BBC News · Press coverage
Wearing a wig has changed my life
A personal story about wearing a wig, shared through BBC News. Read the original coverage on the publisher’s website.
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Banbury Postiche · Newsroom
Explore press coverage, industry connections and updates from Banbury Postiche — from wig-making education and theatre services to the people and organisations supporting the wider wig industry.
In the press
A selection of national and trade coverage shared by Banbury Postiche. Each link takes you to the original publisher.
BBC News · Press coverage
A personal story about wearing a wig, shared through BBC News. Read the original coverage on the publisher’s website.
Read on BBC News ↗How to Disguise a Bald Spot · Press coverage
A beauty feature exploring the topic of disguising a bald spot. Follow the link to read the publisher’s article.
Read on How to Disguise a Bald Spot ↗The Telegraph · Press coverage
A feature on natural-looking hairpieces and women who wear them. Read the original story through the supplied Telegraph link.
Read on The Telegraph ↗The Telegraph · Press coverage
Business coverage exploring the changing idea of a job for life in Britain. Read the article on The Telegraph website.
Read on The Telegraph ↗Yahoo News · Press coverage
An alternative publisher link to the job-for-life article, available through Yahoo News.
Read on Yahoo News ↗Hairdressers Journal ·
Hairdressers Journal reports Andrew Barton’s appointment as HBSA Wig Industry Ambassador. The coverage includes comments from Banbury Postiche’s Nick Allen about the expertise and personal care offered by UK wig specialists.
Read the HBSA ambassador story ↗External articles open in a new tab. Some publishers may require a subscription, and access to gift links may change. This page brings together selected coverage from different years.
Industry, charity & our archive
The wig industry connects skilled makers, suppliers, educators and organisations supporting people experiencing hair loss. These links offer a wider view of that work and Banbury Postiche’s involvement.
The Little Princess Trust’s ambassador page features Nick Allen and describes Banbury Postiche’s involvement through its wig-fitting network and its role in establishing the charity’s UK wig-making co-operative.
Explore the charity’s ambassadors and its published annual reviews. The reviews below are archive documents for the years shown.
The Little Princess Trust Ambassadors ↗Annual Review 2022-2023 ↗Annual Review 2021-2022 ↗From the archive · April 2020
The Friends of Banbury Postiche initiative was mentioned in Concept Hair Magazine’s April 2020 industry news round-up. Revisit the original editorial link below.
Hairdressing and Barbering News - April 2020 ↗Professional development
Our wig-making course brings practical construction topics together with the client-facing knowledge involved in selecting, fitting and caring for wigs. It provides an opportunity to explore the service as a whole, from a first consultation to aftercare.
Contact the training team for forthcoming dates and availability. Topics listed for this course include:
Participants also learn about becoming a Trade Account Holder or Agent with Banbury Postiche. A certificate from Banbury Postiche Limited is provided on completion.
From our departments
Explore training, theatre equipment and bespoke supplies from across Banbury Postiche.
Hair enhancements
Combline kits and educational courses are available. Visit the dedicated Combline website to explore the system and find out more about the training offered.
For professionals considering an additional hair enhancement service, the product and education information is a useful place to begin.
Explore Combline ↗
Theatres & arts
Designed to minimise heat damage and reduce handling during drying, these 300-litre cabinets provide a dedicated option for wig departments.
From £3,192 excluding VAT.
Delivery charges from £90.
Delivery lead time: six weeks.
Contact us to confirm the specification, quotation and delivery arrangements for your order.
Enquire about drying cabinets →
Production support
From a new production to an existing wig that needs attention, speak to us about bespoke human hair wigs, repairs and refreshing your current pieces.
We supply hand-pattern-matched European hair and specialist wig-making equipment, alongside off-the-shelf acrylic and human hair wigs. Heat-resistant fibre and yak hair are also available in a range of colours.
Tell us about the piece, the intended look and your production schedule so we can discuss the work required.
Discuss your production requirements →
Colleges & educators
Our bespoke college kits can be tailored to your requirements. Whether you are planning equipment for a new intake or reviewing your course kit, contact Alice to discuss the contents and request a quotation.
Have your course requirements and intended quantities ready as a starting point for the conversation.
Speak to Alice: 01295 757406 →Working with us
No vacancies are currently listed on this page. Please check back for future opportunities with our team.
Our work spans specialist hair products, supplies and services, bringing different skills together within one business.
Press & media enquiries
For an enquiry about Banbury Postiche, our departments or a story featured here, contact our team. Please include your publication, subject and deadline so we can direct your enquiry.
