Alternative Hair Consultation
Helping you feel more like yourself again. Private consultations designed to support confidence, comfort and self-expression through hair loss, menopause, medical treatment and personal change.
"I met myself again"
Sometimes it's not about becoming somebody different. It's about recognising yourself again.
Hair can feel deeply connected to confidence, identity, femininity and self-expression. When that changes, it can feel emotional, overwhelming and incredibly personal.
This is a calm, private space where you can explore options without pressure, judgement or expectation.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you arrive.
We'll figure that out together.
"Making hair BeYOUtiful is my kinda thing"
An Alternative Hair Consultation Is To Help You Rediscover Yourself Again
"The right hair can remind you who YOU are & who you have always been"
Helena - “I understand this journey personally too”
Helena's passion for offering this service comes from personal experience.
She understands how emotional changes to hair and confidence can feel because she has experienced her own journey with wigs, self-expression and confidence too.
This isn't about "just hair." It's about how you feel when you look in the mirror.
Some people want to feel like themselves again. Others want to explore something completely different. Both are fabulous reasons to seek her support.
Helena wears wigs herself and understands first-hand how powerful the right style can feel. Not because it changes who you are, but because it can help you reconnect with the person who has always been there or the person you wished you had felt like.
That understanding shapes every appointment at Helrica.
This is never about rushing people through treatments.
It is about listening, supporting and creating a space where women & children feel safe, understood and cared for during their journey of exploring wigs, hair toppers and alike.
My role is to help you explore your options, feel supported and find something that feels right for YOU.
I am not tied to any supplier - I’ll guide to the best wig for you. No commissions, no mark-up, just genuine flexible advice.
This means that the advice, which we decide together, will be tailored to suit your needs, lifestyle, confidence level and budget.
There is no obligation to buy. No hidden agenda, just honest guidance, support and a safe space to explore your options.
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This Isn't About Selling Wigs
It's about support.
It's about sitting down with a cuppa, having a relaxed chat and helping you explore what feels right for YOU.
There is no pressure.
No judgement.
No expectation to know exactly what you want before you arrive.
Alternative Hair Consultations at Helrica Massage Clinic are offered free of charge. This will be a paid service in the future, but currently I want to support as many women (and children) as possible
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What Happens During Your Consultation?
The first thing we will do is sit down, have a cuppa and chat.
We'll talk about how you're feeling, your lifestyle, your confidence, your hair journey and what you hope to gain from your consultation.
Some people want to recreate the hair they had before treatment or hair loss.
Others want to explore something completely different.
You do not need to know exactly what you want before you arrive.
We will explore options together at your pace.
Then, during your consultation we can:
♡ Explore different wigs, styles and colours
♡ Discuss confidence and self-expression
♡ Talk about practical day-to-day wear
♡ Explore options that suit your budget
♡ Look at natural styles or something completely different
♡ Discuss styling and personalisation
♡ Talk about adapting wigs with a hairdresser if required
♡ For women who are ready to take that step in their journey I can also help with head shaving
♡ Explain how I am there to support you every step of the way!
Every consultation is personal.
There is no correct journey. Only the journey that feels right for you.
Sometimes It Starts With One Small Decision
One client recently shared a story that perfectly captures why Helrica Massage Clinic offers Alternative Hair Consultations.
She had committed to taking part in an aerial showcase later in the year but had not fully connected with how she wanted to present herself.
Following her consultation, she wrote: "Today I bought a wig."
She went on to describe how she suddenly found herself imagining the performance, visualising the choreography and seeing the whole idea, now come together.
"I can already see in my mind's eye that this requires long hair."
What began as a conversation about alternative hair became something much bigger.
A sense of possibility.
A renewed confidence.
A chance to see herself differently.
Because sometimes it isn't about the hair itself. It's about feeling like yourself again, it’s self-expression, it is about confidence, and most importantly it is about living your best life, because some days ya just gotta put on your tutu and dance anyway ❤️
Common Misconceptions About Wigs and Hair Toppers
“Some days ya just gotta put on your tutu and dance anyway”
Supporting Macmillan Cancer Support
Current treatment pricing:
ALTERNATIVE HAIR CONSULTATION — Currently Free during launch
Helena volunteers as a Macmillan Cancer Support Buddy and understands first-hand how important support, fundraising and community care can be during difficult seasons of life.
Because of this, £10 from every paid treatment at Helrica Massage Clinic is donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. As Helena says: "Every little thing helps." Read more about booking your appointment on my Appointments and Booking Page.
“You don’t have to stay small - Confidence can still be playful”
A PERSONAL NOTE FROM HELENA
If you're feeling nervous about booking, unsure whether a treatment is right for you, or simply have questions, please get in touch.
There is never any pressure to book.
Questions people often ask
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An Alternative Hair Consultation is a supportive, one-to-one appointment designed to help you explore your options if you are experiencing hair loss, thinning hair, or changes to your hair due to medical treatment, illness or other personal circumstances.
This is not about selling you a particular product. It is about helping you understand the options available and finding solutions that feel right for you.
During your consultation, Helena will take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions and discuss practical options such as wigs, toppers, head coverings and accessories. You can also receive guidance on wig types, colours, styles, fitting, comfort and ways to wear alternative hair with confidence.
Some clients come for practical advice. Others come because they are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain or worried about changes to their appearance. Whatever your situation, the consultation is tailored around your needs.
For some people, the conversation may even begin before hair loss occurs, helping them prepare for treatment and understand what options are available should they need them in the future.
The aim is simple: to provide a safe, supportive space where you can ask questions, explore your options and leave feeling more informed, confident and reassured.
As with all appointments at Helrica Massage Clinic, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every person, every journey and every consultation is different.
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Not at all.
Most people arrive feeling unsure, overwhelmed or nervous.
Part of my role is helping you explore options you may not even have considered yet.
We will explore things together at your pace.
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That is completely understandable.
Hair loss and changes to appearance can feel incredibly emotional.
This is a safe, supportive and private space, you are safe here.
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That is completely okay.
Treatments can pause at any time and we can adapt things around how you are feeling in that moment.
This is a calm, supportive and private environment where there is never any pressure to “push through.”
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Absolutely.
I like to personally arrange appointments with clients so treatments can work around what is realistically manageable for you.
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I ask everyone to allow up to 2 hours for their appointment so there is never any pressure or rushing.
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Of course.
I personally check in with clients after treatments and you are always welcome to contact me if you need support, reassurance or have questions following your appointment.
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Absolutely.
Photos of previous hairstyles, colours you loved or styles you are drawn towards can be really helpful, along with photos of ideas you may like to explore or would help you become the YOU you have always wanted to be.
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That is completely fabulous.
Some people want familiarity and comfort.
Others want confidence, change and self-expression, all are why I offer this service.
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Absolutely not.
There is never any obligation to purchase anything.
This consultation is about support, guidance and helping you feel more like yourself again.
There is no obligation to buy. No hidden agenda, just honest guidance, support and a safe space to explore your options.
If you decide to purchase a wig, you pay the supplier directly. I do not add commission or profit to wig purchases.
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Definitely, there are options for every budget. Part of my role is helping you find something you love without spending more than you are comfortable with.
One of my favourite first wigs was as little as £5.
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Of course, If having somebody with you helps you feel more comfortable, they are very welcome.
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Confidence, identity and self-expression are journeys and sometimes people need ongoing support as they adjust to changes over time.
Support is there whenever you need it.
You Don't Need To Be Ready ♡
Alternative Hair Consultations at Helrica Massage Clinic are about more than hair.
It is about helping you feel:
Supported - Listened to - Safe to Explore
More like YOU again
If you're curious, nervous, overwhelmed or simply have questions, that's okay.
Questions are always welcome.
Because you are more than hair ♡
You are still YOU.
