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.
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
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 have suffered from hairloss for many years now. After I had chemotherapy my hair never returned to its original texture and density so I was left with very fine and wispy hair that didn’t even cover my scalp. That led to major depression and isolation for me. I got up the courage to try on a wig with Tammy. I started wearing it, was thankful for the volume and started socialising again. But I was still missing the freedom of not having hair on my head at all times. So Tammy suggested that my lifestyle could be improved by having a bonded topper. I tried it and absolutely loved it, now I have hair on all day and night, I shower with my new hair, I swim with my new hair and now I even go away on girls trips, because I’m not embarrassed by my hair anymore. My topper blends in with my fine hair and I can wear it up or down, curl it or straighten it. I no longer focus on my hair and am no longer sad about my appearance. I am confident now which has made me so happy. And I love going to Tammy’s salon every four to six weeks for my bonded topper service which is actually a bit of a pampering session for me. I then walk out with my fresh clean, styled hair ready to catch up with the girls! Tracey Shannon
Thank you Tracey it is wonderful to hear that you have had such a great and liberating experience with our bonded toppers - they really are life changers and I am so pleased your lifestyle has improved because of them. Thanks so much for sharing this to help others. Tammy x
Tracey Shannon - Thank you note
I am undergoing Chemotherapy and decided I wanted to wear a wig to help me feel a little better about myself. Tammy L and Tammy Mc were so helpful, friendly, compassionate and offer ongoing support and advice for wig maintenance. They were very patient with me as I tried on several wigs. I love my new wig and would highly recommend Tammy Lobato to anyone. Thank you so much to both Tammy's.
Thank you very much Joanne for your very generous comments. We highly value your feedback. Thank you x
Joanne Berry - Thank you note