Depending on what stage of hair loss you are at will define what services you need. We recommend that you take a look at the list of services below that will help to give you an understanding of what most regular hairdressers can offer and when you may need to seek a specialist service.
Most regular home and salon hairdressers offer:
• Cutting your hair short in preparation for hair loss
• Cutting hair that may be slightly thinning
• Cutting and colouring new hair growth
• Advice on styling ideas and products
• Advice on everyday scalp and hair issues
Additional services may include:• A private room
• Expert colour and technical services hairdresser, normally called a technician
• Conditioning and scalp treatments
• Some form of wig, extension, hair piece service (may be more fashion orientated and not hair loss specialist -so do check)
• Natural and organic hair care products and services
• Temporary colouring products for when you can’t colour your hair
For the following services you will normally need to see a specialist hair care expert - you can click on the headings for more in-depth information
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Advice prior to hair loss on what to expect and how to prepare •
Wigs – Finding your local supplier of NHS prescription wigs and hair pieces •
Wigs – Private supplier •
Helpful tips for your first visit to the wig supplier •
Specialist head scarves and cover up •
Extensions and hair replacement systems for hair loss and new growth •
What is a hair replacement and is it for me? •
Specialist cutting and colouring to disguise hair loss/thinning/new hair growth •
Temporary colouring products for when you can’t colour your hair •
Colouring new hair growth •
Specialist in natural and organic hair care products and services •
Advice and products for problem scalps •
I am having a colour/perm or technical service do I need a sensitivity test? •
Solutions for long term and permanent hair loss management •
Permanent make up for thinning or loss of eye brows •
Counselling, therapy and support networks for hair loss •
Advice on nutritional and supplement support for hair •
My hairdresser/specialist offers services to people with cancer. How can they be added to your directory•
Returning to your regular hairdresser after a period of time
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