I know what you mean about buying site unseen. I couldn’t do it either and I feel fortunate to have a reputable shop like Flora’s near by. I think it’s crucial to go somewhere to try things on. You, like me, have hard to match hair (mine’s very wavy – borderline curly) and it was super important for me to have a piece that matched my bio hair as closely as possible. That’s so hard to do online. The waves in my “new” hair closely match my bio hair when I blow it out. And the color couldn’t be any more spot-on.

Wishing you a beautiful baby! Kids are a good distraction from the hair problems most of the time.

Get this for a HL situation — right now is hair is shedding LIKE MAD for the 3rd time – 3rd massive shed – in 3 yrs and I’m about to do a round of IVF – In Vitro Fertilization – in 2 weeks – because my husband’s sperm do not swim – where they will shoot me full of hormones like a billion different hormones and shots and meds! I’m expecting its going to be like chemo as far as the hair goes. So as admin says, ‘wiglandia’ here I come.

xoxo

I went for a second try at a salon that was a further drive and it was worth it. He ordered dark blonde, light brown and in the right length. He also styled one of the wigs for me so that it looked nice and ready to go. He also showed me one of the wigs wet.

I wound up buying one of the pieces I tried. I think you should request the exact wig you are interested in. You should be able to try it before you buy it and request they clean it up before you get there so she doesn’t have bag head.

If the salon isn’t cooperative, call Follea. I called them and they bent over backwards to make sure I got what I needed.

@JenniferMarie – Thank you so much! Yes indeed the word needs to get out that wigs are no longer taboo or something just for little old ladies in rocking chairs 🙂

@Kim – I keep my wig on when I try clothes 🙂 I don’t take it off, it stays on fine when I put shirts on and of. I think perhaps a turtleneck might be challenging though LOL . I’m sorry to hear your Follea appointment didn’t go well, I know that must be really disappointing, especially if you wanted to see the Lifestyle wig and got the Aeros. The lifestyle wig is and all hand tied cap which I prefer, the Aero, is a hand tied lacefront and lace top with a machine wefted back, there is a difference in how the caps feel, and if the cap was too big that would definitely not be good. You’re right it is hard to take that leap if you don’t like it 100% before, I bought Natalia, sort of with the flat head look 🙂 and was just pleasantly surprised once I washed her. Tatiana, is the Luxury collection and Follea did give me Anya, which I talked about in a previous post. Don’t be discouraged, the wiggy hunt is a process and it can definitely take time to find the right girl for you.

XOXO

My Follea appt in NYC didn’t go so well. they didnt ship the right wigs — I wanted to try the Lifestyle wigs – your Anya and Natalia – but they only sent Aeros. And the hair was falling right in my eyes/face and the cap size was too large I think because it looked poofed. So I left without anything but will probably try again as I get closer to ‘that point.’ You mentioned this is normal – that out of the box the wigs don’t look that great — but I find it tough to take that leap of faith that the wig will work because they are so costly. I want to KNOW it looks great before plunking down so much $$$!

Lastly – may I ask – your latest edition – Tatiana – is that the Follea Luxary wig or another Lifestyle? Are you getting any kind of discount/complimentary wigs from all the volume you’re sending their way? You absolutely SHOULD BE!!!

Thanks a million as always – you are such a positive inspiration.

Kim