VickyBT
Hair Loss & Wigs
Aug 31, 2013
I posted a current pic of my very thin hair on my blog here. I already had chronic hair loss issues before surgery.
I did lose quite a bit of hair post-op. It did re-grow to a certain degree but in my case of on going hair loss its pretty bad now and so I've resorted to wearing wigs, bandanas, and caps/hats when I go out. I've found a brand ("Estetica" although I'm sure theres others) of wigs I really like that are light weight, very open mesh cap and look natural. I can tell from people comments and reactions (VERY excited) when they learn I'm wearing a wig how nice they look. They go on and on how they had no idea I'm wearing a wig and how it makes me look 10 years younger and I must agree because when I take off my wig its like YIKES! LOL
Here's some tips on getting a good wig.
Look for "lace front" wigs that have natural looking parts and hairlines in the front.
That really throws people off into not knowing its a wig.
Monofiliment tops look more natural as well.
Wig colors that are highlighted make them look more natural vs. one solid stark color.They even have dark rooted wigs to make it look like you have highlighted hair and you can see the regrow.
You can even get multi tones grey wigs.
Don't be afraid to get modern synthetic wigs.
They are much more easy to care for and no styling ever...just wash them and once dried and combed
they go back to the style they were. They look and feel like real hair!
Wigs can be trimmed and thinned if they need a little tweeking but make sure to have a person experienced with trimming wigs do this for you.
Try wigs on at a local wig shop before buying online.
Once you find the brand and style you like you can get them much more reasonably priced online although not all vendors will allow for returns but www.e-wigs.com does (for a restocking fee)
and has great service and wigs priced 50% or more off retail.
I paid $350. for my first wig from a local wig shop and paid $122. for the same exact wig via e-wigs.
At first I was very apprehensive about wearing wigs but now I rather enjoy it and have 4 wigs...
and no more bad hairs days and fussing with my hair and tons of product to try and make it look good,
only to have it flop within a very short time especially if its humid or raining.
Now no more worries...I just pop my wig on and I'm good to go! Love it!
Hope this helps.
