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I know this has been posted before, but I am looking for your input.
I have done many hours of research on the major wig companies. Follea, New Hair, Fuller Hair and Peggy Knight and of course the other internet vendors out there.
As you know i have alopecia areata. I have been completely bald again since July 2009 with no regrowth. Now of course my eye brows are starting to fall out. aggg... I have had history with my hair coming back and staying back for about 3 years than it would fall out again...Well I have gone thought this 3 times and I don't know if my hair will ever come back again.
So with that being said, I am not looking to get a vacuum piece at this time, unless my hair does not come back in 4 years than maybe I will go that route. I did have a vacuum piece from locks of love..I really like the naturalness of lace wigs, but the lace wig I have now is sooo scratchy and the hair breaks off like crazy because it was processed soo much.. The pictures are posted on my page with the wigs I have now..
What are your experiences with these companies? How long did it take to get your piece. How was the customer service? Did you have to send your piece back for repairs? How long did that take?
Do you know where I can get a good quality lace type wig? I saw the Follea add, the follea gripper. Does anybody have one of those wigs... Sorry my post is soo long. Any experiences good and bad please... Thanks
-Becca
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Permalink Reply by Carmen West on
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Hi Barbi
Maybe you should check out another Follea representative to
Help you. Where do you live? I am in FL.
My goal is to help you look and feel your best with a Follea gripper.
Call me at 850-712-3369
Carmen West
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Hi Barbi,
You should give another Follea represenitive a call. There are over 20 reps all over the USA.
What state do you live? Or if you have questions call me at 850-712-3369.
Carmen West, Master Stylist
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Permalink Reply by Sherry Stalnaker on
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Plus prices are ridiculous
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Permalink Reply by Rose Marie' on
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Hi
I haven't become involved with this discussion because I feel people's opinions are valid for themselves and those that read a thread, but I also know a little more about Freedom Wigs than most people here.
Heat and Freedom is always a subject that many people talk about. In my opinion and from the people that I help with this option including my own daughter heat has never been an issue. She has been wearing freedom wigs for 10 years in every season including very hot summers where we live.
The features and benefits of a Freedom Wig are really second to none.
Security is exceptional as a Freedom wig is fully customised to fit the owner and only the owner. These wigs are designed for those with long term extensive hairloss. If your hair comes back you will need to take it away (shave it) until you are ready to stop wearing your wig and try your biological hair once again. My daughter has grown her hair back 5 times in the last 10 years...in most instances when she regrows her hair it is never cosmetically viable for her to wear in public, she prefers to shave her head and wear her Freedom.
The hair used in a Freedom Wig is always 100% unprocessed virgin human hair. This hair is strong beautiful and durable. This means with the other technologies employed by Freedom around the cap and construction methods this type of hair adds to longevity, beauty and versatility of style.
Cap type. There are differing cap choices you can make with Freedom, but the latest is a water vapour permeable cap which is extremely comfortable for the wearer. This is the Blurb for the Cap:
These All new Silicone wigs have no other adhesives - the cap is medical-grade silicone reinforced with mesh. The silicone is strong a very durable. The softness of the new silicone creates great security. It is moisture/vapour permeable, so it lets the water vapour passing through our skin (which is most of the perspiration) pass through the cap. It's waterproof, but vapour permeable making it more comfortable in hot conditions. (This means that we can wash the interior without wetting our hair and when we do sweat our hair remains dry! It's really the best of both worlds.Hair attachment method is exclusive to Freedom. The hair in a Freedom wig will not shed. It is secure and absolutely lifelike no matter where you part the hair. You can achieve updo's, ponytails etc without an issue.
For my daughter it has been a life changing choice to wear Freedom Wigs, one which I feel very passionate about. The difference it made to her life is far reaching and continues to this day.
I hope my opinion and the information I have here helps others.
Rosy
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Permalink Reply by lemurgirl on
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Ok, maybe this is a stupid question, but after having read a lot on here, it sounds like (obviously) virgin human hair is the way to go, if you can afford it. I read one other rep state that blond virgin hair is not available, is this true, and if so, how does it work if you want a blond Freedom Wig?
Thanks in advance!
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Permalink Reply by LeslieAnn Butler on
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Yes, you can get blonde virgin hair, but it just takes longer to get.
I get my wigs from Brenda Kay. Less expensive than Freedom Wigs, but I don't need the suction thing. I get beautiful wigs for a little over $3K and she guarantees them...I'll give you contact info if you are interested.
Leslie Ann
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Hi Becca,
Question for you, how long have you had your hair system (wig)?
I'm a hairstylist and a custom systems specialist, the hair on your system should last for more than one year before it needs repairing. At the same time, it all depend on how much is being done to the hair. Heat styling and chemical processing will weaken the integrity of the hair causing it to shed or get dry. It is very important you use the right products...heat protector, protein treatments, moisture treatment. My clients try to come and see me at least once per month for me to shampoo and treat the hair. If the system is shedding and needs repairing it cost $50 per hour and this amount includes the hair.
Btw - I'm in Toronto Canada
- Shelliann
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Hi Becca
Did you by follea gripper? what lengh of hair did you by they all start from $2,448.00 for the dark color and $2,692.00 for blonds. Dose Peggi have any other brands of Gripper? How do you like your gripper how long did it take for the reaper?
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Holisticgirl
I added you as a friend I would like to know where in Toronto you are. I am wearing wig and is good to know some one in Toronto for reaper and wash, before I had some one but she screw up my wig and I had to buy another one. thanks
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Permalink Reply by Judy on
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Hi Becca, I've spent many thousands of dollars on wigs since I lost my hair to Chemo 6 years ago. I've tried to find the 'perfect wig'. It does not exist but what I've learned I will share with you. Brenda Kays' lace cap is the most comfortable I've found. She is a wizard with hair. The only fault I found was the texture of the hair. It was much coarser than I like. I've found the hair quality in the Freedom and iWig to be closest to what i feel comfortable working with and feeling on my head. So for what it's worth you just need to do your research and be certain you know what you want and make sure you get it. It's definitely been a learning experience. I did not feel the Folia wigs were worth the money since they aren't fitted for your individual head. Not always positive. Good luck.
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