Who Is David Hansen?: The Man Behind the Magic.

David Hansen is a Chicago men's hair piece specialist. He is a friend to his clients and he is the formula for excellence. He combines passion, knowledge and over 50 years of experience to create the best hair piece available.  He is not a sales person, he does not hire sales people, he simply does his work and does it the best way possible. If you include all these aspects in your business you will not need sales people, your customers will come back to achieve the same amazing hair restoration results time and time again.   

David Hansen can be described as no less than an artist when it comes hair replacement systems. His tools include shears, a razor, a vent brush, and a hair dryer, all used in a unique European technique. His canvas is the hair piece which is custom made for each individual. He puts his heart and soul into every hair restoration system, trying to make the next one better than the last. Because of that he builds such a strong relationship with his customers, treating each like family. It is his mission to ensure that they are provided with the best hair replacement possible.

David Hansen uses only the best state of the art products on the market to help you achieve your perfect look. We offer the latest fine mono welded base material and a personal custom scalp fitting for a perfect system each time. Each visit is followed by a personal lesson with David Hansen to help you achieve that same perfect look each time you put on the system yourself.

We offer a personal confidential experience for each client that walks through our door. David Hansen works on every client himself, so each visitor is a special and unique addition to his 50-plus years of unmatched expertise. It also allows our client the privacy, comfort, and security of knowing that they have chosen the very best. The formula to our excellence is experience, passion and knowledge. 

David Hansen, also known in the Chicago area as the Hair Doctor, has found it hard, if not impossible, to find someone who knows more about men’s non-surgical custom hair replacement than he does. He has over 50 years of experience and countless awards, which can also be viewed on our site. He is familiar with all types of hair; no matter the age, gender or nationality, David Hansen has done it all. Each hairpiece has to be designed for the individual based on their face shape, balding pattern, age, and hair type. This process is not just a business-it is an art. David Hansen is a part of a rare breed of people whose passion for what they do has motivated them beyond average, or even better than most.  He is simply the best.

During his 5 decades of custom hair restoration, David has experimented in all aspects of the hair replacement business to make sure that his hair pieces are the best in the world. He is also involved in every aspect of creating a hair piece in order to get the best results.  Because of his superior skills, David has had many opportunities to expand his business greatly in size and number of employees. It may come as a surprise to some that he has turned these down.

Why would he do such a thing? Isn't bigger always better? The answer is a resounding 'NO.' Large business have a tendency to gradually lose quality in their products to pursue a higher quantity of customers.  When there are too many people involved in the process it is easier for mistakes to be made by inexperienced people hired to fill in gaps. David does not want to be the largest in the world. He wants to be the best, and that’s exactly what he is. What make us better is not centered around our marketing skills but the fact that we have the best hair replacement designer that you can find.

75% of getting an undetectable hair replacement comes from the actual cutting in of the hair replacement system. If the hair piece is not cut in the right way it will not look natural. That is what most other hair replacement companies on the market lack; most regular barbers simply don't know how to cut hair for a man wearing a hairpiece. David Hansen's superior natural hair and hairpiece styling have earned him multiple state, national, and international awards in hairpiece design. His understanding of how hair moves and acts enables him to blend your hair undetectably with the hair replacement system.

David Hansen opened his first shop in 1965 by the corner of Chicago and Michigan Avenue. Here, he began to  start teaching other barbers and hairdressers his craft. He also entered and won many competitions in creating hair pieces. David's teaching took him all over the United States, the Bahamas, Canada, and Mexico. He had created for himself first opportunities to make hair replacement systems. He had realised his dream, and became the very best in his field. In 1970 he moved to his second salon, at the John Hancock Center on Michigan Ave. The shop became the best and most popular in Chicago. After 5 years of extraordinary success he decided to downsize his business and work alone, moving to a smaller location where his most loyal customers followed. This was his ultimate proof that people were grateful and had respect respected for his work. He is currently located in the beautiful Gold Coast of Chicago, at 770 N LaSalle Center.

Hair Loss Advise, Guidance & Services

- Wearing hats to hide your balding problems?

- Miss your full head of hair?

- Don’t want to be bothered with contracts and painful surgery… 

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Hair-Esteem

When someone begins to develop or notice hair loss, it can have an overwhelming affect to their life and  age, stress and even sickness, but in most cases it’s self esteem.  Hair loss, especially when first occurring, can lead to rash decisions. Dealing with the reality of the issue can be very traumatic for both men and women.  Regardless of the situation, the best thing to do is research your treatment options before making a decision.  Hair loss is often affiliated with old actually a hereditary matter.  Either way, your self esteem is put to the test.  We live in a world that advertises: having a head full of long healthy hair is beautiful.  Today’s society values good hair and studies even show hair implies power, virility, strength and youth.  This causes many to struggle with many other aspects of life like love and the work environment.  These everyday situations can bring on stress that may worsen the matter.  Stress related to hair loss can result in various psychological and emotional issues.  These include insecurity, isolation, panic, a sense of loss, and even depression.  Seek the proper professional help to guide you in the path of living a normal life and assist you with the mental aspect of the circumstances. Hair loss is a condition and not a handicap.  There are many different viable options that are available, which are evolving every day, to better aid the many people who struggle with hair loss.  Look into the latest and updated techniques that specialist offer, making sure you’re a candidate for the procedure and that the satisfied results are guaranteed.   Just remember and few basic points:  #1. Find out the cause of your hair loss problem.   #2. Research your options and the specialist in the field.  #3. Never make rash decisions for desperate results.  And #4. Never let hair loss get in the way of your life!     

Good Luck & Good Looking!

David Hansen,

The Ultimate Men’s Hairstylist & Hairpiece Specialist

www.davidhansen.com

 Chicago, IL

Great alternatives for wearing hair replacement systems

The most common consumer of hair systems or hair replacements comes from those who are affected by hereditary baldness.  But much to your surprise, we find that hair systems can be used in many different circumstances.  Most imagine that hair replacements are only worn by mid- age and/or elderly men.  That can be far from the truth if you know your options.  There are several profiles that make up the community of people who can look to hair systems as an answer to their problems.  You can live a normal life and look great with a great undetected hair replacement system.  Don’t let the stereotypes scare you away.

Hair loss can be a side effect for both medical and non-medical conditions.  Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy may cause you to develop alopecia which results in extreme hair loss.  Diabetes and lupus patients suffer from hair loss.  There also are several common medications that may cause hair loss or thinning hair such as certain blood thinners, Parkinson disease, and cholesterol lowering medicines.  Even a hormonal change or imbalance can aid the problem of hair loss.  Poor nutrition, irritation or damage of the hair follicles can cause permanent issues.  Some hair treatments such as tinting and bleaching, usually when over used or misused, and excessive hairstyling or styles that pull hair to tight can play an important role.

            The list goes on into severe scaring from past surgeries, old injuries and also burn victims. They deal with the reality of never having their natural hair grow back in these damaged areas. Whatever way you encounter hair loss, balding or thinning hair in key areas, (front, top, and crown) both men and women look for some type of solution.  Regardless of your story and background, choosing the right hair system can answer your prayers.  Although it’s not a cure, it’s a great way to help with your condition with little time and cost than other surgical options that have no guarantee of results.  Sometimes your insurance may pick up the cost if it relates to a medical condition.  Hair systems are available in both partial and full caps.  This is a wonderful option when dealing with either small or large problem areas. Just always remember to research and educate yourself before choosing a solution.

Good Luck & Good Looking

David Hansen,

The Ultimate Hairpiece designer & Specialist  

www.davidhansen.com

312.943.8171

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Influences On Hair Growth

Connected to the hair follicles are oil glands (technically called sebaceous glands). Herein is where trouble often begins. The glands, designed to secrete an oily substance, known as sebum, give shine and pliability to the hair and a supply softness to the skin. Frequently, however, these glands malfunction. If, in this malfunction, too much oil is secreted, an oily dandruff results on the scalp. This can be major contributing cause of hair loss and, eventually, baldness.

Five major factors contribute to the overproduction of the oil glands:

1. An overabundance of sweat, starch, and fatty foods in a person's diet.

2. The circulation of blood, which, due to an improper diet, does not contain sufficient nourishment.

3. Mental or emotional stress and strain, taking its toll on all parts of the body via the nervous system.

4. A decrease in the activity of the endocrine glands, glands which become very active during adolescence, but which slow down with age.

5. Drugs and medication, especially hormones, taken without a perscription or medical advice.

A candid evaluation of these factors reveals that they could be almost controlled by an individual willing to do so. Even if you've neglected them in the past, you may still have a fighting chance. Remember, as long as the papilla is not destroyed, hair will continue to grow--even if it is pulled out by the roots. Ounce a papilla is killed, however, hair can never grow from the hair follicle again.

Your papillae will continue to live as long as the rest of your body does unless they suffer a premature death caused by a serious scalp infection, a hard blow, a severe wound or burn, or an abundance of X-rays and treatments used to combat such diseases as cancer. If improperly nourished, the papillae will react like any other part of the body--they will eventually weaken and cease functioning.

Therefore, the indispensability of a healthy body to a healthy head of hair cannot be over-emphasized. I am not speaking of health merely from the physical side, but equally significant is your emotional health. Stress and strain can have a disastrous effect on the life of your hair. In fact, simply worrying about baldness can increase your chances of being plagued by it!

You can create temporary bald patches on your scalp by a subconscious nervous habit, such as rubbing the scalp or tugging at your hair. In these cases, however, you are damaging only the hair, and once the habit is broken, the papillae are again free to replace that hair loss.

Hair growth will also be affected by influences such as age, seasons of the year, and climate. It will grow at a faster pace between ages of 15 to 30, but growth begins to decline radically between the ages of 50 and 60. Heat in the air will cause hair to expand and absorb moisture; moisture in the air increases the natural curl of the hair; and cold air will cause hair to contract.

Contrary to popular belief, the growth of hair will not be increased by cutting or close shaving. Nor will the application of conditioning oil or creams increase the rate of growth. True, they lubricate the hair shaft and make hair appear softer and more manageable, but they are not capable of feeding and nourishing the hair.

innovation in hair replacement

The newest innovation in the hair replacement and hair piece market is the skin base system material. Pieces made from this product look and feel like your own skin. It has a skin like feel and a translucent appearance that takes on the color of your skin. Even though it makes the hair line so incredible it has few downsides to it. The skin base material is very delicate, it is a lot more easily torn. This base also does not retain its natural shape as well as lace bases do. Another downfall of this material is that it does not let air go through to the persons scalp. This many times leads to the "raisin effect" where the head under the skin base becomes shriveled up due to the perspiration and lack of oxygen. For me the best hair replacement material is still fine welded mono it may not feel like skin but it does take on your skin color. It is sturdy, retains the hair replacements shape  insuring a perfect fit every time, and most importantly is very hygienic. Your scalp can breathe! Lets face it we all sweat our scalp gets oily. Now imagine all of that sweat and perspiration being stuck under the skin base. It does not seem hygienic or comfortable to me.