help & advice
The Her Hair My Head blog is packed full of top tips, advice and information on all things hair loss and wearing alternative hair.
5 lessons I’ve learned about buying wigs and toppers online
I've been wearing alternative hair full-time for the past 4 years. I've bought a lot of pieces – both human hair and synthetic – and I've made a few mistakes along the way. Buying hair can be tricky, so here are a few tips and pitfalls to avoid. 1. Just because it...
How to measure your head for a topper
If you are able to try on a piece in a wig shop before you commit to buy then you can tell how well it fits, how comfortable it is to wear, if the colour suits you and also the coverage and blend with your bio hair (if you are trying a topper). You will also benefit...
How to remove a comb and add a clip to your topper
Toppers usually come with several pressure clips sewn into them to attach the piece to your bio hair. Different brands use different-sized pressure clips and you might find that smaller or larger ones are more comfortable for you. In addition, some toppers come with a...
Hairstyles for when your bio hair and topper are different lengths
An issue with wearing toppers is that your bio hair will not always be exactly the same length as the topper hair. And when you wear your hair in a shorter length, it can often be more obvious if your topper is longer or shorter than your bio hair. Longer hairstyles...
Choosing the ‘right’ colour topper for your bio hair
The 'perfect' blend One of the main issues that women who wear toppers have is how to blend them with their bio hair. A good blend looks much more realistic. You do not have this same problem with a wig, as most of – if not all of – your bio hair is covered by the...