Imagine this: Years of dedication and hard work towards my first masters degree. With the finish line in sight, my heart filled with nothing but excitement and bliss for what my future holds, only to wake up to spots of bare skin where my hair would usually be. I had interviews and meetings that I was prepared for. I had no doubt in my mind these meetings would open doors to the future I had dreamt about for the past 8 years. Now I felt nothing but self consciousness and anxiety. How am I going to go into this life changing meeting looking like this? 

My name is Sharon Weinberg and I have Alopecia. 

Within months of first noticing I was losing my hair, I had lost about 80% of it! I was defeated, I didn’t want to leave the house let alone go into what could be a life changing interview. I scoured the net for help. I went to doctor after doctor hearing things like “its the stress” and “it will pass”. Well it didn’t. So what next? Again I hit the internet. Wigs! I needed a wig. So after what I had thought to be substantial research, I made the order and ordered what looked to be a beautiful wig that would suit my needs. Reviews looked good, product seemed like the real deal. Even when I received it I felt some relief. I put it on and thought okay this may work, and for a few days it did. That is, until it didn’t. The itchiness and the tangling, how do people wear these things? I couldn’t stand wearing it to the store, let alone wearing it while maintaining the active lifestyle I have come accustomed to. Mountain biking was a passion of mine, my release, my escape from everything, and now I couldn’t even do that. 


During a appointment with my dermatologist I was sharing my doubtfulness on the use of the wig and they mentioned Amani Hair product. They had a patient who had nothing but good things to say about them. I was skeptical because I had already paid out thousands on hair that didn’t last. Even though I was worried, I had nothing to lose by going in for a complimentary consultation. 

I met with Nazy, who happened to be to be the founder of Amani Hair. After speaking about my situation we started look at options. She brought out the most beautiful hair systems, different colors, lengths and styles. After a few tries I found a color and style that brought tears to my eyes. When I saw myself in the mirror I felt like me again! 

With all the excitement I wasn’t even thinking of cost. Then she hit me with the price, “how much!?!” was my initial reaction. I thought to myself no way and I left. For the next week or so I couldn’t stop thinking about the hair system I feel in love with, so I went back. After a brief conversation and being assured with proper care and maintenance this system would last, I decided I would take the gamble. 

The very next day I woke up and thought today is the day. I put on my hair system grabbed my helmet and hit the bike trails. Alive! I felt so ALIVE! Not only did the hair give me no problems whatsoever, I was so surprised that I was able to feel the breeze on my scalp! What a wondrous delight. The other wigs I had tried were so hot and bothersome, but not this one. Even after months of use nothing changed, I was happy day after day, never let down. I was once again me! 

The wig I purchase was a free hold piece by Amani Hair.