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Chapter 13

Toupee

Toupee Technology:

Toupee technology has come a long way in the last fifty years; it always
used to be possible to spot a toupee, they always looked a sort of greenish

khaki in colour, which was in complete contrast to the wearer’s own hair
colour, and they just seem to sit in a lump on top of the head. Toupee

technology has improved in many areas. The base used to be netting to

which so many thick Oriental Non-Remi hairs were knotted, making it

look so unnatural. When you think about it, if someone needs a toupee

you can be sure that the amount of hair he has left, is likely to be sparse

and very thin. Modern toupee bases are very light silk netting that fits the

head like a scull cap. The hair is colour matched also the right thickness

and density of hair is used, giving a natural look all over. Base

technology in stock bought toupees is incredible. Stock toupees are pre-

made and held in stock until ordered. They are made in all hair colours

and hand knotted to a medium density. Indian Remi Hair is used because

of its medium thickness. The new skin base toupees are easy to clean

with shampooing, and can be cut to fit any bald areas. Toupees were

originally held in place by using spirit gum. Sometime later double-sided

toupee tape became the main method of attachment. In the last ten years

a protein adhesive that is used in hip operations has been used with much

success for the hand knotted silk base only. This method of attachment is

done on a contract basis by monthly payments. The adhesive last for

about three months before it loosens. So, every three months a new

toupee is fitted and the old one thrown away.

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