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Are you struggling with thinning hair or a lack of volume that leaves you feeling self-conscious? Maybe you’re wearing hats or scarves to cover a bald spot, or you’re more aware of bright lights above your head that highlight an increasingly visible scalp. Many individuals face such challenges, and it’s understandable that they can impact your confidence and overall well-being. If you’ve been researching hair toppers to add coverage and volume, you may be overwhelmed by the offerings available. It may be difficult to discern quality via a computer screen, know whose opinion to trust, or how to find the perfect match for your existing hair. Finding a solution to your hair loss can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle as much as the hair loss itself.
At Daniel Alain, we have been dedicated to providing world-class hair care solutions for our customers for over two decades. Our team of experts, including seasoned consultants and industry professionals, has in-depth knowledge and experience in the world of alternative hair. With countless success stories and satisfied customers, we have established ourselves as trusted authorities in this field. But don’t take our word for it - in this article we’ve asked real-life customer Emily, to provide her honest review of one of our pieces. Emily has been wearing our hair toppers for two years, and we thought you’d like to hear from someone with first-hand experience of hair loss and wearing hairpieces.
In this article, Emily shares her experiences wearing a hair topper from our Trend collection. She’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of her piece, as well as tips for care and maintenance. By the end of this article, we hope you’ll have a clearer understanding of whether a Trend topper might be a good option for you and your specific hair concerns.
Trend Topper from Follea by Daniel Alain
Each Follea Trend topper by Daniel Alain is meticulously crafted using 100% European hair and features a 100% hand-tied lace top. We use the finest Swiss lace to create a long-lasting, durable base that’s also comfortable and kind to the skin.
The Trend topper is available in 16 different colors and four lengths, from 8 inches to 14 inches, and ranges in price depending on the color and length chosen. Prices start at $2583 for the shortest length and darkest color. The longest length and lightest color costs around $3500.
Advantage #1: The Trend Topper Provides Coverage Where Needed
While Emily has never had a lot of hair, she began losing substantially more while living abroad. Upon returning to the US during covid, Emily’s hair loss became more severe while suffering from anxiety and later, coeliac disease.
“I’ve always had thinner, finer hair,” she explains. “And before buying a topper, I tried everything under the sun to regrow my hair.” For Emily, as for many others in a similar situation, the shampoos, treatments, serums, over-the-counter medications, and injections she tried, did not help to regrow her hair. “I wish I had found my topper sooner. It could have saved me a lot of money and in my topper, I feel the most confident I’ve ever felt.”
Emily’s confidence comes from the knowledge that her topper provides coverage exactly where she needs it. With a base size measuring 5” x 6”, she no longer worries about exposing her thinning areas or feeling self-conscious in social settings or while participating in sports and other activities she loves.
“The topper’s base adequately covers the entire scope of my hair loss. It covers the bald patches on the top of my head, and it also provides me with face-framing pieces that my natural hair is missing,” Emily enthuses.
Advantage #2: The Trend Topper is Easy to Put On and Take Off
Putting on and taking off a Trend topper is simple thanks to the five pressure-free clips that are sewn into the base. After consulting with an expert stylist at The Salon at 10 Newbury in Boston, a renowned hair replacement center and one of many authorized retailers for Follea by Daniel Alain, Emily learned the proper techniques for applying and removing her Trend topper without causing damage to her existing hair.
“It’s really important to know how to take your topper on and off properly to avoid any damage to your bio hair,” Emily explains. “All it takes is a few clips to secure it in place. They’re easily clipped open so that the topper can be removed quickly and easily.”
Emily stresses the importance of seeking professional advice and guidance to ensure the proper application of a topper. Thanks to the expertise provided by The Salon at 10 Newbury, Emily confidently enjoys the benefits of her Trend topper and knows she can put it on and take it off without compromising the health or integrity of her natural hair.
Advantage #3: The Trend Topper is Easy to Care For
As Emily has discovered, taking care of a Trend topper is as easy as taking care of bio hair. With simple guidelines, it will stay in pristine condition and maintain its luxurious look and feel for several years. At Daniel Alain, our toppers tend to last 2 - 4 years with proper care, and often even longer. We recommend washing the topper every 7 to 10 wears, using a salon-grade shampoo and conditioner. To dry, simply allow it to air dry on a mannequin head.
“My Trend topper is really easy to take care of day to day. I wash it and style it myself, in the same way I would wash my bio hair, except that I wash it in the sink. I use lukewarm water and color-safe shampoo and conditioner,” Emily explains. “And when I brush it, I start at the ends and work my way up.”
Advantage #4: The Trend Topper Can be Customized
Unlike synthetic hair pieces, which cannot be easily customized, the Trend topper is crafted from natural human hair that can be cut and colored in the same way as bio hair to suit your unique style and preferences. Whether you want to add personalized touches such as a darker root, layers, or face-framing money pieces, a Trend topper allows you to create a perfect match with your existing hair and a completely undetectable look.
“My topper has been customized to have it just the way I want it. I’ve had the roots dyed, some face-framing pieces cut, as well as some layering put in on the ends. This has helped it look completely natural and blend with my existing hair.”
To ensure the best results and maintain the integrity of the topper, we highly recommend taking it to a professional stylist who has experience in working with hairpieces. Emily took her piece to The Salon at 10 Newbury who were able to help her achieve her desired look.
“The biggest advantage to wearing my topper is that I feel much more confident in myself. I feel much more confident even just going to the grocery store when I have my topper on.”
Disadvantage #1: The Trend Topper doesn’t provide the most realistic scalp appearance
When pushed for the disadvantages of her Trend topper, Emily mentions the lace top. While lightweight and breathable, on close inspection, the lace top does not mimic the appearance of a real scalp. If achieving the most natural appearance with a scalp-like texture is your primary concern, we recommend exploring our Style topper and Chic topper collections. These collections feature a skin top that replicates the look of a natural scalp and creates an undetectable illusion of the hair growing out of the head.
“The main disadvantage that I can think of is that unlike the Style topper from Follea, the Trend features a lace top that does not mimic the look of a real scalp. But it still looks natural to me!” says Emily.
Disadvantage #2: I needed more than one Trend topper
While not strictly a disadvantage (at least in our opinion!), since wearing her Trend topper Emily has subsequently acquired multiple pieces. She likes to switch up her look now and then and has toppers of different colors and lengths to suit her mood or the occasion.
“I’m so used to wearing my topper that I don’t feel like myself without it,” she laughs. “So much so, that I’ve bought multiple toppers and I wear them for different occasions.”
While this ‘disadvantage’ causes Emily to smile, it speaks to the transformative power of finding the right hairpiece. It’s a testament to the confidence and versatility they bring to Emily’s life.
“I consider my Trend topper an investment piece. I invested in myself and in my own self- confidence. I feel like I am worth it.,” she says.
Is a Trend topper the right option for me?
You may be all too familiar with the pain of losing your hair and the struggle to find an effective solution that truly makes you feel like yourself again. The emotional impact of hair loss can be significant, affecting your confidence and self-image. Searching for a solution that can address your concerns and provide a much-needed boost in self-assurance is a journey many people have experienced. You are not alone.
Like Emily, you may be considering a topper to help you regain your lost confidence and the sense of self you’ve been longing for. We hope you’ve found Emily’s review useful as you continue your search for the right option for you.
If you have any questions or would like to explore the next steps, our team is here to provide support, answer any inquiries you may have, and guide you through the process. Consider scheduling an appointment for a consultation with one of our experts. They can offer personalized advice and recommendations tailored to your unique needs. By taking the next step, you will be one step closer to embracing the transformation and regaining the confidence you deserve.