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More Than a Wig Shop: The Strut Difference | A 360° Approach to Hair Loss Solutions and Scalp / Hair Health

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More Than a Wig Shop: The Strut Difference

A 360° Approach to Hair Loss Solutions and Scalp / Hair Health

At Strut Hair Solutions, we’re redefining what it means to care for your scalp and hair. While many know us as a destination for high-quality, premium wigs, the truth is—we are so much more than a “just” wig shop, though that is our primary product and service. 

We are a 360 hair and wellness destination, offering innovative solutions designed to meet you exactly where you are in your hair journey. Whether you’re looking for added volume, length, full coverage, or a complete transformation, our approach is personalized, elevated, and rooted in both aesthetics and scalp/hair health.

Did you know we offer Semi-Custom Wigs and Hair Toppers… Manufactured just for YOU in 8-12 weeks?

One of our biggest differentiators from other “wig stores” is our semi-custom hair pieces—a perfect blend of luxury hair and personalization that is uniquely you.

These pieces are ideal for clients who want something more tailored than off-the-shelf options, without the extended timeline or investment of a fully custom unit. With semi-custom, you can choose:

  • Petite or Large  cap sizing  
  •  Longer lengths up to 24”
  • Customized color blending – to match your hair color exactly

Starting at just an additional $750+ to the regular price of the hair, these pieces are crafted with premium luxury hair and delivered within 8–12 weeks, giving you a refined, natural look that feels uniquely yours.

Woman wearing a wig from Strut Hair Solutions in San Diego for hair loss solutions

A happy client wearing a wig from Strut Hair Solutions in San Diego. Our hair loss solutions and scalp treatments help clients feel confident and supported

Halo Couture Instant Transformation – Cult Classic

For those seeking instant results, our halo extensions are a game-changer.

We offer Ready-to-wear halo couture hair  extensions (available now, while supplies last) 

They have merged with another company as of April 1st, so we are unsure of the hair quality and look once the original product is gone. 

Our Strut Signature Halo Extensions

Our own private line are perfect for adding volume and length without commitment, making them ideal for everyday wear or special occasions. Lightweight, comfortable, and easy to apply, they’re one of the simplest ways to elevate your look instantly.

Strut is Rooted in Scalp Health

Did you know our founder, Helena Gibson, is a Tricologist? It is an accredited program of deep study of the scalp and hair. 

Healthy hair starts at the scalp—and we take that seriously.

Our scalp facials with Hydrafacial treatments are designed to:

  • Remove buildup and detox the scalp – when was the last time you exfoliated your scalp?
  • Stimulate circulation and support growth – when you have oxygen and blood bringing nutrients to your scalp, your hair grows.
  • Restore balance and reduce inflammation
  • Restoring your scalp microbiome – which serves to keep your scalp calm and hydrated, reducing itching, dandruff, and acts as a natural barrier against harmful bacteria and irritation.

These treatments go beyond surface-level care, creating the ideal environment for stronger and healthier hair from the root.

Women laying down getting a HydraFacial Scalp detox treatment

Wellness From the Inside Out

Your GUT Matters When it Comes to Your Hair! 

At Strut, we believe we are more than “just a wig shop” and a 360 holistic partner with you on your hair journey. That’s why we’ve expanded into wellness teas, crafted to support hair health from within. Our founder was not satisfied with the topical solutions and hair cover-ups and wanted to get to the “root cause” of stress and nutrition-deficient hair loss by becoming a “Master Herbalist” and Certified by the Board of Drugless Practitioners. Her unique custom tea blends get to the root cause of hair shedding. 

Here are a few of our blends that target specific symptoms and feelings that you can enjoy:

You’re Not the Only Thing That’s Heated – Stress Relief

This is Your Sign to Let It All Out – Detox and Cleanse

Sippin On Snooze Control – Sleep Support

Sweet Without the Sugar – Sugar Craving/Balance

Rooting for You, Mama – Postpartum Hair Health

 

Some fun facts about our hand-batched blends are:

  • Made with whole, organic herbs 
  • Designed to support gut health, reduce stress, and improve hair vitality 
  • All 100% caffeine-free 

Because true transformation isn’t just about masking the issue—it’s about how you nourish your body, too.

Unveil Wellness Tea's - Detox and cleanse tea

More Than Hair—It’s Confidence

Everything we do here at Strut Hair Solutions is rooted in one goal: helping you feel confident and empowered, so you can show up as your best self! 

From semi-custom pieces, halo extensions, scalp treatments, to wellness rituals—we’re here to support your hair journey in a way that feels elevated, intentional, and completely personalized.

Because at Strut, you walk in and “Strut Out.”

👉 Book Your Strut Signature Discovery Session Today »

Noticing Hair Shedding on GLP-1? You’re Not Alone

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Noticing Hair Shedding on GLP-1? You're not alone.

Does GLP-1 Cause Hair Loss? Here’s What You Should Know And How Strut Hair Solutions Can Help

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have transformed the way many people approach weight loss and metabolic health. While these therapies can be life-changing, some people using them notice an increase in hair loss — and this can be concerning.

If you’re asking yourself, “Is this real, and will it last?”, the answer is yes, it can be a real experience for many, but it’s usually not permanent and absolutely manageable with the right support.

 

Why Hair Shedding Happens on GLP-1 Medications

Hair grows in cycles, and when the body perceives stress, like rapid changes in weight or metabolism, it often shifts many hair follicles into a resting (telogen) phase. That means more hair enters the shedding stage at once.

This form of shedding is called telogen effluvium, and it’s typically triggered by significant physiological stressors, not by direct damage to the follicles themselves. Because GLP-1 medications can result in faster weight loss or lower appetite, this change can unintentionally signal the body to conserve energy, including from hair growth.

Other factors that can contribute include:

  • Changes in hormones or metabolic signals
  • Reduced nutrient intake during lowered appetite
  • Temporary disruptions in scalp health

While this sounds alarming, it’s important to understand that the hair follicles are usually still alive, they’re just in a different phase of the growth cycle. With time and proper support, most people begin to see shedding slow and hair gradually return to its normal growth pattern.

 

How to Reverse Hair Shedding and Regain Confidence

If you’re navigating hair thinning while on a GLP-1 medication, the good news is that there are comprehensive, personalized solutions that can help both cosmetically and clinically.

That’s where Strut Hair Solutions comes in.

 

How Strut Hair Solutions Supports Your Hair Journey

At Strut Hair Solutions, hair loss isn’t treated as a one-size-fits-all problem… It’s addressed from multiple angles with individualized care and expertise. Our team combines clinical knowledge, personalized consultation, and on-site solutions to help you not just cope but feel confident again.

Here’s how we can assist:

🔍 1. Personalized Discovery Session

We begin with a thorough Signature Discovery Session, a 4-step process designed to understand your hair history, assess your scalp and hair condition, and determine the best solution for your specific needs. This session ensures you get customized guidance, not generic recommendations.

✨ 2. Medical-Grade Hair Loss Solutions

Whether you’re experiencing temporary shedding or long-term thinning, Strut offers a wide range of solutions:

  • Wigs and Hair Toppers achieve realistic, natural-looking options to restore fullness immediately
  • Hair Extensions & Hair Pieces add volume or length where needed
  • Topical Growth Products that are designed to support follicle health and enhance hair appearance
  • Professional styling, cutting, blending and customization to the piece to make it look like your natural hair

These options are especially helpful if you’re in a phase where shedding has significantly reduced your hair density.

🧴 3. Scalp Health & Laser Therapy

Healthy hair growth starts at the scalp.

Strut offers advanced scalp treatments, including clinical-grade analysis and targeted therapies, to optimize scalp conditions that support stronger, fuller hair growth. We also offer Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), which uses safe, non-invasive light energy to stimulate the scalp and encourage dormant follicles back into action.

This approach can be especially useful when hair loss has shifted your growth cycle or reduced follicle activation due to physiological stressors.

🎨 4. Supportive Hair Care & Maintenance

Here are Strut, we don’t just help you find the right solution once, we help you maintain it. Services include:

  • Professional washing, drying, cutting, and styling pieces such as wigs, toppers, etc.
  • Wig and extension care and refurbishment
  • A supportive environment where you’re educated about options and outcomes

This ensures that whatever solution you choose continues to look natural and beautiful over time.

 

Bringing Hair Confidence Back

Hair loss, especially when triggered by something like a medication change or rapid weight loss, can be emotionally challenging. It’s easy to feel self-conscious or unsure where to turn.

Our stores in San Diego and Fresno provide a welcoming, supportive place to explore solutions, whether you need a cosmetic enhancement, scalp treatment, or holistic hair health consultation.

Rather than masking the problem, our team works with you to understand your experience and develop a plan that helps you feel confident, supported, and in control of your hair journey.

 

Final Thoughts

Hair shedding during metabolic changes, like those induced by GLP-1 medications, is common and usually temporary. What’s most important is recognizing when you need support, and knowing that you don’t have to go through it alone.

With personalized care, clinical treatment options, and aesthetic solutions from Strut Hair Solutions, you can navigate shedding and transition back toward fuller, healthier hair, all while feeling confident and empowered every step of the way.

 

Schedule your discovery session today & start feeling yourself again!

 

The 4 Pillars of Situational Hair Loss – And What You Can Do About It

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FOUR PILLIARS OF SITUATIONAL HAIR LOSS

Understanding the 4 main causes of situational hair loss—and how Strut Hair Solutions can help you recover with confidence.

Hair loss is never easy, but when it comes out of nowhere it can feel especially overwhelming. While genetic hair loss tends to happen gradually, situational hair loss is usually triggered by a specific event or period in your life. The good news? It’s often temporary and with the right support, totally manageable.

At Strut Hair Solutions, we help you get to the root of what’s going on. Situational hair loss happens when your body experiences stress, physical or emotional, that disrupts your hair’s natural growth cycle. This causes more hairs than usual to enter the “resting” (telogen) phase, which leads to increased shedding weeks or even months after the initial trigger.

Let’s break down the four most common causes of situational hair loss and how you can take back control.

1. Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss (Postpartum Shedding)

Pregnancy hormones do amazing things including keeping more of your hair in the growth phase. But once those hormone levels drop after delivery, many women experience sudden shedding around 2–4 months postpartum. It can feel like you’re losing it all at once, but this is a normal process called postpartum effluvium.

What to expect:

  • Sudden shedding a few months after giving birth 
  • Noticeable clumps in the shower or on your brush 
  • Typically resolves within 6–12 months 

2. Hair Loss After Illness or Major Health Events

After a serious illness, surgery, or health scare, your body needs time and energy to heal. During this time, it may pause “non-essential” functions like hair growth. This kind of temporary loss is called telogen effluvium, and it can happen after things like:

  • High fevers or infections 
  • Thyroid disorders or autoimmune issues 
  • Surgery or hospitalizations 
  • Chemotherapy or cancer treatments 

What to expect:

  • Thinning or shedding 2–3 months after the event 
  • Hair may come out evenly across your scalp 
  • Regrowth often starts once your body recovers 

3. Hormonal Hair Changes During Perimenopause & Menopause

As estrogen levels decline, many women notice changes in their hair texture, thickness, and growth rate. These hormonal shifts can make hair feel finer, flatter, and more prone to shedding…especially around the crown.

What to expect:

  • Gradual thinning and reduced volume 
  • Slower hair growth 
  • Often worsened by stress or nutritional changes 

4. Stress-Triggered Hair Loss (Grief, Divorce, Job Loss, etc.)

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind – it shows up physically too. Emotional events like the death of a loved one, breakups, or losing a job can send your hair into shock, leading to shedding a few months later.

Common triggers:

  • Grief and loss 
  • Relationship changes or divorce 
  • Financial hardship or job instability 
  • Physical or emotional trauma 

What to expect:

  • Thinning or fallout 2–3 months after the event 
  • Shedding tends to be diffuse (all over the scalp) 
  • Often resolves as stress levels come down 

Real Solutions That Help You Heal & Regrow

If any of these situations sound familiar, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out alone either. At Strut Hair Solutions, we specialize in helping women regain confidence during every stage of hair loss.

From lightweight, natural-looking toppers and semi-custom wigs to soothing, non-invasive scalp treatments, we’ll work with you to find a solution that fits your lifestyle.

Don’t forget to nourish from the inside out. Our Unveil Hair Care line is clean, science-backed, and designed to support scalp health and stimulate growth. Whether you’re recovering from postpartum, illness, menopause, or stress we’re here to help.

Because no matter what you’re facing, you deserve to walk in and STRUT out feeling like yourself again!

BOOK YOUR DISCOVERY SESSION

 

HydraFacial Scalp Treatment with Unveil Hair Care

For the best results, we pair our HydraFacial Scalp Treatment with Unveil Restorative Hair Care products — designed to nourish, protect, and support healthy hair growth from the scalp up. 💆‍♀️🌿 #HealthyScalpHealthyHair

Understanding Alopecia: More Than Just Hair Loss

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At Strut Hair Solutions, we believe in the power of community, education, and support. As we recognize Alopecia Awareness Month, we want to take a moment to share not just information but also empathy, understanding, and solidarity with those experiencing hair loss.

What is Alopecia?

Alopecia is an umbrella term for various conditions that cause hair loss. Whether it’s Alopecia Areata—an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks hair follicles—or Androgenetic Alopecia, commonly known as male or female pattern baldness, the impact goes beyond just the physical.

The Emotional Toll

Hair is a significant part of our identity, reflecting our style, personality, and even mood. So, when hair loss occurs, it can feel like losing a part of yourself. Many in our community have shared how challenging it can be to cope with the changes, the stares, and sometimes, the insensitive comments. That’s why Strut Hair Solutions is here—not just to provide solutions that work but also to offer support and encouragement.

Taking Back Control

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to alopecia, there are ways to take back control. From custom wigs that give you the style you want to scalp care routines that nurture the hair you have, every step counts. We’re proud to offer a wide range of wigs and hairpieces, along with supportive services like scalp analysis and custom fittings, to help you feel confident, no matter where you are on your hair journey.

Join the Conversation

This Alopecia Awareness Month, we encourage you to join the conversation. Whether you’re sharing your story, offering words of encouragement to someone going through hair loss, or simply educating yourself about the condition, every action helps. Follow us on Instagram @strutwigs and be a part of our supportive community. Together, we can break the stigma and show that beauty comes in all forms—including hair loss.

You’re Not Alone

Remember, you’re not alone in this. Our Strut community is here for you—celebrating your victories, supporting you through challenges, and reminding you that your worth is never defined by your hair. Let’s stand together and continue to uplift and empower one another.

Hair Loss and Menopause-How does menopause affect my hair?

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Hair Loss and Menopause-How does menopause affect my hair?

We have clients tell us often that once they were in menopause, they started losing hair. This can be very hard for a woman as our hair is part of our identity. Here we are going to give you some information about menopause and how it may affect your hair. 

Menopause typically happens to women between the age of 45 and 55, about 12 months after a woman’s last period. Menopause is a normal part of aging for women, as it can typically last about 7 years but can be as long as 14 years. The duration of menopause is different for every woman depending on the woman’s lifestyle factors, such as smoking, age, race and ethnicity. Many women have trouble with menopausal symptoms, such as loss and thinning of hair, hot flashes, weight gain, trouble sleeping and more.

Menopausal hair loss vs hair shedding:

Humans typically lose on average about 50 to 100 strands of hair a day.  This is known as hair shedding. Hair shedding is a natural process of hairs falling out and new hairs growing in. When menopausal hair loss begins to occur, it is when hair shedding starts to become more evident. 

Some signs of menopausal hair loss:

– Your hairbrush filling with hair more frequently

– More hairs collect in the shower drain

– Finding your hair around the sink or on your pillow or clothes 

– Hair breakage becomes more common

When symptoms like these continue you may notice your part widening, your ponytail looking thinner, and thinning patches on your scalp.

How we really feel: 

For many women, having control over our hair, such as how we choose to style, cut and wear it, is a big factor in our self-expression and personality. Losing hair can mean that we may feel less ourselves, as having control over our hair can be a lot harder with less of it.

It is important to remember that when losing hair during menopause there is nothing medically wrong, unless accompanied by other symptoms. Experiencing hair loss and thinning during menopause is completely normal to most women. Fortunately, there are solutions to being able to have a full head of hair during menopause and to decreasing the amount of hair you lose and keeping your hair from thinning and this is where we can help.

Solutions:

  • Visiting with an expert at STRUT Hair Solutions about the types of products such as wigs, hair toppers, hair pieces and extensions that are available can help you recover with confidence overnight. STRUT is dedicated to helping women who are experiencing hair loss. We are committed to doing our small part to help you regain your confidence! 
  • Topical solutions such as thickening serums can help improve hair appearance. Products such as Unveil No. 3 Hair thickening serum helps to produce a fuller, thicker head of hair. Unveil’s Thicker Hair Serum is easy to use and is only to be applied to your scalp once a day and you’ll see results in as little as 4 weeks. 
  •  Reducing the use of heat damaging tools such as straighteners and hair dryers can also improve hair appearance. Less heat = less damage.
  •  A healthy diet means a healthy body. Having a healthy diet can also help to improve hair appearance. It is important that you take care of your body during menopause as your body is undergoing a lot of changes. The best way to do so is maintaining a healthy diet.
  •  Many medications have an abundance of side effects. Checking any medications that you use can help reduce hair loss and thinning. Medications that can cause hair loss include:
    •  Antidepressants
    •  Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases
    •  Epilepsy medications
    •  Heart medications (blood thinners and beta-blockers)
    •  Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism 

In Summary:

Hair loss during menopause is a difficult symptom for many women. Having the creative freedom to style, cut and wear our hair makes us a part of who we are. When hair loss is experienced from menopause this can take a toll on our mental health and confidence. Fortunately, there are solutions to helping improve hair appearance, such as visiting with an expert at STRUT Hair Solutions and choosing a hair product that is perfect for you, Unveil’s Thicker Hair Serum, reducing the use of heat damaging tools, a healthy diet, and the use of medications. Remember to be kind to your body during menopause and encourage healthy practices that can reduce hair loss and thinning.