While clients may request bangs or side-swept bobs to conceal hair loss, a haircut alone may not always produce transformative results. So where should a stylist turn when faced with a discouraged client? Meet the ever-dependable hair topper. Gentle on the scalp, lightweight, and comfortable, hairtalk® tape-in hair toppers provide coverage for clients without requiring guests to shave their natural hair. The gentlest hair topper on the market, it combines hairtalk®’s tape-in extension method with a traditional hairpiece design.
One hairtalk® stylist recounted the significance of the tape-in topper for her young client with alopecia areata. After initially struggling to look in the mirror, discovering this hair loss solution allowed her guest to “truly start loving herself” again. “That is the power of hairtalk’s toppers,” the stylist said. “They change the lives of our clients.”
Male pattern baldness may be the most familiar type of hair loss, but individuals of all genders and ages can experience abnormal hair shedding. In fact, an estimated 80 million Americans experience this condition. So, what is a hair topper exactly? Step into the salon ready to rebuild clients’ self-esteem with your guide to hairtalk®’s innovative method.
Understanding Common Hair Loss Causes
Before deciding on which hair topper best suits your client, it’s first important to understand the range of factors that may make clients susceptible to hair loss. While this list is not exhaustive, some common causes include:
- Hormonal changes or imbalances
- Hereditary factors
- Autoimmune conditions
- Medications
- Stress
- Diet
Acknowledging that clients all have unique hair loss stories can help you create a more individualized styling experience. Whichever hair loss condition your client may face, always confirm that their scalp is in good condition to wear extensions before an application. Ensure your client also understands that proper hair maintenance is required to upkeep their new hair.
Navigating Wigs Versus Hair Toppers
While clients may enter the salon more familiar with wigs, that does not guarantee they can mesh with clients’ lifestyles and hair goals. But what advantages do toppers have over this hairpiece? Since hairtalk® hair toppers target a variety of hair loss patterns, clients can focus on the areas that need enhancement the most (instead of being weighed down by a covering that lies across the entire head). Plus, using a tape-in method helps the hair more seamlessly combine with the natural hair, creating an incredibly discreet result.
Meet The Original Tape-In Hair Topper
Global leaders of the tape-in hair topper, hairtalk® shook the hair extension industry when it first launched this revolutionary product. The use of tape-in extensions as opposed to other attachment methods (such as clips or glue) makes it the gentlest option available for clients. Plus, with an adhesive designed to hold between appointments, clients can live as though they are wearing their natural hair—from swimming to hiking, the topper can withstand all of life’s activity with proper maintenance.
hairtalk® offers three fully customizable hair toppers to choose from. Its full-coverage topper (the “Wonderfill”) is the most popular option among clients and provides the largest concealment on top of the head. The part-line topper (the “Smart Part”) boosts volume along the hair part and adds 16 inches of length. For clients with smaller areas of hair loss, hairtalk®’scrown topper (the “Volumize Her”) fits the curvature of the crown.
Although hairtalk® is best known for its groundbreaking tape-in toppers, the innovators also offer a Clip-In Hair Topper for clients searching for a more everyday, noncommittal option.
How Do You Install Hair Toppers?
Hairstylists of all skill levels can effortlessly install hairtalk® toppers for their clients, considering its tape-in method is one of the simplest, fastest applications to master.
Stylists should first position the topper over the targeted area of enhancement. After pulling the client’s natural hair between the two tape adhesives, lay the hair section flat over the exposed adhesive and secure with a water-tight seal. Repeat for the remaining sections, and your client will leave the salon with new locks that completely reshape their confidence.
To become certified in this transformative method, check out hairtalk®’s Hairwear Certifications that help stylists take their careers to the next level.
Consider Tape-In Extensions For Hair Loss
hairtalk®’s tape-in toppers are designed for clients with more severe forms of hair loss, but they are not the only option for those with thinning hair. Some guests may not need the total coverage of a hairpiece but still want to boost fullness. Tape-in extensions seamlessly blend with the natural hair to create flawless waves. Or, you can even combine tape-ins with hair toppers for the most volumized look.
Transform Lives With Hair Enhancement Solutions
After trying out hair fillers and fibers, teasing and parting,one client turned to the hairtalk® tape-in hair topper following a recommendation from her stylist. Describing her transformation, she said, “this topper is an absolute life-changer… I never realized how much my self-confidence was truly impacted by the state of my hair until I found this piece.”
Stylists have the power to reshape a client’s self-image with their craft. Help bring back confidence with the original tape-in hair topper.
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