Thinking About a Hair System? Start Here.
If you are experiencing hair loss, you probably have questions. Will it look natural? Is a hair system just a wig? Can I sleep, shower, exercise or swim in it? How much maintenance is involved? How long will it last? What will it cost?
What Is a Hair System, and Is It the Same as a Wig?
No. A professionally designed hair system is not simply a wig by another name. A traditional wig generally covers the entire scalp and is typically designed as a removable piece. A hair system is different. It is designed specifically around the area of hair loss and can be customized to integrate and blend with your own growing hair. In simple terms, a wig generally covers your hair, while a hair system is designed to replace the hair you have lost and become part of the hair you have.
The base, hair type, color, texture, density, coverage and hairstyle can all be selected to create a result designed specifically for you.
Depending on the system and attachment method, a hair system can be securely attached and worn continuously. You can sleep, shower, exercise, work, travel and enjoy everyday activities while wearing your hair.
A well designed hair system should not draw attention to the fact that you are wearing hair. The goal is not to look like you are wearing a hair system. The goal is simply to look like you have healthy, age-appropriate hair.
Designed Around Your Loss
A system is built for the area of hair loss, not for the whole scalp, and it is made to integrate with the hair you still have.
Worn Through Your Day
Depending on the system and attachment method, a hair system can be securely attached and worn continuously rather than taken on and off.
Built to Blend, Not to Cover
The base, hair type, color, texture, density, coverage and hairstyle are all selected so the result reads as your own hair.
Wig or hair system, at a glance
| The question | A traditional wig | A hair system |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cover? | Generally covers the entire scalp. | Designed specifically around the area of hair loss. |
| How is it designed? | Typically designed as a removable piece. | Customized to integrate and blend with your own growing hair. |
| Does it stay on? | Typically removable. | Depending on the system and attachment method, it can be securely attached and worn continuously. |
| What is the goal? | It covers your hair. | It replaces the hair you have lost and becomes part of the hair you have. |
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Which one is right for you depends on your hair loss, your lifestyle and what you want the result to look like. Sorting that out is exactly what the free consultation is for.
Real client photos. Individual results vary. Client names withheld for privacy.
Will It Look Natural?
This is one of the most important questions we hear, and understandably so. Creating a natural result involves much more than simply selecting a hairpiece. Hair color, density, texture, coverage, hairline, placement, cut and blending all play a role. Just as importantly, your hair should complement your age, facial features, existing hair and personal style. Individual results vary.
At National Hair Centers, our specialists customize, cut and blend your hair system with the goal of creating a result that looks like it belongs to you. Bring photos of hairstyles you like to your consultation. We will discuss what can realistically work with your existing hair, lifestyle and desired appearance. You can also look through our results gallery to see what that means in practice.
Real client photos. Individual results vary. Client names withheld for privacy.
A Hair System Should Enhance Your Life, Not Impede It.
Your hair system should fit your lifestyle, not force you to change the way you live. You should be able to exercise, sweat, shower, swim, travel, enjoy the outdoors and go about your everyday life with confidence. The key is choosing the right hair system, attachment method and maintenance routine for you.
At National Hair Centers, we take the time to understand how you live so we can recommend a solution that works with your lifestyle, not against it. Your hair should give you more freedom and confidence, not more limitations.
That is true whether you are looking at non-surgical solutions for men or hair loss solutions for women. The right answer is the one that fits the week you actually have.
Real client photos. Individual results vary. Client names withheld for privacy.
How Much Maintenance Is Involved?
Caring for an attached hair system at home is surprisingly similar to caring for your own growing hair. Regular shampooing and conditioning, gentle handling and using the appropriate hair care products are the foundation of keeping your hair and scalp clean, healthy and looking their best. Your hair system, attachment method, scalp and lifestyle will determine how often professional maintenance is recommended.
Some clients prefer more frequent professional service, while others are comfortable doing more of their routine care at home.
At National Hair Centers, we will show you exactly how to care for your hair system and recommend a maintenance schedule that fits comfortably into your lifestyle. Taking care of your hair system should not take over your life. With the right routine, it simply becomes part of taking care of your hair.
Real client photos. Individual results vary. Client names withheld for privacy.
How Long Will My Hair System Last?
There is no single answer, because the lifespan of a hair system depends on how it is designed, how it is worn and how it is cared for. Factors such as your age, desired density, hair length, amount of coverage, base material and construction all influence how a system is designed and how long it can reasonably be expected to last.
For example, a lighter, more delicate base may be chosen when creating an extremely natural appearance, while other designs may place greater emphasis on durability. Longer hair, greater coverage and different density requirements can also affect the life of a system. Your lifestyle and home care routine matter as well. Proper shampooing, conditioning and handling can help your hair system continue to look and perform its best.
At National Hair Centers, we do not believe in choosing a hair system based on longevity alone. The goal is to find the right balance of appearance, comfort, lifestyle and durability for you. During your consultation, we will explain the differences between the available options and what you can realistically expect from the system we recommend.
Real client photos. Individual results vary. Client names withheld for privacy.
What Should I Expect to Pay?
There is not one price that fits everyone, because there is not one hair solution that fits everyone. Cost depends on factors such as the amount of coverage needed, type of hair, base design, customization, attachment method and ongoing service.
During your free, private consultation, we will explain the options available to you and their costs so you understand what to expect before making a decision.
If you want to read more before you come in, we have written about pricing at length in hair replacement costs, what to expect and in the cost of hair replacement in Phoenix.
A good question to ask: what will it cost to get started, and what should I expect for ongoing maintenance?
Real client photos. Individual results vary. Client names withheld for privacy.
What Happens at My Free Consultation?
Your consultation is a conversation, not a sales presentation. We will talk about your hair loss, what concerns you about it, the appearance you are hoping to achieve, your lifestyle and how much maintenance you are comfortable with. We will evaluate your existing hair and scalp and explain the solutions that may be appropriate for you. We will also discuss pricing, maintenance and what you can realistically expect.
And sometimes a hair system is not the best solution. National Hair Centers offers surgical and non-surgical solutions for hair restoration, regrowth and replacement. Our goal is to help you understand your choices and determine which approach best fits your individual needs. If you would rather start with a question than an appointment, send us a message.
Real client photos. Individual results vary. Client names withheld for privacy.
What Should I Bring to My Consultation?
Three things make the visit far more useful, and none of them are difficult to gather.
Photos of Hairstyles You Like
These help us understand the look you are hoping to achieve.
Your Questions
Ask us about appearance, cost, maintenance, attachment, durability or anything else you are concerned about.
Information About Your Lifestyle
Exercise, swimming, travel, work, outdoor activities and your normal routine all help us recommend the right solution.
Your hair loss, lifestyle and expectations are unique, and your solution should be too. The more we know about how you actually live, the closer the recommendation lands.
Before & After
Real clients, photographed before and after. There is more of this in the full results gallery.
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Diffuse thinning at the crown to a full styled length
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See-through coverage to a styled layered bob
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A bald crown to a full textured cut
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Receded temples to a full front hairline
Real client photos. Individual results vary. Client names withheld for privacy.
Hours
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- Wednesday8:30am to 5:00pm
- Thursday10:00am to 7:00pm
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Personalized solutions. Local care. More than 50 years of experience, at 5828 N 7th Street Suite 200 in Phoenix. You can check hours, directions and everything else on our contact page, or call us at (602) 230-0000.