Dot's Wig Center

Do you have long hair that you’re starting to lose? Before you get a wig, you may want to consider getting it cut shorter. This will make it easier to hid your existing hair underneath a wig so it will be unnoticeable.

The most extravagant wig in the world was worn by Elton John in 1997 when he celebrated his 50th birthday party dressed as Louis XVI of France. "It may not be the tallest, or the most expensive, or the most historical, but I think his strikes the best balance of all those things," wrote Carl of HairLossGeeks.com.

The cuticle of the hair is the outer layer and the layer that affects appearance the most, with it being made up of cells that lie on top of each other like roof shingles. Most deep conditioners attempt to affect the cuticle, making the hair look shinier and more voluminous.

During the Medieval period, a high forehead was considered to be particularly beautiful. This beauty trend led many women to shave both their eyebrows and natural hairline to create the appearance of a higher forehead.

If you’re a woman, and your hair is thinning, you’re not alone. Many of our clients are dealing with female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), which affects about 30 million American women and is the most common cause of female hair loss.

While ancient Egyptians didn't necessarily think baldness was a virtue, many Egyptians shaved their heads. The lack of hair made it a little more comfortable to handle summers in Egypt, and lice weren't a problem for bald Egyptians.

Who was the famous Queen who was known for wearing a tightly curled red wig? Queen Elizabeth the 1st of course. Elizabeth the 1st was known for her dedication to fashion, and her bright dramatic red wig quickly became her fashion trademark.

Did you know that there are three main types of wigs? These include full wigs, three-quarter wigs, and clip-on wigs, each of which offers certain advantages.

A number of studies show that quality of life and the way a person looks is strongly connected, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. According to the studies, many people see a significant reduction in self-esteem and tend to become introverted and socially reclusive based on hair loss issues.

The oldest wigs in history are from Ancient Egypt. While, today, they are used for hair loss or fancy dress, people with beautiful locks would actually shave it off to wear the latest wig fashions. It was more hygienic, allowed you to show off your status, and let you stay cool in hot climates. One of the most elaborate wigs of this time had 120,000 individual human hairs.