Milady's Standard Professional Barbering Chapter 16- Men's Hair Replacement

Human hair

A desirable choice for a quality hair solution.

Angora

A finer texture than yak and may be used at the front hairline to create a softer and more natural look

Flap surgery

A surgical technique that involve the removals of a bald scalp area and the attachment of a flap of hair bearing skin

Minoxidil

A topical medication available for men and women

Finasteride

An oral medication prescribed for men only to stimulate hair growth.

Hair transplantation

Any form of hair restoration that involves the surgical removal and relocation of hair, including scalp reduction and flap surgery.

Hair solution

Any small wig used to cover the top of crown of the head and integrated with the natural hair.

Spirit gum

Facial hair solutions are attached with

Hair replacement system

Formerly called a hairpiece; also known as a hair solution.

Manufacturers instructions

Hair replacement systems should be cleaned according to the

Styling or wig block

Head-shaped form made of plastic, foam, or other materials used as a stand for a wig or hair replacement system.

Toupee

Outdated term used to describe a small hair replacement that covers the top or crown of the head.

Lace-front

Popular hair solution style used for off-the-face style

Hackling

Process used to comb through the hair stand to separate them.

Root-turning

Refers to sorting the hair stands so that the cuticle points toward the hair ends in its natural direction of growth.

Knotting

Refers to the way the hair is attached to the base of the hair solution.

Solvent

Synthetic hair solutions should always be cleaned with a

Full head bonding

The process of attaching a hair replacement systems to all areas of the head with an adhesive bonding agent.

Scalp reduction

The surgical removal of a bald area, followed by the pulling together of the scalp ends

Reconditioning

Treatments should be given as often as necessary to prevent dryness or brittleness of the hair.

Minoxidil

Tropical medication used to promote hair growth or reduce hair loss