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Comment by tints on July 14, 2011 at 3:12pm

Thanks tallgirl, once I get a new car I willll be back on a computer :)
And ktownnana, I just requested a catalogue from paula young, thanks for the idea :)

Comment by Ktownnana on July 14, 2011 at 9:33am

Tina, I'm glad to see that you're already looking at wigs for a back up. I wish I would have done this months before I started wearing one. You can also get free catalogues from Paula Young (I think the Jacqueline Smith wigs are the prettiest ones from Paula Young).

Comment by Tallgirl on July 14, 2011 at 6:53am

Libraries have free internet use, as do some banks. Colleges also have free computer labs.

Comment by tints on July 14, 2011 at 1:20am

Rose thank you. I have been considering purchasing a not too expensice wig, or maybe a half wig or whatever... just in case! I've heard stories of people losing almost alll of their hair in a rapid amount of time.. And since that's a possibility, I want to have a back up right away, so I don't have to wait around for one. Anytime I get a chance I look online at wig places. The only internet access I have is through my phone so its limited but definitely enough to know what I'm looking at. Thank you for your inspirational words :)

Comment by tints on July 13, 2011 at 2:00pm

Thanks! Your comment made me laugh :) its soo great to receive this support and advice. I agree, the hatred is not healthy. I was just having one of those days. Most days I'm alright and accepting of it! Thanks again :)

Comment by tints on July 13, 2011 at 1:50am

I will definitely look at that site! I appreciate the guidance, and advice from everyone. I will keep you posted definitely! I will be a part of this site for the rest of my life, even if I regrow all of my hair!! I haven't even logged onto my facebook since I joined AW! I relate to it so much better, and having all of you to help me cope has raised my spirts, even in just one day! Thanks a million! I seriously do appreciate it!! :)

Comment by Ktownnana on July 13, 2011 at 12:35am

Tina, I am very impressed with Kathy at galleryofwigs.com. You can email her a picture of you and she will recommend what style, color she thinks would look best on you. I like the monofilaments because it looks like your real scalp showing thru on your wig. I purchased 2 from Kathy this week for about the price of 1 synthetic wig not being a monofilament. I also prefer the synthetic over the human hair, because you can just shake them, put them on and you're good to go. Getting ready in 30 minutes is amazing. I actually liked a particular style wig and told Kathy about it and she said she thought it was prettier in the picture than the actual wig. She will be very honest and open with you. I had to leave a voice mail message the first time I called her, but she returned my call in less than 5 minutes. Take a few minutes and browse her web site and see the beautiful selection she has. I shave my head because like I stated before, my wigs just seem to stay on better, plus it is much cooler. That would be a decision you would have to personally make. I have had people in restaurants ask me who does my hair and I get compliments all the time about my wigs. I am so glad you were able to tell your boyfriend and he was completely understanding--that has to be a huge weight off your shoulders. Personally, I've never had a problem with my wig falling off and I rarely think about it. Good luck in whatever you decide to do and please keep us posted.....we are all in this together.....and we care!

Comment by Tallgirl on July 13, 2011 at 12:27am

I kind of think the hairline of wigs can be obvious...especially when lit up by a camera flash. Besides, my eyebrows are sparse and at different heights, so I opt for wigs with bangs that come down to meet the top of my glasses. Problems solved!

Comment by tints on July 13, 2011 at 12:16am

thank you all so much. It means a lot to me to hear advice from others who have experience with alopecia. This site is already helping me SO much. I actually just told my boyfriend- and you were right. He was completely understanding. I'm grateful!

I'd like to hear some opinions about kinds of wigs, and what would be the best choice of wig? If I were to decide shaving my head- I am extremely active. My biggest fear is it falling off or if it gets pulled it'll come off. I'd be mortified! Thanks again everyone! :)

Comment by Karen Smith on July 12, 2011 at 11:54pm

Hi, My daughter was a senior in highschool when her alopecia came back with a vengence. She lost all of her hair in a 2 week period. Fortunately I bought her a very good partial wig and she was able to continue her activities. She is going into her second year in college and she is not missing out on life. She wears lace wigs and tapes them on. She changes them every 2-3 days. She swims and sleeps in them. She has a ton of friends and we just took ten of them to the lake for the weekend for her 20th birthday. She wakeboards, dives off the boat and plays hard. She has a boyfriend and he knows. When they were broken up last semester she was asked out all the time, some of those boys knew and some did not. She hates alopecia but says you have to find a way to be happy no matter what happens to you. She inspires me and the people around her. It is a tremendous loss but it does not have to stop you from having a full life.

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