Ktownnana

Female

Kannapolis, NC

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
My hair really started to thin when my late husband was taking chemo. He would joke that he was taking chemo and my hair was falling out. I should have gotten a wig probably a year before I did because I noticed when people were talking to me they weren't looking in my eyes, but at my hair. One of the doctors I was seeing really kept staring at my scalp. My primary dr. told me his wife's hair was thinning too and she was taking Rogaine. I did read about this, but noticed it had to be applied twice a day, it was expensive, plus I didn't have time for this. I worked at the hospital from 4 - 12:30 a.m. When my husband was taking chemo, I would dress in my scrubs, take him to chemo and be there at 8:00 a.m., left around 5:00 p.m. to take him home and get him settled in, and then I would head right back down to the hospital to work 8 hrs. which I had to make up that extra hr. where I came in late. I'm certainly not blaming my husband for my hair loss, but I think it was just too much stress. When I bought my first wig, he said it was the best investment I had ever made.
Do you have alopecia?
Female pattern baldness
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • Norm

    Hiya K, ta for the friend add - how's tricks over the water? :)

    Jul 1, 2011

  • Norm

    90 to 100???? Are you sure you're not really standing in a pan of water on the stove??? Sheesh.... the only time it gets that hot over here is.... errr... actually, it NEVER gets that hot here! :)

    Jul 1, 2011

  • Norm

    I've lost msgs that way too.... "frustrating" doesn't begin to cover it! Now I do a "copy" so if I lose it, I can just do a "paste" and try again.
    But look, it's OK, just give me an "edited highlights" sorta thing.... I'll get the idea :)

    Jul 1, 2011

  • Norm

    That's an odd one.... my browser doesn't shut down, but I just sometimes have a prob where it doesn't "send" and I lose the lot. So yeah, your alternative of typing it into a Word (or similar) document is a good one - but don't forget to save that too, every so often! (that's 35 years in IT coming out :) )

    Jul 1, 2011

  • Tallgirl

    Under the person's photo on the profile page, you will see the works "Friend Request" or something like that. Click on it, and the person will have to see it when he/she logs on, then accept. Some people keep private and only accept for people who have shared honest communication over time, and are not just there to gawk at photos or pry into messages. You can also remove friends from your list, but their pictures may not disappear from your friend gallery for 24 hours.

    Jul 5, 2011

  • Tallgirl

    I don't put my credit card online, so I always go to a shop and write a check. I think the two-tone wig had the word "Wheat" as part of the name, but the RW site now lists by numbers. It may be 14/88. Not sure. If I find my old receipt, I'll let you know.

    Jul 7, 2011

  • Tallgirl

    Found it on the Raquel Welch site. By the way, I comb mine differently, as you can see.

    Breeze
    SS14/88
    Golden Wheat
    Medium Blonde streaked with pale Gold highlights, Medium Brown roots

    Jul 7, 2011

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome!
    How are you today?
    Leslie Ann

    Jul 10, 2011

  • R0BB

    HOW TO ADD FRIENDS ON AW ( see red arrow )

    Jul 10, 2011

  • Marie

    Hi! Thanks for the friend invite. I like the wig you ar wearing in your photo -- perfect for you!

    Jul 22, 2011

  • Marie

    Hi. The wig I am wearing is Madison Gradient by Noriko. It was the first time I went so straight and so blond. But, I loved it! I've purchased this wig three times, and that is unusual because usually I like to mix it up. Other wigs I've had have been Tia - Noriko, Sammy - Noriko, Cruz - ??? (got it early on at a wig shop) Sonic -??? (also bought at a wig shop). I also had an inexpensive Beverly Johnson wig, but I don't remember the name. It is the short, dark on in my photos. I think that ethnic wigs have the cutest short styles, but usually the colors are too dark for me. :-( I am ALWAYS shopping online for new wigs. I'm very used to exchanging wigs in the mail. Wigs.com has a pretty good policy. I've exchanged so many wigs, I have my own personal customer rep! (Heather) I would like to get something a little more edgy, but I'm getting to the age where I have to be careful with that. In fact, some of the styles I thought looked good 5 years ago, seem to look totally different to me now. But, gosh, if there is one place a gal ought to be able to experiment with impugnity, it's with her wigs. I think it is so great to see actual people on this site wearing the wigs I've seen online. It really gives a better idea of the cut and style. Thanks.

    Jul 22, 2011

  • Marie

    I bought it in two different colors - but I don't remember what they were. I'll check the boxes and get back with you.

    Jul 23, 2011

  • Brittany Lee

    you're so adorable :)

    Jul 26, 2011

  • Susan Innes

    Hi-
    I apologize for the delay in responding but was visiting relatives in Brainerd, MN. It does sound like we have much in common with our loss of a husband, our age, and my nephew living in Moore, SC, maybe not too close but at least in the Carolinas:). You are quite attractive with a very flattering hair piece! My husband was really a huge reason that being AU was easy, although I've never been the type to hide the disease; that seemed too exhausting (with the exception of children who are always a challenge). It sounds like you are finding some good things in life again which is such a blessing. Please stay in touch; I'd like to hear more about your situation. Hugs, Susan

    Aug 25, 2011

  • Lisa Grimm Maus

    Hi Ktownnana, thanks for responding to my friend request. No the lady that owns Belladonna's did not tell me about the Biotin. I wish you luck with it, let me know if it works. I love Rene of Paris wigs too. I'll tell you a secret, you can get their monofiliment ones for a very reasonable price at Lori'swigsite.com. You have to put it in your cart to get the actual price. The colors come in the same as Noriko. So if you have a color in Noriko, you can get it in their monofilament ones too. I love and wear Summer in Harvest Gold. I get many compliments about it looking natural. It is kind of long, so I took it to Erika at Untangled down in the same shopping center as Belladonnas and she custom cut it to fit my face. I do believe I saw you in Belladonn's and I remember thinking how attractive your wig is.

    Sep 10, 2011