Linda McucweH, Says'
70 To 80 Percent Of American Women Own Wij
By Teresa Simmons >
Post Staff Writer
Marietta’s hair hadn’t
looked this good in weeks -
it seemed fuller and a little
longer. Her co-worker Just
had to ask, “Is that your
hair?"
- “Yes," Carletta replied.
“I paid for it, so it’s mine,"
she smiled.
She was referring to her
newly acquired wig. Linda
Maxwell, owner of Wig N’
You, located in the Free
dom Mall Shopping Center,
believes that 70 to 80 per
cent of American women
own wigs. “Every woman
should own at least ooe
wig. You never know when
an emergency may arise...
and the texture of today’s
wigs look more natural.
And wigs don’t take your
hair out...in fact, they
allow your hair to grow.”
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they wear your hair down
to permanent damage?
Three beauticians agrer
that wigs may damage
hair. Besides, people who
are balding or have bald
spots or those who have
had chemotherapy, etc.,
wigs, according to these
three beauticians, may be
hazardous to your hair.
Eloise Ferguson of Hair
Original states that wigs
enhance bacteria on the
scalp. “Your hair does not
get enough air....your
scalp cannot breathe with a
covering. Bacteria will
breed and infection may
occur. Also, wig elastic
rubs against the scalp."
Benji Carpenter of Shear
Illusions feels that in most
cases wigs cause certain
cuticle damage and per
manent scalp damage
LJada Maxwell, owner of Wig N’ Yen,
displays wig*, hair pieces and acces
sories expressly made to enhance one’s
appearance. (Photo By Teresa Sim
mons)
“Your hair becomes a—
place for bacteria to har
vest. But-for some who
don’t hare hair, the wig—
becomes complementary...
for cancer patients or
someone with severe nerve
problems, for example.”
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vent the scalp from getting
enough moisture. “Wigs
dry the hair out, causing
breakage,” he stated.
But Ms. Maxwell excuses
the above comments, stat
ing that wigs have come a
longway. “Wig manufac
turers are making the wig
- caps where the natural skin
crown is only on the top so
it looks natural.” The rest
of the wig Uner is made to
give the hair oxygen, she
—assured:-“—;
—“Wigs lire designed to
protect the hair. As long
as you take care of your
hair und&heath the wig,
your hair will grow. You
need to keep the hair dean,
conditioned and braided,”
Ms. Maxwell advised. - ,
Another new technique of
thd wig includes the
tapjpered sides. No longer
does the wia .have side
' burns. Instead, the wig is
cut so that one’s natural
hair can be used in the
front and sides to comple
ment the wig. . '
There are also wig pieces
that do not cover the entire
scalp. Andre Douglas is one
of the top-of-the-line wig
designers., Jfls hair pieces
include MaftaL New York
and Shanghai to name a
few. He also has pieces by
-rv t.
—the names uf Eiteutlaa
Four, Extension One, etc.
The former is a wig that
has a large opening in the
top. “You can pull your
aiwn hair out in the crown.”
The latter, Extension One,
is a smaller piece which
blends right into the hair
for a fuller look, specific
ally in the crown of a
lady’s hairstyle. - >
Ms. Maxwell is a prime
exttmple of someone who
utilizes hair pieces de
signed by Andre Douglas,
Michael Weeks, Naomi
Sims, Eva Gabor, Blade is
Beautiful and more. Even
though her natural locks
hang to her shoulders, she
stated, “I enjoy wearing
• - wigs. Even though my hair
is considered long, I wear
them for a change. They
give my own hair a rest
from curling irons and
chemicals also.”
Styles of wigs vary. The
feathered cuts; Jeri Curl
Wigs, bob cuts - with short
backs and long tops; the
page; short and layered
across the front, are some
of the latest styles. “For
every hairstyle a wig came
first,” Ms Maxwell
claimed.
Manufacturers have
slowed down the sale of
human hair wigs. The
same problems one has
with natural hair, like
holding curls, for example,
occur with human hair
wigs. “But if you have a
human hair wig hold on to
it," Ms. Maxwell advised.
“Once they start making
hnmnn hair wigs again
they will be very expen
rive.”
Older wigs can be re
styled at the Wig N* You,
informed Ms. Maxwell.
Children can also befitted.
To achieve the moat
natural look while wearing
a hair piece or wig, Ms.
Maxwell has several sug
gestions: *■
- Never wash a wig and
place it back on the wig
stand - hand the wet wig in
the shower and turn it
inside out.
- Never comb or brush a
wig while it is wet most
wigs have a permanent
curl in it
- Never use heated roll
ers or hot combs on
synthetic wigs.
- Make sure the wig is a
natural blend of your own
hair and fed free to blend
your own hair with the wig.
This precision sculpture in layers is roller set to hold
and look good from day to evening. A fully tousled
layered look, the front is pulled forward on the
forehead, bringing attention to the eyes and framing
the face. This look to so soft and sure, heads will turn
every time.'-T .V** *
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