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Men's Hair Replaceme
Ch. 16 Men's Hair Replacement BSP
Term | Definition |
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Finasteride | an oral medication prescribed for men only to stimulate hair growth |
Flap Surgery | a surgical technique that involves the removal of a bald scalp area and the attachment of a flap of hair-bearing skin. |
Full Head Bonding | the process of attaching a hair replacement system to all areas of the head with an adhesive bonding agent. |
Hackling | process used to comb through the hair strands to separate them |
Hair Replacement System | formerly called a hairpiece; also known as hair solution. |
Hair Solution | any small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head and integrated with the natural hair. |
Hair Transplantation | any form of hair restoration that involves the surgical removal and relocation of hair; including scalp reduction and flap surgery |
Lace-Front | popular hair solution style used for off-the-face styles |
Minoxidil | topical medication used to promote hair growth or reduce hair loss |
Root-Turning | refers to sorting the hair strands so that the cuticle points toward the hair ends in its natural direction of growth |
Scalp Reduction | the surgical removal of a bald area, followed by the pulling together of the scalp ends. |
Styling or Wig Block | head-shaped form made of plastic, foam or other materials used as a stand for a wig ot hair replacement system. |
Toupee | outdated term used to describe a small hair replacement that covers the top or crown of the head. |