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As much volume as you want. MyCollection reple-nishes your own hair with high-quality human hair, providing you with a mag-nificent, full head of hair.

Hair as long as you want it. MyCollection perfects hair volume and hair length in one go. You can be delight-ed at your full hair with a length of up to 50 cm.

Any hairstyle you want. MyCollection allows you to create the hair-style of your dreams for every situation and every occasion.

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INTEGRATION OF HUMAN HAIRThin hair, visible parting areas, even proper bald spots – serious problems with insufficient hair density are much more common among women than most people would think. However, today there is the ideal solution for every single case: WELLNESS hair integration by GFH! Individually matched with the type of hair and hair problem, invisible human hair systems replenish your existing own hair. Your dream of full, naturally moving hair will become reality – with highest wearing comfort and without any restriction on your everyday life.

For more than 20 years, the variety

and high quality of our hair-

pieces and wigs has been proven

and tested. You can be sure:

Your nearest GFH partner salon

can provide you with a solution

for every hair problem by using

WELLNESS hair integration, and

give you any hairstyle you desire.

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Beautifully thick hair. With WELLNESS hair integration, you can realise any hairstyle idea.

Michaela Q., 32 years

„I have got very fine blond hair. I just do not have

the necessary volume for many hairstyles, especially

long hairstyles.“

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Perfect volume for extremely fine hair. WELLNESS hair integration gives long hairstyles the desired bounce and beauty.

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Finally dolling up using every trick in the box! Even fine hair stays in place, thanks to WELLNESS hair integration.

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Christina S., 56 years

„Over time, my hair has become very thin around my forehead.

I don‘t feel comfortable with that any more.“

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Feel fabulous when you go out! WELLNESS hair integration creates a full head of hair for those special occasions.

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Fancy a fringe? No problem at all with WELLNESS hair integration! Just a little bit more volume – so many new options.

Younger, more feminine, and more attractive with WELLNESS hair integration.

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Areas with thin or missing hair are replenished completely inconspicuously. Natural volume and natural wearing comfort at the same time.

Susanne K., 28 years

„I suffer from alopecia, a hair loss disease.

With WELLNESS MyCollection I have finally found an alternative to a wig.“

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Fringe hairstyles with shoulder- length hair, natural colour gradients – anything is possible.

Perfect look and complete styling freedom – even more elaborate hairdos are no problem at all.

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„ My long- cherished

dream – being active and looking good at the same time!“

Julie, 28„I like doing sports. I therefore wondered what the integrated hair would feel like when I go running or swimming, sweat and then have a shower etc. The answer is: I feel no difference at all.“

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„ I have discovered a completely new

attitude towards life.“

Marie, 64„Wigs change the way I look too much. Extensions are not a solution either, be-cause my problem is not the hair length. Only WELLNESS MyCollection has given my hair volume and has therefore given me more confidence.“

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FAQIn the past, a wig was the only solution to hair loss and dissatisfaction with one‘s own hair volume. Those times are long gone. Hair integration is the innovative way of combining volume, length, and style with natural wear comfort. WELLNESS hair integration, the high-quality system for human hair integration, has compiled the most important answers for you.

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Which type of fastening is best for me?MyCollection gives you the choice between so-called „sometimes“ and „permanent“ attachment methods. If you want to put in and take out the hair in-tegration whenever you feel like it, you should go for „so-metimes“. Even though the „permanent“ fastening you will have to see your specialist every 4-5 weeks, it gives you maximum security when doing sports, swimming, etc. In the meantime you can shower, wash you hair, swim, etc. without any problems.

Can you see that I am wearing hair integration?MyCollection invisibly blends in with your own hair. Unlike with wigs, there is no firm base construction that would change your face. Everything stays as you are used to, only nicer, more voluminous, or even longer – just like you want it.

Can I style my hair as usual?The wellness hair integration is individually integ-rated and adapted by your specialist for hairpieces and wigs. After that you can style your hair into many dif-ferent hairdos. Since it is human hair, the hair can be blow-dried, curled, or straightened.

Can I also change the hair colour?Generally it is possible to change the hair colour, but not to bleach it. If you want highlights, this should be taken into consideration when you place your order.

Can I go swimming?Yes, without any restrictions and with absolute con-fidence. All MyCollection fastening types are designed to withstand constant contact with water. The same holds true for the base. It goes without saying that the integrated hu-man hair does not react any differently to water than your own hair.

Does the fastening damage my hair?No, your own hair is replenished extremely gently. The MyCollection fastening techniques have stood the test of time for many years. Your own hair can grow without hindrance and is not damaged in any way.

What do I do if I have to apply prescribed tinctures?No problem - in this case you should choose the re-movable „sometimes“ fastening technique. That way you can apply any ointments and tinctures before putting on the hair integration.

Is my health insurance company going to pay towards the cost?Only your doctor or dermatologist can determine the medical need for wigs and hairpieces. As and when required, they will write a prescription that can then be handed in with the health insurance company. The extent to which the costs are taken over can vary from health insu-rance company to health insurance company and has to be enquired individually.

What is WELLNESS hair integration?MyCollection replenishes the existing own hair in an ingenious way with high-quality human hair. Precisely In those places where you miss the volume.

How does WELLNESS hair integration work?MyCollection hairpieces are light as feathers and come with different fabric structures: some with a wide mesh netting, others with a fine-mesh net – depending on how much of your own hair is still there. They are integrated into the own hair individually, thus giving it just the right hair volume and hair length, respectively.

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This method has stood the test of time over many years with so-called per-manent fastening. The WELLNESS hair integration is fastened by applying tiny glue dots along the edge. They can hardly be felt, are inconspicuous but still stay securely in place. They also allow you to do sports without any problems. After 5 weeks, the fastening points are dissolved and redone again.

The so-called „EasyHair“ tube method needs no glue at all and is therefore ideally suited for people with allergies as well. The tubes match the colour of the hair, and are pressed flat, so that they are basically invisible underneath the hair. To release them they are simply „cracked open“.

„PERMANENT“

METHOD: TUBE METHOD

1 | Using a crochet needle, a strand of own hair is pulled through the edge of the hair integration. 2+3 | This strand is then tied into a knot ... 4 | ... and fastened by using a small drop of liquid glue. This is repeated at an interval of 2 cm along the edge of the hair integration. That way the tension is spread evenly, and the hair integration is attached securely.

PROCEDURE

1 | The hair integration is placed onto your own hair. 2 | A fine strand consisting of added hair and your own hair is pulled through the beaded tubes. 3 | he tubes are pressed together using a special pair of tongs. 4 | Every 2 cm all around, a new tube is set.

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Every four to five weeks, the hair integration is going to be taken out by the salon service, regenerated, and fastened again. In the meantime, you can treat your hair as usual. Washing, blow-drying, styling – everything is done just like with your own hair.

Secure, permanent fastening with only little effort.

ADVANTAGESafe method that is gentle on your hair and scalp, be-cause no glue or solvents are used.

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ATTACHMENT METHODS

METHOD: Micropoint

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1 | Position the hair integration on your head, with the clip open. 2 | First fasten the front clip to your own hair. 3 | Then also the clips on the side and the one on the back.4 | Simply press both index fingers onto the clip to close it.

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„SOMETIMES“

These two fastening methods allow you to choose when you want to wear your hair integration, and when you want to take it out. Just as you like it and without professional assistance. In no time at all, you are elegantly and freshly styled again, and any kind of hair problem is perfectly concealed.

ATTACHMENT METHODS

1 | The double-sided special adhesive tape is applied on the inside of the hair integration, then the protective film is removed. 2 | Now position the hair integration on the previously cleaned scalp. 3 | Simply press down firmly as soon as you have found the correct position.

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Only 4 - 6 hair clips – which are available in different colours and sizes – are enough to easily and quickly fasten the hair integration in your own hair, without much effort. And with just as little effort, the clips can be opened again to take your hair system out.

METHOD: ClipsThe hair integration can be put in or taken out independently from a visit to a salon. You can for example decide if you want to sleep with it in or out.

ADVANTAGEIn case of proper bald patches, hair integrations can also be attached with special, double-sided adhesive tapes. They will be attached to the inside of the hair integration system and then stick for up to 14 days, maybe even longer.

METHOD: TAPESThe hair integration can be put in or taken out independently from a visit to a salon. You can for example decide if you want to sleep with it in or out.

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How much hair loss is still normal? Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Lutz: This is a topic of debate among specialists. Many text books claim that a loss of 100 hairs a day is still normal. From experience I can say: losing 60 to 80 hairs a day over a longer period of time definitely can be classified as clinical findings that have to be clarified.

What are the essential manifestations of the medical phenomenon hair loss?Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Lutz: Diffuse hair loss, which leads to thinning of the hair over the entire head, is called alopecia diffusa. The genetically caused hair loss, which women ‚inhe-rit‘ from their female relatives. And the circular hair loss, the so-called alopecia areata, is an autoimmune disease, which can lead to total hair loss. In my practice I more and more get scarring forms of alopecia, caused by inflammatory scalp disorders.

What exactly are the causes?Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Lutz: Diffuse hair loss can have many causes; the dermatologist has to prove his or her qualities as a sleuth: possible causes are deficiency syndromes, hormonal disorders, thyroid diseases, side effects of drugs. Inherent hair loss is caused genetically. The circular hair loss, alopecia are-ata, is the result of an auto-aggressive reaction of the body‘s defences.

Is the number of hair problems increasing or rather declining?Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Lutz: This problem and corres-ponding therapies have been around since ancient times and was already known in ancient Egypt. In the past, one would probably worn one‘s hair in an ever thinning bun and accepted the ageing process. Luckily, our increasingly older yet at the same time more agile and fashion-conscious population can have different aesthetic claims.

Where are your limits as a dermatologist?Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Lutz: This of course depends on the cause. People come to me with great expectations, so I must not raise false expectations. So if a therapy is not possible or has been exhausted, I address the subject of hair replacement directly, and write out a suitable prescription. It is absolutely vital for my patients to be able to live a normal life without any restrictions, despite a deficiency.

Why do women come into your practice? Livia Zanardo: The causes for hair loss can generally be very varied. However, the main reason is loss of hair due to hormonal causes. I also have got patients suffering from alopecia areata (round patches of hair loss), and patients suffering from hair loss caused by internal diseases or cer-tain medication.

What is the psychological impact on women who are faced with that problem?Livia Zanardo: Every woman who loses her hair feels that she is also losing part of her natural attractiveness. Adding to that is the general uncertainty of not knowing what is happening with your body. It is clearly visible from the hair loss that something is wrong. The woman feels exposed and under pitiful scrutiny.

How do you help these patients?Livia Zanardo: For most patients it is already a great relief that their problem is taken seriously at last. In many cases, the only reaction they get is a derisive smile or a shrug. An extensive anamnesis is vital for the medical side of things.

This is then followed by a thorough examination, and, if ne-cessary, a further referral to other specialists. Ideally a sui-table treatment plan can then be suggested to the patient.

Do you also recommend wigs and/or hair integration systems if there is no medical solution?Livia Zanardo: A suitable hair replacement system is very important for the patient. That way they can regain some of their personality and a bit of normality again. Modern hair systems allow patients to live their lives every day with basically no restrictions. I find it very important to be able to recommend a competent address to my patients.

Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Lutz, dermatologist with his own practice in Wesseling, Germany

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Livia Zanardo, dermatologist and allergologist with hair loss as her speci-alist field; Dermatologisches Institut und Haarzentrum (Dermatological Institute and Hair Centre) Fürth, Germany

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INTERVIEWwith the dermatologist Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Lutz

with the medical hair specialist Livia Zanardo

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