Sunday, November 6, 2011

"I don't have cancer. I have a premiere."

    For those of you ladies who have begun the wig-searching process, you know how difficult it may seem. I know one of my biggest priorities when I began looking at pieces was that it looked natural. Otherwise, I didn't think it was worth a penny! Now I understand every woman has her own budget (especially if you think it will be a short term investment). But, I quickly learned that you get what you pay for!
    I could go on about the importance of finding the right piece for you- the right texture, the right quality and makeup, the right length and so on. There is no sense in buying a human hair wig, down to your daughter's waistline in platinum blonde if she is naturally a brunette who doesn't want to have to worry about caring for her piece. Nor is there any sense in purchasing a synthetic piece if you know you want the option to style your hair a different way each day, or color it as you like!
    Stepping down from the soap box now :) But truthfully- the most important thing you could learn from my years of experience, is that you have options! And without making a sales pitch- options are exactly what I have found with my hair from OnRite.
    For any of you Sex and The City fans out there, you probably remember Samantha's unwillingness to settle on just any wig- as showcased in the clip above. And who can blame her?! She needed to look like a million dollars, and didn't want to feel like the "woman with cancer" for just one night. I loved seeing a TV character embodying that aspect of what so many women go through all over the world! Samantha never committed to one wig when she lost her hair- she changed it up with her mood. One time she even wore pink hair (which was amazing!).
    If you know me, you know that I love the flexibility of my hair! Some days I have long, blonde hair. Some days I have a brunette bob. And some days I am footloose and fancy free (ie bald). My girlfriends (especially my pageant friends) are completely envious of the fact that my hair can change with my mood. On my lazy days I wear either no hair, or a lesser expensive, pre-styled piece. On date-night, or for big events, I wear my custom piece that was designed, colored and cut just for me! And when it's chilly outside (like today) and I want to keep warm and still look girly, I wear my go-to piece (the one you see above).
    So here is my prescription- don't settle for a piece that isn't you! There are so many options available, and there is certainly one that will make you (or your daughter/mother) feel comfortable and beautiful!
    For fun- here are some of my favorite options!


Until next time!

2 comments:

  1. It is always nice to see someone else with Alopecia who doesn't hide it! People will always think it is cancer without people who are not afraid to educate! Thank you for being one of those people.

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  2. I always love it when my patients ask me about why I'm bald. It is a perfect opportunity to educate them on hairloss. Some times I feel like I want to wear a sign that say, "No, it's not cancer!"

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