Alison Hobbs

Female

Australia

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
About Me:
I lost hair to alopecia at the age of 9 and have been wearing wigs for about 5 years now.

After meeting with many doctors and specialist after specialist, my mother realized that my hair loss was not as temporary as she first thought and purchased my first wig.

This was a synthetic net-based product simply purchased from a store and I found it itchy and uncomfortable, in no time al all it was looking dull and very 'wiggy'.

I began wearing a suction based product that was the best available at the time. It gave me back the lifestyle I had missed, I could play as a normal child, took up netball, squash, horse riding and swimming. Whilst it felt secure, and so gave me confidence,

Around 2 years ago I was introduced to a wig that changed my life. Finally a soft base that was comfortable, and fine implantation that looked so real. My self-esteem soared, for the first time I was proud of my hair, and I could have it coloured and cut like everyone else. It was so undetectable that even close friends, and boyfriends didn't know until I told them.
It was only 2 years ago that I began to be more open about my hair loss.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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  • Lisa M

    Hey Alison,
    I actually have more than 22 wigs now...I'm too scared to count he he he
    How did it take to get your Freedom wig and where did you go to get it fitted?
    Go the Aussies!!!
    Love Lisa
  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Happy Birthday Alison!
  • Gabriela Gonzalez

    Hey hey! I saw that you said that you have a freedom wig and well I am considering shaving my head and gettting one and I was wondering if perhaps you could tell me more about the wig itself and the process.