One of the first choices for hair replacement is to purchase a wig or a toupee. At first, most people might shy away from this idea and this option certianly has varying degrees of popularity. Some younger men feel that the wig or toupee option is only for older guys. Others can't imagine using a "rug," the slang term for wig or toupee, because they are only familiar with the old, easily recognizable versions of these hairpieces.



Now, however, wigs and toupees are known as hair systems, and they've come a long way from grandpa's day. While wigs and toupees are not for everyone, they still do serve a purpose and might be a worth while try for someone who is unsure about hair surgery.

As the experts at USHairReplacement.com will show you, there are a number of good options for hairpieces. There are two basic choices when a person first looks at hair systems: stock hair systems or custom hair systems.

Stock hair systems are pre-made and available off the shelf. These systems are constructed to match the most common colors of hair and in the most common hair loss patterns. These can be very affordable because they are sold from the box and don't require custom fitting or any special construction.

On the other hand, they can look inexpensive and may not match. They may also not fit properly, which makes them look unnatural.

The other hairpiece option is a custom hair system. While these are more expensive than the stock hair system option, they also have several advantages over the off-the shelf choice. The custom hair system will be measured to fit your exact size, and will have an exact color match. The hair system will blend naturally into your natural, growing hairline to achieve an organic look.

The custom hair system is made from lighter weight materials, which makes it more comfortable to wear, and those who construct the hair system will pay special attention to the front hairline, which can be the most important aspect of a hair system.

Many men, however, don't want the artificial solution of a hair system. Hair transplants, using hair replacement surgery, is another option. In hair transplants, a certified transplant surgeon will harvest some of the patient's natural hair from a place on the patient's head where the hair is growing naturally.

Then the hair is transplanted into one of the bald sections of your head. Many of the new surgical procedures for hair transplants involve very tiny grafts, so that the hair transplants are virtually unnoticeable.