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Permalink Reply by Anne Williams on June 27, 2018 at 10:08pm

You look fantastic. I shaved my head completely a little more than a year ago. My husband helped. I have AU. I don't wear wigs but have a collection of hats and scarves. I get complemented by random people all the time. 

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Permalink Reply by kimk on July 4, 2018 at 2:04pm

Thanks Anne, I am at week 2 of my head shave and I have to say I am so much happier! I am surprised by some reactions of those around me (especially my daughter 27yrs old) negative, but I feel more honest and not scared my hat will blow off exposing my head. 

I wear ear a wig to work and to events, I flew from Miami to St Louis last week, started off with my wig on and once I sat down in my seat .... all I could think about was how I was tangling the back of my wig(I hate the maintenance) and I said what the heck and off it came. 

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Permalink Reply by Anne Williams on July 4, 2018 at 7:35pm

You really do look fantastic. Don't let the negative vibes get to you. Have fun with earrings, makeup and clothes. 

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Permalink Reply by hagster on July 4, 2018 at 3:54pm

You look great in that buzz and seem to be totally accepting of your AA.  I shaved (down to the scalp) mine New Years Eve '16 after about a 80-90% loss in only two weeks fron AU.  I figured, why look like Betelguese with just a few strands of hair.  I have had no scalp growth since shaving, so very low maintenance and I think easier to wear wigs, scarves & hats.

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Permalink Reply by kimk on July 4, 2018 at 5:59pm

Thank you!  u are so on the same  page. Wow on AU in 2 weeks....crazy. Well you are great! 

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Permalink Reply by Brent Cairns on August 29, 2018 at 6:09am

Looks so good- well done

Could you please (if you had a sec) answer some questions I am doing for my project.

Q1: What were the problems, that you personally experienced while wearing Wigs?
Q2: What were the problems you experienced from your Wig suppliers/ retailers?
Q3: What support did you receive from these Wig suppliers/ retailers, if any?

kind regards
Brent Cairns

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Permalink Reply by kimk on September 3, 2018 at 3:18pm

Hi Brent

Q1- my lace hand tied synthetic moves around especially differcult when out at concert or dancing, also the front may not lay flat against my forehead, I have mid length wig past my shoulders and the synthetic hair gets all tangled and matted down(dread locks), 

Q2-I don’t know the manufacturer, seems like my retailer does a private label thing, I relied on my retailer for styling and reconditioning they are 40 min from my home, upto 2 hrs around trip with traffic!  The turn around time is 2 days and a synthetic never will look as good as before the first wash! 

Q3- my retailer is extremely helpful and patient but that’s end of road. 

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Permalink Reply by Brent Cairns on September 4, 2018 at 1:35am

Oh thank you kimk

So wonderful of you to respond!

So glad to hear you have a great helpful and patient retailer

much appreciated 

Brent :-)

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Permalink Reply by Brent Cairns on September 4, 2018 at 2:13am

Feel I need to post again once again kink I just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your honest reflections in your responses.

I appreciate the guts that it takes to push through the struggles that you have. You post is very inspiring and while I am trying to gain information also from Wig suppliers, it is really heartening to understand first hand from your perspective where you are.

God bless!

Brent

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