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Metz. Wigmaking profession: “We don’t treat, we support.”

Metz. Wigmaking profession: “We don’t treat, we support.”

A few gentlemen come to Les Dames Clemente, even though the clientele is "80% female." Since August, at their hair salon in Metz, Viviane and her daughter-in-law Marguerite have been creating wigs and hairpieces for people who are sick, suffer from alopecia, or simply look stylish. With dexterity and empathy.
Marguerite Clemente works with natural hair on a loom in the peace and quiet of her workshop:
Marguerite Clemente works with natural hair on a loom in the peace and quiet of her workshop: "My job requires precision." Photo Karim Siari

Sorcha lives with Parkinson's disease without anyone realizing it. When we meet her on Rue Saint-Henri, this elegant lady is about to try on a headband created especially for her. "Since my operation, my scalp has been delicate," she explains, slowly uncovering it. "I think you'll like it," Marguerite Clemente reassures her, showing her the item with its pretty natural hair fringe. "Hair salons in Metz give them to me. It's lucky because they're expensive. More than €300 for 50 grams," the professional wigmaker reveals about this precious material to everyone.

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