Toupee Musings

Rumor has it chia toupees are the next big thing. We here at Toupee Tundra don’t want to speculate, so instead we’re just going to explore the idea. At first look the idea has some merits. To be able to essentially grow whatever style and color hair you desire certain does have some appeal. One could trim the chia hair and use food coloring to change the colors. It would be environmentally friendly and most likely help cut down on the use of hair dyes and all the products that go along with those. Of course new products would have to be developed in order to keep your new foliage ‘leafy and green.’ One does have to wonder if the chia toupees would have the same growth rate as the more mainstream chia pets (chia pets take about an average of one week to fully sprout). Another question raised; would you have to regularly water your chia hair? Of course if chia toupees work out, the chia company could expand into a whole new line involving facial hair.

Interesting….

Please feel free to offer your ideas and/or opinions on the subject of ‘chia hair’?

Thanks to Julie for suggesting this topic!

Toupee Questions Answered!

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We here at Toupee Tundra have received a reader's question concerning toupees. We have decided that each week we will compile and answer these questions.


Our first question comes from Megan who wants to know the difference between a toupee and a wig.


Dear Megan,

That is an excellent question. Truthfully, there really is not a lot differences between a toupee and a wig! According to Hair-B-Back "a hairpiece is basically hair on a base, which is stuck to your head so that it looks like your own hair." Now explanation is pretty general and because of this a wide variety of hair accessories fall under this, including toupees and wigs.


However there are a couple of differences between wigs and toupees:

1) Typically a toupee is made to cover a much smaller area.

2) A wig is usually made from finer material and is more expensive and time consuming to continue upkeep on.

3) Wigs are also historical pieces. Historians now know that wigs have been worn since at least the early Egyptians! Uusally these wigs were used to augment the hair a person already had and wearing one allowed for more elaborate hair styles.

4) Toupees are also made to be more rugged and to withstand much more strenous activities. One can even shower with a toupee on (!) although this will cause damage to the toupee if done extensively.


Thanks for showing an interest in toupees Megan, and we hope that we have successfully answered your question.


The Managment Team at Toupee Tundra!

What Exactly is a Toupee?

The above mentioned question has puzzled generations of non-toupee wearers. A toupee is, by general definition, a hairpiece or partial wig to help cover baldness. A toupee can be made from natural or synthetic hair and comes in many different colors, lengths, and styles. To toupee wearers a toupee is a life saver. It is protection from the sea of shame that bald men, and women, drown in. It warms the head, prevents sunburn, and adds a degree of sophistication to the wearer. A toupee is jaunty, stylish, dashing and above all, sexy.

A toupee is a way of life. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to wear such a thing. Not everyone can bear up under the hundreds of eyes that follow you. Not everyone can wear the hair pelt with pride.

Welcome!

Welcome to Toupee Tundra: Home of All Things Toupee!

This page was created in order to celebrate the fascinating experience that is "wearing hair." We'll look at Toupee's Through the Ages, Men's Toupee's, Women's Toupee, Toupee or Not Toupee? The History of the Toupee, and much much more!

Enjoy!