Bristol Studio - Wig Alternatives

Wigs are one of the most popular solutions for female hair loss. But unfortunately, they come with a lot of problems.

You can't wear them all the time. You have to take them off to sleep or to swim. They need to be adjusted constantly, and the fear of them coming loose can cause more stress. They can be hot, itchy, and uncomfortable.

In short, they don't provide the comfort, freedom, and confidence that a full head of hair does. But other hair loss solutions for women aren't perfect either: medication rarely works long-term and hair transplants often aren't viable for women.

In our Bristol studio, we've got a better wig alternative for women who have lost their hair. One that restores your confidence, is totally undetectable, and actually addresses the emotional impact of hair loss.

The problems with wigs

• They're not secure - they can come off in high wind or if they get caught on something
• You have to take them off at night - for many women that's just a daily reminder that they have hair loss, and they hate doing it
• They can be too hot - due to the base on which they are formed they can get hot and uncomfortable
• They need a lot of care and maintaining - you need to untangle them, keep them conditioned and clean them regularly
• You can't wear them for sport - If you like outdoor activities, cycling, riding or swimming then wigs either have to go under a helmet or be taken off
• You'll probably need more than one - in order to have a fresh clean one available at all times
• You may have to send it away for maintenance - They wear out and have to go back to the manufacturer to be refurbished

An example of the type of transformation we can produce - even for total hair loss

The Intralace Hair System solves all those problems

The Intralace System is our pioneering solution for female hair loss - created by Lucinda Ellery, who lost her own hair and discovered exactly how cumbersome wigs can be. It was made to restore your confidence, fit into your life, and get you back to looking - and feeling - your best.

It's fully secure, because it's attached to your own hair

The Intralace is integrated into your natural hair through an ultra-thin, lightweight mesh, so there's never any risk of it coming loose. Additional hair is added to create full, natural-looking coverage.

For those women with total hair loss we have the Intralace Freewear System - based on the same mesh system but secured to your head with medical grade tape.

You wear it 24/7

No taking it off to sleep, or swim, or shower - the Intralace becomes part of your own hair. Unlike wigs, our clients regularly report that they forget they're wearing it.

The mesh is light and breathable, so it won't be any hotter than your natural hair would be.

Brush and wash as normal

The Intralace acts exactly like your own hair. Style it however you want, wash it after a long day and just relax and unwind - without the emotions that comes from caring for your remaining hair after you've lost some or most of it.

It's easy to care for the Intralace, so say goodbye to constant untangling. All you need to do is keep it clean and regularly conditioned, like you would your natural hair.

Be as active as you want...

Because the Intralace is so secure, you never need to worry about it coming loose. Running, cycling, riding, sports, even swimming, all are possible (and encouraged!) without any stress or worry.

...and as social

The Intralace is matched to your own hair's colour and texture, so it's completely undetectable. Unless you choose to tell them, no one will know. You can socialise with confidence. You can make last minute plans without worrying about sorting out a wig.

You only need one, and the maintenance is done on your head

The Intralace is worn all the time, there's no need for any backups, and it lasts for around two years.

Maintenance takes place every 6-8 weeks at the salon, just like a regular cut or colour, and only consists of tightening the system as your own hair grows. Our clients love coming to the salon for a catch-up with their stylist and a bit of self-care - especially if they've avoided salons due to their hair loss previously.

Other benefits too

There's no need to shave your head, because your natural hair can grow beneath the Intralace - making it the perfect solution for Telogen Effluvium or while you're undergoing chemotherapy.

Even the best, custom-made wigs with graded colour can't match the subtle shades of your natural hair. Because we're attaching individual strands to the Intralace, we can mix them with shading and highlights for a genuinely natural, undetectable effect. But you don't have to stick to your current hair if you want a change - each Intralace is created bespoke for you, so we can make it entirely to your preferences.