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FRONTALS OR CLOSURE ?

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360 Lace Wigs · Alopecia Wigs · Bob wigs · Brazilian hair · Cancer Wigs · Custom Wigs · Frontals · Fullace Wigs · H D wigs · Hair bundles · Hair extensions · Hair textures · hairextensions · Handmade Wigs · Lace Frontal Wigs · Luxury hair · siliver hair extensions · Wig cleaning service · Wig closures · Wig making services · Jul 21, 2020 FRONTALS OR CLOSURE ? QUICK LOOK AT BOTH Frontals and closures have different advantages and setbacks, the choice you make between them depends on what you are trying to achieve with your wigs or hair extensions. In short, frontals and closures are what we call mini hairpieces, they are used to finish off your sew ins or added to top wigs for more volume. Naturally the goal is to give you a flawless but natural look, like the hair is growing out of your scalp. Let’s start with frontals. FRONTALS We at Ada Leroux Hair really love frontals, they are so versatile allowing for styling flexibility. Of the two mini hairpieces mentioned above, a frontal usually measures 13 inches in length from ear to ear and go 4 to 6 inches deep. This length is great because it allows for deeper partings and front updo’s. Secondly, they are a great solution for women and girls experiencing traction Alopecia or other medical hair loss issues because they also require less bundles. Frontals are made with a lightweight materials: the hair is hand tied knotted to the lace so that when its laid next to skin looks like hair growing out of scalp. Customization is often required and should be done by an experienced hair stylist. Due to delicate materials used a word of caution is needed, as great as frontals are we do not recommend them for daily everyday wear. Frontals give you so many options for styling. You can do a center part or deep-side part, but you can also pull your hair back into a half-ponytail or full ponytail. This is a great option for those who like to mix up their looks and change the way they part their hair. With this hairpiece, you’re not limited to the number of ways you can part or style your hair. Do keep in mind, because frontals are so versatile and include more material, they do tend to be pricier than closures. CLOSURES A closure is similar to a frontal, but it has more limitations when it comes to styling. Instead of having a strip of scalp-like material that runs from ear to ear, the closure typically comes in a horseshoe shape in the following sizes: 4×4, 5×5, 6×6, and even 7×7- inch. Closures are hand tied and knotted with human hair giving the illusion of hair growing from scalp. The closure can be placed on the middle, right or left side of the sew in or wig.  Unlike the frontal, which allows you to part your hair in an infinite number of ways, the closure only allows for a few different parting styles. If that is a big concern for you, then opt in to the largest sizes closures 5×5, 6×6, or 7×7-inch. Closures are an excellent choice for daily wear and tends to be a bit easier to manage. If you are thinking about trying bangs then closures are great way to test that look out.  Keep in mind it’s not really possible to create up-dos or half ponytails with closures, but they are great for every day styles that is why they cost a bit less than frontals. Quality and grade of hair also may factor into the cost. Extend the life of your wigs and hair extensions buy wearing our newest products, our satin bonnets are a great choice for maintaining hair quality. All the best, Ada Leroux Hair Hey do you wear our products? We would love to see your selfies!

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How to successfully wash your wigs at home!

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360 Lace Wigs · Alopecia Wigs · Brazilian hair · Cancer Wigs · Curly hair · Frontals · Full lace wigs · Fullace Wigs · H.D. Wigs · Hair extensions · Hair lenghts · Hair textures · Handmade Wigs · Lace Frontal Wigs · Lace wigs · Machine made wigs · Mobilestylist · Pre-Plucked Wigs · Wig care · Wig cleaning service · Wig closures · Wig making services · Womens Wigs · Sep 20, 2021 How to successfully wash your hair system at home! How to successfully care for your system at home Keep your hair system looking great I remember the very first wig I bought, I was so excited. My wig was a long wavy black one, back then it was called a “french body wave”. I wore my first wig for about a week and I decided to wash it because I was in a hurry and needed it to look a certain way. So I took it off my head and just started wetting it. To my horror the wig became completely matted to the point I could not do anything to fix it. Needless to say I ended up having to buy another wig that same day. As I became a hairstylist and learned more about hair and extensions I realized that I was not properly educated in how to wash my wig or hair extensions. I did not realize that beauty shop “hair” is not really hair. Have you ever noticed when you buy hair that it seems to get matted or tangled after washing it just a couple of times? That’s because its literally disreguarded hair from the temples or hair collected from brushes and combs. Ugh anyways, the point I am trying to make is that I did not purchase good quality hair to begin with, nor did I know how to wash it correctly. So, I thought perhaps you may want to know how to successfully wash your wig at home. First let me start by saying if you search online you will see many different examples of how to wash a wig at home. Some suggestions are good and some are not. I am sharing my experiences of trial and error by washing my own wigs at home. You must decide which suggestions works best for you. Tip 1 Deciding how often you want to wash your wig is a personal choice. However, many women choose to wash their lace wigs and hair extensions every one to two weeks. In the Summer the hot weather can be a bit of a challenge, in such cases it’s a good idea to simply rinse hair with lukewarm water and apply conditioner sparingly to avoid buildup. If the hair begins to feel sticky or dry, it may be time to give it a good shampoo. The same goes for if the wig begins to lose its curl or volume. Remember, washing your wig will limit its lifespan, so you don’t want to over wash it. If you wear a wig cap underneath and remove your wig before going to bed, you can help reduce the number of times you need to shampoo and condition it. Ada Leroux Hair offers real satin bonnets in different colors. These bonnets will protect your wig and hair extensions while you sleep at night because it reduces the amount of friction your new hair will experience. Plus it extends the lifespan of your wigs, extensions, and toppers. Tip 2 Before you purchase your next wig please buy a styrofoam head or a canvas block head. You can find them both on Amazon but the styrofoam head can be found at your local beauty supply store for next to nothing. Now I normally start with a canvas block head that is smaller than my actual wig size. For example, I wear a small to medium wig cap so I would get a small canvas if you don’t want to overstretch your wig. Next I take my wig and pin it down to the canvas block head then I put one more pin in the back so it doesn’t fall off. Once I’ve done that the next thing I’m going to do is comb the wig out make sure there’s no tangles in it at all. Of course you want to get the right shampoo (sulfur-free) for the rest of the steps. After I’ve combed it out, take the wig and set it down into the sink. Just begin to wet it with water until it’s fully saturated. Once it’s fully saturated put it in your hand in and rub it around a little bit and then slowly add more shampoo to it. Remember to keep the shampoo and conditioner away from the lace because the lace has been hand knotted and if it gets wet then hair will start to shed more so be careful. Tip 3 Carefully rinse the shampoo and conditioner out of the hair, which is very easy to do because you have the wig sitting on the wig head. It’s been my personal experience over the years that this is actually the best way to shampoo and condition your wig. Instead of trying to hold the wig in your hand and doing all that other stuff this is it’s better with a block head. It’s stress-free and you allow the wig to keep its shape. Most well-made wigs have a shape that it fits around your head and if you mess around with that too much  it will literally cause it to collapse and it will lose its shape. So when you’re not wearing your wig it’s always a good idea to put it on the styrofoam head  or on a canvas block. Now the hair should feel really soft and I’m also suggest you remove your wig off the styrofoam head or canvas block head and lay it on top of a soft towel and gently roll it to remove the excess water.

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THE HAIR EXTENSION GRADING SYSTEM EXPLAINED

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11 AA Hair · 12AAA Hair · 360 Lace Wigs · Acid bath · Alopecia Wigs · Bob wigs · Brazilian hair · Cancer Wigs · Cranial hair prothesis · Curly hair · Custom Made Wigs · Custom Wigs · Frontals · Fullace Wigs · H D wigs · Hair extensions · Hair grades · Hair Grading systems · Hair lenghts · Hair textures · hairextensions · Hairline · Handmade Wigs · How to video · Indian hair · Kids Wigs · Lace Frontal Wigs · Luxury hair · Machine made wigs · Medical wigs · Womens Wigs · Jun 06, 2022 THE HAIR EXTENSION GRADING SYSTEM EXPLAINED THE HAIR EXTENSION GRADING SYSTEM EXPLAINED Cuticles What is a cuticle, and how does it play a role in hair extensions? Each hair fiber is made up of three layers. The innermost layer is called the medulla, and it is composed of loosely packed cells at the center of a single strand. The middle part of your hair fiber that surrounds the medulla is called the cortex, which comprises keratin proteins and structural lipids. The cortex makes up most of the hair strand mass and is surrounded by the cuticle layer, which protects the overall structure of each strand. The hair cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair shaft, it acts as a protective barrier for the hair strand and gives it a lot of shine. The cuticle is made up of layers that look like shingles. You can take one strand of your hair and slide your finger down your hair shaft. It will feel really smooth. To feel the cuticle, you will need to slide your fingers up your hair strands to feel the shingles that compose the cuticle. So why is the cuticle so important when dealing with hair extensions? If the hair strands are not going in the same direction, the hair will not be happy, and you will not be satisfied because it will tangle up all the time. When creating hair extensions, the hair needs to be going in the same direction.  The Hair Extension Industry Truthfully, the hair extension industry is still largely unregulated and does not have a legitimate grading system. Since 2010, Hair extension manufacturers have struggled to set themselves apart from their competitors regarding how to grade and sell more of their hair extension products to consumers. So, these manufacturers came up with the so-called hair grading system that uses a combination of numbers ranging from 4 to 12 and the letters, usually “A” or “AA and “AAA.” All this is an attempt to prove that their hair is better quality than the other hair extension manufacturers. As a licensed hairstylist and certified hair replacement specialist, I have a unique perspective about hair extensions as I have personally worn and installed just about every type of hair extensions. The number one piece of advice I give people seeking to purchase new hair extensions or wigs is to take the hair extensions and run your fingers through it. If you feel any type of resistance then you may have a valid reason to be concerned. Next, gently take the hair bundle and slide it behind your neck. It should feel great, not itchy. Hair Extension Types Different degrees or types of hair are used when manufacturing hair extensions, wigs, hairpieces, and toppers. Lets go over some of the common types of hair you’ll find.  100% Virgin Hair (Raw) Raw virgin hair is sourced from donors who did not use chemicals on their hair. The hair is usually thick and in excellent condition; it is the most expensive hair you can buy and it has the highest quality. It is human hair with all the cuticles going in the same direction which hasn’t gone through any chemical or mechanical processing. Some manufacturers will steam treat the hair to create a different texture. If the hair is straight, it is still raw virgin hair.  Remy or Remi HairThis hair is sourced from two or more donors. Remy’s hair is also 100% human hair. All the cuticles go in the same direction to prevent tangles and matting, but unlike Virgin Hair it has been chemically or mechanically processed. Regardless, it is still high-quality hair that will last you for a long time. 100% Human Hair/ Non-Remy Some hair manufacturers choose not to take care the hair and keep the cuticles in alignment. Although the human hair has not been mixed with synthetic hair, non-remy hair has been stripped of its cuticles in an acid bath.The hair manufacturers must add silicone to keep the hair looking shiny and smooth. The only problem is the silicone eventually shampoos out after just two to four washes, and then it’s a tangled, matted mess!! It will not last s long as 100% Raw virgin or Remy’s hair. Synthetic Hair Although manufactures have made great strides in creating synthetic hair at the end of the day, its just not real hair. You can not change the color or texture of synthetic hair. Synthetic hair has no human hair whatsoever, and it’s completely synthetic and made of plastic. These type of products are not good in length longer than 12 in. and it will surely clump up behind your shoulders. Forget about the synthetic hair, let’s talk about the highest quality hair extensions. Keep in mind that you can view and purchase all of these on our site, just click the links next to the names of each hair! Vietnamese Hair Extensions The Vietnamese hair extensions are just stunning. These gorgeous pieces are sourced from the countryside of Vietnam where the women do not use chemicals on their hair. Profile of Vietnamese Hair. Vietnamese hair is thick, probably the thickest hair we have ever sold. The texture is not silky smooth like the Brazilian. It is a perfect match for a woman who wears sew-ins and extensions, and if you are not into sew-ins, then a wig could be made from purchasing

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Hair loss clients we serve

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Alopecia Wigs · Bob wigs · Brazilian hair · Cancer Wigs · Cranial hair prothesis · Custom Made Wigs · Full lace wigs · Hair extensions · Hair lenghts · Hairline · Indian hair · Luxury hair · Measure your head · Medical wigs · Wig Chart · Wig cleaning service · Wigs for black women The Four Main types of hairs loss clients we serve The Cancer Client- In most cases, after the treatments, these women will see their hair grow back, so their choices for wigs should last for a year unless they want to change it. It is recommended that women have two good wigs as they will last longer, and when one of them needs repair, they can have a backup wig to wear. There is hope for these clients because their hair will grow back, so these women may want a wig that looks like their old hairstyle before cancer took their hair. So ask the client to bring in pictures of themselves or magazines of hairstyles they want to try out. Sometimes cancer can make women bold and want to try something new. The Alopecia Areata Client– We cover any clients diagnosed with this type of disorder who will lose all or some of their hair, and some women may have patches of hair missing. These people need a permanent solution for their hair loss because it can be complicated to deal with. Thankfully, a new treatment is here to help you regrow your hair; don’t hesitate to contact a doctor for more information about it this product. The Thinning Hair Client-Depending on the degree of thinning and whether or not they are taking medical treatment that causes them to have thinning hair, it may be too late for these people, and hair replacement may be the best solution but also the least expensive as these women tend to need coverage in the crown area of their heads. This hair loss is good because a woman can experiment with her remaining hair by using different colors and textures and adding hairpieces. Everyday women– Clients who may not necessarily have hair loss or thinning hair but are looking for a new look, please click here to view our ready-to-ship non-medical wigs. If you are looking for a custom-colored wig, use the contact us form here. Ada Leroux Hair is your one-stop online resource that offers cranial hair prostheses (medical wigs), hair extensions, wigs, lashes, matte and lip gloss edge control, and more! Shop all the popular ready-to-ship wigs, closures, frontals, bundles deals, and lace fronts! Cranial hair prosthesis So, what is a cranial hair prosthesis? Well, let’s start with what it is not. It is not a traditional fashion wig worn by most but rather a specially designed head covering made for people who have lost their hair. This hair loss can occur for many reasons due to medical treatment. Hair loss can be temporary or permanent. A cranial prosthesis offers patients who’ve lost their hair a high-quality, comfortable cranial hair prosthesis to replace hair that is lost. In most cases, health insurance companies usually cover it. A cranial hair prosthesis requires a medical prescription from your medical provider so that the insurance company will pay for it. THE TYPES OF CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS WE OFFER Since we believe that each person is unique, we do not offer a one size fits all approach to help you to regain hair. Ada Leroux Hair will provide different types of cranial hair prosthesis (medical wigs); we call full lace wigs meaning that each strand(s) of hair are individually hand knotted onto this base of soft lace bases-called French, Swiss, and Opera. These laces’ skin ranges in colors from transparent to light brown, medium, and dark brown and are lightweight and breathable. The second type of cranial hair prosthesis is called lace front wigs -meaning they have individually hand-knotted hair to the front of the lace base with wefting tracks in the back. They are called frontals, but our frontals give our clients more styling versatility and measure approximately 13 in. X 4 in. 4×4, 5×5, and 6×6 closures, Each cap will vary in style, size, and design.  Third is what is called a hair integration system; the system allowing the wears to include some of their bio hair is an excellent option for people looking for freedom in hair styling. The types of hair systems are crafted to match clients’ hair color and texture. Cranial hair prosthesis or integrations systems are for people experiencing hair loss in the crown area or total hair loss that does not conceal the entire scalp; it is usually integrated with clients’ remaining hair on the sides and back. Ada Leroux Hair is your one-stop online resource that offers cranial hair prostheses (medical wigs), hair extensions, wigs, lashes, matte and lip gloss edge control, and more! Shop all the popular ready-to-ship wigs, closures, frontals, bundles deals, and lace fronts! In a nutshell, a medical wig is a cranial hair prosthesis is a specially designed head covering that restores hair on the head and gives the wearer a natural-looking head of hair. The cranial prosthesis also aids in the regulation of body temperature and protects the scalp against outdoor elements. A cranial hair prosthesis is necessary for a person’s health recovery. Therefore Health insurance companies will cover 80 to 100 % of the cost if you get a written doctor’s prescription. Ada Leroux Hair, LLC is state licensed and certified in medical hair loss. The services provided are for medical-related non-surgical hair restoration. Our focus is on patients dealing with hair loss caused by medical illness or treatment. With patient collaboration, a specially designed cranial prosthesis is custom-made and fitted to look like the patient’s natural hair. In some cases, we can do an initial live virtual Zoom consultation or travel to patients’ locations to start the process of recreating their lost hair. Once the patient has received the cranial prosthesis, we also provide a care

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