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Jul 28, 2008 7:11 pm US/Central
21 Things To Know About Buying A Wig
(Mimi Vincent)
- Visit the wig salon that has the largest inventory.
- Look for a full service wig salon
- If possible, take a friend or family member with you.
- Never prepay for a wig. You should pay only if what you ordered is exactly what you want.
- Never pay consulting fees.
- In the state of Texas, medical patients do not pay sales tax. (You must sign an exemption form)
- Make sure your wig salon informs you about the care of your wig. Synthetic wigs are easy to care for, economical, stylish, convenient, and natural looking.
- Make sure your wig salon has licensed stylists that can re-style your wig.
- Look for a salon that has three way mirrors that allow you to see all sides of your wig.
- Most wig salons will trim and re-style your wig for free, when you purchase the wig. Remember that if you ask to have a wig cut or trimmed, you will have to purchase the wig.
- You should insist that your wig salon have a "No Return" policy, which protects you against any communicable disease that may have been transmitted by a previous wearer. For this reason do not be pressured to purchase a wig. Take your time with your decision.
- Make several visits to the wig salon. Remember, the wig salon is there to help you, not to pressure you in making a bad decision. Your wig salon should have a Polaroid camera. This will allow you to take pictures of several wigs to take home to your family.
- Make several visits to the wig salon. Remember, the wig salon is there to help you, not to pressure you in making a bad decision. Your wig salon should have a Polaroid camera. This will allow you to take pictures of several wigs to take home to your family.
- If you are confined and cannot go to a wig salon, ask the salon to come to you. If you can tell a wig stylist what your hair looks like over the telephone, (or have a picture delivered to the salon) your professional salons will bring several wigs to your location. Be prepared to pay a small delivery charge.
- The salon should allow you to try on all the wigs that interest you (including all display wigs) and should help you determine proper fit, style and color. They should show you how to wear and care for the wig.
- When choosing a wig, remember that matching the color of your hair can sometimes be tricky because of the lighting inside a salon. Feel free to go outside and check the color in natural sunlight.
- Ask your friends, hairdresser, doctor and nurses about wig salons.
- Contact your local American Cancer Society. They usually have a vendors list.
- Do not feel obligated to purchase a wig on your first visit.
- Professional salons do not require prepayment on special orders.
- Purchase a wig before you began to lose you hair.
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