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.
How to care for your human hair or synthetic toppers
While there are some similarities in the way you wash synthetic and human hair, you need completely different products to care for them. In this blog post, I will outline how to wash both human hair and synthetic toppers and offer advice on the different products you...
How to turn a wefted wig into a topper
Have you found the perfect wig, but prefer wearing toppers? If you have a wefted wig - rather than a hand-tied, closed cap wig - then you can quite easily turn it into a large-base topper. Check out my video below to see my first attempt to make a 10x10 inch base...
My Best Friend’s Hair topper consultation service is now live!
Are you new to alternative hair and don't know where to start? Let me help you! I have been wearing toppers full time for the past 4 years and have tried numerous different brands and types of topper – both synthetic and human hair. My new service, called My Best...
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...