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Before you book

How to choose a studio.

The same hair system can look undetectable in one chair and obvious in another. The product matters far less than the person installing it, which makes choosing where you go the most consequential decision you will make.

What actually separates good work from bad

When a system is noticeable, it is almost always one of four things, and all four are decisions made by whoever fits it rather than faults in the unit itself.

  • A hairline that is too straight, too low, or too even to be real
  • Density heavier than the person's age would naturally give
  • Colour or texture sitting beside the natural hair instead of blending into it
  • A cut that was never properly finished into the existing hair

Questions worth asking

Ask to see real client work, before and after, photographed by them rather than supplied by a manufacturer. Ask who will actually do the install and whether you see the same person at every maintenance visit. Ask what happens if something lifts between appointments.

Ask what the maintenance schedule looks like in practice and what it costs. A studio that is vague about ongoing upkeep is telling you something, because the schedule is the part that determines how good it looks in a year.

What to be wary of

Pressure to decide in the room. A price quoted before anyone has looked at your head. Stock photography presented as client work. Any promise that sounds absolute, because hair replacement is craft rather than magic and honest studios talk about it that way.

Real work

This is what it looks like.

A real client from our chair, photographed before and after his hair system was installed and cut in.

Before and after: a client with noticeable thinning, then with a dark textured cut and a sharp fade following his hair replacement.

Questions, answered.

Should I be worried about a consultation being a sales pitch?

A consultation should end with you understanding your options, including whether hair replacement is right for you at all. If you leave feeling pushed rather than informed, that is worth paying attention to.

Does a more expensive system look better?

Not on its own. The finest bases give the most convincing front and wear out fastest. What consistently matters more is the hairline design and the cut, which are down to the person, not the price.

Can I move to a new studio with an existing system?

Usually. Bring it in and we will tell you honestly whether we can maintain it well or whether you would be better served starting fresh.

Still deciding?

Book a consultation in Peoria or Pittsburgh. We answer every question and tell you honestly what is realistic for you.