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Wigs & Co at Pontrhydifendigaid Fashion Show March 15th 2008

We will be exhibiting at Bont fashion show on Saturday March 15th 2008. Pafiliwnbont will be holding their first fashion show in aid of Breast Cancer Research UK. Doors open at 5pm so that everyone can have a chance to look around the fashion and beauty stands. The fashion show starts at 7pm till 8.30 pm with a half hour interval for refreshments and raffle. We at Wigs & Co have donated a £50.00 pound voucher for this very worthy cause. Hopefully the winner of the voucher will be there on the night and will be able to spend their voucher at the Wigs & Co stand. Come along to our stand where we will be displaying lingerie and nightwear as well as a large selection of hair pieces and clip in extensions. There will be hair pieces in all colours and styles with a small selection of exclusive wedding hair up-dos.

Also available to buy on the night will be Peruvian jewellery by skilled artisans . From necklaces to rings in Alpaca Silver and natural materials. The trade stands will stay open till 10 pm to allow everyone to browse. Tickets are available from Lisa (01974831635) or email lisa@pafiliwnbont.co.uk. The cost of the tickets are : adults £8.00 , students £6.00, concessions and children £4.00 . We hope to see you there !

Kate & Muriel

Female Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic alopecia)

Lately I have been seeing a lot of clients with female pattern baldness. It is unbelieveably common and not just in ladies of a certain age. Women with hair losss invariably think that they are an isolated case and do not realise that women can suffer from baldness as well as men. Female pattern baldness may begin as early as puberty. In these cases it is usually a sign of hormone imbalance. Such as excess facial hair or body hair. Hormonal changes are a common cause of female hair loss. Hair loss can also occur after pregnancy. It may also follow any sudden physical or psychological stress to the body. These types of hair loss are called Telogen Effluvium and are usually temporary. It is important to remember that this hair loss may be delayed by up to three months following these changes and may need up to eight months for regrowth to be fully achieved.
The most common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic alopecia, it is predominantly over the top and front of the head. It affects approximately one-third of all women but is most commonly seen after the menopause.

Normal hair shedding is approximately 100- 150 hairs per day . A lower number of hairs would apply to those whose hair is already thin. In female pattern hair loss , when the affected hair is shed, the root grows a hair in its place that is shorter. Eventually it becomes invisible looking (peach fuzz). Genetically, hair loss can come from either parent's side of the family. Thankfully there are ways in which to cover up female baldness . If the hair loss is mainly on the top and front , a hair topper is used to great effect. It covers the top of the head and is attached by means of clips to the hair underneath. It is then combed to blend in with the clients hair. This is a very comfortable piece and very realistic. If the hair loss is more than a wig is used . Depending on the severity of hair loss most clients can get away with using a machine wefted wig. These again are very comfortable and extremely realistic looking. For youngsters clip in hair extensions add thickness and length. If you feel you are suffering from female baldness why not make an appointment for advice and to try on a variety of hair additions.

kate

Now supplying Gisela Mayer wigs

We are pleased to announce that we now stock Gisela Mayer wigs from Germany. These fantastic wigs are from the popular collections of Classic, Fashion, City Concepts, Vision , News and Medical. We have a large selection in stock to choose from as well as our other popular makes. These wigs are available machine wefted, mono topped and hand tied.

Chocolate Fountain Sensation Day: October 4th 2007 from 11 am onwards

Lots has been happening since my last blog. We did an exhibition at Llanelli which yielded lots of contacts and opened new avenues in providing wigs to lots of different people. At the exhibition, breast cancer care were there and we hope to work alongside them in providing mastectomy bras for their clients. We also had a lot of interest from modelling agency's who plan to use our wigs on their models and female body builders'. So it just go's to show wigs aren't just for people who have experienced hair loss!. We continually get new wigs in stock and now with the Autumn here we now have a large range of scarves for ladies and children.

Our last chocolate evening was a great success and everyone had a great time. It was a very informal evening where adults and children indulged in chocolate covered marshmallows and strawberries. On the evening ladies got to try out our wigs, switchtails and clip in hair extensions as well as being able to purchase jewellery and children's gifts.
So on October 4th (Thursday) 11 am the chocolate fountain will be out again! We decided to run this from 11 am so as locals can call in their lunch hour. It will run till about 8 pm in the evening so as to allow everyone to sample the chocolate covered goodies. With Halloween just around the corner we also have in stock diamond covered black cat ears and collars and a selection of good quality fancy dress wigs from £10.00 to £30.00. Christmas too, dare I say is just 13 weeks away. for stocking fillers we have children's gifts from 50p upwards and ladies scarves and jewellery from £3.95 upwards. Underwear sets from a very reasonable £21.00 and camisole sets £15.00. For those that can,t decide what to give we have gift vouchers that can be used against any purchases or salon service.

Clients travel from far and away to come to us for wigs. From Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff and Pembrokeshire to North Wales. Most have heard about Wigs & Co via word of mouth which as always is the best way. For those of you who are thinking of getting a wig whether it be for hair loss or just for glamour wear. You can be assured of a warm welcome and great advice on what would be suitable.

Kate x

Wigs from New Manufacturers

Here at Wigs & Co we have taken the decision to incorporate even more suppliers of quality wigs. As well as old favorite's such as Henry Margu and Hair World, we have wigs from Noriko, Rene of Paris and Amore and our own collections specially made for Wigs & Co. Recently we have had a lot of interest in bandannas. Many boys who are undergoing chemotherapy lose their hair and are quite happy to wear baseball caps . The film the Pirates of the Caribbean has seen a great interest in pirate themed bandannas. So for that reason we have supplies of skull and crossbones , fire and skulls, paisley and camouflage bandannas especially for the boys. Also badges to adorn the bandanna to give it that cool look that boys so want! The website is continually growing and we are trying to incorporate as much information as possible. Look out in the near future for our tips on how to look good whilst undergoing chemotherapy. Remember your comments and suggestions are always welcome and anything we can do to make the website more informative we will.

Manon.s Wish. A fitting end to a very long illness.

For those of you who don't know me and my family personally. My daughter Manon was diagnosed with A.L.L. (Leukaemia, cancer of the blood). She was three weeks short of her 4th birthday when we were told she had Leukaemia. What followed was two and half years on chemotherapy. The first year of very intense chemo followed by maintainance chemo. During that time she was fitted with a port in her chest from which the drugs were fed into. She also had to take upto 15 tablets a day as well as steroids in the legs as part of her treatment. As anyone who has had treatment for cancer will know the side effects can be extreme. From mouth ulcers, aches and pains to sleeping for hours on end. Thankfully she has completed her treatment and has been in remission for nearly 2 years. The Round Table Foundation then granted Manon a wish. Please read on to find out what her wish was.

Last week Manon finally realised her dream to swim with the dolphins. She had waited nearly 2 years for her wish to come true. We all went as a family to the North of Ternerife and her wish took place at Loro Parque, Puerto La Cruz . We arrived at 10 am where we were met by the parks P.A. Mareika. She took us to meet the dolphin trainers and dolphins. In the pool there was a pod of 6 dolphins that she was able to swim with. One of the trainers went in the water with her where she was able to swim alongside the dolphins and hitch a ride on one of them. The look on her face was fantastic. So as not to feel left out Manon's brother Trystan was able to take part in the dolphin show and have a ride in the boat where one of the dolphins pulled it along whilst the others jumped over the boat. All in all it was a lovely holiday and the fitting end to Manon's illness.

cancer support meeting

At our last meeting I carried out a number of beauty therapies for the mums and dads of kids that have had or are currently going through chemotherapy. It is a chance to catch up with what has been going on since our last meeting and also very beneficial for new parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer. Our meetings are very informal and group based. One of my popular therapies is the bio de-tox spa which releases toxins through the feet. It is very similar to a foot spa. Depending on how toxic your body is when having the treatment the colour of the water changes from light brown to muddy brown and sometimes has fatty deposits floating on top. Parents of children newly diagnosesd are the ones whose water is the darkest. As time goes on and their child gets through the treatment the water in the bio de-tox spa gets lighter. Also very enjoyable is the hand and foot wax., which is like a mini sauna and very beneficial if you suffer from bad circulation , athritis or numbness.