Alopecia Blog / Headcovers

April 8, 2019

What Is a Capless Wig?

What exactly is a capless or open cap wig? Learn the pros and cons of capless wigs, and discover if a capless wig is the right choice for you.

What Is Synthetic Hair?

Tons and tons of wigs are made of synthetic hair... but what exactly is synthetic hair? Learn how synthetic hair is made and why its a good option for hairpieces.

2019 Celebrity Wig Inspiration

Changing up your look is a fun way to start off the year! We've created a list of wigs to match the hottest celebrities of 2018, so you can look and feel like the star you are.

The Truth About Vitamins for Hair Loss & Hair Growth

Hair loss and hair growth supplements have become a social media trend, but do they really work? Which vitamins are good for hair loss? Find out the truth, good and bad, about how vitamins can affect hair loss.

Jada Pinkett Smith Talks About Alopecia

Jada Pinkett Smith's candid confession has the potential to inspire women with alopecia everywhere.

What is Full Head Coverage?

When shopping for chemo hats online, you've probably come across the term "full head coverage." Find out exactly what that means, why it's important, and how to add full head coverage to any hat.

What is Eyebrow Microblading?

Learn everything you need to know about the eyebrow microblading trend and if this procedure is right for you.

7 Ways to Protect Your Hair While You Sleep

Waking up to find hair on your pillow is common but may be concerning. Discover 7 pro tips for protecting your hair while you sleep.

How to Grieve and Cope with Hair Loss

Issues with self esteem and anxiety can arise when experiencing hair loss, resulting in the need to grieve the loss of one's hair. Experiencing grief can help a person with hair loss to accept the loss and find ways to cope with their emotions and embrace their new look.

What to Do When Your Hair Falls Out

Management of the symptoms of hair loss is an important part of helping relieve some of the emotional stressors that come with hair loss. Whether your hair loss is caused by chemotherapy treatments, alopecia, trichotillomania, or any other condition, there are a variety of ways that you can cope with your hair loss.

How Alopecia Changed Me

Peyton Hardman is a 21 year old competitive fitness athlete who was first diagnosed with alopecia in the fifth grade. After keeping it a secret for over a decade, Peyton recently shared with the world on Facebook that she has alopecia. We recently caught up with her to learn more.

The Truth About Alopecia Treatments

With alopecia, hair growth can happen with or without treatment and sometimes many years after the first hair loss occurred. However, hair growth is unpredictable and what works for one person doesn’t work for everyone. There are no FDA-approved treatments for alopecia, but some medical professionals prescribe off-label treatments. Here is a look at 10 documented alopecia treatments.