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southernbelle04 · 01-18-2012, 08:45 AM

Hey y'all! I have a question for you. What do you think about wigs? I have a friend who has a genetic condition that caused her to lose most of her hair. She is 27 and has very little natural hair left. She wears a wig on a daily basis and you would never know it! She looks great! And gets compliments all the time. It has really boosted her self confidence and she looks great!

Well, what do you think about people wearing wigs who don't need them as much as say a person with extreme hair loss or maybe going through chemo? I have noticed in the past few years how thin my hair is getting. I wear my hair up in a pony tail a lot (sometimes with a baseball cap on, sometimes not) because it hides my thin hair. But anytime I wear my hair down, I always am so self concious. I catch myself looking in the mirror to fix my hair at the top because I can see my scalp underneath. It's not extremely noticeable but you can see it, especially if I did my hair curly for the day. I was thinking of maybe trying out a wig to see what I thought. My Mom has thinning hair and I am wondering if thin hair is just a genetic thing in our family too.

I was just wondering if any of you had any wig experience or know anyone who has? The friend I have wears one made of human hair and it is so natural looking. I am seriously thinking about trying one out to see what it's like. Just for days when I want to go somewhere nice and not worry about my thin hair. Of course, I would choose a style almost exactly to my own, nothing major like going inches longer than I already am. Thoughts?

Thanks for your input!

lovespandp · 01-18-2012, 08:49 AM

I think you should do whatever makes you feel good! I don't think I could wear one, I had extensions for a while and those things drove me bonkers LOL. If I had to wear one I think it would be different- I might get use to it.

Sometimes I think on the days my hair is dirty or not doing what it is suppose to - I wish I had a wig I can just throw on LoL

Cha Cha · 01-18-2012, 08:51 AM

I used to have a friend who wore wigs just because. She never really liked her hair so she wore a wig. I say, if you want to wear one, go for it. If you like it and it makes you feel better about yourself, who cares what everyone else thinks.

After all, who really has to know if you don't want them to?

rubymoon2072 · 01-18-2012, 08:56 AM

you can find some really nice ones that are made of real hair and are comfortable. i believe you can even have them custom made so it is all in what makes you feel best! thats whats important. i dont think there is anything wrong with wearing them.

bWY39 · 01-18-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

you can find some really nice ones that are made of real hair and are comfortable. i believe you can even have them custom made so it is all in what makes you feel best! thats whats important. i dont think there is anything wrong with wearing them.

I believe that wearing a wig is no different to wearing clothing or shoes if it makes you happy go for it.

In this world the is so much misery which we now take for granted that wearing something that makes you feel good just can not be wrong.

Think about underwear. Women go through a lot of expense and trouble selecting really nice underwear. Who gets to see this expensive underwear ???

They wear it because it makes them feel good who gives a Sh^& who gets to see it they want to feel good.

With a wig, everyone gets to see it and receiving compliments only serves to achieve the aim.

Before you ask YES I wore a wig for a long time but now at 70 years old I no longer feel I have to.

randi88 · 01-18-2012, 09:21 AM

Wigs can be great! I have customers who wear them all time and look completely natural. The secret is to pay attention to things about your own hair line and match match match! Look into real hair vs synthetic because most synthetic can NOT be styled with hot tools. I learned this the hard way in beauty school when I melted a wig heh not a fun way to learn!!! Man the stories I could tell :P

randi88 · 01-18-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

I think you should do whatever makes you feel good! I don't think I could wear one, I had extensions for a while and those things drove me bonkers LOL. If I had to wear one I think it would be different- I might get use to it.

Sometimes I think on the days my hair is dirty or not doing what it is suppose to - I wish I had a wig I can just throw on LoL

lol another quick beauty school story... when we learned to do extensions I allowed another student to practice on me. Guess who accidently ended up with a Billy Ray Cyrus looking Mullet??? This girl... NOT FUN!

lovespandp · 01-18-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by randi88

lol another quick beauty school story... when we learned to do extensions I allowed another student to practice on me. Guess who accidently ended up with a Billy Ray Cyrus looking Mullet??? This girl... NOT FUN!

OMG!! LoL Did you at least rock that Mullet???

lovespandp · 01-18-2012, 09:26 AM

Yorkies can do it- So can we!!

TxVicki · 01-18-2012, 09:29 AM

I think you should do what ever makes you happy.

I know when I was going thru Chemo 6 1/2 yrs ago, I bought a beautiful wig made of human hair, it was comfortable. But in the Hot Texas heat I couldn't stand it.

I think I wore it maybe 3 times. I still take it out every now then and put it on and then put it back.

randi88 · 01-18-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

OMG!! LoL Did you at least rock that Mullet???

lol oh i had WAY too much fun with that Mullet! It happened right around Halloween so you can imagine the outcome

randi88 · 01-18-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Yorkies can do it- So can we!!

oh dear

your going to have josh hating me when i find something like this for Rudi hahaha

bWY39 · 01-18-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I think you should do what ever makes you happy.

I know when I was going thru Chemo 6 1/2 yrs ago, I bought a beautiful wig made of human hair, it was comfortable. But in the Hot Texas heat I couldn't stand it.

I think I wore it maybe 3 times. I still take it out every now then and put it on and then put it back.

May I be so bold as to say how nice it is to see you were able to post this. I am so happy for you as I am sure you know only too well, things could have been so different.

Sandysbabies · 01-18-2012, 09:43 AM

I don't see a thing wrong with it. It would be no different than wearing false eyelashes or anything else thats false. Nails etc. Just what anyone is comfortable with. My mother wore wigs in her later years because her meds caused her to lose alot of her hair. She always looked beautiful and younger than she was. She passed away at 82 still wearing her make-up and wigs and looking pretty as ever. So, I say if it makes anyone feel better about themselves go for it. Who cares what anyone else thinks. They never say anything about false nails, eyelashes, boobs and everything else.

Roccosmommy · 01-18-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Yorkies can do it- So can we!!

LMFAO! She must be the other half of this suave little guy:

But on a serious note southernbelle, GO for it! Whatever makes you feel good.

01-18-2012, 08:45 AM	#1
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Honest Opinion.... Hey y'all! I have a question for you. What do you think about wigs? I have a friend who has a genetic condition that caused her to lose most of her hair. She is 27 and has very little natural hair left. She wears a wig on a daily basis and you would never know it! She looks great! And gets compliments all the time. It has really boosted her self confidence and she looks great! Well, what do you think about people wearing wigs who don't need them as much as say a person with extreme hair loss or maybe going through chemo? I have noticed in the past few years how thin my hair is getting. I wear my hair up in a pony tail a lot (sometimes with a baseball cap on, sometimes not) because it hides my thin hair. But anytime I wear my hair down, I always am so self concious. I catch myself looking in the mirror to fix my hair at the top because I can see my scalp underneath. It's not extremely noticeable but you can see it, especially if I did my hair curly for the day. I was thinking of maybe trying out a wig to see what I thought. My Mom has thinning hair and I am wondering if thin hair is just a genetic thing in our family too. I was just wondering if any of you had any wig experience or know anyone who has? The friend I have wears one made of human hair and it is so natural looking. I am seriously thinking about trying one out to see what it's like. Just for days when I want to go somewhere nice and not worry about my thin hair. Of course, I would choose a style almost exactly to my own, nothing major like going inches longer than I already am. Thoughts? Thanks for your input! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

01-18-2012, 08:49 AM	#2
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I think you should do whatever makes you feel good! I don't think I could wear one, I had extensions for a while and those things drove me bonkers LOL. If I had to wear one I think it would be different- I might get use to it. Sometimes I think on the days my hair is dirty or not doing what it is suppose to - I wish I had a wig I can just throw on LoL __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

01-18-2012, 08:51 AM	#3
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	I used to have a friend who wore wigs just because. She never really liked her hair so she wore a wig. I say, if you want to wear one, go for it. If you like it and it makes you feel better about yourself, who cares what everyone else thinks. After all, who really has to know if you don't want them to? __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

01-18-2012, 08:56 AM	#4
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	you can find some really nice ones that are made of real hair and are comfortable. i believe you can even have them custom made so it is all in what makes you feel best! thats whats important. i dont think there is anything wrong with wearing them. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

01-18-2012, 09:21 AM	#6
randi88 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: greeneville Posts: 223	Wigs can be great! I have customers who wear them all time and look completely natural. The secret is to pay attention to things about your own hair line and match match match! Look into real hair vs synthetic because most synthetic can NOT be styled with hot tools. I learned this the hard way in beauty school when I melted a wig heh not a fun way to learn!!! Man the stories I could tell :P __________________ Sarah , Rudi , Paisley Jade

01-18-2012, 09:29 AM	#10
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I think you should do what ever makes you happy. I know when I was going thru Chemo 6 1/2 yrs ago, I bought a beautiful wig made of human hair, it was comfortable. But in the Hot Texas heat I couldn't stand it. I think I wore it maybe 3 times. I still take it out every now then and put it on and then put it back. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

01-18-2012, 09:43 AM	#14
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I don't see a thing wrong with it. It would be no different than wearing false eyelashes or anything else thats false. Nails etc. Just what anyone is comfortable with. My mother wore wigs in her later years because her meds caused her to lose alot of her hair. She always looked beautiful and younger than she was. She passed away at 82 still wearing her make-up and wigs and looking pretty as ever. So, I say if it makes anyone feel better about themselves go for it. Who cares what anyone else thinks. They never say anything about false nails, eyelashes, boobs and everything else.