J Crager Alternatives For Your Hair

I decided to take control after losing a significant amount of hair over a few months, caused by autoimmune disease-related alopecia. Pre-diagnosis, I had researched the high-end Chicago area wig salons online and I thought John would best offer solutions due to his expertise with hair loss from both natural and medical issues. I found that John really cares about his clients and his sense of humor helps to diffuse an emotional situation. Additionally, he offers high quality products that he stands behind - a much safer bet than ordering blindly online. During the free consultation he asked pertinent questions that helped narrow down my needs so we could clearly discuss options. After that, my important decisions were easy to make. My initial concerns about wigs were the comfort and maintenance - 9 months later I can report that I love my wig and have no issues. John's vast experience in hair/scalp care and styling helps me maintain what's left of my original hair while caring for my human hair wig, which is beautiful. My personal decision was not to try replicating my original hair. After stressing about losing it, I was ready for a change. Now I have the hair I've always wanted and it feels great! I am fortunate to have John on my team. more

John is the best in the city for wigs. I had to go through 8 chemo treatments, but the whole time I looked sensational. When you are as ill as I was, John Crager was a life saver. I cannot say enough good things about him. more

haha, thanks a lot! many of my friends thought my wig was real. more

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is tough to handle, but the thought of losing my hair affected me more than I had imagined or would like to admit. I never thought I was that vain and fighting this battle was much more important. I met with John soon after I found out and my life changed dramatically! He has a way that is not only professional, but personable and caring. He is so knowledgeable about what is going to happen with losing your hair that I learned more from him than my doctors. They just said "you are going to lose your hair" where he tells you everything you need to do and why. John helped me select a wig, cut and shaped it to my face, showed me how to take care of it, let me come back and trimmed it and even offered to highlight it if needed. His service and personal touch cannot be replaced and I highly recommend John and his salon. His staff is also helpful and make you feel at "home" the minute you walk in the door. He has a place in my heart because he made me feel beautiful! He will make you laugh so be ready! more

Having breast cancer at 36 was hard enough, but losing my long curly hair was another emotional blow. After my first meeting with John, I knew I had a resource to make it through my treatment looking good. He was available whenever I needed him, working with me tirelessly to get my hair perfect. I could have bought a wig from anyone. But buying it from John was a lot more than that - John made a traumatic event easier. Thank you, John. more

John has an amazing ability to work with both cancer and alopecia patients. He offers exceptional service, product and care but its his heart and compassion and willingness to go above and beyond that makes him really stand out from other wig providers. He has made late night hospital visits or house calls what ever is needed, he delivers. His gift is helping you get through what you think will be one of the worst journeys (losing your hair) and he actually makes you see that this journey is not alone, and the two of you can smile and maybe even laugh a little along the way. more