Synthetic wigs last about 6 months if you are good to them.
Ask to have some clips sown in for extra security if you do have some hair
Always use a medical grade adhesive if you do not have hair and are getting the wig bonded to your scalp. This is especially good for lace front wigs
A human hair wig of good quality lasts about 2 years, and don’t pay more than $600.
I bought my synthetic wigs for $30 a piece…they are slightly detectable but, I just don’t care if anyone knows anymore as I’ve developed a sense of humor about it…
Monofilament/Polyurethane are typical words thrown around in regards to the construction of the wig…but make sure the wig is a good fit and has the style/color and length you like as they are not returnable. Always buy more than one so that when you do wash one of them, you can switch styles. Buy some barrettes, fancy and casual, to maximize your style. Smile when you wear it and don’t look at the mirror until you put it on…I have found that to be very therapeutic myself.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I think its a great idea that you want to start a site that brings women together looking for info and support. There certainly isn’t enough resouces out there as it is. I would love for you to keep me updated on your progress and how it is going looking into wigs. It is something I think about a lot as well, but currently I am just keep hope and praying that everything will miraculously get better, just trying to keep positive. But truthfully, as things are going now it will be something I forced to put more thought into. I’ve also thought about extensions the kind that isn’t tied in but rather some sort of cold heat is used to bond it to your existing hair. I think the company that does it is calld Great Lengths. I really don’t know too much about it but would probably like to see another girl getting it done who is suffering with hair loss as well. Obviously the extensions wouldn’t be for length, only volume and i’ve seen some pictures on the internet of other hair loss sufferers who have done it and seem to have success with it. Of course those are only pictures. In time I’ll look more into it I guess.

I am so glad you wrote. I wish more women would share, but I understand how hard it is, each day I’m thinking whether or not starting this blog was a good idea and that perhaps women wouldn’t want to read about another persons despair when dealing with their own suffering. So thank you for joining in, it means a lot. Please keep me updated with how your search goes for wigs would love to know more about it.

Thanks for starting this blog. I am actually investgating wigs at the moment and would be happy to keep you updated on my progess. I’ve tried minoxidil (did not work for me) and don’t think a hair transplant is an option as I have diffuse thinning so unlikley to have enough good donor follicles.

For the last ten years I’ve been acutely concious of my thinning hair and it really has affected my life and confidence as a woman. So good to get this off my chest!