Don't be afraid. Just do it :)

Hi there,

I tend to read online a lot. I belong to a lot of hair loss and wig forums.

I have even recently started participating in them :)

The information I've gained has been so amazing, and invaluable. I myself researched for over 6 months before biting the bullet, and purchasing my first hair piece. I ended up choosing a human hair topper, and I'm so so happy with my choice.

I myself don't have alopecia. I have hair loss from taking birth control, that never ended up getting better. Total loss thus far is about 60%. And it's still coming out. I have found some great information and experiences in this section of alopeciaworld.

 I guess all I want to add is this thought: if you are finding yourself scared or on the fence about purchasing helper hair, I urge you to try. Don't be scared :)

I don't believe it's admitting defeat if you purchase a wig. And if wigs themselves are so alien to you, then just keep reading online through all the myriad of stories by women in your exact position who purchased hair.

You are soooooo not alone, and in some pretty great company. You'll also see how amazing and inconspicuous wigs and toppers can be.

It shocked the heck out of me when I saw others photos, and how seamless it could all be. And I became so relieved that no matter what, there would be options out there if my hair loss grew worse. Which it inevitably did.

I see myself in the mirror now with my topper, and I really feel gorgeous. Before, I was struggling for what seemed hours in front of the mirror, adding millions of products, hairspray and Toppik just to leave the house. And I still didn't feel confident.

Now I clip my topper in after I get dressed, and in 5 seconds, my hair is beautiful and good to go. Such relief. And it saves me a lot of time too, obviously.

Take good care of yourself, and don't be scared. You didn't choose hair loss. You don't have to pay some penance for a situation that you had no control over :)

It's not a cure, but for many of you out there, it could be enough to let you carry on and enjoy life.

This is just my personal experience. Please know that I'm not trying to belittle your pain or difficulties dealing with this. I still struggle seeing my hair coming out. But I have a good life, and luckily an amazingly supportive boyfriend, and I just didn't want to be a victim to it. Helper hair really did do just that - helped me :)

I hope if you're on the fence, and you want to try it, that you will. Just do lots of research, and you'll be okay.

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Permalink Reply by Jen on November 11, 2013 at 12:22pm

Thanks.

Permalink Reply by Marie on November 8, 2013 at 2:55pm

i share your perspective.  I love my wigs, and I never would have discovered them without hairloss.  Weird silver lining, eh?

Permalink Reply by Johanna on November 10, 2013 at 4:09pm
For someone in the process of getting their first wig (me!), this was truly a lifesaver. Thank you for posting. The best of luck to you!
Permalink Reply by Lemming on November 10, 2013 at 10:44pm
I'm so glad if my thoughts helped you at all :)

Best of luck to you as well... I hope you absolutely love your first wig!
Permalink Reply by Vanessa on December 5, 2013 at 10:20am

I agree with you %100. Wigs are out there for people like us who want to look and feel good even when we have hair loss. I too wear a wig and it looks so natural people even tell me they love my hair! At first when people complimented me on my hair I wouldn't tell them it was actually a wig but after a while I got so used to the fact that I was wearing a wig and not ashamed about it that at this point when people compliment me I tell them "thanks, it's actually a wig"! If you look at the bright side, all you gotta do is get it washed and set, leave it on your wig head and just put it on when you want to go out as opposed to doing your hair every day.

I'm not saying it's easy to have alopecia or wear a wig for that matter, but once you're in the situation, try to look at the bright side, it makes life all that more enjoyable!

Permalink Reply by Lexi on December 5, 2013 at 9:20pm

Vanessa, what wig do you wear that looks that natural?   I mean, does it really?? What color hair? I am blonde and have never seen anything that looks natural. 

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