Worried About your Hair Loss? You Might Have Found the Perfect Solution – But Be Careful That It Isn’t Too Perfect

There are many options today for people experiencing hair loss, along with lots of unmet promises. For the 30 million women and 40 million men that experience hair loss due to medical or non-medical reasons, there have always been options, but very few of them are effective, affordable and most importantly realistic.

Tonics, potions and drugs are an option, but these therapies have been effective in less than 1% of the population. As a result, more and more men and women are exploring the option of semi-permanent and temporary hair loss. Said simply, these are hair pieces used to supplement that hair that they have, or provide full coverage. With advances in hair restoration technology, these items are becoming more affordable, available and perfected.

Its that perfection that is the problem. Too often, these types of items look like “hair out of a box” because they are “hair out of a box”. These hair pieces have perfectly conditioned, perfectly dyed and perfectly all-one-length hair. In fact, the hair that is purchased is made in bulk and distributed to the masses- however, it does not reflect the fact that face shapes, head shapes, skin tones- all must be considered when customizing a hair piece.

The bottom line, they are too perfect and stick out way too much when worn. “People who wear hair aren’t looking to look like a mannequin or have perfection- they just want to restore, repair or remedy the hair loss- they want to look like everyone else, so their overly perfect hair fails them in that regard,” says MaryAnne Didomizio, founder of MaryAnne Studios and Certified Hair Restoration Professional. “The best results are achieved when we de-perfect the hair piece, recreating it as a custom, believable and comfortable option to the reality of thinning hair or total hair loss.”

“I felt like myself again, for the first time in years, I didn’t want to hide myself”, states Kieca K. a woman living with Alopecia Areata. “MaryAnne’s help made me confident enough to hold my head high- and feel just like everyone else.”

For 25 years Didomizio has used her expertise to help men and women experiencing hair loss. She has also been recognized and certified by the American Cancer Society and the Governor’s Office of the State of Pennsylvania. In her Wayne, PA studio, she creates the custom pieces using highly advanced technologies, and creating the imperfect hair pieces that help restore her clients’ appearance to a perfect state. She is founder and formerly of the MaryAnne Christopher SalonSpa, now offers her services in a new setting at MaryAnne Studios, located in Wayne, PA.

Dedicated exclusively to the care of men and women experiencing hair loss, Didomizio holds the certification of Certified Hair Restoration Professional. She has also been recognized and certified by the American Cancer Society and the Governor’s Office of the State of Pennsylvania.

Dignity is Always Welcome- Alternatives for Men and Women Undergoing Hair Loss from Chemotherapy and Alopecia

For most people, their self opinion is heavily tied to their appearance. That final check in the mirror before you go out into the world is a staple of the modern woman’s and man’s daily ritual. And for most, what they see is acceptable. For a select few, it’s a delight. But for others, it’s a harsh moment- one where they have to face the reality that they are living with advanced medically related hair loss- often caused by chemotherapy or alopecia. In total, 70 million people are living with hair loss.

“The greatest part of a person’s image is created by their feelings about their hair,” comments MaryAnne Didomizio, an expert in hair restoration for both medical and non- medical clients, and a 25 year veteran of hair loss treatment, “when a person’s hair is going away, or gone, they feel over-exposed, unclothed and unaccepted. The very foundation of their dignity is often shaken.” 

To address these issues, Didomizio has created a three step process when addressing those enduring hair loss. Her process focuses on:

Understanding the appearance a client wishes to achieve, whether this is what they had pre-treatment or one that differs from their current style. Wherever possible, she prefers to meet clients prior to their medical treatment, so she can customize something as close as possible to the existing style and color.
Providing tools to help them maintain the various facets of your appearance as it changes during the hair loss period. 

Explaining realistic time frames related to their treatment. If chemotherapy and radiation are a part of your treatment, near-term changes typically last for six to nine months. However, it may take up to two years for your hair to return to its pre-treatment state. For those living with Alopecia, it may be permanent loss.
By using this process Didomizio can create a custom solution for those experiencing hair loss. Often, these solutions utilize handmade one-of-a-kind hair pieces that supplement the remaining hair, or address the issue with a full coverage option. “Clients don’t want to look like a grown up Barbie doll or like they bought their hair from some website and threw it on their head, hoping for a good result. What they do want is a full head of human hair, made for them, matching or replacing their existing hair, that compliments their face structure, skin tone and lifestyle.” 

“We can help them regain their diginity- the battle with hair loss is tough enough- I help soften some of the emotional loss by repairing it. Her client, Kecia K., agrees, “when I lost my hair from Alopecia, I stopped a lot of things. I never had a family portrait, never swam with my boys, started wearing glasses and stopped making eye contact. I felt like I was broken. MaryAnne gave me an opportunity to restore my personality, my life as a wife and mother and my dignity.”

Didomizio’s work began over 25 years ago when addressing the hair loss that both her mother and best friend endured from chemotherapy. She is founder and formerly of the MaryAnne Christopher SalonSpa, now offers her services in a new setting at MaryAnne Studios, located in Wayne, PA.

Dedicated exclusively to the care of men and women experiencing hair loss, Didomizio holds the certification of Certified Hair Restoration Professional. She has also been recognized and certified by the American Cancer Society and the Governor’s Office of the State of Pennsylvania.

Hair-diction: Secret Confessions of a Hair Wearer

Britney Spears does it. So does Beyonce Knowles. There is speculation that Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Lil Kim all do it too. But what about the woman that lives next door? Or the man sitting next to you on a flight? Statistically they may do it too. What is it? It is the newest trend, wearing hair. 

Since the days that Rapunzel provided a locks-based step ladder or Lady Godiva went bare-back riding wearing only her tresses, hair has served as the crowning glory to a person’s appearance. And now, thanks to the advances of technology into the arena of hair restoration and augmentation, flowing, beautiful, ample perfect hair is readily available to anyone who wants it. The problem is, many want too much. They cross the line, becoming hair addicts. 

“The human head has about 100,000 hair follicles. When a head of hair grows naturally, it distributes itself to a variety of lengths, textures, tones and colors. It is nearly impossible for a human head of hair to have 100,000 strands of perfect, one color, one length hair, a hair piece generally may have as many as 200,000 strands” explains MaryAnne Didomizio, an expert in hair restoration for both medical and non- medical clients, and a 25 year veteran of hair loss treatment, “so when women, and sometimes men, add hair, they make the huge mistake of thinking ‘more is better’, and they want to over-indulge and add more and more, that’s when we are dealing with a hair-diction”.

Didomizio credits the emotional attachment that each of her clients has to their hair and the way they use the hair restoration techniques at her Wayne, PA facility to replace hair that is lost. “Once we add the hair to their head, they are very relieved. They describe it as the nightmare of baldness finally being over. Then the hair-diction kicks in, they want to leave way too much hair on their head. They will say, okay, you can stop now cringing with each snip of the scissors, when, in fact, what they have is a head of hair that a natural person could never grow.” The remedy is to properly cut, shape, texturize and style the hair piece to emulate the way natural hair grows. These techniques keep hair wears looking natural, believable and represent a real alternative to enduring hair loss.

Kecia K, a 32 year old mother and professional woman with Alopecia Areata who lost all her hair is a self admitted hair addict. “I was spending thousands and fighting with stylists the whole time. I was terrified that they would keep cutting the hair piece and that I would still look bald. I would fight to keep them from finishing the hair cut,” confessed Kecia. “Then MaryAnne convinced me to get a real haircut in a human hair piece that I was wearing. I can’t believe the difference. All of a sudden I was looking at a woman I hadn’t seen in 5 years- it was me before Alopecia.”

“Hair-diction is a kind of body dysmorphic disorder, where a client is excessively concerned about and preoccupied by his or her hair - it creates helmets rather than a natural looking hair style. I have had to really manage a client’s emotions when I deal with a hair addict, but, with a little help and a lot of attention they can get the result they desire- a full head of 100% human hair that is natural, beautiful and most importantly undetectable,” states Didomizio. 

Didomizio’s work began over 25 years ago when addressing the hair loss that both her mother and best friend endured from chemotherapy. She is founder and formerly of the MaryAnne Christopher SalonSpa, now offers her services in a new setting at MaryAnne Studios, located in Wayne, PA.

Dedicated exclusively to the care of men and women experiencing hair loss, Didomizio holds the certification of Certified Hair Restoration Professional. She has also been recognized and certified by the American Cancer Society and the Governor’s Office of the State of Pennsylvania.

Hair Lasers - The Technology of Light Advances Today’s Revolution in Hair Regrowth

By now, nearly everyone has heard of laser hair removal. But very few of the 70 million men and women with thinning hair, medically deemed androgenic alopecia, have considered the power of a laser to regrow- not remove- hair that they had previously lost. 

Laser hair loss therapy is a new non-surgical scientific approach to treating hair loss, thinning hair, baldness and problems associated with the scalp. It is a tested method using low level laser energy, or “soft” laser light to effectively treat the appearance of hair loss. This non-surgical treatment utilizes a device containing therapeutic low level lasers developed in Europe. The treatment delivers light energy directly from rotating laser positions designed to cosmetically treat the appearance of thin, fine, damaged hair. Physicians are praising this technology as an effective treatment to increase hair thickness and rejuvenate hair.

“Our therapy is clearly a breakthrough for people who are uncomfortable with the progressive hair loss that they are experiencing and want to take action”, comments MaryAnne Didomizio, an expert in hair restoration for both medical and non-medical clients, and a 25 year veteran of hair loss treatment. “ This treatment is ideal for people that are currently experiencing hair loss, and for those that have a genetic predisposition to hair loss. If a person looks at the rest of their family and sees a lot of thin hair, they are an ideal candidate for early intervention.”

That intervention comes in the form of a combination of cool-to-the-touch laser therapy and a scientifically advanced topical treatment regimen. “I have seen dramatic restoration in my clients in as little as 6 weeks,” comments Didomizio, “I place a medical magnifying device against their scalp and let them see the growth right there on the screen. They are usually respond with ‘oh my gosh, I have hair again!’.” That hair is the baby-fine beginnings of what a natural alternative to hair replacement surgery or harsh chemical treatments. The results, and the hair, are real. 

Didomizio’s work began over 25 years ago when addressing the hair loss that both her mother and best friend endured from chemotherapy. She is founder and formerly of the MaryAnne Christopher SalonSpa, now offers her services in a new setting at MaryAnne Studios, located in Wayne, PA.

Dedicated exclusively to the care of men and women experiencing hair loss, Didomizio holds the certification of Certified Hair Restoration Professional. She has also been recognized and certified by the American Cancer Society and the Governor’s Office of the State of Pennsylvania