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Comment by Michelle & Kyra on March 28, 2010 at 1:53pm

Just letting everyone know that the next meeting for the Edmonton Alopecia Support Group is on April 11/10 if you would like info you can email edmontonalopeciasupport@gmail.com

Comment by Pam Glover on March 27, 2010 at 12:18am

I love trying colors that Ive never worn before. I have a few black ones with different color chunks, like red and copper. I would never have dyed my hair that color but they are fun! I even have a purple one to wear when Im horse back riding, it matches my saddle pad!

In the summer its to hot to wear wigs so as I said I do scarves or nothing. Ive also put temp tattoos on my head! My favorite was the big rose and hummingbird.

Think of your bald head as a new place for accessories!! :)

Comment by Jennifer on March 26, 2010 at 10:48pm

Melissa,

I've bought eBay (from China) wigs, like Pam and they are all fun and not too serious. I had to buy a couple of wigs to wear for performing as a singer and needed something more 'realistic'. I usually go bald (even for performance) but for corporate work needed something better. There are a few good options in Vancouver where you can make an appointment and shop within your price range and privately. I recommend Eva & Co. on Broadway.
If you want someone to go with you & you don't know anyone down here - I would be happy to go with you. (I could use a new one, too!)

Cheers & hope this was helpful!
Jennifer

Comment by Sabina on March 26, 2010 at 8:22pm

Hi Melissa,
I'm living in Lake Country, outside Kelowna, BC. I've had AU since I was 15 and have always worn wigs. At the beginning I had them made but I lived in Vancouver, as there are more options in the big city. Now I order them online, at Wigs.com, always the Raquel Welch line, as the colors can be highlighted, therefore the color doesn't look flat. I order one about 2-3 times a year, as heat makes the synthetic fibers after time become frayed/rough, and it can become hot here, doesn't it? You do have the option of human hair, but I dont' have the patience for curling etc anymore.

I hope I've been able to help,
Sabina

Comment by Pam Glover on March 26, 2010 at 7:57pm

Hi Melissa

Being from Winnipeg area, in the winter I have to wear wigs for warmth. In the summer I just wear scarves. I have bought wigs from a salon in Winnipeg and online. The difference is the price. In the salon I pay around $400.00 each, online Ive paid as little as $11.00, with the highest being around the $50.00 mark. I only wear a wig when I go out somewhere so not alot. The good thing about the cheaper ones is that I can have alot more, and I have many! All of the online ones were bought on Ebay, most straight from China. I love them all! I have colors and styles that I could never do with my own whimpy hair (when I had it). Its fun trying different stuff. If any arrive and I hate them on me, I donate them to Cancer Care. The only thing I can warn you about is if you are buying from China, only buy the wigs that are on fake heads. If they are on a person, they have stolen the picture from an online site and, in my experience, rarely looks like the one in the picture. Overall buying that way has been a good experience and I dont feel ripped off like I do with the three expensive salon wigs Ive bought. The cheap ones wont last as long but when they start looking rough, throw them out and order a new one! Have fun with it! Its our payment back for being bald LOL

Comment by Nathan Paul Prince on March 26, 2010 at 7:56pm

If any Montreal ALopecians want to see the Great Legends of Hockey play at the Verdun Auditorium tomorrow feel free to send me an email and I will add you to my guest list! I work at a downtown Montreal call center and our company is hosting the event, which is pretty groovy! I'll be fronting the door handing out the program guides, so look for the hairless one heh heh.
email me at nathanpaulprince@gmail.com and tell me how many I should put down and I would love to see you show up for a groovy show! lazers, syncro skaters, legendary old timer hockey players... groovy!
Limited time offer - take advantage of a groovy time to run outside and see some fun times! email me before noon saturday March 27!!

Comment by Chris Jeffer on March 26, 2010 at 5:36pm

No never online, sorry. But I know that at least one of the advertisers here on Alopecia World has affiliates here in BC.

Comment by Melissa on March 26, 2010 at 5:24pm

Hi Chris,

I am in Kamloops. But as there are no stores here to purchase at I will likely have to travel out of town. Do you have a store or stores that you are comfortable with? Have you ever purchased a wig online?

Comment by Melissa on March 26, 2010 at 5:17pm

I agree Cheryl now that I have become more serious I need to do some research and get some opinions on where to purchase. I may need to travel to a bigger center to find one that best suits me.

Comment by Chris Jeffer on March 26, 2010 at 5:17pm

Hey Melissa,
What part of BC? If you are in the Greater Vancouver area I can make a couple of suggestions where you can get wigs.

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