Comments on: Tips For Choosing The Right Wig

By: Virginia

Virginia — Tue, 20 May 2008 05:43:08 +0000

Great to read some of this stuff and realise there Are Others Out There; for years my hair has been thinning on top and on my temples and has been a major source of angst. It started when I had my 3 children. I am now 66, had a hysterectomy at age 40, and although my hair is very healthy and shiny, it is fine and too sparse. Not much hair falls out – just a few hairs here and there, which I think is normal. It seems that I just have less hair than most people and I would give my right arm for a thick head of hair!
I have been down the wiglet route, having had a couple made for me by the cancer people – none of them have been totally successful although they have managed to look quite normal – to me, they were never quite perfect. I have tried synthetic wigs, which for a short while do look great, but their condition goes especially if one plays sport or spends any time in the sun.
I found it a great source of embarrassment when complimented on my “hair” – could never bring myself to confess I was wearing a wig! This made me feel very sneaky and added to my feelings of self-consciousness about my sparse hair.
I hate sitting under a light or even being in the sun, as one can see right through my hair.
A dermatologist has recommended Androcur; I have been looking it up on the web and am not sure about taking it. Some of the side effects sound a bit much.
But I am determined never to be one of those pathetic, bald old ladies. I have to do something – either wear a wig, find a cure and thicken my own hair or have yet another wiglet made (some expense, this) – or even, go in for wigs of all colours and styles and be blatant!
I play a lot of lawn bowls and this community is fairly conservative. If I took the latter course, I would be a topic of conversation right through the local bowls area. Would I mind?
Then there’s the other thing: I am now a widow and one’s thoughts, naturally, turn to the possibility of meeting a man somewhere along the line – or not; BUT – with fine and thinning hair AND a hair piece of some kind – wow, this makes everything 1000 times more complicated! Bad enough getting old and having a few wrinkles.
Hair loss is a kind of tragi comedy – not so comic for the sufferer but quite a giggle to anyone who is lucky enough to possess trouble free thick glossy hair. WHAT to do about it – there has to be a solution!

By: Angela

Angela — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:19:43 +0000

Wow! I am so happy to find this site. I am 29 and for the past two year have been slowly losing my hair ~ I am not able to go to the doctor due to insur. and cash flow lol which is awful I know ~I am working on that ~ but I just dont know what to do to get my hair back ~ I have always had fine hair ~ but now it is barely therewhen I pull my hair back in a pony tail It is no thicker than a dime in circum. I take a shower it find tons of hair in the drain ~ it is everywhere~ I just dont know what to try or use or get to help it. It is dry and brittle ~~ please if anyone can give me some advice I would appreciate it ~~ty

By: vicky

vicky — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:59:12 +0000

Hi Kathy

I’m at a stage where my hair has diffused so much that i will have to wear some sort of hair replacement system and i was wondering if u wear a wig does it damage the hairs underneath it at all? or is it quite safe? i still would like get keep what natural hair i have left intact, even if it is just a handful.

By the way, this is to all the wonderful ladies out there, i’m considering trying “Finasteride/Propecia” the drug prescribed only to men, if anybody has had any experience with this drug, any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx Vic.

By: Lynnie

Lynnie — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:26:34 +0000

Kathylou, I love your hair! So chic!

I have learned a few things about wigs too…

* Make sure you scalp is washed regularly, and kept in the best condition possible. If your scalp is irritated it will affect the comfort of wearing a wig. My hair loss includes a pain (an electric tingling) in the scalp. I noticed that my wig will trigger or irritate my scalp more when my scalp is losing hair–on those days I usually wear a scarf or knit cap.

* Keep a mental note of how you want to respond to people regarding your hair. And what you say to who (strangers vs friends, family etc). I have had compliments on my hair–but sometimes people do ask if I am wearing a wig or even why I have a wig (then again, all my eyebrows are gone so its more noticeable). Kids tend to have more questions because they are naturally curious. It helps to know what you want to say so you feel in control and comfortable. Also, keep in mind alot of people have artifical hair–wigs, ponies, extension, eyelash extensions etc–so it is not uncommon or abnormal to wear a wig.

* Make sure the wig is adjusted to your size–check the inside cap usually it has velcro, combs or an adjustable hook.

* If you have hair, you can secure the wig with bobby pins or barettes. You may also consider wearing a cap or du rag underneath.

* Watch for low hanging trees and objects, which may rip your wig off 😮 Also, keep the wig in mind when trying on clothing or hats.

* Watch out for blasts of heat–like opening an oven door or steaming food–when wearing synthetic wigs. The hair may melt.

* Enjoy! Be willing to try new colors, styles and looks. You’re beautiful 🙂 (wink)

Blessings,

Lynnie