Hi Karina,
Well.........I went through Peggy Knight for my vacuum, but I heard that she goes through Freedom Wigs. So I guess I did go through FW too. I ordered the 14". I told her I wanted the longest possible length. So how long is yours? I'm just so scarred that the 14" will end up being way too short for whart I'm used to. The shortest I've gone in a long time is 18" from the nape. I guess I just have to get over it, and accept that if I want a good quality wig then I will have to sacrifice the length.
As far as how to pack your wig for your trip, I suggest you put it in a plastic bag, or pillow case. I went on a family trip a few months ago, and put my wig in a plastic bag to save it for later. Well, I never got around to putting it on the whole trip. It got left in my van, neglected. When I brought it home I thought that it was going to be kind of messed up. It wasn't actually. It didn't even tangle or get staticy. So don't worry too much about it. I don't think that the cap will get distorted either. It should pretty much keep its shape no matter what. Have fun on your trip!

Keep going gutsy. We are all rooting for you.

I love that you named your wig Ruby! And I understand about the hair color. You look wonderful in red. I like a reddish color in my hair, too. I can't get away with a darker red, though.
Have you received your suction wig yet? How do you like it?
LeslieAnn

Karina, just be yourself. People will love you for who you are. I just want to say that we are all here to support you. Kids are often more accepting than adults so don't worry about them. Let me know about the freedom wig. I am interested in one also.
Danna

That sounds like a lot of fun. I always loved going to camp and wish I had the time to work at one in the summer.

That's awesome! I'm really jealous. What camp is it? The camp I went to was for gymnastics... I don't compete any more, but I have recently started coaching. I know what you mean, I still freak out from time to time.

Hi K
if you find the knot uncomfy at the bach of the head reverse the bandana so it is at the top i sleep on my side so don't really find the knot that uncomfy or if you want you can get a cotton hat to sleep in they work also.

Hey K your wig looks amazing you do really suit it thanx for adding me, don't worry about the love-hate relationship with your wig i have 11 of the damn things and i go through stages of hating everysingle one of them but then again i do get 2 on the NHS every year. I do like the flexibility of them though they are all different in colour and styles what base is your wig?

Hi Karina,
I know what you mean about the whole red wig thing. I've just ordered a couple and neither are my colour. But I'm hoping they suit me. People don't seem to understand that red really is best though :-)

Your wig looks great though.

Hi, nice too "meet" you, Karina :)
I hope we can keep contact with eachother. Do you have a hotmail?
If you had one and if you want, you can add me : karinins_68@hotmail.com
See you, big hug from Sweden

Hi K! Yes I was a natural redhead "back in the day". Don't you find it hard t find a red that is complimentary to your skin tone? The colour you wear now beautiful and very flattering on you!!! If you are looking for a great spot up here in Canada to ski - be sure to check out "Red Mountain - Rossland British Columbia". I was fortunate to get the this January for snowboarding and it was amazing!!!! Its great to see you on here :-D

HI its me again, The eyeliner tatooing did hurt. My eyes were swelled together for about two weeks. It did not take like the eyebrows did. I had to go back at least 3 to 4 times. I also had my lips tatooed with a light pink color. That was so painful. I had to go to a dentist before the tatooing was to be done on my lips. I think he gave me about 10 shots. I looked like a clown when the tatooing was done. My lips were so swolled, I did not want to even eat. But it was all worth it in the end. I think the cosmetic tatooing hurt more that the tatoo I have on my lower back.

Hi Karina,
Welcome to Alopecia World and thank you for the tattoo comment. I love my tattoos also. I love them mostly because they get the attention I need to be able to talk about Alopecia which is my favorite pasttime. Hope to chat with you sometime again soon.
Love and hugs,
Dotty

Its a great site!

Im going to the USA this summer too meet lots of people for the NAAF conference. Im very excited.

Roger.

HI Karina. I lost my hair too at the age of 2. I had my eyebrows and eyeliner tatooed about 3 years ago, I love it!