Transcript: My name is Jamie, we’re at Wig Elegance but we do have Wig-a-Do and Rosalind Stella’s Wig Boutique as well. In 2009, I lost my mother to breast cancer, and I was extremely depressed, under the covers, did not want to get up. My husband thought it would be a good idea to buy the salon … [Read more...]
In-Shop Wig Styling
Transcript: We do a lot of styling. If you take a look at our stylist there, she’s actually styling a wig now. She is setting, she is washing, she is setting it, she is putting it in a special wig dryer that we have so it’s not too high heat. … [Read more...]
Wig Care vs. Hair Care
Transcript: Wearing a wig and caring for a wig is definitely different from your own hair, depending on whether you’re getting human hair or synthetic. Getting a synthetic fiber will take its own shape each time you wash it. The general rule of thumb is to wash it every 28 to 30 wearings. You wash … [Read more...]
Wig Longevity
Transcript: The longevity of a wig depends on how long and how often a person is wearing that wig. If they’re wearing it every day, we often recommend (sometimes) that you buy two wigs so that you have one for every day to knock around, and one to use when you get a little more dressed or things … [Read more...]
Hair Accessories (Extended)
Transcript: My name is Jamie, we’re at Wig Elegance but we do have Wig-a-Do and Rosalind Stella’s Wig Boutique as well. Other than just wigs, of course, we carry all chemo-related products. We carry a full array of turbans, hats; we carry UV protected hats, made by Wallaroo. They’re fabulous. … [Read more...]
Essential Wig Accessories
When you’re buying a wig, especially your first wig, there are a lot of things to consider. Synthetic or human hair wig? Mono cap or lace front? Long or short? You may also wonder exactly what you need to go along with your wig. Care and maintenance products are a must, but which ones? And what else … [Read more...]
Wig Maintenance Tips
Once you’ve found the right wig for you, you may think you’ll have a good hair day everyday with very minimal effort. While wigs do offer less maintenance than your natural hair and can stand up to harsh weather conditions better than your own hair, they still require some maintenance. We know that … [Read more...]
Restoring Last Year’s Costume Wig
Restoring Last Year’s Costume Wig Was last year’s costume such a hit that you are considering a revival this year? Or have you come up with another character in which you can use existing clothing and accessories, including your wig? If you spent the time, money and effort on an incredible … [Read more...]
Synthetic Wigs Make Beauty Affordable For Levittown Cancer Patients
Synthetic Wigs Make Beauty Affordable For Levittown Cancer Patients There is much to love about our Levittown community. But one sad statistic is that we are part of an area of the country that's subject to an above-average number of cancer incidences. Cancer of any type is a difficult and often … [Read more...]
Wigs Change Lives in Levittown PA
A wig is often the sign of a life-change. But at Harry S. Truman High School here in Levittown, PA, wigs are often part of the life change. Although from the outside this school looks like any other in middle-class America, inside is a very special program – a theater troupe that many of its … [Read more...]