Category Archives: Wigs

Look Good, Feel Better – It’s a Group Effort

  Hair Prosthesis Institute has long held to the philosphy that when you look good on the outside, you feel better on the inside. While it’s important for the self-esteem of every woman with hair loss, it’s never more crucial … Continue reading

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Surgical Hair Restoration Not Always Solution for Women with Hairloss

Carla is an HPI client with female pattern thinning on right and with her human hair prosthesis on the left.   While HPI is an expert in non-surgical hair restoration for women and children, we get calls regularly inquiring about surgical hair replacement.   Women … Continue reading

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“Bald Girls Do Lunch” in Tennessee

If you haven’t heard, HPI is sponsoring “Bald Girls Do Lunch” at three stops in Tennessee.  The events will be hosted in Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville.  Make sure to go to click on this website link to make your reservations. If … Continue reading

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Women’s Hair Loss a Common Story

 According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 30 million women in this country suffer from genetic hair loss.  An article by Lynn La, published in the Tennessean newspaper, “Women who lose hair struggle with identity,” relayed a story that is all too familiar … Continue reading

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Hard-to-treat Breast Cancer Incidences Decline

At Hair Prosthesis Institute (HPI), we choose a positive outlook, especially when it comes to surviving cancer!  While losing your hair through this type of ordeal is definitely bad news, the good news is that we have several options such … Continue reading

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Cancer Hair Prosthesis vs. Fashion Hair Enhancement

The women that schedule consultations at Hair Prosthesis Institute because they’ve been diagnosed with cancer have completely different needs and wants from the women we meet who have been suffering from gradual hair loss.   Since HPI is an expert serving … Continue reading

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Why Is Cuticle Hair So Special?

            One of the hardest aspects of hair enhancements to explain is the difference between cuticle and decuticle hair.  A person can feel the difference when they touch both as the cuticle hair is much softer.  But really understanding why there’s … Continue reading

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Loss of Hair Can Indicate Eating Disorders

Although there are multiple causes for hair loss, sometimes it can be an indication of a larger problem such as an eating disorder like bulimia or anorexia nervosa. The health of one’s hair is tied very closely to their nutrition.  When a person’s caloric … Continue reading

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Geonomic Test Opens Cancer Treatment Options

      Hair Prosthesis Institute was born from a labor of love of my sisters who both had cancer years ago.   I struggled in each instance to find quality hair prosthetics that were as beautiful as they deserved to be while going through such a difficult time.   … Continue reading

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Self-Confidence is Key in Cancer Battle

             In the  testimonials that we receive from clients who are battling cancer, one key concept always seems to surface.   It’s the desire to keep their appearance “normal” while going through treatments.        HPI is honored to have the ability to help … Continue reading

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