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March 23, 2013

Losing Your Hair Again - Time to Update Your Wigs

The first time I lost my hair, I just bought synthetic wigs because they're cheaper and don't have to be styled, as they hold only one shape. I have a plethora of these fakes but none of them is absolutely perfect.



Here are the flaws in the above wigs, as I see them:
Red - accentuates my post-chemo pimples
Blond on loan from Kopi - great colour but the cut is not me
Long Brown one - gets in my face and feels cheap probably because it was wig-cheap (90$)
Browny red - A little drag queenie and I did buy it from a store for those of the cross dressing persuasion :)

One of my foibles is an overactive delight in shopping. I adore doing it and find it incredibly enjoyable. So shopping for a new wig is right up my alley and I could do it indefinitely! I know that I should probably get one really nice wig like my NEC (no evidence of cancer) friend Michelle but I'm torn because then it's less fun. So here are some real hair wigs from an online store that I'm considering. I need feedback on both color and cut. Okay, fellow style mavens guide me. First row is the same wig styled differently as is the second row albeit in a different color. The last row holds two separate wigs but both from the same brand which means they share color options.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I vote number 1! It seems to look the most natural, and I think it would suit you. That being said, they all look pretty cool, so I support whatever you choose. Even if you just choose bald!
Sending hugs!
Lys

Anonymous said...

I like the second one: I think it's a better length and volume. In your previous selection (group of 4) I like the length and style of the 4th wig but you're right about the colour; you can really pull off one that has more "punch". Like cherry chocolate! :-)
X UK
PS. I voted but it didn't register.

Jamie said...

I like the first one, probably because it is most like how your hair is like now and so maybe it will feel most natural. But perhaps when wig-selected feeling natural may not be a priority over fun! The first one is also the shortest so it would be the least hot/uncomfortable (I suspect). With longer ones you might get tired of long hair hanging in the way and want to put it up, but I am not sure if the satisfaction level when putting wig hair up? The second one is nice too, it would probably be pretty diverse. The third one is a little "Home Improvement"'s mom-like. Maybe old Cailey-like from what I've heard, but do you really want to go there? The longest one is nice, but hot-flashes and frustration could result. As far as colour you would suit a multitude of the options!

Porb said...

I,m all about the first one one...it looks cute and sassy and that.s SOO you.
The long one is nice too, but think hot, sweaty August day and standing with hair covering your neck.....not to mention how much easier the first will be to get under a bike helmet
No doubt, whatever you choose will look great on you....you've got terrific natural sense of style

JoJo said...

I am with you on the love of shopping. So much so that my first thought was....Yes! All of them! After I calmed down, I took another look and really love Row 2. It is such a great length and in the summer I could see a cute side pony-tail with a fedora or a small bun just to get it off your neck on those hot days. The first one styled with the curls on the right is also adorable but looks like it might be a lot of work and spray to make that happen.
All that said, let's face it, your face screams cuteness and you could rock any style of wig.
Happy shopping! xo

Candace said...

I like the first choice for you. It is stylish and youthful and looks a lot like you!

Anonymous said...

I like the 2nd one in row 1, and the first one in row 2. They are funky, and would be fun to style in different ways. I love dramatic hair colours, and think a rich chocolate brown with red tones would look amazing on you!
Lulu

Cail Jordan said...

You guys are so stylish and I'm in total agreement. The long ones are a bit annoying and putting wigs in updos isn't ideal because it shows your little bald side burns. I like Jojo's idea about a tiny little bun though for number 2 :).