Hair Solutions for Trichotillomania
Compulsive hair-pulling can be an overwhelming and emotional experience — but support, understanding, and compassionate solutions are available. At Tammy Lobato Wigs, we offer discreet, gentle hair solutions for trichotillomania, helping clients regain confidence, comfort, and a sense of control in a calm, private environment.
Understanding Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania (also called Hair Pulling Disorder) is a condition where a person feels an irresistible and compulsive urge to pull out their hair, most often from the scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes. It affects an estimated 1–2% of the population, with onset often beginning in childhood or adolescence.
Hair loss from trichotillomania can range from small patchy areas to more extensive thinning or baldness. While it is a behavioural condition — not caused by hair or scalp disease — its emotional and psychological impact can be significant.
At Tammy Lobato Wigs, we recognise that each client’s relationship with trichotillomania is different. We provide personalised, non-judgemental care, focusing on comfort, confidence, and emotional wellbeing as much as physical appearance.
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A Safe and Supportive Environment
Our salons provide a private, sensory-considerate space where clients can feel safe and understood. We work gently and respectfully, taking time to understand what you can cope with during each appointment.
Every consultation is unhurried, with space for open discussion and reassurance. We also extend our support to parents, carers, and support workers, offering guidance and education so they can help their loved ones manage and maintain hair pieces with confidence.
Personalised Hair Solutions for Trichotillomania
We offer a full range of hair solutions for trichotillomania, tailored to each client’s needs, comfort level, and lifestyle.
Human Hair Wigs
Our Wig Range features lightweight, breathable human hair wigs that look and feel completely natural. Wigs can provide full coverage and protection while allowing time for regrowth and healing of the natural hair underneath.
Clip-In or Bondable Toppers
For partial or patchy hair loss, clip-in toppers or bondable systems offer coverage exactly where it’s needed. Toppers can add volume and disguise areas of pulling, while bondable systems provide a secure, semi-permanent option that stays in place day and night. Bonded systems stay on all the time and cover areas of hair pulling that can lead to reduced compulsion by preventing the client to pull.
Protective Hair Systems
For clients actively managing trichotillomania, protective systems can help reduce access to pulling areas while restoring a natural look. These systems are customised to ensure both security and scalp comfort, giving you confidence and peace of mind.
Why Tammy Lobato
Specialised service from 40 years experience
With 40 years of lived experience with alopecia – we understand, empathise and provide quality care
Only the best quality wigs and hair pieces
Our human hair, synthetic and heat resistant wigs and fitting services are second to none
Private and Personal
We provide boutique, private and personal consultations with your dignity and wellbeing a priority
Commitment to patient satisfaction
Our mission is to give you the best tools for you to regain and retain your confidence
Expert
hairstylists
Specialists in alternative hair look after you in private rooms in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Ongoing Maintenance & Support
Bonded Hair Replacement Systems
To keep your wig or topper looking and feeling its best, we offer a monthly maintenance and refit service — a relaxing, salon-style experience tailored for you.
During your appointment:
- Your wig or topper is carefully removed, and the adhesive is cleaned and replaced
- The piece is washed, conditioned, and professionally blow-dried or restyled
- You’ll receive ongoing support throughout, with time to ask questions or request adjustments
Each session lasts around two hours and costs approximately $350 per month, allowing you to refresh your look and enjoy a professional, salon-quality experience in a caring and private environment.
Removable Wigs and Toppers
For clients wearing removable wigs or clip-in toppers, we offer a complete maintenance service — including washing, styling, and cutting — available whenever you need it.
Our experienced hairstylists can also care for your natural hair, providing colouring and cutting services to ensure it blends seamlessly with your topper. All appointments are carried out in our private, welcoming salon spaces, designed to make you feel comfortable and supported throughout your visit.
Empowering Confidence Through Care
Recovering from trichotillomania is a process — and our goal is to help you feel supported every step of the way. With empathy, expertise, and a focus on comfort and confidence, we help clients rediscover their beauty and self-assurance in a safe, non-judgemental setting.
What Our Clients Have to Say
I just wanted to say a huge "thank you" to Tammy for the empowering experience and exceptional support my husband and I received when attending her bespoke salon. Tammy is gentle, caring, understanding and has first hand experience, which are just a few of the traits that make her service exceptional. With great attention to detail, a great ear to listen to and facilitating a purchase within your budget. Tammy was able to help me find what was not only a gorgeous wig, but was able to help me feel better about myself and feeling more comfortable about wearing not just a wig, but my new hair. She ensured that I knew how to care for my wig to get the most out of it and is available for ongoing support…. I wouldn't go anywhere else and I would highly recommend to others to not go anywhere else either… Thanks Tammy xx
Kellie - Thank you note
It's hard to find the words to describe how I feel about the team at Tammy Lobato..... They were all such a fantastic support from the moment I met them. Being diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma was such a shock and losing my hair through chemo was awful. Tammy and the team gave me the confidence and ability to be able to continue working, to go to the supermarket and out for social occasions both during and after my treatment. Even the Nurses at Peter Mac couldn't believe it wasn't my real hair! They took the stress out of the maintenance away from me with regular washes and blow drys too. At the worst time, I met the best people and I'm forever grateful.
Cheryl we are all so thankful that you chose us - we understand just how important your wig was to retaining your dignity which actually helped you cope with your chemo journey and continue to participate 'normally'. Your very regular wash and blow drys really helped in keeping your wig so beautifully for the duration of your treatment and post treatment and we all loved having you with us xx
Cheryl Brown - Thank you note
I was 2 years into my hair loss nightmare when I became aware of Tammy Lobato and her bonded replacement hair systems.
My hair loss was so significant that every aspect of my life was impacted and it took me a further 3 years before I finally made my first appointment!
I sit here today and think oh god i wish I had of done it sooner!
What an amazing team of genuine, compassionate and non-judgemental ladies. Ladies who draw on both their personal and professional experiences and understand there are no 2 journeys alike.
The freedom I feel from the weight that lifted off of my shoulders in just 3 months, is incredible... I am now looking forward to and can’t wait to do all things with my daughter that I would never have considered doing even just a few months back!
For anyone who is experiencing any type of hair loss, without any hesitation, i recommend you giving them a call...you won't be disappointed that did!
Kathy King - Thank you note