Hair Patches : An Expert on the Benefits & Drawbacks..

Dr. Santosh Atkare (Director, Glow Looks) explains everything about the trending world of Hair Patches..

India Input July 5, 2025

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Hair Patches are a convenient and effective way to manage hair loss without undergoing surgery. They offer fast, safe, and affordable results, making them a popular choice for many people. However, they also require commitment in terms of maintenance and care. They are the best suited for individuals who want a flexible, non permanent, & non-medical solution to improve their appearance and boost confidence at a much lesser cost than a Hair transplant, according to Dr Santosh Atkare, Director, Glow Looks, a Nagpur based start up that is redefining hair styles in central India.

Recently, he sat with his team members who came out with this explainer article. Read on..

Hair loss is a common problem that affects millions of people around the world. It can be caused by many reasons such as genetics, aging, illness, or stress. For those who are not ready for surgical solutions like hair transplants, hair patches are a popular non-surgical alternative.

These are artificial coverings made of natural or synthetic hair, attached to a base material that blends with the scalp. Hair patches can restore confidence and improve appearance, but like any solution, they come with their own benefits and drawbacks.

Hair Patches : The Benefits and Drawbacks

Hair Patches are being widely accepted globally for being a cost effective, non medical and flexible option to the hair transplant which involves time, money, patience and at times, disappointment. The benefits outweigh the drawbacks in the case of using Hair Patches. Lets have a look..

The Benefits of Using Hair Patches :

1. Instant Results

One of the biggest advantages of using a hair patch is the instant transformation. Unlike hair growth treatments or transplants, which take months to show results, a hair patch provides immediate coverage for bald spots or thinning areas. In just a few hours, you can walk out of the clinic with a full head of hair.

2. Non-Surgical and Painless

Hair patches offer a non-invasive solution to hair loss. Since there is no surgery involved, users don’t need to worry about pain, bleeding, or long recovery periods. This is ideal for people who fear medical procedures or are not eligible for surgery due to health reasons.

3. Affordable Option

Compared to hair transplants, hair patches are more budget-friendly.

Transplants can cost thousands of rupees or dollars, depending on the number of grafts required, while hair patches are much cheaper and can be replaced or upgraded when needed.

4. Customizable and Natural Looking

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Modern hair patches are designed to match the person’s natural hair color, density, and texture. Skilled professionals can style the patch to make it look as natural as possible. In many cases, it is hard to tell if someone is wearing a hair patch unless they disclose it.

5. Safe and Reversible

Because hair patches are external and do not involve any alteration to the scalp or body, there is little risk of side effects or complications. If someone doesn’t like the patch or wants to change their hairstyle, they can simply remove or replace it.

Hair Patches : The Drawbacks..

1. Maintenance Required

Hair patches require regular care to maintain their look and hygiene. They need to be cleaned, styled, and sometimes re-fixed, depending on the method used for attachment. This can be time-consuming and may require visits to a professional salon every few weeks.

2. Limited Durability

Hair patches do not last forever. Depending on the quality and usage, they usually last between 6 months to a year. Over time, the hair may become dull, tangled, or fall out. Replacing them regularly adds to the overall cost in the long run. Yet, it is incomparably much lesser, when compared to the cost of a hair transplant.

3. Discomfort in Some Cases

Some users report a feeling of discomfort, itching, or heaviness while wearing a hair patch, especially in hot or humid weather. If the patch is not fitted properly or the materials used are of low quality, it can cause skin irritation or sweating.

4. Risk of Exposure

There is always a slight risk that the patch might come off or be noticed during activities like swimming, sports, or even windy weather. This can cause embarrassment or anxiety, especially for people who are very conscious of their appearance. Although, in case of regular servicing, the chances are almost nil.

5. Not a Permanent Solution

For people looking for a permanent fix, other treatments may be more appropriate. Though, the Hair patches are more of a cosmetic solution rather than a cure, they definitely improve or transform your appearance instantly, raising the level of your confidence multifold and changing your life for good. While hair patches can give the look of a full head of hair, they do not involve treatment of the underlying cause of hair loss, medication and are not at all expensive than the hair transplant. Rather, the cost of a hair patch in a few thousands is actually almost nothing compared the expenditure involving lakhs of rupees towards hair transplantation.

About Glow Looks

It is a start up that is fast catching on among men and women who can be termed as bald and those with receding hair lines. Post Covid19, the issue of sudden baldness has grown multifold. And, there are many middle aged men and women who can be seen struggling to find a solution.

Plus, there are Chemotherapy patients and those with hereditary issues of baldness who hesitate to appear in public and are looking for a cost effective solution to address the sudden hair loss.

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Glow looks, founded by Santosh Atkare, is a series of Hair studios that offers a ray of hope for all these from Nagpur and the Central Indian region. Mr. Atkare has been conferred by several prominent awards and felicitations including honorary doctorates.