its an awesome product and i’m so sad that I cannot wear it. My doctor told me that my hair follicles are WAY too thin and brittle, while the product is non damaging to the scalp and hair, I have a very sensitive scalp…my skin is also very sensitive as Im currently also battling with Tinea Versicolor…i have measle like red patches all over my body! Its an embarrassing discoloration of the skin caused by bacteria, source unknown, maybe the tanning booth! or the gym?

Now please remember, as a regular on this site, I will never knowingly or falsely advertise a product, endorse it or promote it for myself…personally, I don’t get paid for it so whatever information you need, ask! I am more than happy to tell you why it works for me and provide you with information on all types of products. You have to decide for yourself, research everything and anything first before making a decision. You don’t want to risk what you have on your head, or what’s in your wallet.

Below please read a press release about Reprieve Hair-

NILES, IL (JULY 10,2007) – Fashion World Ent. Inc launches a new non-invasive solution to individuals suffering from alopecia, pattern baldness or a mild form of hair loss. The solution is Reprieve™ Hair, a unique, patented system that’s attached to the individual’s hair using a medical grade adhesive.
The system is simply an oval-shaped base containing 100% unprocessed virgin Remi® hair and is made in many sizes. Depending on the severity of hair loss, Reprieve™ Hair covers an individual’s hair loss area using their existing hair, so the scalp remains healthy and untouched. The base has a polyurethane hinged flap with perforations along the entire perimeter, where the individual’s hair is pulled through using a crochet needle. The consultant applying the system applies a strip of medical grade adhesive on each flap. When the hair is pulled through, it rests on the adhesive and the hair lies like a normal full head of hair.
This new, non-surgical, non-invasive procedure takes up to 1 hour to place and remove. Since the hair is real 100% human hair, the stylist can safely cut, perm, style and color to fit their clients’ preference. Licensed cosmetologists or hair replacement doctors that have hair loss clients or offer hair replacement services must be certified by Fashion World Ent, Inc. to perform this procedure. Classes are being scheduled throughout the United States for a fee and include a starter kit with the tools needed to perform this procedure.
Only licensed cosmetologists can take the class and use it…they go through an extensive 2-day training…I know because while I did model the product, I also attended the training program here in IL. I wanted to meet and talk to the people that were being trained on it, they know me and my story-I am so happy they are helping others…

What did you think overall about the reprieve hair system and the process? From the pics it looks pretty amazing. What is the cost? How did you get hooked up with the company?

If you would like to, please check out reprievehair.com…i was chosen to wear the piece and give them my unbiased opinion about the product. they are in the process of mass producing it…when you log onto that page, you will see my pictures! before and after. Unfortunately, because i do not have a stable condition, I cannot wear it any longer and must continue wig-wearing. I actually tried on an Amy wig and was not thrilled about it…maybe it was the one I tried but the hair was not evenly distributed and there was just way too much hair for me that it did not appear natural. There are so many good brands out there…just remember…from a manufacturer, they actually only cost about $10-$25 for synthetic, and around $450 for human hair…now when you do your research, come back and tell me what some of these people are selling them for. I would never recommend purchasing hair online. you must try it on because they do need to be cut and styled to your face frame.

I don’t know much about the clip ons. I do know I’ve seen some advertising on the internet and on the home shopping network for something called a “topper,” but I don’t know how well they work. I am also curious to know if anyone has tired those and what their experience has been with them.

Hey Julie –

I wanted Tyra Banks hair ! 🙂 I know she’s wearing something, probably a lace front something or other bonded to her head. She should do a program on that. She once did do a show about hair loss and she had Amy Gibson, the soap opera actress with alopecia areata, on her show. Amy wears gorgeous wigs, that look completely real. I think I read once that she stated no one ever knew when she was on “The Young and The Restless” that she actually had hair loss, the only person that knew was her hair dresser. But back to my original thought it would be great if Tyra would show all the different options for people with hair loss (hair pieces, and wigs) and the application process etc. Demystify the whole thing.

I have actually seen different processes of hair replacement/enhancement pieces and a lot of them look so difficult, its no wonder those people charge an arm and leg! They do for the most part look great, but I still think you have to begin by wearing a wig. You have to see yourself with the hair, envision it and accept your beauty. Those pieces take much effort to maintain and it may leave you frustrated at first, however, I am glad that I was sort of trained with wigs first. It allowed me to feel out every aspect of wig wearing and I felt a lot better.

YOU WROTE: Sometimes I see pictures on wig websites that make me question whether the model they are using actually is wearing a wig or if that is their real hair. False advertising type thing. Or I could be just being cynical. NO YOU ARE NOT BEING CYNICAL…MOST OF THEM REALLY ARE WEARING WIGS OR SOME TYPE OF ENHANCEMENT. This is how we fall prey to advertising. Be careful with what you read…

About the yahoo personals…I think assessing the true character of the guy first is a good idea, why even waste your time with idiots. Your beauty shines through your words, any guy would be lucky to have you by his side.

My jaw was dropped open as I read your story about your first experience buying a wig. Isn’t it called “Murphy’s Law” Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Places in the mall are probably the worst. I always see those little kiosks at the mall close to me that sells wigs and clip ons. But there is no way you’ll find me sitting in the middle of the mall, on display while I try on hair. I need a much more discreet environment. All the girls working the kiosks have tons of hair, I’d prefer to see it put on a girl who had thin hair. I think thats what I would love, is to see in person the different hair replacement processes available actually done on women with real hair loss. Whether it is wigs, hair pieces, wigs with bonding etc. Maybe it would help me to be not so afraid, maybe it would take out the fear of the unknown. You can’t really go by anything you see online, pictures can always be altered to show the before pic with an artificial advanced stage of hair loss. Sometimes I see pictures on wig websites that make me question whether the model they are using actually is wearing a wig or if that is their real hair. False advertising type thing. Or I could be just being cynical.