Comment by Dominique Cleopatra on February 9, 2010 at 5:17pm

Get a moderately priced wig lined up just in case you need it. I say if you still have that much hair don't cut it off. Most people who lose less than 50% of their hair have full regrowth within a year.That may not be an exact figure but you get my point.

Comment by Sarah McA on February 9, 2010 at 5:23pm

Hey Mackenzie,

I started out with a few bald patches, just like you last August. I was able to cover them up but gradually they got a bit bigger. I decided to get my first wig 5 weeks ago (I have pics in my album if you want to see). I got my wig even though I stil had a lot of hair. The lady at the wig store put clips on the wig so I could clip it to my own hair. Don't feel bad for wanting to get a wig. The main thing is that you feel comfortable and happy and if a wig does that for you then you should get on. I have been so much more confident since I got my wig and even got a second one on Friday. As far as what other people think goes...noone knows I wear a wig. Some of my good friends don't even know. It's a very personal choice to tell people about this condition and I chose just to tell my family and a few friends. I'm still the same person, so noone needs to know. Since i got my wigs, people have been telling me how good my hair looks. If you aren't sure about shaving your hair off, I would recommend getting a wig to see how you feel about it and taking it from there. This website is amazing for support and if you ever need someone to talk to, you can message me anytime

Sarah x

Comment by Mackenzie on February 9, 2010 at 5:50pm

thanks for the comments ! I really appreciate them !

Comment by lynne on February 10, 2010 at 2:20pm

hey only do wat ever feels rite for u, and dont ever let any1 tell u otherwise, i lost most of my hair and wore headscarfs n that before i got a chance to get a wig, so decided to shave the rest off, it made me feel so much better as i felt i looked like an old lady, lol, as i had strands left, the sad thing is u just dont know wat can happen as ur hair is very unpredictable as ive noticed, if gettin a wig will make u feel better then do so, never feel bad for wantint anything as wat ur goin thro hair or no hair is a very difficult thing and its great that u'll have friends n family that will support u, and talk about it as im made that mistake not talkin to family n friends about how i felt, which is why its so good to have this site as people on here will know exactly wat ur goin thro,
keep ur chin up and here to chat anytime, take care xx

Comment by Kristin on February 12, 2010 at 10:00pm

I lost like 90% of my hair within a year, but kept what I had for years afterwards. I was attached to it: it was all I had. One day I shaved it off. I had mixed feelings at the time. I had been going out with bandanas at the time. But I started to realize how much better I thought it looked being gone, and eventually started going out bald.
I know it's a different situation because of the amount of hair and that I don't wear wigs, but I understand how it's sort of strange to consider getting rid of something you want more of. But for me it was a weight off my shoulders, and way less to take care of.

Comment by ashley mcmullen on March 28, 2010 at 11:25pm

when i was younger i started loseing my hair..i was about 7 and it fell out kinda fast acally and i felt the same way i was to young to make the decsion whether or not to get a wig or jus be me of corse i chose to be me and live with what i had...but to be very honest it satrted getting harder for me over the years...intill about 7 th grade i started wearing a wig and then in the beginng of 9th i stop then i moved schools wear most of everyone understood and before i got into my new school i got another wig but if you have hair you should keep on to waht you have and see if it gets any beeter just see and i f it doesnt then its really be up to u the before i attend my first year of 9th grade 09 yr i had short pathie hair and i decide to sahved it off and be myself but make a decsion that will make you the most satdisfaid and happy im here for you i understand

Comment by Mackenzie on March 29, 2010 at 11:10am

Thank you ! Im just trying to be patient and hold off for now . My mind keeps changing . I'm going back and forth . lol . It's like a roller coaster ! Thanks everyone for the comments ! ~ Mackenzie

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