It’s not only women with cancer who rely on wigs or hair pieces
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Cancer is a major reason why so many women visit Michael Suba’s Continental Hair Studio, but a large portion of his clients are women dealing with different stages of thinning hair.
There are three types of hair loss (aka alopecia)
1. Alopecia Areata: patches of hair missing on the scalp and body
2. Alopecia Totalis: baldness of the scalp only
3. Alopecia Universalis: baldness of the scalp and the body
Michael revealed that hair thinning is starting at a younger and younger age (as younger at 13 years old) and it’s a very difficult thing for most women to deal with.
It’s safe to say that most men accept balding as a possible reality, but it’s not something most women accept or want to deal with. The reality is that alopecia does affect women.
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Why are wigs so important for women recovering from breast cancer?
Wigs are an important part of the recovery for many women who lose their hair because of cancer treatments. Women have such an emotional connection to their hair, and I cannot imagine how emotionally traumatizing it must be for cancer survivors who have to deal with the reality of their hair loss.
To understand the importance of wigs in the life of many post-recovery cancer patients, I met with Michael Suba, owner of Continental Hair Salons.
Michael’s family has been in the wig business since 1964 when his parents, a couple of hairdressers, decided to ride the wave of the 60s. Now, the business is operated and managed by Michael.
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