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“You aren’t unique. It’s what I inform each that walks in…you aren’t unique”, Shanna Moll, proprietor of Shanna Moll Studios, explains.
I had the pleasure of assembly Shanna at her studio once I was in Austin not too long ago. The journey was a bit of bit taco (and ohhh, the tacos I had!), a bit of bit Capitol Constructing, and a lottafresh bit hair.
I’ll fill you in on the tacos in only a bit, however, have you ever been to Austin, earlier than?
I’ve been a number of instances since I solely dwell a number of hours away, however me and my household love making the journey right here because it has such a enjoyable, totally different vibe than Dallas.
It’s very totally different & unique.
Which I (and also you) will not be, in accordance with Shanna. However let me clarify.
Shanna tells me that each girl walks into her Studio pondering they’re the one girl going by way of this hair loss factor. However she assures them that this concern is much extra widespread than you would possibly suppose.
Making nobody that comes into the Studio, in truth, unique.
She tells me that hair loss impacts all ages, and each sexes…in truth, the vast majority of her shoppers are below 40 and males characterize a rising phase at her Studio (a lot in order that she needed to de-feminize the place, a bit!).
Oh, and see that little canine? Extra on the pooch, in a minute.
Take a look at how stunning the studio is.
She’s obtained a number of rooms for chatting, ordering, styling…you identify it. 100% privateness, assured!
Actually, if you would like privateness from YOURSELF you’ll be able to have it; a lot of her mirrors are curtained.
Shanna Moll Studios helps girls who’ve Androgenetic Alopecia (like me), Telogen Effluvium Alopecia (TE), Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA), loss from most cancers remedies, and any sort of hair loss in between.
Shanna sells wigs and toppers in all sizes and shapes (customized and inventory), and focuses on semi-permanent long-hair bonding. Whereas she additionally sells clip in toppers, her long-hair bonding approach piqued my curiosity.
Most individuals hear “bonding” and instantly suppose they should shave their heads.
Not so quick…Shanna can work round your personal hair!
The cool factor about long-hair bonding is that it’s virtually “set it and neglect it”. You may swim with these techniques, bathe with them, do excessive sports activities…the checklist goes on and on.
Shanna does this with a number of totally different techniques: Jon Renau, her Shanna unique line, and Cesare Regazzi. The pricing for that is tiered, based mostly on the piece (Jon Renau is the least costly, and Cesare Regazzi is the most costly).
Take a look at this video of how practical the Cesare Regazzi system is, even when moist (I’m going to begin the video displaying it moist, however be at liberty to look at the entire video because it’s kinda fascinating!).
Each of the opposite traces accessible within the Studio will provide you with an analogous look.
Irrespective of if the shopper chooses the Jon Renau line, the Shanna unique, or the Cesare Regazzi, the piece is utilized in-studio with a strong-hold adhesive that may keep in place for a number of weeks. You may wash and magnificence these items simply as you’ll your bio hair.
Over time, the piece will loosen a bit, and that’s when it’s time to return again into the studio to get it totally cleaned & refreshed, and expertly reapplied. This may occur each 4-6 weeks.
As a result of it takes a while to refresh the piece and it helps to increase the lifetime of the system, Shanna sells two items at a time, and people two items get rotated. That manner the hair lasts twice as lengthy and also you’ll all the time have one piece on stand-by.
(Word For my FFA readers: bonding is such an ideal resolution for you! I noticed a stunning brunette strolling out of Shanna Moll Studios as I used to be strolling in, who was sporting a customized Jon Renau piece that expertly matched her FFA. It was flawless.)
Undoubtedly one thing for me to consider and funds for, for the long run! It will be superb to swim and bathe with hair!
What I used to be on the lookout for in the present day, although, was one thing a bit of totally different.
I’ve been looking excessive and low for (actually) years for a clip-in human hair topper with a shade match to my on a regular basis artificial Jon Renau piece. I would like the flexibility to mix-and-match the 2 totally different fibers.
However I battle – oh do I battle – with shade. I do know you’ve heard me say it 12,493 instances, however I simply can’t put on super-warm colours. And, I want my human hair and artificial hair colours to be an in depth match.
Shanna goes to attempt her darndest to do that for me…sure!!
That’s the fantastic thing about seeing somebody in individual: you’ll be able to speak by way of all of the tiny nuances that makes ordering on-line typically troublesome.
We began by taking measurements. Shanna measured my space of loss and we mentioned that the bottom measurement that I sometimes put on is spot on (8×8 or 8×9 or so).
All through our chat, I had a bit of buddy to maintain me firm.
Booboo is Shanna’s (toothless!) rescue canine that hangs out within the Studio and loves to leap into shoppers’ laps and simply snuggle.
Whereas I held Booboo, Shanna requested me some questions on my way of life and preferences. She defined that studying these items are crucial to getting a chunk “proper” for a shopper, and one of many benefits of choosing out a hair resolution in-person.
She will get right down to the nitty gritty, and can even focus on sporting hair in intimate conditions, if the shopper needs to speak about it.
Y’all KNOW you’ve had the identical considerations. As a result of I’ve gotten emails. 🙂
As a part of the measuring, we talked about how a lot hair/density I prefer to have. Clearly, the larger the piece, the extra hair it can have.
That is the look I like that I don’t suppose a topper can fairly get to. However, I like the very full, Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) kind of look. That is Jon Renau’s Blake.
We talked building. My want checklist included a polyurethane rim (for taping or glueing), and a silk prime. Straightforward peasy.
Then, we obtained to paint.
I defined to Shanna how I most popular to avoid heat colours and she or he gave me one of the best tip ever: try the mens’ human hair colours.
Whereas she’s going to match my present shade 10RH16(ish), in the event you want impartial/ashier shades, the mens’ line has subsequent to NO heat.
I want I had an image to point out, however give it some thought: when do you see an older man with actually warm-hued hair? It’s sort of uncommon, proper?
I can’t stress this sufficient: when there’s somebody with you, guiding you thru the ordering course of, it actually does make it SO simple.
No second guessing what measurement to get.
No second guessing what colours are attainable.
No second guessing if this piece or that piece is ideal for you.
It might NOT be simpler.
All through my go to, Shanna advised me about a number of of the various success tales which have come from girls who began sporting hair along with her assist.
She learn me an electronic mail that got here from a shopper who was so moved to really feel hair on her head within the bathe, that she sat down with the water streaming over her and sobbed with aid and pleasure.
She additionally advised me a couple of younger teenager who survived most cancers however his hair by no means got here again the identical. His father used to get up earlier than daybreak to shade in his scalp to verify his son’s hair regarded as regular as attainable; now he wears a customized bonded hair topper and at last seems like a standard child (I teared up at this one).
You may actually inform the eagerness she has for her shoppers, and when you grow to be a shopper, you’re a shopper for all times. She often has shoppers that fly in to buy new clip-in items and wigs as a result of they take pleasure in working along with her a lot.
Even those who have opted for long-hair bonding are caring for, irrespective of the place they’re. In the event that they relocate, Shanna will assist to discover a specialist of their space that may proceed the service. If there isn’t one, she gives coaching to native stylists and hair substitute specialists to get others on top of things on this artwork.
How’s that for service?
Okay, so she’s clearly obtained a ton of hair to have a look at. Her Studio gives wigs and toppers (each artificial and human hair) so that you can browse although:
You may browse the web site for a bunch of providers provided (lower & shade, conditioning remedies, hair loss consulting & options, and so on.), however you must pay shut consideration to the CRLABS Trichology providers (CR stands for Cesare Regazzi, which we touched on above).
This service focuses on scalp well being. Cesare Regazzi relies out of Italy, and Shanna defined to me that Europeans are VERY targeted on scalp well being (and this was attention-grabbing for me to notice, particularly. A few of you might be conscious I’m an Italian dual-citizen…I feel a scalp analysis journey overseas is so as!!).
I noticed a ton of earlier than and afters with my very own eyes. The diameter of hair will increase as much as 20%, and end result are assured.
Yep, I mentioned it: GUARANTEED.
Shanna says that in the event you catch your hair loss early sufficient, many ladies can avoid helper hair all-together, and as a substitute ought to give attention to rising thicker hair.
As a die-hard hair-wearer, had I not seen it with my very own eyes I’d’ve discounted this service. However, I’m satisfied this is a superb resolution for individuals who are simply beginning to discover a widening half.
The appointment concluded with Shanna drawing up the precise topper order, and letting me realize it’ll be a little bit of time earlier than my customized piece is available in. As soon as it does, she’ll lower it in for me and be sure that it’s excellent.
As a lot as I like Austin, I don’t must see her again there as a result of SHE’S OPENING A SECOND STUDIO IN PLANO DALLAS, TX! As an alternative of being a number of hours away, she’ll now be solely 35 minutes away. I had no thought she was opening a studio native to me, in order that was AWESOME information!
In case you’re within the Austin space and wish to make an appointment, try the Shanna Moll Studios web site or name 512-789-5630.
The complete information is:
Shanna Moll Studios
3921 Steck Ave. Suite A101
Austin, TX
And make sure you watch her website for information of the Plano Dallas studio opening!
Replace: The Dallas studio is now open! You may view information at Shanna’s web site. The Dallas cellphone quantity is: 214-912-1833.
There’s one factor Shanna talked about that I observed once I left. Bear in mind how I mentioned that the whole lot is 100% non-public if you go to with Shanna? Even her door doesn’t make ANY point out of hair loss, or different hair or wigs…it’s only a hair studio.
LOVE THAT!!
After I wrapped up with Shanna, my household and I spent a little bit of time rolling by way of Austin. Our first cease was the Capitol Constructing.
Certainly one of my favourite elements of the constructing are the door hinges!
Shanna really useful Matt’s El Racho for dinner, in order that’s the place we headed for some Tex-Mex. I’m not a meals photographer (and may barely take an honest selfie) so this pic does NOT do these tacos justice. In case you’re ever in Austin, try these Asadero tacos. I’m nonetheless dreaming of the grilled asadero cheese and beef tenderloin inside selfmade tortillas…yum.
After dinner, we went to Congress Bridge to see the bats fly out. Each evening, over 1 million bats fly out from their dwelling below the bridge to begin their nighttime get together. Generally, although, bat-watching is a bust, because it was a number of years in the past after we tried. This time, was successful!
And similar to that, our Austin journey was nearly over. Earlier than heading again, we took a last spin round city to get a pic of a few of the iconic and quirky painted murals. Awww, aren’t we cute?
Do inform me what you consider long-hair bonding and if that’s one thing you knew about or ever thought-about! And in the event you’re in Austin, TX (or quickly to be Plano Dallas!) make sure you try Shanna & Booboo!
