Hair Systems: Costs
The price of a hair system can range anywhere from around $200 to over $3000. Logic may tell you that hair systems at lower prices must be of lesser quality. However, this is not necessarily the case. A search through web forums, scam reporting sites, and even some major retailers will lead you to the surprising conclusion that the price you pay does not necessarily affect the quality of the system. In general, all hair systems are handmade overseas. Because they are all produced by similar means and in only a few places, the basic cost per unit is typically the same. The biggest difference in the customer's price is overhead costs such as paying for TV commercials or maintaining a large staff.
One place that few men and women dealing with hair loss tend to overlook as they search for hair systems is the internet. Although it may at first seem an unlikely place to look, online hair system retailers can offer the lowest prices and suprisingly great service. Internet companies can cut out huge overhead costs, and with their innovative hair system design concepts they can create custom hairpieces without ever seeing you -- you don't even need to leave your house.
Hair systems can be a quick and easy solution to hair loss, and many seeking hair replacement solutions find that hair systems are perfect for their lifestyles. In addition to the hair systems themselves, other costs you will encounter along they way include adhesives or tapes, special shampoos and conditioners, special brushes, styling gel and any number of other products that are specially designed for use with hair systems. Since these products are designed for"hair" with special needs, they are more expensive than some shampoos that you might buy at your local supermarket, but are priced similar to the high-end shampoos you would buy at a hair salon. So depending on the type of shampoo you already buy, you may not be affected by their price.
Adhesives, gels, and other styling and maintenance costs will add cost to your hair system. Adhesives in glue form are more expensive than the tape products. Whether you get your hair system online or at a salon or club, you will incur these fees.
Although there is no escaping the cost of products, you can avoid fees for attachment and regular upkeep. If you opt to do maintenance yourself from home, you can easily save yourself $75-250 a month. On the other hand, regular visits to a salon will need to be done every couple of weeks and can be very expensive. You'll need your system and scalp cleaned and reattachment done at the very minimum. However, there are a ton of resources available online to help you learn all the methods for home maintenance.
The biggest cost with hair systems comes from one simple point: they don't last forever. Hair systems need to be replaced every few months or so, and depending on where and how you buy, that could be a big chunk of change. Going to a salon may cost you over $1000 every few months, and ordering online will cost at least a couple hundred. Some companies do offer discounts for multiple purchases over a period of time, and this can often lower the price of your hair systems dramatically.
Hair systems are appealing. They can look great, and with the proper research they can be priced to fit. But there is one final thing to be wary of: contracts. Locking yourself in before you can have a full experience is never a good idea with anything and can be nearly impossible to get out of. Just remember, all hair systems basically come from the same place, so be cautious with high prices and learn the tricks of the trade to save your time, your money, and your frustration.