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Hair Replacement Systems: Choosing Custom or Pre-Made Stock ?


If you are searching for the best hair replacement system, undoubtedly custom made is the best choice. However, stock hair is an alternative that individuals can choose as well. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two.

Custom Hair Replacement System

If you are searching for the crème de la crème of hair systems, you will want your hair replacement to be custom made. Exclusively made with your specific requirements in mind, custom hairpieces are made by making a plastic mold of the hairless area on your head. This guarantees that the hairpiece fits flawlessly and the mold keeps its shape making it reusable. After you have your own particular mold made, hair replacement pieces can be ordered by phone or over the Internet, unless there have been any drastic changes such as hair color or texture.

After a material has been chosen for the foundation of your hair replacement system, the material is fastened to the head-block and the development of your hair system starts. Every hair, a copied mixture of your natural look, is then ventilated one hair at a time. This means that the color, texture & wave pattern are matched perfectly with your own hair.

The individual who orders the hairpiece will will need to locate a competent stylist to cut it in. The blending and cutting in of the hair replacement with your natural hair is a crucial part of creating a custom hairpiece. If the hairpiece is not styled and cut properly, the hair replacement system will look fake; therefore, it is vital to find professionals who know how to do the job correctly.

Custom hairpieces take an average of 6 weeks to manufacture.

Stock Piece

Stock pieces are another alternative to a custom hairpiece. They are produced completely by hand and frequently pre-made before you place an order. On the whole, stock pieces are fine, but you must be informed about their inadequacies and not expect the same effect as custom hairpieces.

Most stock pieces are produced with human hair, with a slight body wave and fixed percentages of grey.  The bases sizes range from 7" x 9" to 8" x 10" and will generally require some modification, since it is not custom made to an exact bald area.

Stock pieces are normally ordered from big manufacturers who are able to stock large inventories. Because there are many hair color shades possible and numerous base materials to choose from, more inventory is needed than a small business would be able to handle.

The price of stock hair replacement systems are less than custom hairpieces.  Most men like to purchase stock hairpieces as an alternate hair replacement system while also keeping a custom-made piece for special occasions. 

Stock hairpieces can be delivered to your door in 5 days.

Summary

Overall, if you can afford a custom hairpiece, it is the best alternative. It may cost more, but you get more mileage out of it in the end. On the other hand, stock hairpieces are great to have on hand for emergencies  and times when you want to quickly change your look. Check for more information at Advent Hair.






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