Fantasia Salon / Spa and Wig Specialists

Our hair grows in cycles. It grows then it rests then it falls out. This is a normal growth “cycle”. This cycle will continue year after year. Normally we lose 100-125 hairs per day. Abnormal hair loss may be due to a number of causes. If you lose a lot of hair when you or comb or brush; or if you notice it becoming thinner and thinner and falling out on it’s own, it’s time to seek professional help.

If a woman is pregnant, her hair will grow and the normal 100-125 hairs per day may not be lost. Within two to three months of her delivery, those hairs are likely to fall out. This could seem excessive since no hair had been lost in awhile but is perfectly normal.

Diet can impact hair loss. If you are not getting enough quality protein or are losing weight rapidly, you may experience massive shedding of hair. Make certain you include high quality protein in your diet daily. Iron deficiency call cause hair loss. Try to include high iron content foods in your diet, or you can take iron supplements if necessary.

Birth control pills can cause hair loss because they alter the body’s hormones. Experts say this is something which runs in families. If your mother and grandmother had issues with this, you will likely have issues with hair loss while on birth control pills.

If you are being treated for cancer, some medications will cause your hair to fall out. Most drugs used in chemotherapy will cause hair to fall out. Generally your treating physician will tell you exactly what to expect in this regard. Usually the hair will grow back once the treatment is completed. And, don’t be surprised when it comes in a different color, texture or curly where it was once straight!

Trauma and stress to the body can cause hair loss. If you battle a high fever you could experience hair loss. High levels of stress for whatever reason, can cause hair loss. It can be stress on the job, stress in the home with finances or relationships, a death or an extended sickness of a loved one or any emotional stress. This can cause significant levels of hair loss. Try to alleviate any stress in your life that you can. Obviously that is easier said than done but very important for your overall health and your beautiful hair.

If you find yourself in a situation where you have no control over our hair loss issues, such as medical treatment for cancer or other health issues, please think of Fantasia for your hair replacment needs. Fantasia salon has been in business for 46 years and has been fitting and customizing wigs and hair pieces since the 1960’s. We have trained professionals ready to assist you with your hair replacement needs. They will help you make the best decision for your situation. Call today to schedule you fee consultation.

Amy’s Presence, a line of Cyberhair wigs, got it’s name from Amy Gibson. Amy is an actress who began her show business career when she received a starring role in the daytime drama “Love of Live” at age 13.

Just as Amy’s acting career was really taking off, she began experiencing bald spots due to alopecia areata. Back then, not much was known about alopecia and Amy had to find ways to cope with losing her “crowning glory”. She had to keep her secret from cast members, friends and the press for fear of being ousted from an industry which places such importance on beauty and hair.

Over the next 17 years Amy starred on many shows including “The Young and The Restless”, “The Facts of Life” and “Happy Days”. All the while Amy was scouring the globe trying every treatment imaginable and searching for answers to her problem. Amy became a star on “General Hospital” at a time when her body was rejecting treatment and she lost all of her hair within a three week period. Determined that “the show must go on”, she created techniques to allow her to live like every other woman who loves to swim, work out, go dancing and engage in intimacy. Amy was not going to allow hair loss to rob her life.

The Amy’s Presence line of wigs is a culmination of Amy’s lifelong search. Cyberhair is the world’s most technologically advanced patented hair. It is virtually indistinguishable from human hair. It is light as a feather, soft and silky, with rich hues and subtle, shimmering highlights that never fade or change color.

With Cyberhair, you can live life to the fullest! You can work, sleep, swim, exercise, and enjoy romantic moments without worrying about your hair. Amy’s presence is an everyday wig that fits your everyday life. Cyberhair has “style memory” so it requires no styling and only basic maintenance to keep it looking great.

Additional features of Amy’s Presence are: Two cap styles, the Action Cap and the Ultimate Cap, both super lightweight cap construction for the ultimate in comfort and secure wear-ability; hand tying with light, refined materials that conform to the head for an individually customized fit; and subtle colors, hues and highlights that you have to see to believe. Amy’s signature features are: extended ear tabs for natural appearance and loops for scarves and eyeglasses. Additionally, there are specially formulated shampoos, conditioners, protectants and styling aids all specifically formulated for Cyberhair and Synhair.

Fantasia is privileged to be one the few salons in the Upper Midwest area offering Cyberhair and Amy’s Presence. Of course we carry a full line of the above mentioned products for proper care and maintenance of the wigs. Call today for more information and to schedule your consultation.