Non-Surgical Hair Replacement for Women in Boston, MA
Thinning hair, alopecia, trichotillomania, scarring alopecia, or hair loss after chemotherapy or medication: whatever brought you here, you deserve a solution that looks like your hair. I'm Noelle Spinosa. For 35 years I've helped women restore their hair without surgery at Noelle Salon & Spa in Melrose, just north of Boston.
Real clients at Noelle Salon.
Quick Answer
- Non-surgical hair replacement means adding real human hair to your own, with a topper, a mesh integration system, a small patch or a wig.
- We attach with beads or knots to your own hair. No shaving and no glue. Clip-in toppers are available if you'd rather take it on and off.
- We keep systems in stock and customize them in the salon, so many clients leave with their solution the same day.
- Every visit starts with a free, private consultation.
Your Hair Replacement Options
Hair toppers
A hair topper adds hair at the part, top and crown and blends with the hair you have. We carry one-donor virgin human hair toppers in many cap sizes, lengths and colors, and we customize them here: color, gray blending, highlights, even a perm to match your texture. See How We Customize Hair Toppers.
A topper attached with knots and cut into a bob.
Mesh integration
When hair loss is more spread out, or in places a topper won't reach, a mesh integration system lets your own hair pull through a breathable mesh base. It's secured with small beads and stays in, so there's nothing to take on and off. See our mesh integration guide.
Mesh integration, a topper and extensions together at the crown.
Hair patches for small bald spots
For a small spot from alopecia areata or trichotillomania, a custom human hair patch on an HD lace base covers just that area. When there's hair around it, we attach it with beads or sew it in. Tape is used only in some cases where there's no hair to hold it.
Wigs
For full hair loss, a human hair wig gives complete coverage. We fit, color and cut it on you, and we also customize wigs you bring in.
Hair extensions for mild thinning
If you still have most of your hair, hair extensions can add volume. You need about 70% of your own hair, especially on top, to hide the attachments.
Hair Replacement for Trichotillomania
For clients who pull, a topper or mesh system covers the area and makes the hair underneath hard to reach. That barrier often helps hair grow back. I've worked with hundreds of trichotillomania clients. See Hair Pieces and Toppers for Trichotillomania and our trichotillomania services.
How It Works
- Send photos or book a free consultation. Email photos of your hair, and a photo of a style you like that we can potentially create, to noelle@noellesalon.com through our online photo consultation, or book a free, private consultation at the salon.
- Get a plan. We check your scalp, look at where you're losing hair and how much you have, and talk about how you live and style your hair.
- Fit, color and cut. Your piece is attached, colored and cut so it blends with your own hair.
- Ongoing care. Topper attachments and mesh systems are maintained every 4 to 8 weeks as your hair grows. The piece itself is usually replaced every 6 months to a year.
Will Insurance Help?
Many plans reimburse part of the cost when your doctor prescribes a cranial prosthesis. Call your insurance company to ask about coverage and get a prescription from your doctor. We don't bill insurance, but we give you a paid invoice to submit. See Does Insurance Cover Wigs and Hair Toppers?
Why Women Choose Noelle Salon
- 35 years of experience with every kind of hair loss, including alopecia areata and universalis, lichen planopilaris and trichotillomania
- Private, judgment-free appointments
- Human hair only for systems you wear every day
- Member of the American Hair Loss Council, and listed in the International OCD Foundation's BFRB Self-Care Provider Directory
- Featured by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, which published my personal story
- We also offer transgender hair replacement
We're not doctors. If you don't have a diagnosis yet, see a dermatologist for diagnosis and medical treatment. We work alongside your doctor.
What Clients Say
"I can only describe my new hair by Noelle as life changing!! I went from very thin hair with bald spots from years of chemotherapy to a full head of beautiful hair!! … My hair hasn’t looked this good in 15 years."
Judith B., Google review
"So happy I found Noelle Salon. I have Trichotillomania. I went in for a consult and been going there ever since. … I feel like me again leaving."
Susan W., Google review
"I travel from Rhode Island to Boston for my hair extensions and hair topper … I cannot recommend Noelle, her staff, and her salon enough!"
Stefani W., Google review
"They were so knowledgeable and walked me through the various solutions, and I left the consultation feeling hopeful. Noelle matched the color and style of my natural hair, and cut/styled it seamlessly with my natural hair."
Caitlyn E.
Frequently Asked Questions
Topper, mesh integration or wig: which do I need?
It depends on where your hair loss is and how much hair you have. A topper is for thinning on top. Mesh integration is for wider or patchy loss. A wig is for full loss. We'll show you in your consultation.
Will it damage my own hair?
We attach with beads or knots to your own hair, with no shaving and no glue, and we check your scalp at every visit.
Can I get it the same day?
Often, yes. We keep toppers and systems in stock and customize them in the salon.
How long does a hair system last?
Usually 6 months to a year, with maintenance every 4 to 8 weeks.
Book a Free Consultation
Book a free hair loss consultation, or explore all of our hair loss solutions in Boston.
Noelle Salon & Spa
195 Green St., Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 324-9779
Tuesday–Friday 10am–7pm, Saturday 9am–5pm