Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Join Us! Hairline Illusions / Egypt Lawson Seeking Team Members!


Are you a compassionate and self motivated professional looking for a source of income that will make a difference in peoples lives? The Hair That Cares program is seeking passionate sales professionals around the world.
 
What makes a great candidate? Here are the things we're looking for:
  • A passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others
  • Great verbal and written communication skills
  • Sales experience & enthusiasm for working in a sales environment
  • Empathy and Compassion for those dealing with challenging medical conditions
  • Self motivated individuals who are able to manage their own success
  • Openness to guidance and being coached
  • Willingness to being trained and dedication to learning
  • An appreciation of all things pertaining to hair
  • Professionalism in demeanor and appearance
Other qualities that we're interested in, but are not required:
  • Professional hairstylist experience, or a background in haircare.
  • Medical sales background
  • An understanding of hair loss and hair loss disorders such as Alopecia
  • Knowledge of the side effects of radiation treatment and chemotherapy. 
If these qualities describe you or your career path, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@hairlineillusions.com

©2015 Egypt Lawson / Hairline Illusions

Hairline Illusions Celebrating Over 10 Years in Business!
Our goal is to provide 100% client satisfaction! Your privacy is guaranteed!
5 Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
(866) 777-7567
http://www.hairlineillusions.com
info@hairlineillusions.com

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Egypt Lawson - Hairline Illusions - Hairpieces For Hair Loss – What Are My Options?


Hairpieces are made for a variety of different patterns and locations of hair loss, and there are a number of different solutions available to suit these needs. Hairpieces can be purchased in stock sizes, semi-custom, or custom made for a fully personalized fit.

The most common hairpieces are stock size hairpieces. The stock hairpieces typically come in sizes small, medium, and large to fit a variety of different head sizes and shapes. When pre-ordering a stock size hairpiece, you want to compare the measurements to your own, selecting the size that fits your dimensions most closely. Three hairline shapes are available for these hairpieces, allowing you to choose the one that fits your natural hairline best. These types of hairpieces offer adjustable elastic that can be tightened or loosened for the best possible fit.

If you're looking for a hairpiece with a better fit, our semi-custom wigs are available. These hairpieces are typically made with a mold to ensure the most secure fit. Unlike the stock size hairpieces, these will conform to your head without use of adjustable elastic.  In some instances, the client can be fit for their semi-custom hairpiece while they still have some or all of their hair. For the most natural look, hair is typically hand tied to a net hairpiece base so the base will not be apparent. They can be worn during hair loss and re-growth. They are appropriate for alopecia areata sufferers as well as for chemotherapy patients. The price range for this type of hairpiece is typically between $1,800 and $5,600.


For the best look and fit, Custom Made wigs are the most personalized option available. These types of hairpieces are typically made using a mold, and specialized cap bases are available, depending upon the clients preference. Depending upon the procedures used to make the custom made wig, the cost will typically start at $2,800 with more advanced wigs costing $8,000 or more.

©2015 Egypt Lawson / Hairline Illusions

Hairline Illusions Celebrating Over 10 Years in Business!
Our goal is to provide 100% client satisfaction! Your privacy is guaranteed!
5 Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
(866) 777-7567
http://www.hairlineillusions.com
info@hairlineillusions.com

History of Wigs - Egypt Lawson / Hairline Illusions - Interesting Roots!

Historians and anthropologists have confirmed that wigs have been used in many cultures for thousands of years for cultural, fashion, professional, religious, social, and of course, aesthetic reasons.  From ancient Egyptians to Imperial Rome and ancient Greece, wigs have been found all throughout early history and are thought to have been used first as early as 100,000 years ago. While wigs have changed in style, production, application, and popularity, some interesting things we have learned from wig makers of the past have remained.

Some of the earliest artifacts found provide us with many hints about how wigs were made in the past. Ivory carvings of  bald women's heads and clay sculptures with removable wigs identify many of the trends and wig making methods of bygone eras. The well-preserved wigs of ancient Egypt are displayed in museums around the world.  One stunning wig found in the Temple of Isis in Thebes shows hundreds of intricate curls, demonstrating that even in the heat of the desert, many Ancient Egyptians had big ideas about how they wanted their hair to look.

During the 12th century, wigs became widespread status symbols in England and across Europe, worn predominantly by men of high social standing. Later on in history, fashionable women began wearing wigs as well. At this time, human hair and silk thread were popular materials and towering mountains of hair were used to demonstrate status.

Even during the plague in 1665, wigs were in high demand. Because there was no consensus about the safety of using donor hair from people who had died of the plague, wool, goat hair, and horse hair were often used in lieu of human hair.

While wig making methods and materials have changed and transformed in many ways over the course of thousands of years, one thing has remained constant: the importance of a fantastic fit. Some of these methods closely mirror the methods of current times, while others are admittedly more bizarre. In ancient Egypt, many wore wigs to shield their scalps from the harsh sun. People often shaved their natural hair and used beeswax to keep their wigs in place atop their scalps. In the 1630's, King Louis XIII wore wigs that were sewn into a linen foundation, and later on during the reign of Louis XVI in the 18th century, the use of net foundations became popular.

Net foundations—often seen in modern wig making—were invented during this time period, using many fitting techniques, different materials, and knotting techniques to improve upon these early wig designs and their overall fit.  As time went on, a French wig maker invented flesh toned hair net that helped wigs blend more naturally then ever. These ventilated wig foundations often included springs to help the often tall and bulky wigs fit more securely. While springs are no longer widely used in wig making, the advancements during this time period forged the way for modern wig makers who have developed even better technology to help wigs disappear into the scalp.

Along the lines of what modern wig makers have in mind are synthetic prosthetics to match the scalp of the wearer, many that wore wigs for performances in the 19th century began using pig and sheep bladders. This was initially used to simulate baldness, but wig makers soon began embroidering hair into these “scalps” to make the most natural looking wigs yet.

In the beginning of the 20th century, wig makers from around the world continued to use alternative materials in lieu of hair, until modern synthetic materials like polyester, nylon, acrylic, and modacrilyc became popular options. Jute fibers and Tibetan yak hair were commonly used.

As time went on, wigs were no longer reserved for the incredibly wealthy. While prior to the 20th century, wigs were historically seen as elaborate, heavy, and uncomfortable. Even early during the founding years of the United States, prominent politicians wore big, elaborate powdered wigs that were curled, powdered, and tied. During this time, wig makers were skilled craftsmen who created wigs and hairpieces and helped clients with all of their haircare needs. From cutting and dressing the hair to cleaning wigs and selling soaps and cleansers, scented perfumes, powders, tonics, and lice remedies, these wig makers—much like modern wig makers—were full service.

These oversized court-style wigs often associated with European aristocracy eventually went out of style, making way for the future of wigs that were wearable, realistic, and far more practical.  Wigs began to be catered toward people experiencing loss or thinning of hair more than ever. As the need for conventionally available wigs increased, modern hair preparation and wig manufacturing methods were born.

As glad as we are that we have such fantastic technology for assembling wigs natural and custom fit wigs nowadays, its always interesting to see the roots of this industry!


©2015 Egypt Lawson / Hairline Illusions

Hairline Illusions Celebrating Over 10 Years in Business!
Our goal is to provide 100% client satisfaction! Your privacy is guaranteed!
5 Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
(866) 777-7567
http://www.hairlineillusions.com
info@hairlineillusions.com

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Stock Sized Wigs Are Back!

Hello! I hope you're having a beautiful Week!

We had a very busy midweek! I've recently been honored to meet many women in different stages, medical causes, and experiences with hair loss. As always, these experiences have been inspiring and very touching for me.

I spoke with one woman who had no experiences with modern wigs; she had purchased wigs decades ago, and had no idea of all of the innovations in recent years. It was refreshing to wipe away the conceptions that she had about wigs. She was completely unaware of all of the advanced that have been made and how natural, comfortable, and custom-fit modern wigs can be.

My work is endlessly rewarding, and each and every customer amazes me. I'm never ready for the emotional journey that I go on along with each customer when they see, feel, and experience their wig for the first time. It's so incredible to see the uplifting impact and the renewed confidence that our wigs bring them. I love to see their self-esteem grow each day after they have visited my studio for their final fitting.

While I'm quite an obsessive planner, I admittedly don't usually put much thought into planning sales in advance.  However, I've decided that we would like to run a pre-order sale – Introducing our 2016 stock size “High Def Film Quality Hand-Tied - Natural Wigs”, and I wanted to let you all know the news first and share our promotion code with you early.

The stock size wigs will still feature our realistic hairlines with the 3 amazingly natural shapes to choose from. If you pre-order a stock size wig for 2016, you will receive a $250 discount for any small (Circumference 19.5”-20”) medium (Circumference 21.5”-22”), or large size (Circumference 22.5”-23.5”) cap. With this promotion, you'll pay just a $500 deposit - Hand-tied Front will cost $1,800 and $2,800 for full hand-tied beautiful hand-crafted wigs. We know that our beautiful, natural looking wigs are a fantastic way to switch up your look and bring you a huge boost in confidence.

We hope you'll consider starting the new year in 2016 with one of our natural looking and highly realistic wigs. You can choose from natural human hair—up to 20”—in natural black and different shades of brown, and we can dye, curl, perm, or process the hair to your liking.

We are planning to begin shipping orders by December 28th, 2015.


Wishing You a Lovely Day & Happy Shopping!

Click here to read more:
http://www.hairlineillusions.com/stock-wigs-2016.html

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Monday, July 20, 2015

What's So Different About Hairline Illusions' Wigs?

Hairline Illusions has pioneered the art and science of producing highly realistic custom wigs. We understand that when people look good, they feel better. We are also in the self-esteem boosting industry; we understand that hair loss is a crisis that impacts women deeply, and we are here to offer help and compassion. For many, hair holds deep significance, and we know that the right wig can help in restoring confidence and beginning the psychological healing process.

For patients with life-changing illnesses, hair loss can be a devastating side effect that can deepen the wounds of being ill. A serious diagnosis is a difficult circumstance that impacts any individual in many profound ways. While each individual handles these situations differently, hair loss can often feel like a loss of femininity, individuality, or sense of self.  We seek to help people through these difficult times.

Those undergoing chemotherapy deal with a unique struggle, but others are suffering with hair loss as well. Alopecia, an autoimmune disease, causes a person to lose their hair as the immune system destroys the hair follicles. This—and other disorders—can cause the loss of hair that can be quite difficult to cope with. In these circumstances, these women are not weak or frail—they have simply lost their hair, and want to look well again. Although many women embrace the changes that happen during a time of illness, many others just want to feel normal again; to be looked upon with the inner strength that they still possess, as opposed to the weak state that hair loss may portray. We aim to help make our clients feel whole again in any way possible.

Since 2006, Hairline Illusions has offered a One For One Program that provides medical wig grants to less fortunate women and children. This program was created to help women in crisis who are not in the position to buy custom wigs. We are also thrilled to help women understand possible reimbursements that they may be eligible for from their healthcare providers.

What's So Different About Hairline Illusions?
Hairline Illusions offers hand-crafted wigs that are distinctly different from lace wigs. The way that our wigs fit, how they are constructed, the materials we use, wig application, natural appearance, and their longevity set us apart. Our wigs are different from any manufacturer and are made to last.

We are not selling boxed one-size-fits-all wigs out of boxes, and we don't have shelves lined with pre-made wigs. We recognize that every client is unique, and their wig should be as well. We have many years of experience working with wigs in theater, movies, and TV, and over the years, we have built an understanding of the best production techniques.

We proudly manufacture our wigs; we don't start with pieces of pre-manufactured wigs, and you'll never find us using other wigs as a base or starting point. Our wigs are made to fit each individual client. Our wigs are meticulously hand-crafted in the United States by our dedicated technicians, not made in factories.

Our advanced prosthesis wigs can be applied without tape, glues, or thread, unlike lace and other types of wigs. We do not have to resort to uncomfortable and damaging application methods that can harm the hair and scalp. These innovative wigs have a scalp replica custom built for each client. To prepare them, we custom pick a scalp color that matches yours exactly, making it very hard to detect. If you wish to supply your own hair, the hair of relatives or friends, you may do so.  If you choose to do this, we simply deduct the cost of the hair you've supplied from the final cost of your wig.

Unlike the netting used with lace wigs, our advanced wigs are virtually invisible and look just like a natural scalp. Our wigs are designed to fit your head like a glove. When you purchase a wig from Hairline Illusions, the price you pay not only includes a six month to a year warranty but also proper care of your new wig. You'll leave with your new wig and a full understanding of how to care for it.

Another feature of our wigs that makes them so different from the rest is longevity; we want your wig to last for a long time. Most typically last for 3 to 5 years with daily wear when taken care of properly. Lace wigs are often replaced every few months, if not more often. Some women replace their lace wigs 3 to 5 times per year.

When you order a wig, we offer a free phone consultation to discuss your needs. We'll tell you more about how we construct our wigs, discuss your hair specifications, and our different wig types as well as pricing. When you're ready to proceed, we render a 50% deposit, financing or payment plan, after which point you will undergo a fitting. After 6 to 16 weeks (depending on the wig foundation type), clients are notified to inform them of the completion of their wig so they may schedule their final consultation or ship date.

Medical insurance providers may cover the cost if you have medically related hair loss.


Call us (866) 777-7567 to schedule your free phone consultation today or email us info@hairlineillusions.com.

Hairline Illusions Celebrating Over 10 Years in Business!
Our goal is to provide 100% client satisfaction! Your privacy is guaranteed!
5 Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
(866) 777-7567
http://www.hairlineillusions.com
info@hairlineillusions.com

©2015 Hairline Illusions