Yes, we provide a private styling room upon request. Some of our guests prefer privacy while addressing hair loss or wearing a topper, while others require modesty for cultural or religious reasons. Whatever your personal needs, we will gladly honor them and make sure you feel comfortable. Simply let us know when booking, and we’ll reserve a private space for your appointment. Many clients searching for a private hair appointment in Tampa choose Monaco Salon because we respect and accommodate their request for discretion.

A hair topper is designed to cover just the top of the crown or along the part line to conceal thinning hair or sparse areas. It adds volume and coverage on top but still allows your own hair to show. A wig covers all of your hair, making it a good choice for total hair loss, or for those who want complete coverage or a total style change.

Maintenance depends on how your topper is worn:

Clip-in toppers – These are designed for daily wear. You’ll remove them before bed, gently detangle them, and store them on a stand or in a box to keep their shape. Wash only when needed, using sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, and always let them air-dry.

Toppers with a beaded attachment method– These are secured 24/7 using the same method as beaded row hair extensions. Your topper will be professionally installed so you don't have to worry if you're "doing it right." If we've installed it for full-time wear, after 8 weeks, your natural hair will have grown quite a bit, so we'll have you in for a maintenance visit. We'll remove and reposition your topper. After another 4 weeks, you'll come back for another short maintenance appointment so that we can tighten it. That's it, a simple in-salon maintenance routine that alternates between repositioning and tightening.

Shampooing: To wash your human hair topper, start by gently detangling it—begin at the ends and work your way up to the base. If you are wearing your topper with clips, remove it. Use a sulfate-free cleansing shampoo with lukewarm water, and always wash in a downward motion without rubbing or scrubbing. Rinse thoroughly, then apply a moisturizing conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends. Rinse well and let your topper air dry on a wig stand to help it keep its shape and stay looking its best.

Yes, if the topper is high-quality human hair, it can be cut, colored, and heat-styled just like your natural hair. Synthetic toppers, however, have more limitations and may not be safe for heat styling or color changes. Always consult your stylist before making changes.

The lifespan depends on the quality of the topper, how often it’s worn, and how well it’s maintained. With proper care, a human hair topper can last 18-24 months (sometimes longer), while synthetic toppers usually last 4–6 months.

If you're experiencing hair loss due to a medical condition, your health insurance may cover part or all of the cost of your hair topper or wig, or medically speaking, your Cranial Hair Prosthesis. When contacting your insurance provider, it’s important to use the correct terminology. Avoid referring to the unit as a “wig” or “topper,” as those are often considered cosmetic. Instead, ask about coverage for a cranial hair prosthesis or hair replacement unit related to medical hair loss. Every policy is different, so we recommend reaching out to your insurance company directly for details on eligibility and documentation requirements.

If your topper is properly matched to your natural hair, it won't look like a wig or a topper at all. The key to the topper looking natural is the density of the hair piece itself. Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands present per square inch. Our toppers are designed with low density so that when combined with your own hair, they create a very natural look. It will look like have more of your own hair. You'll definitely get the coverage and comfort you need, in a very believable, natural way. Krista searched high and low to find a comfortable, low density hair topper for her clients with thinning hair and hair loss. Clients are astonished how there's no tightness, no wig look or feel, and how they don't even feel the attachments. Those benefits are all thanks to "low density!"

The price of a hair topper varies depending on the quality, length, and whether the hair is human hair or synthetic. If the topper is custom colored, trimmed, attached with a beaded row method, or using mesh integration, there is an additional cost.

At our salon, most human hair topper service—including customization—starts around $2,200 which includes the hair piece, custom hair color, the initial installation, and a haircut to blend it in. We’ll provide an exact quote during your consultation.

Mesh integration is a technique used to create a secure foundation for a topper when there isn’t enough natural hair to anchor the attachments. A fine, breathable mesh is placed over the thinning area, then secured to your existing hair and/or scalp. This mesh becomes the “base” for applying a beaded row topper, ensuring a stable, comfortable fit even when natural hair density is sparse.