Information about my hair, etc...

Since I've been getting so many questions about my hair, I figured I would post the info here in a blog for convenience. Please still feel free to contact me with any specific questions!

New Hair Technology
150 E. 39th St.
Suite 102
New York, NY 10016
800-434-4552
Website

Sorry, I'm unsure of the current cost.

I wear vacuum pieces and have been for several years now. They are very comfortable and managable, just like real hair. I style the hair on my head just as I always did before my hair loss. I don't ever swim (never did much anyway), but if I did I would probably wear my hair and braids with a bandana and I think it would be fine. This is how I wear my hair whenever I'm around water, to the gym, or at an amusement park riding thrill rides.

If you are located anywhere near Kentucky, I also recommend The Hair Institute:

Hair Institute
1795 Alysheba Way (in the Hamburg Pavilion)
Lexington, KY 40509
859-263-9811
Website

They have a lot of great hair piece options and products and they style my hair whenever I can't make it up to New York...which is often! Eric & Jeletta Johnson and their team are really great and will work with you to try to give you the most natural look possible. I highly recommend contacting them if you are anywhere near Kentucky!!

I also recently got my eyebrows tattooed in the Cincinnati area:

Kathy Jones Skincare
1881 Dixie Hwy
Suite 300
Ft. Wright, KY 41011
859-426-5100
Website

Kathy was very nice, and I am very happy with the result.

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Comment by linda carraway on September 8, 2009 at 5:17pm
WOW I've been out of the loop,I never heard of vacume wigs. I'm going through a loss cycle now and will need a wig for my daughters wedding.Do you now of any organizations that could help me with the cost,I've been out of work and need anew hip so I have no idea when I'll be working again on top of that my husband has been out of work almost 3 yrs,there are no jobs here!!! You are adorable I wish I had your confidence when I was your age. Welcome to fla ,talk about hot your in for it here but I wouldn't live anywhere else,my daughter lives in Orlando and went to UCF. If you have any orlando ?? just ask , be sure to stay out of metro west and never go downtown alone!!! Sorry the mama comes out in me !! linda
Comment by Kerry on March 8, 2009 at 11:18pm
Your hair pieces look fantastic! Can i just ask though, how do they avoid the unnatural hairline w/o having bangs?
Comment by Leslie on August 20, 2008 at 7:42pm
Hi Ashley! I love your hair and your eye brows look amazing. Do you know what the density is on your wigs?

Thank you,
Leslie Z.
Comment by Jessica on August 20, 2008 at 6:09pm
Hi Ashley I just checked this so thank you very much for the information? So you said where you get you hair but how long do they take. Other places take up to 3 months, Do yo also get them cut and colored there or at a salon?

you have been such a great help

Jessica
Comment by Ashley on August 5, 2008 at 9:34am
Hi Jessica! I just moved from Chicago about a year ago! I was living there for 3 years, so I know about the weather...try living in Atlanta! haha j/k Anyway, I honestly don't think it's possible to find a piece that is comfortable in the summer. I've tried many, and it's just not possible to wear something on your head in 90 degree weather and your head not sweat. Having said that, I still think these are pretty comfortable...even in hot temperatures. Once it gets hot, you will probably be able to feel it slightly more, but it's just something you get used to, and I hardly notice it now. If I know I'm going to be outside all day in the sun, it's likely I will just throw on a hat so that I won't have to think about it at all.

As far as how long they last...I would say probably about 2-3 years with regular maintenance. And YES they are VERY easy to style!! No one ever knows my hair isn't real and when I tell someone they are usually shocked. It's really nice not to have to worry about anyone noticing.

Hope that helps!
Comment by Jessica on August 5, 2008 at 1:52am
Hi Ashley/
Just had a few questions about your vacuum wigs? I live in Chicago and it get so hot and humid here. How comfortable are they in warm to hot weather? Second how long do they last? How easy are they to style? Thanks

Jessica
Comment by Laura on July 24, 2008 at 6:34pm
Hey Ashley, I also get my hair from New Hair Technology. I love my vacuuum wig. But I was wondering how long yours usually last. Mine seem to lose hair and shape so fast. Do you bring yours there to get washed and styled? Also, do you sleep and shower with yours?? THANKS
Comment by Amy on May 8, 2008 at 3:22pm
Hi Ashley. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge! I'm very new to this (3 mos) and trying to gather as much info as i can in a short period of time. I recently attended a Bald Girls Do Lunch event and was the lucky recepient of a 3,000.00 wig. My consult is tomorrow and i'm completely overwhelmed and worried that i may not chose right. I've actually printed one of your pictures as insipration (i hoep you don't mind). Your site has been extremely helpful to me (especially your styling tips) and your attitude is one i hope to adopt at some point during this journey :)
Comment by Lee on April 9, 2008 at 3:34am
My vacuum wig is coming in a couple of months. The only thing I am worried about is working out. Even with my lace wig, I hate working out in it ; ( I used to love working out...but this condition has made it so hard.
Comment by spaganya on April 6, 2008 at 9:45pm
Thanks for the quick response :) Sounds like the same issue with my regular wig when it gets hot. good to know that it isnt a big issue (we have heavy humidity up here in VA as im sure yall do down in Atlanta..) Im hoping to save up for it in the coming year :)

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