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So I'm really at a point where my confidence is minute...I want a great wig that I can be happy with and excited about but I don't trust wig shops or salons, I want to know if shaving is a good idea, I want to be in control of my emotions and move forward ....someone else from this sight sparked the idea of being able to sit down and meet people who have alopecia and wear wigs in person....are there known support groups people can go to? Like a place where veteran alopecians sit down and walk newbies through the process?...I don't think I need a pyschiatrist or anti depressants or anything else that points to needing to be fixed I think I (and many of us) need a place to feel normal and fit in and feel acceped, where we get advice and not feel judged ....is there a local organization or support group (I live in boston) I should check out??
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Hi Karma
It is like a minefield when you are first trying to understand your own needs around alopecia and wig choices.
I think it very important for you to first work out your own needs. What are the important things you may want a wig to do for you. What type of hair do you want? Do you understand what different types of hair (processed/unprocessed) will mean to a hairpiece. Is the way it looks important? Is security important? Is it important to do activities (swimming, windy days, roller coasters)?
When I first started looking for hair for my daughter I wrote a list of my needs and matched it to the hairpiece that ticked the most boxes. My daughter has never looked back with her choice and how it has worked for her in her life. Feel free to pop in to my page and have a wee looksee if it helps.
Good luck with everything and if I can help with any information feel free to ask.
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Rosy
That doesn't sound crazy. If you are ready to shave, then I say it is a good idea. I shave my head, and I love the way it feels. It helps you feel like you are in control of your hair loss. It helped me a lot. Wigs helped me gain back my confidence. Before you purchase one, do research to see what you want. There are a ton of options! You could spend $50 or up to $1,000. I like to purchase ones that are around $100. A big question is if you would want human hair or synthetic. Each kind has its pros and cons. Each person has to find what they prefer.
In regards to a support group... you could do a search for Boston on here, and see if anything comes up. Then, you could go to the NAAF website, look on the calendar to see if anything is listed. Or, contact NAAF to find out if they have a rep for the Boston area, and that person would know if there is a group. Keep coming back to this website. It has helped me a lot!
I check Bald Girls Do Lunch when they are meeting in an area I'm visiting. I can go stand by or get airline buddy passes (family in the airline industry is a plus if you're flexible). They are progressive and "full service" about alopecia.You will always learn something new and make good connections. I have many times.
The organization has Boston/Rhode Island coming up in November and 4 days in four mid-Atlantic states from September 12-15, 2012.Go to their website to get updates and view the calendar.
If I can help with more info, just send me a message.
You are sure to meet fabulous women of all ages. I love the BGDL network which is available by email, newsletter and meetings beauty workshops
Hi. Absolutely your feelings are not crazy. In fact there are very common by everyone. For myself, I always felt I was alone in this alopecian journey til I joined this site. And like you I feel as at a cross roads, before I got a wig and decided to shave my head. I had lost all my hair at 8 years old and it did grow back about a year later. At 35 I was facing having to make a decision as to whether to shave yet again. This was a very tough decision for me, since I was bullied and teased for being bald and wearing a wig the first time. In my mind there was nothing worse than being bald yet again. After purchasing a wig and feeling comfortable in it, I ended up shaving my head. And I will say this.....It was the best decision I had made. For the first time I felt in control of my alopecia. No longer was it going to control my life. If my hair started to grow back, it was going to be MY decision if I wanted it to, or not. It felt as if it was MY choice as to whether I would wear a wig, hat, or scarf or nothing at all. What you are feeling is totally natural and I wish you are the best and much support in any of the decision you decide. Ultimately it will be your decision and you have to be comfortable with it.
http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/the-day-i-shaved-my-head
Do you still have some hair? I know when mine became very thin I shave what was left (I was starting to look like Gollum - Lord of the Rings Movie!) I felt a million times better when I shaved off the scraggly stuff :) It was more comfortable too. I have also done permanent eyebrows and wear at the least liduid eyeliner but I also usually wear false lashes. Where I live there is no support group just supportive people! haha - you can be an inspiration to others though - I have women come up to me all the time thanking me for being brave enough to "go bald". They probably think i have cancer ..... I have AU. I have had 2 wigs. One I got through a salon - wasn't v happy with that purchase. THe second I bought on-line with the help of my hair dresser and that was better. I think the good thing about a wig shop (in boston I am sure you have more choices than we have in SD!) is that you can learn about wig construction and figure out what works with every day life. A few tips? Bangs are nice b/c they cover up the hairline and the "lace fronts" are v. itchy! This is why I usually just go without these days. Took me 4 months to get there though. I had AA for 4 years and it went to AU 8 months ago
I'm so sorry - this is a very sucky situation to be in. In your profile picture you look adorable. I understand out the hometown feeling. I have an ex-husband here and always hope if I am out that I never ever see him ... so far so good. I braved the bald when I was out of town and wanted to snorkel - wasn't going to skip something I love just b/c of the baldness. As for a wig .... you might feel more confident with it - people are ALWAYS shocked when I tell them my wigs are wigs. I have to say the ones I have worn aren't super comfy BUT i also didn't go all out on the cost. I'm so sorry have to deal with scalp issues and hair loss - that isn't very fair. Before I bought I read a million reviews of specific wigs that I liked pictures of to see what people thought were pros and cons. Not being "shiny" and comfortable seem to be a hug pro's. Neither of mine were shiny and I would see they were OK priced. Good luck!
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