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Getting used to things....
Well, so in the past 3 months, I've discovered that wearing a wig is not too traumatic an experience. I screwed up the courage to start wearing the first one I've bought (the bob cut one) to work at the end of April, and I was just absolutely bowled over by all the compliments and comments everyone had! I think I had the biggest ego of my life that day! (Which honestly, I very much enjoyed as I have not had an overabundance of self-esteem in the last many years).
However, I had a little snafu with the wig . It's cut in a bob style and one night I opened the over door...as I bent down the front bottom part swung down and got a little fried from the heat!! So after that I was very conscious of the way that it looked, the ends looked very fuzzy and frizzy. I did find a post online about smoothing out frizzed synthetic hair, by using a fine mist of water, a mist of conditioner, and a curling iron on very low heat, believe it or not!! I was a little worried about trying it, botching it and having nothing to wear, so I decided to get another wig first. (FYI using the curling iron method DID actually work quite well). I wanted something longer (the bob wig kinda sticks out funny from the nape of my neck and doesnt look natural to me) and something more full, more thick. I browsed online and found a new line of Raquel Welch wigs that you can actually style with low heat - flat iron it out, or wear it wavy or curly! I went to my local store, and they had only a few in stock because it was selling so fast, and besides blonde (which I cannot wear, its not flattering because I am so pale) they had the one color that I would probably have ordered - a very pretty natural brown with highlights, much like my first wig. I tried it on, and fell in love with it. :)
They were selling it for $150 and I really didnt have that much money to spend, so the saleswoman told me that they would honor internet prices, if I found it cheaper. So we drove home and after a bit, I found it on one of the wig websites for $125 and they had a coupon that brought it down to $107! I printed it out and took it to the store, and they sold it to me for that price!! It was cheaper than my first wig, and much better quality. It fits much better too, it feels more secure.
I've had it for about 2 weeks now. It is the one I have on in my new profile photo. I have to say I really love it! I even got a compliment on it from a waitress in a restaurant! I haven't worn it to work yet, not sure why. It almost seems too.... I don't want to say "sexy" or "vampy" but something along those lines. Its like a "nighttime" look compared to the conservative daytime bob look. LOL! and I love it curly like it is. I want to try flat-ironing it out straight, because I loved that look in the photos too, but I'm scared that I wouldn't be able to get the same lovely curls back in! (Obviously I don't know much about doing hairstyles as I haven't had hair for years!!)
The biggest downside I've found to wearing the wigs is the freaking HEAT here in Florida. Just being out in the sun for a small while (and by small while I'm talking about something like walking from the car into a store - or getting into the car after its been sitting out in the heat all day and is an oven inside) is very irritating. Being out in the heat long enough to sweat makes it all itchy and annoying to have on. So, I'm limiting my time outside (which isn't a big deal, I always stayed out of the heat anyways because I hate being hot and because I have found heat to be a trigger for the migraines that I sometimes get). I saw there are some kins of sweat liners you can buy...they are kind of expensive though and I wonder how well they work.
So, thats my story up till now. I will probably start wearing the new longer wig to work soon. I showed the photo in my profile to my boss and she flipped out over it, saying how beautiful it was and why aren't I wearing it!! :) Its nice to actually feel "pretty" or even "sexy" - I've never really been vain in my life and havent ever worn a lot of makeup but I find myself looking in the mirror a lot more and playing with makeup now. :)
However, I had a little snafu with the wig . It's cut in a bob style and one night I opened the over door...as I bent down the front bottom part swung down and got a little fried from the heat!! So after that I was very conscious of the way that it looked, the ends looked very fuzzy and frizzy. I did find a post online about smoothing out frizzed synthetic hair, by using a fine mist of water, a mist of conditioner, and a curling iron on very low heat, believe it or not!! I was a little worried about trying it, botching it and having nothing to wear, so I decided to get another wig first. (FYI using the curling iron method DID actually work quite well). I wanted something longer (the bob wig kinda sticks out funny from the nape of my neck and doesnt look natural to me) and something more full, more thick. I browsed online and found a new line of Raquel Welch wigs that you can actually style with low heat - flat iron it out, or wear it wavy or curly! I went to my local store, and they had only a few in stock because it was selling so fast, and besides blonde (which I cannot wear, its not flattering because I am so pale) they had the one color that I would probably have ordered - a very pretty natural brown with highlights, much like my first wig. I tried it on, and fell in love with it. :)
They were selling it for $150 and I really didnt have that much money to spend, so the saleswoman told me that they would honor internet prices, if I found it cheaper. So we drove home and after a bit, I found it on one of the wig websites for $125 and they had a coupon that brought it down to $107! I printed it out and took it to the store, and they sold it to me for that price!! It was cheaper than my first wig, and much better quality. It fits much better too, it feels more secure.
I've had it for about 2 weeks now. It is the one I have on in my new profile photo. I have to say I really love it! I even got a compliment on it from a waitress in a restaurant! I haven't worn it to work yet, not sure why. It almost seems too.... I don't want to say "sexy" or "vampy" but something along those lines. Its like a "nighttime" look compared to the conservative daytime bob look. LOL! and I love it curly like it is. I want to try flat-ironing it out straight, because I loved that look in the photos too, but I'm scared that I wouldn't be able to get the same lovely curls back in! (Obviously I don't know much about doing hairstyles as I haven't had hair for years!!)
The biggest downside I've found to wearing the wigs is the freaking HEAT here in Florida. Just being out in the sun for a small while (and by small while I'm talking about something like walking from the car into a store - or getting into the car after its been sitting out in the heat all day and is an oven inside) is very irritating. Being out in the heat long enough to sweat makes it all itchy and annoying to have on. So, I'm limiting my time outside (which isn't a big deal, I always stayed out of the heat anyways because I hate being hot and because I have found heat to be a trigger for the migraines that I sometimes get). I saw there are some kins of sweat liners you can buy...they are kind of expensive though and I wonder how well they work.
So, thats my story up till now. I will probably start wearing the new longer wig to work soon. I showed the photo in my profile to my boss and she flipped out over it, saying how beautiful it was and why aren't I wearing it!! :) Its nice to actually feel "pretty" or even "sexy" - I've never really been vain in my life and havent ever worn a lot of makeup but I find myself looking in the mirror a lot more and playing with makeup now. :)
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Comment by Tallgirl on August 2, 2009 at 12:05pm
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FAAAAAAAAAAANNNTAAAAAAAAAAASTIC!!!!!!
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Comment by Jenn on August 2, 2009 at 12:33pm
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Oh thank you!! :)
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Comment by Essence on August 2, 2009 at 12:47pm
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i'm not sure how much you saw the sweat liners for but they have them here on sale!
http://www.voguewigs.com/no-sweat-liner-headline-it.html
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Comment by Heather L on August 2, 2009 at 5:52pm
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Hi Jenn,
The new wigs looks great- I say go for it and wear it to work! My kind of shopper too- I love finding a good deal! I do not know that much about sweat liners personally but have read positive things about them. On WebMD there is a wig consultant there that you can email question too. might be helpful?
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Comment by Jacqueline on August 2, 2009 at 7:16pm
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The curls look really good on you:)
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Comment by Trixie on August 2, 2009 at 7:39pm
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I think it look great
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thanks for the link Essence, I will check them out. I'd like to talk to someone thats actually used them, maybe I'll search the forums.
Hi Heather! thank you for the compliment! I have been wearing the bob for 2 months - the longer one is new and I wear it on weekends and actually prefer it, but havent worn it to work yet. I feel kinda silly - everyone knows I have a wig on anyways cause they all saw the big difference when I started wearing the first one - so why should I be worried about changing to a new look? Oh well. Yes I was VERY pleased with myself about the price. My mom taught me well!! and I had no idea about the consultant on WebMD, I will definitely check that out. Thank you!!
Jacqueline & Trixie, you are both so sweet for taking the time to comment. It means a lot to me to find acceptance and positive thoughts here!
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Comment by panuelo girl on August 3, 2009 at 6:21pm
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You look fabulous! I love the new wig. I'm sorry but I had to laugh b/c I had the SAME thing happen with my first wig: open the oven and singe the bangs from the heat. Ugh. It was awful. It looked like I had pubes at the top of my head (sorry, but that's how it looked, there's no other way to describe it). Sigh. I also remember how hot the wigs were when I lived in North Carolina and Kentucky. I was much better off in Colorado, where the humidity is low and the heat is bearable most days. I wish I had a better suggestion to manage the heat, but sorry, I don't. I'm sure you'll find something and let us all know about it. Anyway, good luck to you...thanks for posting. Enjoy your new look; there is NOTHING wrong with a little boost to the self esteem.
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LOL panuelo girl! thanks for the comment. I felt so silly when I realized that's what I had done - singed my own wig! Well, I hate FL, I've been here since 1986 and I've never liked it. I was born and raised in NJ and I miss it so much. Someday I want to live somewhere with 4 seasons!!!
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It's funny, I'm sure there are a lot of people in NJ who would love to move to FL! You'll find your way eventually, we all do. I'm in Colorado and lost my job in October and haven't been able to find new work yet. I keep thinking the answer is in another state, but it's hard to just get up and move, esp. without already having a job in hand. It's hard too b/c I actually like Colorado! We have lots of sunny days but not too much heat. And all four seasons. Sometimes I wish I only had one season, though. I guess the grass is always greener, huh.
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