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A professional hair system fitting involves several important steps, from checking your hairline and adjusting the base to attaching, cutting and blending the system with your existing hair. Each stage helps ensure a comfortable fit and a natural-looking hairstyle.
If you’re considering your first fitting, this guide explains how the hair system fitting process works and what you can expect during your appointment.
At Oxea London, we start by checking how well your hair system fits the area of hair loss and how the new hair will blend with your existing hair.
We also pay close attention to your hairline. Its position and shape should suit your facial features, age, and natural hair growth pattern. A hairline that sits too low or looks too straight can make the system appear less natural.
That’s why we carefully check the placement and make any necessary adjustments before moving on to the next step of fitting.
Once we’ve checked the placement of your hair system, we prepare the base to make sure it fits properly. The base is the thin material that holds the hair in place, and its shape needs to match the area being covered.
We carefully trim or adjust the edges where needed to ensure the hair system fits properly on your scalp. Customised hair systems may need fewer adjustments, while ready-made systems can require additional trimming to achieve the right fit.
You can learn more about the differences in our guide to custom vs ready-made hair systems.
Before attaching your hair system, we make sure your scalp is clean and ready for a comfortable, secure fit. Depending on your hair system and attachment method, we may need to trim or shave the hair in the area where the system will be attached. This doesn’t mean you have to shave your entire head.
We then clean the scalp to remove oil, sweat, and product residue that could affect how well the tape or adhesive holds. If you have sensitive skin, irritation, or previous reactions to adhesives, please let us know before your fitting.
For more details, read our guide to scalp preparation before applying a hair system.
Once your scalp is prepared, we carefully position the hair system along your planned hairline. For bonded systems, we use specialist tape, liquid adhesive or a combination of both, depending on the base material, your scalp condition and lifestyle.
We check the attachment around the hairline and edges to make sure the system is properly secured before moving on to cutting and styling.
You can learn more about the different attachment methods in our tape versus glue guide.
Once your hair system is securely attached, we cut and style it to suit your preferred look. We carefully blend the new hair with your existing hair at the sides and back, paying attention to the length, texture, and how your hair naturally falls.
We also adjust the volume where needed. If the hair system is much fuller than your surrounding hair, the difference can become noticeable.
We aim to create a balanced, natural-looking hairstyle that suits your face shape and looks good from every angle.
Before you leave, we carefully check your hairline, sides and back to make sure everything looks natural and blends well with your existing hair. We also check that the edges are properly secured and the hair system feels comfortable when you move your head.
You’ll have the opportunity to see your new hairstyle from different angles and let us know if you’d like any final adjustments.
We also explain how to style and care for your hair system at home, including when you can wash it, which products to use and any precautions to follow after fitting.
A first hair system fitting typically takes around 2 to 3 hours, although the exact time depends on your hair system and individual requirements.
Your first appointment may take longer than a regular rebonding appointment because we need to prepare the base, attach the system, and cut and style it to blend with your existing hair.
At Oxea London, we’ll let you know how much time to set aside for your fitting based on your chosen system.
At Oxea London, we bring over 20 years of experience in non-surgical hair replacement to every fitting. We take the time to understand your preferences, pay attention to the details and make sure you’re happy with your finished look.
If you’re considering your first hair system fitting in london, book a consultation at one of our studios. We’ll explain what to expect and help you plan your appointment.
Megan Brooks is a Certified Trichologist at Oxea Invisible Hair Solutions with over 21 years of Unbeatable experience. Throughout her remarkable career, she has successfully completed an impressive 8000+ hair replacement systems. Megan is dedicated to transforming lives and boosting self-confidence so that one can live with all the pride. She has served over 800 satisfied clients and still-counting, while helping them regain their natural appearance and feel their best.
