What is a toupee?

Toupees are hairpiece designed primarily for men. Also known as hair replacement systems, hair systems, partial toupees and half-wigs, toupees cover the traditional areas of hair loss or baldness caused by male pattern baldness, usually on the top and front of the head. Men's toupees blend with the remaining natural hair on the sides and back of the wearer's head, creating a natural and realistic look. 

 

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How much does a toupee cost?

Toupees are popular hairpiece options for those who want to restore their hairline or cover up bald areas.With premature baldness becoming a common problem among men, the use of stylish human hair toupees has become quite popular these days.This condition is especially common in men with hidden male pattern baldness. One of the benefits of wearing toupees is that they are designed to look natural. Special double-sided tape or toupee glue holds the toupee carefully in place. The cost of a toupee will vary depending on the materials used and the complexity of the design.Prices range from $100 to around $1,000.

 

Based on the base structure, toupees can be classified into these three distinct types:

 

  • Monofilament toupees 

           Durable,breathable,comfortable

 

  • Thin skin hair systems 

           Comfortable, undetectable, natural hairline, invisible

 

  • Full lace hair systems 

           Comfortable, invisible, undetectable, natural hairline,breathable 

 

  • Lace Front Toupees

           natural hairline, invisible

 

Based on the use of hair, toupees can be classified into these three distinct types:

Human Hair Toupee

  • Chinese or Malaysian Human Hair Toupee
  • Caucasian or European Human Hair Toupee
  • Indonesian or Brazilian Human Hair Toupee
  • Indian Human Hair Toupee

 

Animal Hair Toupee

As the name suggests these Toupees and hairpieces use animal hair generally from a goat or a yak.

 

Synthetic Hair Toupee

A synthetic hair Toupee is manufactured with fibers. These fibers are extremely similar to real human hair. These toupees are highly economic and low maintenance.

 

Machine stitched weft Toupee

  • Double wefting
  • Single wefting
  • Hand tied wefts

 

How long do toupees last?

How long your men’s toupee lasts will depend on the type of base as well as the particular unit. Ultra thin skin hair systems are disposable and generally last 4-6 weeks, though they canlast longerwith the right care. More durable hairpieces for men like monofilament systems can last longer with some lasting as long as six months or more.