which contains platelet-derived growth factors, including three proteins that act in cell adhesion. These three -- called fibrin, fibronectin and vitronectin – create a matrix for cells to build upon, while the growth factors signal the epidermis and the follicle to interact with the dermal sheath. We then irritate the scalp with a laser, which moves the follicle toward an anagen phase as it tries to heal, and we inject the growth factors in the PRP, which migrate into the follicles to start the whole process. This promotes angiogenesis and mitogenesis … a sort of jump start for the follicles. We know that adult stem cells only are useful wherever there is an injury and that they are not specialized. We are also testing the topical application of the person’s PRP in addition to the effects of low-light laser therapy, Rogaine and Propecia in conjunction with this new treatment to find the most effective treatment protocols.”

The outlook of stem cell research as a hair loss treatment

So far, hair in all 40 patients has grown back in patients with alopecia areata. “It seems this procedure has the best results for the younger patient. The youngest we have treated is 15 so far, but the most important thing is to test the long-term results.” Satino adds that they have also begun soaking hair transplants in PRP and injecting into transplant incisions and have gotten faster healing and thicker, faster hair regrowth in transplant patients. “But again,” cautions Satino, “we don’t know how the balding pattern may affect this procedure. For example, in a transplant patient, if the hairline recedes further, he will be required to get additional transplants to cover the new balding area. We have definitely found our new procedure to be most effective on bald patches in the crown and back of a patient’s head. A patient may still need to supplement results with Minoxidil, Propecia or laser hair therapy.”

Proving the result, getting FDA approval

So far, the procedure is approved by the FDA as a soft-tissue injection for wound healing in hair transplants, not for hair regrowth. “In the meantime, we are taking on new patients to test the procedure at about one-quarter the price of a typical transplant procedure,” Satino states. “We are documenting all the results with a cast, and we mark the spot and count the hairs in one square centimeter. We test and measure hair strength and diameter and we do a recount in three months, six months and one year along with photos to document results.” He adds, “We plan to publish results in some peer-reviewed dermatology, hair transplant and laser journals in the coming year. We have refrained from performing the double-blind placebo tests and the independent review boards until we have the funding and the basis to do so to gain FDA approval as a long-term hair loss solution.

Nightmare on Hair Street

One Woman's Horror Hair Story Regarding Extensions

MY NAME IS LINDSEY HENDRICKSON and I have always experienced fine thin hair. Some days there was nothing I could do with my hair at all. I learned ways to hide the thinness by styling it a certain way. A good friend of mine, who is a licensed stylist, suggested that I get hair exten- sions. I was excited thinking I would finally get the chance to have this thick, beautiful hair.

I went to a stylist and as she applied the hair ex- tensions, I noticed she was using glue. My first application was great, I could curl them and treat them just like it was my own hair. After a few days, after the newness had worn off, they felt very heavy and gave me extreme head- aches. I had a hard time blending them as they always looked stringy. Trying to brush my hair was difficult even with a special loop brush. I had my extension for about two months and struggled with them everyday. I went back to the salon and it took three hours to remove them.

The stylist convinced me there was no damage and I could do it again. The second application of extensions was worse. They were more of a struggle than the first. I had already lost some hair from the weight of the extensions, breakage, the glue, and chemicals used. When I had them removed the second time, the stylist did not want me to come to the salon to do it. We went to her home, I thought it was odd but I was desperate to get them out. My hair was completely damaged and broken. The dreadlocks could not be combed out, they needed to be cut out. I was at a point where I did not know what to do. I sought out advice from an extension expert.

According to her I had no choice but to put them back in my hair to hide the areas that had been thinned out even more. The new “hair extension expert” proceeded to apply extensions to the little hair that was left. Neither of these stylists informed me of any risks associated with hair extensions. There was no maintenance contract given to me, nor did they discuss the pros and cons with me. I assumed, like many others, that thousand’s of people get extensions so they know what they are doing. After all they are “licensed stylists.” Wrong! Six months into this and I did not know what to do. I was desperate and my hair was a mess.

I finally went to a hair restoration specialist, who in fact cringed when she saw my hair. She could not believe the damage that had occurred in only six months. I am thankful everyday that I made the decision to go see the hair restoration specialist. She managed to save my self esteem as a woman.


From Our Hair Restoration Specialist:
This story is not uncommon. On average this happens to about 80% of hair extension clients. One of the biggest misconceptions is that hair extensions are the only option to fix fine thin hair. In fact, there are hundreds of options from products, pieces, units and basic hair maintenance. It may even be determined that hair extensions are not the answer for you. There are pros and cons to each type of hair extensions. Information that should be discussed during your consultation include: hair and extension maintenance, application and removal frequency, any chemicals, glues or products used, hair type and your lifestyle. Lack of information and improper care are the biggest reasons people often have a bad experience. Hair extension baldness is the most common problem that results from improper application and removal of hair extensions. There are many times that the damage will be irreparable. If you notice any type of breakage, dreadlocks or your stylist does not allow you to see the back of your hair, you probably need some help. There is no easy solution in fixing the damage that extensions can cause.

Creating the best and healthiest environment is the your hair and scalp. A hair restoration specialist can recommend the right products and services that can, over time, restore your hair and repair the damage. Be sure to ask the proper questions, review all of your options and consult with more than one person. Also, ask the stylist if you can contact and see other clients with extensions. Do not be afraid to be told that you cannot have them. It may be a blessing in disguise. Do not go with the cheapest stylist and product either, they can cost you a lot more in damage and repair later. Do your research and educate yourself. It pays off in the long run.

For more information on Hair Extension Options...visit our Hair Extension Page on our Website!

This article was published In Northwest Womans Magazine in 2008! If you would like a copy of the article, please email info@crowningglorystudios.com

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We specialize in hair extensions, scalp conditions, chemotherapy, genetic hair loss, alopecia and much more!

You can call today for a no obligation consultation at 509-926-6429 for a Spokane Appointment and 425-455-4247 for a Bellevue Appointment. We offer private rooms for your privacy and confidentiality!

Medications and Hair Loss

If you are experiencing sudden hair loss, thinning or shedding, consider whether any medication you are taking could be causing this.

“Hair loss can be caused by so many different reasons, but one common cause is that it could be a side effect of a medication you have just begun or have been taking regularly,” says Dr. Eric Schweiger, a New York City dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon. “So when patients come to us with hair loss or thinning, one of the first questions we’ll ask is about medications they are currently taking.”

How do medications cause hair loss?

Schweiger explains that there are two ways medications can cause hair loss. One way is from telogen effluvium, where hair follicles get shocked by a drug and moved away from the regular growth phase into a resting phase, which pushes hairs out and causes diffuse (widely spread) and noticeable fall-out. Anagen effluvium happens when a strong drug or medication, such as chemotherapy, attacks hair follicles and other rapidly dividing cells in the body, causing all hair to fall out suddenly and completely. “Either way, the results can be quite shocking, or you may just notice a little bit of hair fall-out or shedding when you first start taking the drug,” says Schweiger. “You owe it to yourself to work with your physician to determine if your medications are the cause of your hair loss.”

Is this hair loss side effect of my medication permanent?

“It depends on the person,” says Schweiger, who further explains that no one drug will affect everybody’s hair follicles or other body systems in exactly the same way. Sometimes the body adjusts to the ingestion of the drug on a regular basis and the hair grows back eventually, and sometimes hair continues to fall out and does not grow back as long as you continue taking the medication. “One option is to keep taking the medication, if necessary, to see if the hair loss condition improves and your hair grows back, and your other option is to discontinue the medication if possible,” he advises.

The five most common medications that cause hair loss

As a dermatologist and hair loss specialist, Dr. Schweiger explains that the following commonly prescribed medications are most often associated with side effects that include hair loss, diffuse thinning, shedding and fall-out, in varying degrees depending on the person:

• Beta-blockers (blood pressure medications)
• Oral birth control pills
• Accutane
• Antidepressants (serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SRIs)
• Cholesterol-lowering drugs

But why do these common medications cause hair loss? Dr. Schweiger explains, “It’s just not black and white … It’s more personal and how the medication affects you. We just don’t have any good clinical studies that prove that any medication will definitely cause hair loss in someone or why it doesn’t cause hair loss in someone else. We also don’t know whether patients’ regular hair growth will resume eventually if they continue taking any particular medication. One thing we do know,” he concludes: “None of these medications cause scarring permanent hair loss, and usually hair growth resumes when the offending medication is discontinued.”

Water Wig? Huh?

COMING SOON!

....so what would you say to a 16" Water Wig? Looks, acts and feels just like real hair!

• Water goes right through the wig and it doesn't come off
• Can be worn comfortably for ACTIVE USE
• You're out the door looking gorgeous in minutes
• The look of fine Russian Hair
• High Grade Light Synthetic
• EASY MAINTENANCE

Stay tuned for more information!

Four New Children's Wigs

We are introducing FOUR new Children's Wigs!

When we think of our children, we want to experience nothing but happy thoughts. Unfortunately, there are nearly 2 million children suffering from some sort of hair loss in the United States.

Crowning Glory can give these children the chance to feel good about themselves again.

We have so many options available for each and every child that enters our salons. With our talented hair replacements professionals, you can rest assured that we treat each and every child like they are our own! We offer durable and long lasting wigs and hair pieces, that allow children to truly be children. They can swim, play, hang from trees, and feel like themselves again!

With Four new options available, we can address the sensitive subject of children's medical hair loss. The new wigs available are available in European Human Hair and one available in Synthetic fibers.

The four design accomodate petite heads of 19" and are ideal for children, pre-teens and young adults. There are vibrant colors available that are specifically blended to achieve a youthful and natural flowing look that will satisfy your child's needs.



Call 509-926-6429 to make an appointment in Spokane or 425-455-4247 to make an appointment in Bellevue for a consultation for your child!

What the Heck is Cyberhair?

Cyberhair - The New Human Hair

Perhaps you have heard rumblings of it. Perhaps this article is your maiden voyage into this world. Regardless, unless you have experienced Cyberhair with a few more of your five senses, your perception may be a bit skewed.

So what, exactly, is Cyberhair? The name itself immediately conjures up images of supertechnology. Of robotic creations. And suggests that it is synthetic, for sure. Well, truth be told, none of these assumptions is too far from accurate. But these assumptions also require some elaboration. Because Cyberhair is more than just another hair-replacement system.

Cyberhair is the product of years of research and development, and even more years of meticulously fine-tuning the super-technology required to create realistic feeling, and looking, hair fibers. This technology, like most manufacturing processes, does involve some robotic labor. So that assumption is right on the money as well. And since Cyberhair does not originate from a human hair follicle, it definitely is, well, synthetically created. But similar to the mainstream “synthetic” it certainly isn’t.

Take all of your preconceived notions of synthetic hair and toss them out back in the alley with the 8-track players and rotary phones. Cyberhair is less a synthetic, and more a creation a technologically advanced hair creation. It’s where science meets art in the happiest of matrimonies, creating a hair-replacement system that looks natural, feels natural, and lasts no matter what tests the elements may bring.

The good news is, there is no need to wait for the future to reap the benefits of this futuristic technology. Cyberhair is available now in the United States after years of testing in Japan and Europe. And it could not have come at a better time.

Cyberhair refuses to be grouped with synthetics, or high-temperature synthetics, simply because these synthetics are inferior products. Plain and simple. Not only do these other synthetics look unnatural, they fade, the curl relaxes, and the hair breaks. Demand in the market drops, due to more elite options, and the already-low quality of the synthetic drops right alongside. Cyberhair will not be considered a synthetic because synthetics have nowhere to go but down. Extinction is inevitable, and for good reason.

But, you may be asking yourself, isn’t human hair better? Isn’t it going to look and feel more natural because, quite frankly, it is more natural? It’s a logical thought. Logical, but wrong.

Cyberhair not only looks and feels remark- ably like human hair; but it also is incredibly heat-resistant, durable, and colorfast–all while remaining lightweight and comfort- able. It experiences virtually no change due to prolonged use–which is good, because a Cyberhair system has twice the life expectancy of a human hair system. Now that’s some prolonged use.

A water-lover, Cyberhair dries perfectly, returning to its original style with just a shake of a wet head. Human hair will return to, well, a now-dry version of a drenched original style. Cyberhair wins hands-down on the maintenance scale. It swims, it saunas, it gets caught in the rain with a flat tire. Zero maintenance. And when exposed to sun or heat, Cyberhair will not fade, will not lose curl, and is surprisingly light- weight and cool. Human hair is hot, heavy, will eventually grow dull and fade, become dry, brittle, and will break. Human hair will require hair-adds to the system. Cyberhair will not break down. It’s better than natural. It’s super-natural. And with Cyberhair, unlike donation-supplied human hair, there will always be more where that came from. The same, unfortunately, cannot be said of human hair.

The hair-replacement industry is experiencing a shortage of human hair. While that may seem like a cheap pun, it isn’t intended to be. It is a real concern. Due mainly to cultural changes in many of the countries previously supplying hair donations, the quantity, and quality, of these donations just aren’t available. There’s an old saying that goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The human hair market is breaking.

Human hair has had “some work done.” Still skeptical of nonhuman hair? Well, look at it this way. In an age of life-like synthetics, of silicone and collagen, when some- times it’s hard to tell what is real and what is “fake,” it’s about time the hair-replacement industry embraced the possibility of a synthetically created hair that looks, and more importantly, feels like human hair. Cyberhair has raised the bar.

Plus, how “natural” actually is the stripped- down, over-processed, skeleton of that used- to-be human hair? It’s a shadow of its former self. When compared side by side in a blind touch-test, experienced hair professionals actually prefer Cyberhair to human hair.

Don’t knock it until you’ve touched it. Period.

But, seriously, what’s the downside?
There isn’t one.

Mommy, where does Cyberhair come from?
Cyberhair is the result of a new technology engineered by Aderans, the world’s largest manufacturer and retail supplier of hair systems. And without inundating you with technical details, here’s a little walk through the birth of Cyberhair.

Cyberhair begins with small, nylon pellets. Available in any color imaginable, these tiny little pellets are the building blocks of many of Cyberhair’s benefits.

Cyberhair is the most colorfast product on the market because of the makeup of its raw materials. Where as some manufacturers use dyes that may become unstable during the heating process, Cyberhair has taken great care to use only the most stable dyes in their raw nylon. So not only is Cyberhair available in a complex range of colors, it will remain that color from day one until three weeks past forever. No fading. Ever. No other hair replacement system can claim that.

In order for the raw nylon to become hair, things need to get a little hot. The colored nylon pellets are melted. Bring on the heat. And perhaps “heat” is an understatement. Cyberhair is heated to very high temperatures. So, unless you are planning to spend your next vacation on the surface of the sun, your Cyberhair will retain its curl no matter how hot it gets outside. So go ahead and book that two-week trip to the equator. Cyberhair is up for it. Just remember to bring sunscreen–your skin may not be as forgiving.

Next up are crystallization, and then the cuticlization process. This is where Cyberhair jumps leaps and bounds in front of the crowd. Natural human hair reflects a healthy glow. Toss it in the sun, and it reflects light in a unique way. And before now, no other hair replacement system had been able to mimic the lustre of human hair. Now, however, through a specialized process, Cyberhair is able to recreate the surface texture of human hair without compromising the integrity of the fibers! It will look, feel, and blend seamlessly with your own hair. And if that’s not what every- one wants, then what is?

Through this process, Cyberhair is born. Technologically created. A science and an art. A form that snugly follows function. An end product that’s the solution to all prior problems with hair-replacement systems.

To Cyberhair or not to Cyberhair.
That is the question. So who’s it for? Cyberhair is for salons that are always looking for new product and service offerings. You know who you are. Cyberhair is for salons that provide, or are looking to provide, hair-replacement systems from extensions to medical wig systems, and everything in between.

Cyberhair is for salons that keep up with, or at least test-drive, new technology. After trying it, you can make an informed decision for yourself as to whether or not Cyberhair has a place in your salon.

In order to be fully appreciated, Cyberhair needs to be touched. Touch it dry. Touch it wet. Watch how it dries. Now that you’ve read about it, don’t neglect the sensory experience.
Bottom line: the only elite options for hair replacement are your own hair and Cyberhair. And working together, it’s a solution to hair thinning and hair loss that everyone should, at the very least, get to know.

Mammogram Promise Campaign

Let the 3rd Annual Make a Mammogram Promise Campaign Begin!

Here we are! The 3rd Annual Make a Mammogram Promise! The season of Pink and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As we have for the past two years, we welcome and encourage you… whether you are man, woman, young, or old, to do two things: Educate yourself about the risks and symptoms of breast cancer and, To take action by helping women around you do the same. But in between, don’t forget to make your 2011 Mammogram Promise!

By making a promise you’re just saying, “I promise to get a mammogram or encourage others to do so.” You’re just showing that you care about the health of yourself and the women around you. You can make a promise for yourself or someone you love. Even if you’re a man.

As in the past two years, we’ve sweetened the pot and made our little campaign a lot easier in the process. Here’s what you do:

1. Make a Promise: Go to www.mammogrampromise.org, enter your email and click ‘I Promise’

BOOM! You’re entered to win one of the 31 prizes we’ll be handing out — starting Saturday, October 1!

2. Spread the Word and Collect Promises:

Once you Make a Mammogram Promise, your personalized Dashboard will allow you to invite others to make a promise via email, Facebook, Twitter, and individualized widget. You will be awarded one promise for every person that makes a promise using your special url/link.

The Prizes:

We’ve leveled the playing field here and decided to just hand out as much amazing stuff as possible during the month of October. So for instance, if you win on Saturday, October 1, you’ll win a dinner for four at The Georgian in the Fairmont Hotel. That’s a $250 value! Cool, no?

There are over $5,000 worth of prizes this month from Seattle Sounders tickets for four to dinner at Flying Fish, as well as gift certificates to Fran’s Chocolates and Chocolopolis, Swink Style Bar, Wild Ginger, and Semiahmoo, and… so much more. Browse all 31 prizes and start collecting promises!

The Party:

OK, one final thing. Seattle Met Magazine is hosting a breast cancer awareness party, Behind the Pink Ropes, A Celebration of the Women We Love, at University Village (U Village) on Wed., Oct. 12 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and proceeds benefit Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. You should check in at the “Promise Lounge” at Sonrisa for drinks, appetizers, and a special gift bag to fill with prizes from participating vendors.

Now, go make that Mammogram Promise!

New Raquel Welch Wigs Coming

Raquel Welch's New 2011 Fall Collection Now Available at Crowning Glory Studios

With fall rapidly approaching, the alternative hair industry continues to stay ahead in the changing needs of women who have come to expect the best quality, style and function in hair fashions.

Crowning Glory Studios, continues to add to their inventory, the most current, cutting--edge wig styles, unveiling the new Raquel Welch Wigs Fall 2011 Collection just in time for the season.

With Hollywood celebrities continuing the set the standard for what is hot, here and now in fashion, the Raquel Welch Collection of wigs and hairpieces by HairUWear is no exception to the rule with what is hot in hair fashions. Newly released are: 6 new Freeform™ Tru2Life heat-friendly synthetic wig styles, 1 new Signature Collection style, 1 new human hair wig, and 1 clip-in human hair bang to complete this season.

Smouldering styles featuring lace front constructions, monofilament top, and 100% hand-knotted bases, are as natural looking and versatile as you have come to expect from the Raquel Welch Collection include:

• Opening Act: a heat-friendly layered, face-framing cut with a below the collar nape, featuring a Sheer Indulgence lace front monofilament top.
• Limelight: long layered waves that fall to mid-back in heat-friendly hair fiber with a Sheer Indulgence lace front monofilament top.
• Encore: a barely waved, face framing cut that falls below the shoulders in heat-friendly fiber featuring a Sheer Indulgence lace front monofilament top.
• Finesse: a heat-friendly below the chin length page wig with a graduated collar length nape finished with a Sheer Indulgence monofilament crown and Memory Cap II base.
• Magic: a perfectly straight, layered below the shoulders style in heat-friendly fiber with a Sheer Indulgence monofilament crown.
• Sparkle: a short, face framing cut with smooth hair and textured layering in heat-friendly fiber with a Memory Cap II base.
• Winner Elite: a stepped up version of the popular Winner Wig style with the added luxury of a Sheer Indulgence monofilament top, lace front construction and 100% hand-tied base.
• Bravo: the ultimate in luxury long and lush 100% human hair long length style with a Sheer Indulgence monofilament top, lace front construction and 100% hand-knotted base.
• Clip-In Human Hair Bang: a face framing 100% human hair bang with a monofilament base that adds customized fashion without cutting your own hair.

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Glitter Tattoos and Snappie Colored Hair This Weekend at Valleyfest

Bring your Kids for Family Fun!

Today at Mirabeau Park is Valleyfest! We are excited to be a part of such a great community event. Today Eversmith Academy and us are sharing a both and offering glitter tattoos, snappie colored hair, or just stop by to play Plinko...where everyone is a winner!

We are also taking donations for Treasured Locks For Children! They are a local non-profit corporation that helps children suffering from any form of hair loss. The month of September is Childhood Alopecia and Cancer Awareness Month!

Tons of fun for the family! Spend a day at the park in the beautiful weather!