Bristol Salon - Alopecia Management

Of all the varieties of hair loss that we see in our Bristol salon, Alopecia is perhaps the most common. There are a number of different types of Alopecia - you can read about many of them on our Living with Hair Loss blog post - The different types of Alopecia explained - and the sad fact is that medical science has little to offer those who suffer from them. Some of them like Alopecia Areata strike suddenly causing bare patches and while the affected areas can sometimes start regrowing they can just as easily lose the hair again. This unpredictability makes it very stressful, and since stress seems to be one of the contributory factors this produces a vicious circle.

In contrast Androgenetic Alopecia comes on gradually and usually causes overall diffuse thinning, while Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also comes on gradually but affects the front and side hairlines leaving behind scar tissue on which hair can no longer grow. Both these types come with their own psychological challenges which are very real for those experienceing them.

But while there are a number of different types of the condition, with different causes, what unites them is the fact that treatment options are sadly limited.

Many "miracle products" claiming to reverse Alopecia, such as lasers and/or platelet injections, have no scientific basis.

Transplants are seldom suitable for women as the types of hair loss they suffer from often mean there is no suitable area of donor hair.

Medication is usually disappointing long-term. In some specific cases medicine can help - for instance steroid creams and immunosuppressant drugs sometimes reduce inflammation where that is a cause - but in many cases they delay but don't cure the conditions.

Wigs and toppers are popular methods for disguising Alopecia, but they come with downsides too. They can be restrictive, hot and uncomfortable, and the threat of them coming loose can even cause more stress.

The type of transformations we can make to women's hair

Disguising Alopecia - our techniques

Introducing the Intralace System - a pioneering hair prosthesis invented by our founder and designed to look and feel exactly like your real hair. You wear it all the time, and it'll never come loose. No more nervously adjusting your wig before heading out for work, or worrying about your hairline looking unnatural when someone captures a photo. You can swim in it, play sports in it, sleep in it - and after a long tough day, you can wash it like it's your own.

Unlike other hair loss solutions, the Intralace is able to actually address the emotional implications of hair loss, helping women feel confident, free, and like themselves again. We can't cure your Alopecia, but we can support you with a solution that'll completely disguise the hair loss, in an empathetic environment with stylists who understand the different forms of Alopecia and the impact they can make on your wellbeing.

Each Intralace System is custom-made based on your requirements. We match the System to your natural hair's colour and texture so it's completely undetectable, and we have options for different amounts of hair loss to ensure full, natural coverage.

You don't have to shave your head, so your real hair can grow beneath it - making the unpredictable nature of conditions like Alopecia Areata much easier to cope with. You'll find more information about our systems and the various options available on the Intralace page

Our expert staff at the studio in the Clifton district of Bristol have long experience of how hair loss can be completely concealed and of reassuring women who despair of ever having attractive hair again that they can be more glamourous than they ever imagined.