Quality vs quantity

See below for some wig website!!!


Over the past decade, my philosophy on wig purchases has somewhat changed.
After my initial diagnosis, I invested an initial $4000.00 CAN on a contract to purchase 3 human hair quality wigs.
Each one was a special order and the maintenance on these required time for grooming and styling. I still have these 3 wigs which are still in excellent condition. Problem is, I find them boring and i hardly have the patience required to flat iron and style them.

After being initiated to my first synthetic wig ( the Scorpion by Revlon), for a dime of the price to say the least, I realized that the easy wear and go of a synthetic wig fitted into my lifestyle and the simplicity of being able to easily replace it was less of a stress and also exciting.

Since then, I have a collection of synthetic wigs which have been kept safely in the sealed ziploc bags, with ID labels of the make and color code.

At first, all my purchases went through my consultant and trusted stylist till one day I fell upon the wonderful playground of all the online wig websites. You have to have some experience when venturing on these websites and by getting to know the different terms and model, you get an idea of the quality and craftsmanship of the types of wigs. doing a bit of research certainly goes a long way and I have saved thousands of dollars by purchasing directly online and avoiding the markup from the middle man,
By far, I can say that discovering new wigs is still as fascinating to me as it was at the beginning.

Although, I still insist that for anyone with alopecia, having a quality wig is crucial.
The cheaper wigs wear out, shed and tangle and are not meant to be worn everyday. When purchasing a cheaper wig online, I always order 2 or 3 of the same one to ensure I can wear the same style for at least 3 months. .
`When I find a make and model that suits me, I tend to purchase the same unit in different colors. That way, it doesn't overwhelm fiends or co-workers...,lol

My husband also gives me feedback and I must say that not all of my purchases have been successful, some we have had a good laugh and I have never worn, not even around the house!!


http://www.isishair.com/

http://www.wigtypes.com/

http://www.hairstopandshop.com/shop/pc/home.asp

http://www.lhboutique.com/

Why is Hair Loss a taboo subject??

How do dermatologists diagnose alopecia areata

I love this picture. 

Today, I can admire the strength it took me to go wig-less.
I don`'t do that anymore.I,m taking a walk down memory lane today because I got to thinking about how my diagnosis was made.

My family doctor referred me to a dermatologist just after Christmas, but by this time it was quite evident that my hair was gone...I had a few patches in the front and a few in the back by my neck.
He confirmed it was alopecia areata by looking at hair follicle under a microscope.

It's a frustrating thing to deal with because over the years, my hair has grown and this gives hope.
Everything depends on how the immune system reacts.