Baldness, vanity and the rise of hair replacement in America
An essay-like piece traces baldness from biblical symbols to a modern multi million dollar hair replacement industry. It cites experts like Dr. Hazen and stylist Jules Hay, notes rising consumer spending on hair products, and profiles men such as Steve Ayers who view transplants as career investments while addressing social stigma and shifting attitudes toward appearance.
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Hay
Hollywood
J.R. Ewing
Yul Brenner
Telly Savalas
Steve Ayers
Jackson Township
Ohio
Ayers
Hazen
Fields
The Cures and Methods of Hair Replacement Explored
Hair replacement mainly concentrates on wigs as a low cost option. Jules Hay of Cleveland compares it to glasses with initial reluctance fading into comfort as the wearer adapts. Rob Fields of Elyria explains how style and color are matched, noting daily attachment times vary and scalp clips can cause scarring. Apollo units use a neck cable weave for attachment, reducing daily effort. Maintenance differs with traditional pieces needing frequent specialized cleaning while Apollo aims for less hassle.
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Samson
Rob Fields
Fields
Elyria
Paul Hazen
Lorain
Jules Hay
Apollo
Cleveland
Dan Malovany
C-T
Fields Hair
Hay
Hair transplants emerge as ethical solution to baldness
An ot staff writer explains hair transplants replace lost hair using donor strands from the scalp, contrasting with implants that use polyester fibers. Experts warn implants can fail, cause scarring, and require costly removal, while true transplants offer medically sound results with grafting techniques.
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Dan Malovany
Paul Hazen
Lerain
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