First wig consultation tomorrow

When my hair is combed just so, no one can see the many bald patches around my head. However, it's a different story when the wind blows, my long hair catches on the collar of my coat or I bend over. I decided this morning that I'm tired of constantly worrying if a patch is showing, especially as I continue to shed and have a wonderful trip to Europe coming up a few weeks that I don't want to be spoiled. I have made an appointment for a consultation tomorrow morning to see what my options are. I really hope I will not be disappointed. Wish me luck! :-)

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Comment by Kathryn on March 19, 2012 at 1:17am

Hi, Tracy,
How did the wig consult go? I just came across your page... I too live in Seattle. I started loosing my hair about a year ago and understand the agony you are most likely going through. I'm curious where you went for a consult. I have a wig from William Collier hair design in Belltown, and I am very happy with it. They are definitely more expensive, but they really saved me because synthetic wigs were just not working for me. I was looking into the freedom wigs, but glad I didn't go that direction.

When is your travel to Europe? I remember last year having several smaller trips planned and feeling so anxious because I had no idea what to expect with my hair loss. If I may, I would suggest arming yourself with a variety of hats that would work for travel. I bought a wig out of panic before a trip to NYC, packed it, but never wore it. The wig just wasn't right for me and I didn't even understand how to wear it. It was a waste of money.

Please feel free to pm me if there's anything I can do for you.

Kathryn

Comment by Tallgirl on March 17, 2012 at 11:19am

Can't wait to hear the results of your appointment! Do tell all!

Comment by Tracey on March 16, 2012 at 7:43pm

Oh, jeez. I'm nowhere near ready to shave! I'm really hoping there are some decent options for me without going there yet. What hair I have left still falls below my shoulders like my pic, and I've never had short hair.

Comment by Amy on March 16, 2012 at 7:37pm
That is funny! It is a hard step but you know when it is time. I took a picture of myself at the wig shop with the wig and without it. When I looked at the pictures it was a no brainer! I needed a wig. It took another month or so before I finally shaved my hair off.
Comment by Tracey on March 16, 2012 at 7:26pm

THANK YOU for the encouragement, Amy-- I just hit that point today where I feel so ugly because of how thin and flattened my hair is on top-- keep thinking of that Seinfeld episode when everyone's hair looked weird because of the low-flow shower head! It's a hard step to take, but I think I'll feel better like you say.

Comment by Amy on March 16, 2012 at 7:16pm
I know when I finally went and bought my first wig I felt like I looked so much better than I looked with my thin hair. It made me look a lot younger! It was really hard to wear it at first. It didn't feel right to have a foreign object on my head. Now it is just apart of me. Good luck! I hope you find one that makes you feel good!

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