It’s Friday… Smile, There’s a Wig On The Table

by admin on May 3, 2013

Hey Beautiful Ladies!

It’s Friday, and I really just wanted to leave you with this image… literally.

 

The other night I was watching my usual Lifetime Movie (love those), and I got an overall glance of what was occurring on my coffee table at the very moment. My fiancé is cutting slices of cheese and placing them on crackers, I’m grabbing for strawberries, and next to it all sits Mila and her WiGrip, LOL! This is a very normal thing in my house. Remember, Where’s Waldo? Well my wigs are often very much like that in my home, and can be found on tables, counters, couches, the pool table and next to the sink, among other places.

Last night my fiancé walks into the room and says, “I thought you might like this, I found the cat sleeping on it” as he’s holding up Natalia! Oops! I had it on the couch next to me and forgot it there I guess. It happens.

Well, Happy Friday! Eat something fun, drink something happy and try to remember where you leave your hair.

XOXO

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To Bang or Not To Bang, That Is The Question

by admin on May 1, 2013

I’m talking hair here, people!

Warning: I’ve had too much caffeine and a ton of thoughts are floating around in my head, so this may get a little disjointed. In fact this warning shall apply to all my posts, but depending on the time of day you may need swap out the word caffeine for wine, k? Good.

Onwards…

I want to talk about bangs. Yummy bangs, sexy bangs, that ooh la la Zoey Deschanel perfect full bang. That yippie skippy, I get to hide my wig line bang… yes that bang.

Before we get into bangs, lets discuss my current state of hair shall we? Ode to my crap hair… die. Oh wait, you already are, but I digress.

Seriously though, my hair is currently shedding a bit more hair than “my” normal and I feel like this might be a result of me being long overdue for my PRP session. I do those about every 6 months with Dr. Joseph Greco in Florida (I live in Los Angeles) and I do feel that it has helped to keep my shed down, but alas I’m a couple months past due and my hair is raining in my sink, my floor, my shirt, my dog.. well you get the picture. What’s a girl to do? You might be thinking: Umm, get the treatment again? Yes, that DOES seem like the most logical answer and likely what I will do, but this is all so much more complicated than just that. Isn’t it always?

Ultimately I want to be free from pills and any hair loss treatment, free from anything tethering me to having to save the hair that so clearly wants to move on from me. This is the place I so desperately want to get to after 14 years of hair loss. I was successful in getting off my 200mg of Aldactone last year and it’s an amazing feeling to have at least that be done and over with.

I wear a wig full time, I never leave the house without my wig or a hat, so why all the fuss about my hair, why not shave it, ditch the treatments and have a martini? Well, I will be having that martini, but about the other stuff, it’s all a bit of a pickle. I use my hairline on all my wigs, all of them. Every single one of them, even my lacefront. If I shaved my head, I would have to bang all my wigs? And by that I mean put bangs in all my wigs. While some women are successful in wearing wigs (even non lacefronts) without their own hairline, that isn’t how I feel most comfortable. It’s different for everyone. For me, I’d have to either wear bangs (side swept or full)  or be using a tiny bit of my own bio hairline as I do now.  I think part of that is because sections of my hairline are on the lower side, even after having receded over the years. When I bring the wigs to the exact frontal part of my hairline, I look like I should be sitting in the zoo having a banana with the rest of my simian friends. Not my best look I can assure you! [click to continue…]

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Mila’s ( Follea Aero-2 ) Makeover! Video & Pics

by admin on April 18, 2013

Closeup of Mila’s New Color

Hi Everyone!

It’s been QUITE awhile since I’ve made a video, been supa dupa busy these past few months, but things are now settling down and I wanted to do a video (embedded at the end of this post) about my darling Mila’s little makeover aka dye job! I’m fairly new to wig wearing, and as of May of this year, I will have been wearing wigs for  one year, so I’m sort of learning along the way about new things, such as the color of the hair lightening up over time.

If you didn’t know, Mila is my Follea Aero-2 wig, born in the color 5030, which is a light brown/blonde color, a perfect match to my bio hair. Over time her color started lightening up and it got to a point where I didn’t think it blended well with my own hair anymore. If I didn’t use my hair it wouldn’t have been as big of an issue, but I do use my own hair with all my wigs, and I definitely need a color that blends.

Enter… Hair Color

I decided to take my misbehaving girl to Vicka at Follea in Beverly Hills, and show her how naughty she’s been ;) I explained to Vicka that I wanted the color to match my bio hair as much as possible, obviously within reason, we are talking about hair color here, not hair cloning! I’m fairly flexible in the color of my wig, as long as it’s a good blend and goes well with my skin tone, if it’s too dark I look like I should be holding out a bag and saying “Trick or Treat!” [click to continue…]

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Kristin Chenoweth and The Hosts of “The Talk” Discuss Wearing Hair and Pop Out Their Clip-Ins!

by admin on March 30, 2013

This video was shared in by a member in the network. I just watched it and seriously almost pee’d myself watching this! Actress Kristin Chenoweth and the hosts of “The Talk” discuss wearing hair and starting popping our their clips-ins. As the saying goes, the best was saved for last.  Use the potty first, them come back and watch this clip ! :)

Happy Easter Weekend!

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Another Wig Wearing Sharing Experience!

by admin on March 20, 2013

I posted this on the WHLP Facebook page a little while ago, and thought I’d cross post it here for everyone!

So today I had a personal organizer come out to potentially assist in getting my house more together. One of the areas I need assistance is the master bath and master closet. Decided to just leave my wigs where they were, sitting pretty front and center.

We walked into the bathroom and I pointed to them and said, “Don’t let them scare you, they don’t bite” ;) She said “You wear wigs?” and I let her know I do, and that I was wearing one right now. She was quite shocked (in a good way) she said she would never in a million years have known. Then she asked me why I wear them, and I told her the truth. I’m getting better at telling my wig wearing reason in brief and with literally zero emotion. Just matter of fact. Which is a good thing. I’ve cried enough tears to fill up an olympic sized swimming pool during the last 14 years, and I feel very fortunate that I’ve reached a place of acceptance and that I no longer allow my hair loss to rule my life. It’s a part of my life still, I know it’s there, I know it’s happening, but I no longer give it any power to control me.

I’ve made peace with my reality and I feel good about being able to not try to hide it when I don’t want to, like today with my wigs lying around the bathroom, and I don’t mind telling people I’m wearing hair and the reasons for it. I don’t run down the street screaming “It’s a wig” though that’s a funny thought, but I’m fine spilling the beans at a bar, if someone complimented “MY” hair.

I’ll be 35 years old next month, and while it did take 14 years for me to reach this place, I thank god everyday that I did.

Happy Wednesday!

XOXO

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Learning To Let Go

by admin on February 24, 2013

I didn’t choose hair loss, it chose me.

I battled for years. I felt I had lost, I felt withdrawn and depressed and a feeling of absolutely no hope. I suffered tremendously as I saw myself fade away and was confronted with a reflection of a person I no longer knew. Not just in the change of appearance as a result from hair loss, but rather just in the change in me.

I finally let go.

I let go of hoping my former self would come back, that all my hair would return, but rather accepted what was and is and took steps to do what I could to help myself.

I wear a wig.

That lone sentence by itself almost seems like it’s a part of my lost battle, but rather it was the winning move and it is what enabled me to move forward and move past the former years of depression and self loathing. It is a sentence of victory. In those 4 words, you may not see it, but it’s acceptance and an understanding that life is ever changing. WE are always changing, and what was 2 seconds ago is already the past. [click to continue…]

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How I Get My “Wig On” – Integrating My Hairline With My Wigs

by admin on February 22, 2013

Hi Everyone! I’m resurfacing from my seemingly longish departure. I’m still busy with my life issues, but I have a few extra moments, thankfully. Something that women are often interested in, is HOW exactly I integrate my hairline. This video discusses the two ways I do it and also talks about the Milano WiGrip. I do not use any clips or combs on any of my wigs, my scalp is too sensitive to sustain the pressure of the clips, the only thing I use to keep my wig secured is the WiGrip. The grip uses friction to keep the wig in place, it’s very effective and it’s a great option for women who either can’t or don’t want to use the typical  interior wig hardware.

Hope this video helps!

Things you will need (ha)

1) Wig
2) Some semblance of a hair line
3) WiGrip
4) Comb
5) Patience. Nothing comes easy the first time. There is a learning curve in wig wearing.

XOXO

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I’m Alive.. I’m Alive :)

by admin on January 15, 2013

I just posted this message to the WHLP Facebook page and thought it would be good to post it here as well.

Hello Hello! I’ve gotten several emails and messages from super sweet gals wanting to make sure I was okay since I haven’t posted in awhile, and I just want to say, I’m alive and totally fine, just dealing with a crazy life situation right now that TOTALLY caught me off guard, it’s non hair related… obviously, or else I’d be posting up a storm. My life stressor occupying my time will be doing so for another month and half, I’m hoping to be able to get more zen with everything and be able to post AND deal with my stuff, but who knows.

Aside from my bumpy start to 2013 I really do feel this is going to be an awesome year, and I want to do more and share more with all of you. Rest assured all my “girls” are doing well and getting equal wear time.. sorta.

Oh and update on my hair, as in my bio hair. So weird.. but it’s doing rather good I think, not good like in, wear it out without a wig good, but still, certainly looking better for wear around the house… good. I’m surprised because I did get off the Aldactone and have been waiting for that other shoe to drop, but nope, knock on wood. It’s good, and it’s growing, finally. Almost a decent front ear-to-ear length to integrate with my wigs properly. I’ll be keeping the front long and back supa short for ultimate wig wearing :)

Thank you guys so much for your emails, it’s so appreciated, and I do apologize for not having been more active posting. But I will.. soon, with more videos and blogs I hope it will be a strong year of change and hope for many women out there.

Love to all!

XOXO

 

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PRP Therapy Update & A Little PRP History For Ya!

by admin on December 17, 2012

Several months back I had my 7th PRP treatment by Dr. Joseph Greco in Clearwater, Florida – I made a ridiculously long video when I was at the hotel about my reasons for continuing my PRP even though I now wear wigs full time. So I’m here today giving you a MUCH shorter video update along with including a little  history of PRP as it pertains to hair loss. A couple months ago I had seen a segment about PRP on television that I believe accidently gave credit to the wrong doctor, and I like to give credit where credit is due, so the history is below for everyone who is curious :)

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Telling My Eyebrow Waxing Gal, “It’s a Wig!”

by admin on December 9, 2012

I often wonder when I get my eyebrows waxed, if the person doing them knows I’m wearing a wig. I can feel that they sometimes glide over the side of head with their hands, and they are also in very close proximity to my hairline and partline etc. Well, I decided to wonder no more and just come out with it, “It’s a Wig!”

Happy Sunday!
xoxo

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