Six Reasons Why A Full Cap Might Work Better For You

Guest Post: The following post is by hair wearer and RemySoft founder, Jon Robertson, known to much of the hair replacement community as JRob. More about Jon below.

When I first started wearing a full cap hair system I didn't have much of a choice. The growing hair that remained on the sides and back of my head was becoming too thin to allow me to achieve the illusion of real hair with a partial unit so I was forced to find an alternative or give up hair wearing altogether.

If you're in a similar situation or if there are certain aspects of wearing a partial hair system that don't appeal to you, a full cap may be the answer.

Here are six reasons why a full cap may be the right choice for you:

1. You're tired of the color mismatch game

In some cases utilizing your own growing hair can help you achieve a more realistic result, but matching the hair system's color to your existing hair and maintaining that color throughout the life of the unit can be a challenge. If that's the case, you might find it less of a hassle to deal with color if you're wearing a full cap.

2. You have the blending blues

When it comes to the area where your growing hair meets your hair system, maintaining a proper color match is only half of the battle. Even if your new hairpiece color matches your growing hair perfectly, you will still be faced with the challenge of achieving a good blend.

Blending is almost as important as getting the right color, but despite a good quality blend from the factory or your stylist, a partial unit can sometimes be tricky to match to your existing hair. Due to texture variations in the hairpiece hair, differences in curl diameter and any variations in the way the hair is ventilated into the unit versus the growth pattern of your existing hair, there are lots of variables to contend with.

3. You want more versatility

When you integrate your existing hair into your hairpiece design you may be limited to certain hairstyles based upon the length, color and growth pattern of your own hair. A full cap allows you to have virtually unlimited style and color choices, and you are free to change things up on a moments notice. Plus, there is no need to wait for your own hair to grow out if you want to switch to a longer hairstyle.

4. You don't always need hair 

Traveling can be stressful enough without having to worry about dragging along a suitcase full of hair products and having to locate a private area where you can perform your hair maintenance routine. And even hair-wearing veterans have days where they just don't feel like dealing with their hair. A full cap allows you the option of having absolutely no hair at all, which for many people is a fashionable style all its own and a preferable alternative to the "bald on top" look.

So, if you want to have the option of being able to go completely bald when the mood strikes, a full cap will give you that versatility.

5. You don't want to deal with haircuts

If you don't like the idea of cutting your own hair and you would rather not have to visit a hairstylist every few weeks, a full cap may be the right choice for you. Partial hair systems require maintenance cuts to keep your growing hair shorter than the hairpiece hair. Every few weeks you have to either visit a stylist or cut your hair yourself. Hair stylists can be expensive and cutting your own hair requires a certain amount of skill that can take a lot of time to master.

6. You are at the end of your rope

As I mentioned earlier, I started wearing a full cap out of necessity.

Unfortunately for some of us, we are destined to lose not only the hair that is on the top of our head, but we will also lose a good portion of the hair on the sides and back as well. This can make it extremely difficult to achieve a good result with a partial hair system, and eventually it can get to a point where a full cap is your only viable option.

If you've struggled with the decision to switch to a full cap or have some tips that might help others, please feel free to share them in the comments below.

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