Tips on maintaining your hair addition

Wearing a hairsystem, hairpiece or wig is easier than ever with all of the great products that have been created specifically for you. And with a little help on your part, you can keep your hair addition looking gorgeous for a long time.  

Whether you decide to wear human or synthetic hair, the common goal is to keep the hair looking natural and beautiful for a long time.  One of the best things you can do is to give your hair a rest. This means taking it off each night or at least a few times a week.  Wearing your hair to bed each night can cause friction so taking it off when you sleep will actually prolong the wear of your hair and keep it looking shiny and not dull from rubbing against your pillow.  Use products that are made for hairsystems such as the Qshi line of hair products. These products are specifically made to keep your hair looking great and come in a variety of options-conditioners, shampoos, mousse, hairspray, gel, etc... Finally, making sure to treat your hair gently is definitely key to keeping your hair looking it's best. Try to not scrub your hair when washing it and avoid rubbing it to dry it. Air drying your hair is always the best option and one we strongly recommend.  

Donte's of New York has been in a leader in the men's and women's hair replacement/hair extension business for over 50 years. We know how important your hair is to you and we want to help you to look and feel your best. Visit us on the web at: www.dontes.com or give us a call today for your FREE consultation, 480-483-8800.  

Hair loss, what causes it, and how can we slow it down?

Did you know that each one of your hair follicles is a living organ? It's true! Keeping that in mind, it is important that we do all we can to keep each of them strong so that we can keep the hair we have for as long as possible.

So what causes hair loss?  Primarily in men and women hair loss is caused by aging and our genes.  The Dihydrotestosterone hormone (also known as DHT) plays the biggest part in how quickly we keep or lose our hair.  High levels of DHT will block blood and nutrients from reaching our scalp which then eventually causes the follicle to die.  Women generally produce less of the DHT and women even produce an enzyme called aromatase that helps to block it, that is why less women experience hair loss then men.  Hair thinning and hair loss can also be caused by not taking care of yourself.  A poor diet, stress, medications, use of chemicals and hot tools on your hair to name a few, can all contribute to hair thinning or loss. 

The best way to help maintain your hair is to be sure to use a high quality shampoo such as IHI Hair Support, known to cleanse the hair follicle to allow hair growth, reduce the amount of chemicals or hot tools used on your hair, eat a well balanced diet and keep stress at bay.

 If you are experiencing hair loss, we know it can be difficult, we are here to help. Call Donte's of New York TODAY for your FREE consultation: 480-483-8800 or visit us on the web: www.dontes.com

Hair Extensions...so many to choose from!

Hair Extensions may be attached in numerous ways. When deciding which extension method is right for you, one of the first things you may want to think about is whether you want to always wear your extensions or if you want to take them in and out at your own discretion.  

With clip in extensions, you can have that flexibility.  Clip in extensions may be bought per weft (row) or in a package that might contain several wefts of various sizes. We love the Hair Diamonds line as they have gorgeous hair and are produced in Italy, which means they are very high quality and will last a very long time.

 So let's say,  you don't want to bother with taking them in and out, well in that case you will want extensions that a professional puts in and can last 3-6 months.  If that is the case then your options are going to be wefted extensions or individual extensions.  These types of extensions will stay in and if applied properly as the skilled technicians at Donte's of New York know how to, your hair will be damage free too.  Braiding, sewing and gluing may cause damage to your hair so you want to be sure to look for alternate ways of having your extensions attached, such as we do at Donte's of New York. 

Finally there is Micropoint Solutions, these extensions that can be placed on the top of your head. They are so small, that it would be very hard for anyone to detect them.  Made out of cyber hair (hair that is manufactured and is the closest thing to human hair) these attachments will add volume to your hair while looking 100% natural.  Sold only by trained professionals this product is amazing. 

If you are experiencing hair loss of any kind, whether it be that you are just noticing your hair starting to thin, or if you have lost most of your hair or even all of it, Donte's of New York can help you to achieve a gorgeous full of head that looks natural and allows your existing hair to remain, damage free. We specialize in all non-surgical hair replacement techniques for both men and women. Call us today for your FREE consultation to find out how you too can have a beautiful head of hair today. 480-483-8800 or visit us on the web: www.dontes.com

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Getting diagnosed with breast cancer is heart breaking and life changing.  Patients that undergo a certain type of chemotherapy, can experience hair loss which can be devastating.  If you are someone who is told that hair loss will be a side effect of your chemotherapy, we suggest that you handle this part of your treatment by trying to meet with a professional that can help you to select a wig that suits you and can mimic how you looked before the chemotherapy treatments.  It is best to visit a hair professional prior to your treatments as most people start to experience hair loss within the 1st -2nd rounds of chemotherapy. Having a wig to transition to that you feel great in, will help to make your road to recovery so much easier. 

Donte's of New York has over 50 years of experience in the hair loss treatment field, offering non surgical solutions to both men and women to help you get back your hair to the way you want it to look...natural and beautiful.  Call us today for your FREE consultation or visit us on the web:  www.dontes.com to find out more.