Iam 52 and have been losing my hair for over 8 years now (very gradually)I have been undiagnosed by the hospital, but after my own research I can see I have FFA
Do you have alopecia?
Other type of alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older
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Thanks Meme. I'm hoping that since my hair (once I get it) is attached only around the top of the skull, that it will be cooler than a full blown wig. If it's not, it will be a pretty expensive lesson learned! I'm fortunate that I live in California where it's not usually overbearingly hot.... but having said that, ti's been in the 90's the past few weeks. I will upload a picture once I have it on. I love this group of women on this site - a great place to discuss an issue that others just don't understand.
I think it’s important to get on with life - I am very « hair curious » right now - so far I’m okay where I’m at - about 2 inches gone all around, but I wonder about wearing hair in the summer heat. I hope you won’t mind posting picures if you feel okay with that. Thank you!
Hi Meme: thanks for your post, that is very brave and I am glad you feel good! I was wondering about wigs and how hot they will be. I am excited for you and your confidence to be you!
I am so happy for you that you have made the deciision to get hair and take away the idea that FFA rules our lives. Thank you for sharing your news. I, too, am getting a hair system. At this time it doesn’t require me to shave my hair - it is a topper that has 12” of hair all around and is attached the way extension are with crimps and then the lace front is glued to my forehead, which as we both know, isn’t too difficult since we have no hair there anyway! They made an impression of my skull so that it is tight fitting. Will post pictures once I have it. It won’t be here until sometime in October, but I’m on vacation that entire month so will get my new hair when I get back. So excited for you!!!!!
Thanks, Meme. I only need 3 by tomorrow and so far I've had 2 responses. But if you want to take a look and email me by then that would be great. It does no harm to have more responses!
If you'd like me to email you a form, my email address is
Sorry to be slow replying - I was out last evening at a live screening of Matisse from Tate Modern. Brilliant! But now I want to go to the actual exhibition....
Bucks - off Junction 2 M40 - Beaconsfield turn off. Tel 01628 665461 Please let me know via the site if this is enough info. Meet any time after 10.30 am Looking forward to seeing you xx
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I believe Lucinda Ellery in London might be able to help you with the system that isn't a full wig. Might want to check them out.
Thanks Meme. I'm hoping that since my hair (once I get it) is attached only around the top of the skull, that it will be cooler than a full blown wig. If it's not, it will be a pretty expensive lesson learned! I'm fortunate that I live in California where it's not usually overbearingly hot.... but having said that, ti's been in the 90's the past few weeks. I will upload a picture once I have it on. I love this group of women on this site - a great place to discuss an issue that others just don't understand.
Hi Meme!
I think it’s important to get on with life - I am very « hair curious » right now - so far I’m okay where I’m at - about 2 inches gone all around, but I wonder about wearing hair in the summer heat. I hope you won’t mind posting picures if you feel okay with that. Thank you!
Hi Meme: thanks for your post, that is very brave and I am glad you feel good! I was wondering about wigs and how hot they will be. I am excited for you and your confidence to be you!
Best
Maria
I am so happy for you that you have made the deciision to get hair and take away the idea that FFA rules our lives. Thank you for sharing your news. I, too, am getting a hair system. At this time it doesn’t require me to shave my hair - it is a topper that has 12” of hair all around and is attached the way extension are with crimps and then the lace front is glued to my forehead, which as we both know, isn’t too difficult since we have no hair there anyway! They made an impression of my skull so that it is tight fitting. Will post pictures once I have it. It won’t be here until sometime in October, but I’m on vacation that entire month so will get my new hair when I get back. So excited for you!!!!!
Thanks, Meme. I only need 3 by tomorrow and so far I've had 2 responses. But if you want to take a look and email me by then that would be great. It does no harm to have more responses!
If you'd like me to email you a form, my email address is
julie.rodgers@yahoo.co.uk
and I'll email it to you.
Sorry to be slow replying - I was out last evening at a live screening of Matisse from Tate Modern. Brilliant! But now I want to go to the actual exhibition....
Best, Julie x
Hi Meme - postcode is SL1 8NF
Address
Lambourne Barn
Dropmore Road
Burnham
Bucks - off Junction 2 M40 - Beaconsfield turn off. Tel 01628 665461 Please let me know via the site if this is enough info. Meet any time after 10.30 am Looking forward to seeing you xx
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Leslie Ann