Comment by Nicola on June 23, 2014 at 1:20pm

Hi Amilda, I paid $150 CAD for my Jon Reneau wig... they are being made in indonesia but the link I sent you ships to the UK and is UK pricing.  I have a small head so I worry about fitting myself... they have adjustable straps inside that work quite well.  I even went out sailing one day and it didn't blow off my head!  Good luck :)

Comment by Susan Beausang on June 25, 2014 at 9:54am

This is such a personal decision and there is no right or wrong. For me, I go through stages. I will wear only scarves for years and then go through a wig phase.  I'm not about hiding my hair loss but I do find that while wearing a wig I get less attention and others do seem more comfortable. That is a function of our society - hair is normal and hair loss is not.  It's a shame and I'm not sure what will change that perception.  I enjoyed your video - it was very honest and sincere.  Susan Beausang 4women.com

Comment by Amilda on June 26, 2014 at 1:33pm

Hi Nicola, thank you for your reply.   I have used the link you sent me, there are some good wigs at Jon Renau, but they do not have the colours that I wish to have and wear. They also are a little pricy, tough good., and the Hospital would not cover some of the costs.I just worry if they are too big or small, the sending back costs. I will read up a little more on them,and procedures etc etc;. thank you again. 

Comment by Amilda on June 26, 2014 at 1:41pm

Hi! Susan, If I could wear any makeup, I would try scarves, but I  look so  drawn out when I do, plus the eyebrow pencil just rubs off from my fringe, so indoors yes, outdoors, wigs. As you say society plays a big role, and we too are players in our own right, some with courage some to stay quite happily in the back ground to learn,enjoy the support of others.

Amilda.

Comment by becky b on June 28, 2014 at 11:43pm

It truly is a journey.  Some end up wig-wearing, scarf/hat wearing, or "topless"!  I have found lately that I don't have to pick only one "look".  If I feel like wearing my wig, that is perfectly fine.  If I want to wear a scarf, no problem.  Going topless in public places still makes me feel like a spectacle.  Someday I want to go to the mall and strut my all natural beautiful slick head!!  

Comment by Mary on June 30, 2014 at 8:54pm

Thanks for starting this discussion.  I lost all my hair in 2008.  When I found wigs too hot, I realized I had a choice: wear one and be PHYSICALLY uncomfortable, OR go out bald and be PSYCHOLOGICALLY/EMOTIONALLY uncomfortable. I figured I could get used to the latter, but not the former...and I was right! I could do nothing about the heat, but I very quickly became used to being bald in public. I know this path isn't for everyone, but it was the only way for me.  I support women who prefer to wear a wig, but I just can't.  I think as more women go out in public bald, we will redefine beauty and femininity.  Bald men are considered "sexy" now...bald women can be, too.  Check out The Bald Mannequin Project, and International Alopecia Day.

Comment by MonaLetha on July 1, 2014 at 9:45am

Hello, I too have alopecia.  I have alopecia areata and as I get older it's affecting more parts of my body ie; the edges on one side of my head, my eyebrows are thinning and my lashes look non existent.  I choose to wear a wig because as many alopecia progressed and I looked in the mirror at my spot (as I call it) went from quarter size to practically the entire top of my head I would literally get nauseous. I always loved my hair and was not ready to part with it.  I went from wearing hair extensions to wearing full wigs or would I elect to go bald.  So I started making my own natural looking wigs and have been wearing them ever since but I am now at a point where I want to cut my remaining off and alternate as I feel. I truly hope that you SOLELY choose to do what feels good to you in your soul and let others work their own feelings out on their own. 

Comment by Paty on July 16, 2014 at 10:24pm

I haven't wore a wig since high school. Im too confident in myself at 38 to bother. Besides I love swimming too much to care what other people think.

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