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Ladies who have shaved your head...Also anyone in UpstateNY
I am newly diagnosed with AA. Looking to hear from ladies who shaved their heads. How was it? Did you feel amazing and refreshed, or full of regret? I am on xeljanz and using topical meds as well but the loss continues. I am now at almost 75% loss of hair on my scalp and applying the foam/gel/cream is super annoying as it leaves the hair I do have gross and greasy. I’ve accepted that I may need to rock a bald head, but it’s this patchy uncertainty that stresses me out. I don’t want to have to shave daily, but it’ll look strange if I don’t, right? I also have zero experience with wigs, but am hoping to go somewhere this week to check them out and hopefully try some on. Anybody in upstate NY that knows a good place to go near the capital district?? Thank you in advance to any women willing to share their experiences, advice, or pictures!
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Permalink Reply by HelpWanted on
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Sooo I went today to try on wigs. First experience ever with them. How much have women spent on wigs? The ones I like seem to be around 500, but a different place had them for 250!! What’s the average cost? Anyone?
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Permalink Reply by hagster on
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Assume you looked at synthetics for that price. You can get human hair online for a few hundred more than that. Synthetics online will be much cheaper than in a Salon. There are literally hundreds of wig sites, and it will be much easier to shop if you know a color you want - match your bio hair or completely different, and a style / length in mind.
There are lots of facebook groups about losing your hair, all about wigs, and general support.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaStinkle on
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I lost my hair a few years ago and always spend roughly $300-350 on synthetic wigs. I really like the quality in that range but this year, b/c I have more money in my budget I'm thinking of spending more b/c I'd like a wig with a nicer cap. I don't really wear my wigs that often so my first one from 3 or so years ago is still in perfect condition. As for shaving my head, I waited until last minute because I was hoping it would stop falling out but when I couldn't hide my bald spots under a ball cap anymore I realized it was time. I didn't feel liberated or sad but the anxiety of it falling out left me which was the biggest relief. When you don't want to shower or touch your head for the fear of your hand being filled with hair, not having that worry anymore is amazing. In fact sometimes now I'm more scared of my hair growing back b/c I wouldn't want to go through that again.
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This is totally me right now! I also waited until the last minute and when I was no longer able to hide the bald spots I finally shaved it. It feel so much better. It feel so nice to be able to shower and touch my head without having that worry. And now that it is starting to grow back a little I’m trying not to get my hopes up!!
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Forgot to mention that shaving my head was freeing in that I no longer have to look at the few hair scraggles I had left.
I have AU, so lost hair everywhere on body. I shaved my head on New Years Eve 2016 and have not had to shave it since. Every person is different, just as every case of Alopecia has a mind of its on. There are no set rules. If your hair does continue to grow, I'd think it would be easy to run an electric razor over it as needed.
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Yes, finally did it and it’s so freeing! Waiting to see what the future holds. No one knows with this disease! It’s so frustrating
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Permalink Reply by Colere on
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I shaved my head almost two years ago now and LOVE it. I keep about an eighth of an inch of hair, although I have a bald spot smack in the front of my head. I am slightly conscious of it, but most of the time I forget that it's there. I have received nothing but positive statements from friends, family, people I work with and total strangers. I have only been asked if I have Cancer once, maybe twice in the two years. My hair was falling out in huge chunks prior to my shaving my head and I did try several wigs. For me, the wigs brought more anxiety. It is so freeing and save so much time and money not having to deal with my hair. I shave my head about once a week or so. It's a tough decision to make. If you find a wig you like, you can always shave your head and just wear a wig, or rock that bald head. This forum and Baldie Union on Instagram has been great for me!
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