Wigs
A hairpiece made of synthetic acrylic fibre or natural hair, woven into your own hair or worn over it.
Drawbacks: Can be hot in summer; itching, dandruff; may be noticed.
Hair camouflage · Non-surgical
Wigs, hair weaving and other ways to camouflage hair loss
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How wigs, hair weaving, bonding, clipping, gumming and keratin fibres work, and how they compare with a hair transplant
Camouflage hides a visible scalp without surgery, to give the look of fuller hair. It suits some people, particularly when a transplant is not possible, but it has limits.
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Options at a glance
Wigs, hair weaving and hair camouflage options
Hair weaving
A hairpiece attached by weaving it into your existing hair.
Drawbacks: Temporary; cannot be worn for life.
Bonding
A hairpiece attached by bonding it to the scalp.
Drawbacks: Temporary; cannot be worn for life.
Clipping
A hairpiece attached with clips.
Drawbacks: Temporary; cannot be worn for life.
Gumming
A hairpiece attached with adhesive.
Drawbacks: Temporary; cannot be worn for life.
Keratin fibres
Artificial keratin fibres sprayed on to mask sparse, thinning hair.
Drawbacks: Cosmetic cover only.
Wigs
Wigs for hair loss
Baldness is more obvious when the scalp shows through, so camouflage is the simplest response. Many people with hair loss, including diffuse thinning, prefer hairpieces or wigs because they seem easy to use.
Wig hair is either synthetic acrylic fibre or natural hair. Modern wigs give immediate, natural-looking coverage.
Interwoven wigs
Woven into your own hair. They rise as your hair grows, so they need frequent adjustment.
Worn-over wigs
Sit over your own hair.
The drawbacks. Wigs can get uncomfortably hot in summer, and often cause itching and dandruff. They may be noticed, and they need regular upkeep.
Hair patches and hair systems
How hair systems are attached
Hairpieces (also called hair patches or hair systems) are fixed by weaving, bonding, clipping or gumming. These methods are quick and cheaper at the start, but all are temporary and not a lifelong solution.
A newer option is spraying artificial keratin fibres to mask sparse, thinning hair. Another non-surgical option is scalp micropigmentation (SMP), which creates the look of short hair or density on the scalp.
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Camouflage or hair transplant?
Camouflage
Temporary
wigs, weaving, bonding, clips, gumming, fibres
Hair transplant
Your own hair
your own follicles are moved, and they keep growing
Camouflage is temporary; a hair transplant moves your own hair follicles, so the hair that grows is your own. If a transplant is not possible, for example because of poor donor hair, camouflage is recommended to improve your appearance and confidence. At Dr. Madhu's Advanced Hair Transplant Centre in Jubilee Hills, the doctors will tell you honestly which suits you.
Questions
Wigs and hair weaving: frequently asked questions
Is hair weaving permanent?
No. Hair weaving, bonding, clipping and gumming are quick and cheaper at the start, but they are all temporary and cannot be worn for life. A hair transplant is the permanent option, because it moves your own hair follicles.
Do wigs cause itching or dandruff?
They can. Wigs often cause itching and dandruff, can get uncomfortably hot in summer, may be noticed, and need regular upkeep.
What are keratin hair fibres?
Artificial keratin fibres that are sprayed on to mask sparse, thinning hair. They are a cosmetic cover only and wash out.
Should I choose a wig or a hair transplant?
If you have enough donor hair, a hair transplant gives you your own growing hair. If a transplant is not possible, for example because of poor donor hair, camouflage is recommended to improve your appearance and confidence. The doctor can tell you which suits you at a consultation.
Next step
Talk to the doctors' team
In-person consultations are in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, or use the online consultation if you live outside Hyderabad.
Call+91 90004 11511 / +91 90004 11522
Emailhairhospihyd@gmail.com
VisitFlat No. 301, Aditya Jayrag, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 500033
HoursConsultations: all days, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, by appointment
Information on this website is general and does not replace a consultation with a doctor.
Consultation
Consult Dr. Madhu's team
Send your hair loss details and scalp photos for an online evaluation, or speak directly with our doctors on WhatsApp or in-person in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.