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Wigs and Hairpieces
I am starting this discussion for the feelings and experiences of other sufferers towards wigs and hair pieces. I don't need a wig at at the moment, but my instincts are to go (where?) and find out what is available, while it is still obvious what my hair style is like. I hate the idea of wearing a wig, but it looks as if it is inevitable in the long run (barring a miracle cure appearing). At least I don't live in a hot country! One of my concerns is that I have a big head (you may laugh!) and can rarely find a hat that fits. It would be very expensive, I imagine, if I always had to get wigs custom made. At the moment I like the idea of a piece with fringe and bangs. I do get my hair coloured, though, and it does fade over the 9 weeks between colours. There would therefore be a problem with matching. And, as my hair gets thinner, would there be enough left to attach a piece securely?
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Permalink Reply by MairiM on
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The waiting list for Derms is very long - and not likely to result in expert hair advice, I think! I asked for a private consultation to speed things up. I was told that because of the number of oil related firms in Aberdeen (who provide their employes with private healthcare), the private waiting list is also long. I am going to see someone at Fernbrae in Dundee on the 24th. I can afford only the initial consultation - any treatment would have to be on NHS, I think.
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Permalink Reply by Debs on
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Hello Mairi, I have quite a big head too if I need to wear a hat. I bought a Raquel Welch brand wig a couple of months ago off the internet, it was tight and sort of bunched up at the back because of that... I ended up selling it on Ebay because it was just to expensive to ship it back to the USA to get a refund. I have now got a Jon Renau wig and a Gisele Mayer that both fit - but I have the straps inside on the very loosest setting. I am like you, I don't need a wig at the moment but I am just experimenting to see what looks like my own hair. I have found one of these wigs is very similar to a hairstyle I had 2 years ago, so I recognise myself when I look in the mirror - if that makes any sense. I just remembered I purchased a very cheap wig online, it look very nice in the photo but was terrible quality and totally unwearable, it was like something you would buy in a joke shop for a fancy dress party. I think I have learnt from this to stick to proper name brand wigs. There are some wigs to fit a 'large' head but I hope you find like I have that the average size wigs do come up smaller/bigger depending on the manufacturer. I was in a panic thinking I would not have a good choice of wigs if indeed my head would not fit into an average cap, I do have a large hat size but can get mine into the 2 makes I have mentioned above. I sincerely hope you will be able to as well. I have not looked into just getting a fringe as I thought it was easier to wear an entire wig rather than a hair piece.. but I will check that option out. I have purchase 3 bandana to wear at the gym, can't bear the thought of training and getting all hot and sweaty in a wig. I would be interested to hear what makes of wig you find to fit you as they most likely will be suitable for me as well. Good luck. Debs
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That is so useful. Thank you. I will keep you up to date with my wig hunt. I retired about 11 years ago so I have the added problem that I can't afford to make mistakes when buying. I'll be trying to find places where I can shop personally, but don't want to be ripped off for private consultations either. 'Recognising yourself' makes perfect sense. That is what this disease is intent on destroying.
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Permalink Reply by chris for hair on
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Fashion wigs have come a long way in realism, and the caps stretch quite a bit with wearing or to speed the process up by pinning it to a styro head very tight.
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Thanks, Sandy. Will be interested to hear how you get on. Where are you? In the UK we don't always have access to the same choice - and I never know what we have to pay import duty on. I don't know where Pam is - I don't think I'd have the problem of being too hot. A gale blowing here today, which I hate - impossible to keep my hair down!
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Thanks - have bookmarked. Seeing my hairdresser next week so will ask if he is willing to style a piece.
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Permalink Reply by PamW San Diego, CA, USA on
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I purchased a topper last month. I thought I was going to lose my hair more rapidly and wanted to make sure that I had a solution ready to go. I wore the topper a few times, and those who knew about my condition said it looks great. Those who don't know, didn't even know I had it on my head.
I can't wear it now because my scalp is too sensitive for the clips, and I would like to stay in denial for as long as possible.
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I want to be ahead of the game in case my hair suddenly goes more quickly than it is at present. Sometimes I think I think about nothing else :-(
I am messing up on the shopping and all kinds of other things I have to do. I haven't told my friends yet about this - perhaps they think I'm getting Alzheimers! -
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I think this group is the best counselling we are likely to get, unfortunately. No one could talk me into feeling any different from the way we do. I just said to my husband this week that I feel like a freak. Sorry, I have just gone off-topic for this discussion!
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