Fantasia Salon / Spa and Wig Specialists

The main stigma regarding wearing wigs is left over from the old school. Let’s face it, we have truly come a long way with regard to hair replacement for women (and men for that matter!) The days of the beehive monster cap wig are gone, may they rest in peace. They did not look real, and perhaps they were never intended to look real.

Today, those facing hair loss for whatever reason, have so many choices when it comes to wearing wigs. Some women wear wigs for fun rather than necessity and have a wardrobe of them, just like shoes and purses. These days, your hair can be changed to match your outfit!

In days past you pretty much had to buy “human” hair for a wig to look realistic. Not so today. Synthetic hair offers very competitive and in many cases superior looks. Cyberhair would be a good example of a product superior to the real thing. If you are going be wearing wigs; make certain you are aware of the care instructions. At Fantasia salon, you will be informed as to care required for the different hair replacements options as well as the attributes of each. For example, some synthetics may not last as long as human hair and; make sure you stay away from heat if you are going to wear synthetic. This would probably not be a good choice for a baker. It sounds funny but Fantasia receives calls from women after the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays wanting to know if we can “fix” their wigs. The wigs are such a part of them that they forget and stick their head in the oven to check the turkey or ham. Oops!

An important tip when purchasing a wig is that you spend as much money as you can. This is one area where you definitely get what you pay for. If you buy cheap wigs, people will most likely know you are wearing a wig as it’s difficult if not impossible to get them to look right. If you purchase a cheap wig in the mall, don’t assume a salon specializing in wigs such as Fantasia, can make it look like a master piece. We carry quality products not found at the malls for a reason.

Take your time when purchasing a wig. If you have a fan club or significant other, bring them with you and allow them to help you make your selection. At Fantasia, we have private consultation rooms and encourage you to bring family and friends so they can be involved in the process. We find this is especially important if one is going through treatment for cancer. Our support team are compassionate, caring professionals who will guide you in making this important purchase.

When you leave wearing a good wig, cut properly to frame your face; no one needs to know unless you tell them. All wigs sold at Fantasia are cut and styled to fit the individual regardless of the price of the wig. From our lower priced synthetics, to Cyberhair to human hair, each one is custom fit. (A word of caution regarding Cyberhair, special sheers are required for cutting. It is important to only allow a trained salon profession to make any modifications) Obviously because Fantasia sells a lot of Cyberhair; our professionals are highly skilled in customizing them. Just because your friend is a hair stylist, does not necessarily mean they can work with wigs. Fantasia’s wig specialist have years of training as there truly is an art to customizing wigs.

Don’t be terrified of having to wear a wig. Have fun with it! Perhaps you’ve always wanted to be a blonde or a red head? Who says your wig has to look just like your own hair? It just has to look good!