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When should I shop for a wig?
Are wigs easy to care for?
How can I ensure wig comfort and security?
Are there any alternatives to a wig?
Will my insurance cover my wig?
What type of wig should I choose: synthetic, human hair, or a blend?
What 3 steps can save a life?



W hen should I shop for a wig?
If possible before your hair loss begins, so your wig stylist can evaluate your hair style and color.

A re wigs easy to care for?
Yes, with proper care wigs are easy to maintain.

H ow can I ensure wig comfort and security?
By getting a referral to an experienced professional whom will help you select the correct wig and individually style and fit the wig.

A re there any alternatives to a wig?
Yes, turbans, hats, and scarves, are comfortable for leisure and sport activities when you choose not to wear a wig.

W ill my insurance cover my wig?
Most insurance companies cover wigs when medically prescribed. A prescription and preauthorization are needed. You should consult your wig professional for more details.

W hat type of wig should I choose: synthetic, human hair, or a blend?
Synthetic:
- Easy care
- Shampoo and condition for minimal care / will retain style
- Less costly than human hair
- Will not accept major change to style
- Sensitive to heat
- Color stability
- Easy for client to maintain

Human Hair Blend, an exclusive blend of synthetic fiber and human hair:
- Blends can offer the best characteristics of both human hair and synthetic
- Style can be easily changed
- Color stability
- Natural look of human hair / ease of synthetic
- Candidate for blend enjoys minimal hair care and maximum styling options

100% Human Hair:
- Can be styled, permed, and colored
- Offers the most flexibility
- Offers more styling options depending on style selected
- Responds to all styling implements
- Candidate for human hair is handy with her hair and enjoys many styling options

W hat 3 steps can save a life?
- Regular screening mammograms
- Yearly clinical breast exam
- Monthly breast self-exam