Weave or extensions

I was diagnosed with AA 8 months ago starting with just one bald patch and now I have them all over. I want to try weave or extensions. Anybody have an experience or advice what to do . It is impossible to cover now & wigs feel so uncomfortable for me . I don't know what to do. Nobody around me knows anything about Alopecia.

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Permalink Reply by pdxnurse503 on October 11, 2016 at 4:25am

Hi NeniLinz,
I have found that the weight of the weave made it worse. I have LPP (lichen planopilaris)and my hair root isn't strong so any tension or weight made things worse. Good luck:)

Permalink Reply by Momtoalopecia on October 12, 2016 at 9:37pm

I agree. Personally I think the weave could possible make it worse by causing traction alopecia. People that have worn tight ponytails or braids a lot often suffer from this because their hair is pulled. 

Permalink Reply by NeniLinz on October 11, 2016 at 1:41pm
It's getting worse
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Permalink Reply by pdxnurse503 on October 11, 2016 at 1:52pm

I understand sweetie, but the weight of the weave/or extension may make matters worse. Like you I will/may have to look into wigs. I have yet to see a wig that appears natural. I pray for a cure.

You are still beautiful.



Are you on any meds? What type of alopecia do you have?
Permalink Reply by NeniLinz on October 11, 2016 at 1:54pm
I have AA and also take insulin because of my type 1 diabetes
Permalink Reply by scarredbeauty on October 15, 2016 at 5:31pm

My suggestion is to stop all chemical services. I have same type of loss and I have my own brand weave. No blends I also have clip-in extensions ey are very lightweight because its the same hair that people donate so it is human. Because of my alopecia I had to have the purest of hairs. I use only coconut oil on my hair and scalp I no longer have to get cortisone. Where your hair is thinning a good stylist can use a closure. I get a full sew-in with no net my hair has grown back everywhere besides there. I can cover my bald spot with a headband in the summer because I have to protect from the sun with a hat I feel a weave and hat in summer is too much for someone with flashes. 

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Permalink Reply by scarredbeauty on October 12, 2016 at 8:59am
Glad you asked the quality of the extensions are very important. I habe3 baldness as well i tested every hair available that said human. Well they weren't. I finally seeked my own after much testing with stylist and my self i now wear real human hair and have my own supplier. I have started my business for people like you and I. One other thing is i needed someone that could install without further damage. My site is Beautifulhairx.com
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Permalink Reply by scarredbeauty on October 12, 2016 at 9:02am
Good luck
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Permalink Reply by Momtoalopecia on October 12, 2016 at 9:35pm

Hi, my son and I both have suffered from alopecia.  Fortunately I haven't had a bout with it since I was in my 20's.  My son however, he is 25 now, has continued to fight it.  He took injections in his scalp but most of the time they didn't work. I ran across a product called Monat.  It's shampoo and conditioner.  He was so fed up with injections so I started him on the products.  He first noticed he was shedding and his hair was more anchored.  Then his bald patches started to fill in.  He now hasn't had to have an injection for a year. He now has a full head of hair and his confidence back.  I could email you some information if you like.  jbenda@2014@outlook.com. 

Permalink Reply by Shanreneez on July 25, 2017 at 7:14pm
I read your post and got excited. I just ordered this product, And have used it 2x. I am optimistic but was wondering if you could tell me how often should I use it. I have read everywhere and it really doesn't say? Any help would be appreciated
Permalink Reply by Streem26 on October 27, 2016 at 7:34pm

I have been using hair extensions for many years. I have tried so many different types and now only use clip-in extensions. I find clip-in extensions to be more flexible and easy to use... I have tried various brands over the years and like most things I feel like you get what you pay for with hair extensions.
The best type of hair extensions I have ever tried have been Zala hair extensions.
The extensions are some of the best quality I have ever seen. Each section is so thick and shiny, the clips are also great quality too. The colour and length range is fantastic. They also have a few colours that are blended for people who may have multiple tones in their hair. I have two sets , one was vlond and I maked really cool hairstyles with them

Permalink Reply by scarredbeauty on October 27, 2016 at 9:58pm

I would love for you ladies to try my extensions both clip-in and extensions. The clip-ins comes in 16 colors and three lengths. Like Streem said easy install. All hair is 100% human clip-ins are Indian. The extension I wear. 

https://beautifulhairx.com/collections/donna-bella

https://beautifulhairx.com/collections/sono-16-human-hair-clip-in

https://beautifulhairx.com/collections/brazilian-1

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