I haven't received my lace wig yet. I received one, but it was wrong. It did feel hot actually when I tried it on as it was too dense, which is one reason I sent it back!! I think it is also because I have my bio hair underneath. I am waiting for customs to let me know my charges so I can get the replacement and test drive it. I don't know if it will be my solution as I don't know how much of the tape and glue thing I can be bothered with. Part of me feels like that is a hassle, but you never know. I think if I could get the adhesive tape to work for me then it would be good as I have heard it is a lot less messy than glue in terms of application and clean up.
When I wore synthetic wigs with my shaved head they never felt hot! Certainly no more hot than when I had a full head of a hair and the sun was beating down. I have to admit that remembering the comfort factor of my shaved head and the way it worked much better with wigs, does make me err in that direction.
I know what you mean about your choice of hairstyle. I had styles I preferred which I can no longer wear. I think it sucks! I used to love long hair, which is probably another reason I want this lace wig.
Being stationed in Italy sounds nice... the train system in Europe is quite good (not in England!) so travelling around by train is often preferable to a car I find. I love lakes, mountains, forests and fresh air!!
I do understand how you feel about life with the hairloss and your heart problems. I have chronic health conditions too and I sometimes feel very tired of dealing/coping with them. It makes me feel a bit anti-social and everything seems like an effort. I try my best to keep moving forward... take each day as it comes. I find my mum is quite helpful as she tends to give me a kick in my rear when I get too down or don't want to do anything.
Yes thanks, I had a good Christmas. I hope you did too.
The lace wig is attached just outside your natural hairline if you have hair or where you hairline would be if you are completely bald. You can attach it with glue or tape. Most women who have hair, choose to wear a stocking wig cap over the top of their bio hair to protect it and it also makes it easier to get the wig on without bits of your hair popping out all over the place! There are several good resources to learn about them, if you are interested message me for the links. They are worn by a lot of African American women either because they cannot achieve the look they want from their own hair or because they want to rest their own hair from straightening, weaves etc and to let their own hair grow.
It sounds as if the Reprieve would have been VERY costly and a lot of hassle. In my opinion, you want something that is both affordable and do-able. You don't want to spend you whole time having to worry about maintenance or getting to a salon that is miles away. I know that there are places in London I could perhaps go to that offer different units like bonded pieces that can be attached, but for me it's too much initial cost and the upkeep/maintenance costs plus travel are prohibitive. I want to be able to maintain myself without having to rely too much on others!
I am not sure about how much hair you have lost, but have you thought about a topper? There are quite a few places in the US that do them and you can attach it to/over your own hair using clips.
The picture on the boat is Switzerland - beautiful, beautiful country and my favourite place to visit when I leave the UK for vacation. You should definitely visit the UK sometime, but come in May-August as it looks nicer with green trees and bushes. At the moment, we are experiencing a very cold spell, but no snow. I quite like snow so am a bit sad about that! I am sitting in front of a roaring fire as I type this.
I have a lace wig coming - it's in the mail. It's not from the same vendor as Misty, but I will definitely consider buying from them in the future if I decide that lace wigs are the way to go as the prices are so low. I was already sent one by another vendor, but it was wrong - was wavy and too dense, when I had asked for straight and light to medium. It is custom fit so I shouldn't have to shave my head unless I want to.
The Reprieve look nice. I can understand what you mean about being too hot. I found that with one of the wigs I had and it is no fun! I just wanted to rip the thing off my head as soon as I got the chance (e.g. got indoors). It is hard finding the right solution and also pricey if you keep buying and then finding it's not right for you.
I read what you said in your blog about the people at church. I think your profile picture is very beautiful. I love the way the wig looks and to be honest if I saw you in real life and didn't know it was a wig, I would not have thought that about you.
Hold your head high and try not to let other people pull you down. They have no idea what it is like to have thinning hair. You have to do what you can to make you feel happy... I hope you have cast those nasty comments aside and are wearing your wig with pride.
Well I think both pic's of you look great\, but I do know how you are feeling. I have patchy AA and had lost so much that i just deciced to shave it off. I could of gotten away with keeping the hair I did have for a while longer but it was so thin I really didn't see a point in keeping it any longer.
can i get the info on your wig so cute I want to look into
I first went to a community college here in Houston where my clarinet teacher taught for his 'day job' (he is a member of the Houston Ballet Symphony at night). I then transferred to the University of Houston and got an accounting degree. Honestly, I'm glad I did that instead of go away to school and major in music or I would have never met my husband!!
The Posh wig (Jon Renau) felt OK, but I only had it on for 10 minutes. It looked pretty natural but did need some thinning. I think if I ever purchase a wig, I will start with this one just for the cost to see if I like a wig. I've also been looking at scarves on the 4women.com website. There is a transitional scarf for the regrowth stage after cancer, but it sure looks like it will work for the loss stage too. I still have enough hair everywhere it's just my hairline is looking horrible. My forehead is getting bigger and my temples are very bare. I've read that temporal recession in females is a sure sign of telogen effluvium as women don't lose hair there from pattern loss. Who knows?
I also learned to play the oboe in college, and the flute. I did not major in music, but I always said if the oboe were my first instrument, no one could have kept me away from music. I liked it so much more than the clarinet.
Well, all we can do is find a solution that makes us happy. Too bad it might take awhile. I didn't know you play the piano for your church. I play the clarinet at my church all the time. Of course, I'm glad we have music in common but I wish neither of us had hair loss!
Yes, we went trick or treating. They got way too much candy! Mystique did get in touch with me, but I'm just not ready yet. I can't bring myself to do it. No one says they can tell I've been losing hair so I guess I'll wait. I think I'm going to go off the pill for good which will most certainly make the hairfall worse. I just can't imagine going through this ever again if I wait to go off later. Is the wig still working out for you?
Your hair looks great!!! I noticed you said it was human hair and a lace front. How do you attach it? Did you have to shave your hair? And if you dont mind, how much does something like that cost? Sorry for all the questions, but you look fantastic!
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When I wore synthetic wigs with my shaved head they never felt hot! Certainly no more hot than when I had a full head of a hair and the sun was beating down. I have to admit that remembering the comfort factor of my shaved head and the way it worked much better with wigs, does make me err in that direction.
I know what you mean about your choice of hairstyle. I had styles I preferred which I can no longer wear. I think it sucks! I used to love long hair, which is probably another reason I want this lace wig.
Being stationed in Italy sounds nice... the train system in Europe is quite good (not in England!) so travelling around by train is often preferable to a car I find. I love lakes, mountains, forests and fresh air!!
I do understand how you feel about life with the hairloss and your heart problems. I have chronic health conditions too and I sometimes feel very tired of dealing/coping with them. It makes me feel a bit anti-social and everything seems like an effort. I try my best to keep moving forward... take each day as it comes. I find my mum is quite helpful as she tends to give me a kick in my rear when I get too down or don't want to do anything.
xx
Yes thanks, I had a good Christmas. I hope you did too.
The lace wig is attached just outside your natural hairline if you have hair or where you hairline would be if you are completely bald. You can attach it with glue or tape. Most women who have hair, choose to wear a stocking wig cap over the top of their bio hair to protect it and it also makes it easier to get the wig on without bits of your hair popping out all over the place! There are several good resources to learn about them, if you are interested message me for the links. They are worn by a lot of African American women either because they cannot achieve the look they want from their own hair or because they want to rest their own hair from straightening, weaves etc and to let their own hair grow.
It sounds as if the Reprieve would have been VERY costly and a lot of hassle. In my opinion, you want something that is both affordable and do-able. You don't want to spend you whole time having to worry about maintenance or getting to a salon that is miles away. I know that there are places in London I could perhaps go to that offer different units like bonded pieces that can be attached, but for me it's too much initial cost and the upkeep/maintenance costs plus travel are prohibitive. I want to be able to maintain myself without having to rely too much on others!
I am not sure about how much hair you have lost, but have you thought about a topper? There are quite a few places in the US that do them and you can attach it to/over your own hair using clips.
The picture on the boat is Switzerland - beautiful, beautiful country and my favourite place to visit when I leave the UK for vacation. You should definitely visit the UK sometime, but come in May-August as it looks nicer with green trees and bushes. At the moment, we are experiencing a very cold spell, but no snow. I quite like snow so am a bit sad about that! I am sitting in front of a roaring fire as I type this.
Vicky xx
I already know Mistique!!
I have a lace wig coming - it's in the mail. It's not from the same vendor as Misty, but I will definitely consider buying from them in the future if I decide that lace wigs are the way to go as the prices are so low. I was already sent one by another vendor, but it was wrong - was wavy and too dense, when I had asked for straight and light to medium. It is custom fit so I shouldn't have to shave my head unless I want to.
The Reprieve look nice. I can understand what you mean about being too hot. I found that with one of the wigs I had and it is no fun! I just wanted to rip the thing off my head as soon as I got the chance (e.g. got indoors). It is hard finding the right solution and also pricey if you keep buying and then finding it's not right for you.
Take care
Vicky
Hold your head high and try not to let other people pull you down. They have no idea what it is like to have thinning hair. You have to do what you can to make you feel happy... I hope you have cast those nasty comments aside and are wearing your wig with pride.
Vicky
Well I think both pic's of you look great\, but I do know how you are feeling. I have patchy AA and had lost so much that i just deciced to shave it off. I could of gotten away with keeping the hair I did have for a while longer but it was so thin I really didn't see a point in keeping it any longer.
can i get the info on your wig so cute I want to look into
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jessica
I also learned to play the oboe in college, and the flute. I did not major in music, but I always said if the oboe were my first instrument, no one could have kept me away from music. I liked it so much more than the clarinet.
Your new hair looks great, lovely style and color
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