For some people who desire a certain image or who are not suitable for surgery, a hairpiece may be the solution. It is a question of lifestyle. Consideration needs to be given to the practical effects a hairpiece can have on one's lifestyle. What's important to remember is that having hair is not simply to look good, but to feel good about yourself. 

Due to the stereotype image of a wig/toupee, the hair industry has come up with various terms for the same thing. Among these are Hair Weaves, Hairpieces, Hair Integration, Strand-by-Strand, Liquid Skin, Hair Replacement Systems, Genetic Hair, Non-Surgical Graft, Follicular Membrane Technology etc. These can be made of human or synthetic hair. They are fixed to the scalp by double-sided tape, hair clips, skin sutures or woven into the remaining hairs of the scalp. This needs to be replaced at 2-3 yearly intervals due to wear and tear. You may need a back-up piece in case of an emergency. Also, as your natural hair grows, the hairpiece needs adjustment, conditioning and re-fixing at 6-8 weekly intervals. The accumulative costs in the long term of wearing a hairpiece are comparable to the cost of surgery.