Today wigs are called many different things. But that's fine because they've come a long way in terms of offering a more natural appearance. A non-surgical hair addition is any external hair bearing device added to existing hair or scalp to give the appearance of a fuller head of hair. In this category are hair weaves, hair extensions, hairpieces, toupees, non-surgical hair replacements and partial hair prostheses. Devices may consist of human hair, synthetic fiber or a combination of both.
All techniques use either the existing hair or the skin as anchor sites.
Weaves, fusion, bonding and cabling generally describe techniques attached to the client's existing hair. All are used to provide more security for the active lifestyle, and they are all dependent on the growing existing hair and therefore must be reattached or tightened as the existing hair grows. Most adhesives are safe, but it's a good idea to have your dermatologist do a patch test to check for skin allergies. Many large hair replacement centers as well as many small salons offer this service. On the down side, these hair systems are high maintenance and can be, in the long run, more expensive than the other options we've discussed.