Glorious Strands Studio
Studio in San Diego, CA
Glorious Strands Studio works in non-surgical hair replacement and medical-grade cranial prosthetics, serving people who are losing hair because of alopecia, medical treatments or other causes. The studio describes itself as a supportive place where each client's needs are understood and met with care and skill.
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Glorious Strands Studio works in non-surgical hair replacement and medical-grade cranial prosthetics, serving people who are losing hair because of alopecia, medical treatments or other causes. The studio describes itself as a supportive place where each client's needs are understood and met with care and skill.
A visit begins with an initial consultation, followed by measurements and fittings. Cranial prostheses are custom-fitted to the scalp and are described as lightweight and breathable. The studio's timing for a finished piece is typically a few weeks, though it varies with design complexity and material availability.
Hair systems can be built from human hair or from synthetic fibers. Human hair looks and moves more naturally and can be styled in more ways, but it asks for more regular maintenance. Synthetic versions generally cost less and require less upkeep. Many models are designed with swimming, workouts and daily routines in mind, and the team invites clients to describe how they live so the choice fits their week.
For insurance reimbursement, a doctor's prescription stating the need for a cranial prosthesis is required. After purchase, clients ask for an itemized invoice and submit it with the prescription to their insurer. Reimbursement amounts depend on the individual plan and its coverage.
The salon offers hair replacement without surgery, using cranial prosthetics made to medical standards. Each plan is shaped around the specific concerns and objectives a client brings in.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Cutting, coloring and styling of cranial prostheses so each piece suits the wearer.
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Cutting, coloring and styling of prosthesis Price at booking
Custom hairpieces, non-surgical hair replacement, medical hair prostheses (cranial prosthetics) and personalized care for alopecia.
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Custom hairpiece Price at booking
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Hair replacement Price at booking
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Medical hair prosthesis (cranial prosthetic) Price at booking
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Personalized care for alopecia Price at booking
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Meet the team
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- Highlights
- Custom-fitted, lightweight and breathable cranial prostheses
- Choice of human hair or synthetic hair, with the trade-offs explained
- Designs that can be made for swimming, exercise and daily life
- Consultations, measurements and fittings as part of the process
- Help with the paperwork for insurance reimbursement
- Good for
- Hair loss from alopecia
- Hair loss from medical treatments
- Clients seeking a custom hairpiece
- Clients who need a cranial prosthesis for insurance reimbursement
- Active lifestyles
- Treats
- Alopecia
- Hair loss from medical treatments
- Hair loss from other causes
- Techniques
- Non-surgical hair replacement
- Cranial prosthetics
- Custom-fitted scalp designs
- Human hair and synthetic hair construction
- Cutting, coloring and styling of prostheses