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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tawny May 16, 2009. 13 Replies

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It started in highschool. My long thick black hair began falling out in hand-fulls. At the time I was experiencing many other symptoms that were troubling - some doctors thought I might have Lupus, but they could not make a definite diagnosis. After I lost much of my hair and cropped it shorter and shorter, I saw a dermatologist about it for the first time in my early 20's. She diagnosed Androgenic Alopecia and told me it was genetic (yes, my maternal Grandma, Mom and Aunts have thinning too) and that there was basically nothing I could do. I think she gave me some pills and lotion (can't remember what they were), but I quit them both because they didn't seem to be making a difference.
The rate of hair loss slowed during my 20's and I tried my best to live with my thin, fine hair. I hated it so much and it has always been the main source of my insecurities and very low self-esteem. I had days when I accepted my thin hair and days not too long ago, when I was doubled up crying on the bathroom floor. My scalp would get sunburned so easily and the hair dryer burned it too as I attempted to style it. Eventually I gave up trying to style it and I hated it even more.

I am really glad to have found this site. I wish I had found you all a long time ago.

A couple of weeks ago, I took the plunge and shaved my head. I wish I had done it a long time ago! I threatened to do it so often and for so long. But now I feel like a new woman!! I don't think I will ever grow my bio-hair out again. Not only do I look a lot better, but I feel better and the "velcro head" actually helps to hold my wigs on better ;) LOL

My family says my eyes are sparkling now... I don't think they've done that since I was in highschool.
Do you have alopecia?
Female pattern baldness
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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I DID IT!

Posted on May 30, 2009 at 4:28pm 3 Comments

Wow, I am feeling great! I just got back from participating in a Cops for Cancer event and yep... I have shaved my head. Well, it's a very close buzz, not razored. And I love it! It feels great to have shed that ugly, thin, flat, good-for-nothing bio hair. :)

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Posted on May 27, 2009 at 10:36pm 2 Comments

Hi Everyone,



It's been a busy couple weeks and I haven't been on AW in a while. But I thought I'd share a few pictures of the "new me" wearing my wig. We visited some friends this weekend whom we haven't seen since before my daughter was born and they didn't even notice anything different. (of course he's a guy, with sons, LOL)



But I got through the weekend being outdoors quite a bit and even did some canoeing. I am SO happy with my wig, but now I am getting excited,… Continue

New Woman

Posted on May 19, 2009 at 10:00pm 4 Comments

Well... I have posted a side view of my very first wig. As you can see, the wig is VERY similar to my bio hair style. After much consideration and convincing, I realized this was a good stepping stone. As much as I really wanted longer hair, this is a good intro for people, clients and family to the new me. I have had it for 4 days now, wearing it everyday and LOVE IT!!! I have gotten so many compliments. Some people at work "know" it's a wig and still love it, some people just think I've… Continue

First Wig Experience

Posted on May 8, 2009 at 9:49pm 7 Comments

Just got home from a little shopping. I visited a small local store that specialized in cancer-related items, including wigs. They only had maybe 3 wigs in the store and only two catalogues of styles. This store only deals in synthetic wigs. She said that she doesn't carry human hair wigs because they don't last as long, require more maintenance and that the hairs tend to fall out, so they often need to go back in for hair to be added, which costs more money. Is what she said… Continue

Distracted

Posted on May 5, 2009 at 10:22am 10 Comments

I was at a conference last week and found myself quite distracted during most sessions because I couldn't help but examine everyone's hair. Not one person(98% of people in attendence were female) had hair as thin as mine. Everyone else's was thick and 80% of the women had beautifully styled hair. I wondered if any of them were wearing wigs! I was so self-conscious most of the time.

We went out for dinner and shopping one evening and it started to rain while we were walking outside. Ugh!… Continue

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At 5:11pm on January 10, 2010, Drakes said…
I grabbed one of those pullover "balaclava" type of face covers (the type that bank robbers wear :) .. I have that under my helmet and it covers my face pretty well on the mountain (snowboarding).. I also have one of those foam / fleece face covers to block the wind.. I look like a dirt biker with that .. but that works really well to block wind.. it has a scarf part too.. so your neck is kept warm :)
At 1:04pm on January 7, 2010, Drakes said…
I wear the skull caps under my ski helmets.. I have couple different ones with varying thickness... Hope this helps.
At 2:17pm on January 5, 2010, Dielle said…
http://www.rei.com/product/788219 Well here they call they peruvian winter hats (whats wrong with touque lol I'm Canadian too btw) and there are cuter ones than this one but they are really cute on and they keep your ears warm on top of it all! And like I said before I have one and it fits totally fine under my riding helmet so you should be totally fine. I'm just glad that we have so many animals because they were the only thing that kept me sane last semester!
At 4:38am on November 8, 2009, JOANNE SMITH said…
sorry for delay in replying.
Yes I have sheved all the rubbish bald bits of my hair off and have applied this bespoke hair system over these areas - 9x9. It is taken right to the edge of my own hair and becomes part of my head.
I wear my hair up all the time - gym no problems and certailny not swimming.
It is attached with glues or tapes.
The beauty is noone will ever guess due to the use of your own hair at the sides and back - so natural looking.
I'll post some photos if I'm brave enough xxx
At 12:24am on July 29, 2009, Melissa said…
Sorry for such a late reply. The wedding was amazing and I do feel I looked really beautiful. My ahir is still in tact, but getting thinner every month. I am very happy. I love my husband and my job and my family, but feel sad some times because my hair seems to be this looming cloud over my head. I could live with the way it is now, because no one can tell. I fear what it will be in a year or two years. No signs of improvement and I guess I better face the music. Any advice?
At 6:26pm on May 28, 2009, Susan said…
Can i just ask a few questions?? Is your wig human hair or synthetic?? and how does it stay on?? elastic or tape?? is it very hot to wear?
At 9:53pm on May 9, 2009, Jess said…
I was excited to find this site. As much as I've talked about it, no one else has copped to having it themselves. I felt really alone in this. I know other women have alopecia, but how do you approach someone and say "I know what you're going through, how are you doing?" or "How did you cope?"
I was really upset the days working up to the shave, but I had been upset the 3 years prior too. Once the hair started to hit the floor though, I knew it was going to be okay. I do get looks. Some are hurtful but more often than not people don't seem to notice. Yesterday I had a bad day with the staring, so this morning when we were getting ready to run out I grabbed a head wrap and my son asked me why. He reminded me that the people that matter the most, love me regardless.
You'll make the right choice for you. I'm glad I get to be someone who can support you whatever choice you make.
Thanks for adding me as a friend. :)
At 10:20pm on May 5, 2009, Emily Hall said…
I just found this site today and yours was the first post I read. I know exactly how you feel. I have always had fine thin hair and in the past year it has gotten worse. I have always been able to manage it with the hairstyle (Big hair, which was fine for the 80's but I have longed to be able to wear it a different way), not swimming in front of anyone I knew the last few years and of course running straight to the restroom if I had been in the wind. Oh yeah and a fortune on hair spray. I started thinking about a wig a couple years ago. I finally decided about a month ago to go to a salon and try some on just to see. GF, let me tell you I love them! I had so much fun trying them on, I was there for about 2 hours. I ended up getting 5! Different colors and lengths. I'll be honest they aren't the best feeling thing you could wear but the way they look out weighs that to me. I finally have "up to date" hair. You should go to a salon and try some on. If you decide you like a certain ones there are lots of places online that sells them. email me if you wanna ask anything else.
Oh yeah forgot to add that I woke up a week ago with a bald spot on the top of my head about the size of a quarter. That's how I found this site. I'm really freaking about this but I keep telling myself, well you already got the wigs.
At 5:07am on May 5, 2009, Melissa said…
Hi Tawny. I can relate to how you feel. It sucks, but what can you do. I am about 11 months into this and hoping to come to acceptance. I hope that things are well and am glad to find others going through the same thing as I am
 
 
 

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