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My new wig!!

LilacTree — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:29:29 GMT

I just bought this wig from Wilshire Wigs. I bought it in white. I am hopeful it will look this way when it arrives.

It's a necessity for me now, as thirteen years of RA and prednisone has robbed me of half of my once voluminous hair. I will not cut what's left of my present hair, but there's so little of it, it will be easy to pin up. I'll only use this for special occasions.

Fingers crossed!!

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cherry — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:31:16 GMT

It looks just darling and not 1 bit wiggy . I'm sure you will look like a million dollars wearing it..enjoy

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threecees — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:31:28 GMT

@LilacTree That is a very pretty wig. Hope you enjoy it when you receive it!

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kivah — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:36:23 GMT

@LilacTree

Have u looked into products that make ur hair grow? I had a neighbor a couple of years ago - who had very thin unruly hair. She used a product and then she had a full head of hair. She bought the product from a woman - not a store - and I don't know the name.Maybe u could do some research.

That is a beautiful style wig - it would be the one I would choose for myself.

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:37:36 GMT

I wear a wig every day. I like the style but I don't like dark roots.

I own many, many Tony Brattin wigs. None of them have dark roots. I know to some people they look normal and I think it's a matter of preference.

I have a feeling based on what I saw when she was on QVC she's now making some with the dark roots....if that's true I'll have to send back the 7 wigs I just bought from QVC!

I'll bet you look very cute in it. I think everyone should be able to wear what suits them and they like.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:37:36 GMT

@LilacTree. You should have ordered blonde; you'd have more fun.

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twinny70 — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:37:56 GMT

I love it. I would love a short spikey one. Have fun with it.

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happycat — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:38:22 GMT

Good for you, @LilacTree and I hope you love it. I think its very pretty.

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LilacTree — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:38:27 GMT

@kivah wrote:
@LilacTree
Have u looked into products that make ur hair grow? I had a neighbor a couple of years ago - who had very thin unruly hair. She used a product and then she had a full head of hair. She bought the product from a woman - not a store - and I don't know the name.Maybe u could do some research.

@kivah

Unfortunately, I can't put any substance on my head. RA causes extreme sensitivity and irritation to the scalp. I don't even dry, comb, or brush my hair after I wash it. It's too painful.

Hopefully the wig will be the answer!

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Azcowgirl — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:38:40 GMT

Really cute ! I'm looking for some new hair also, don't have a hair shop close by anymore so have to order online ):

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:41:20 GMT

Here's the one I often order:

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LilacTree — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:41:30 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@LilacTree. You should have ordered blonde; you'd have more fun.

@Kachina624

I'm too used to the white. There are not very many white wigs to be had online, believe it or not. They are more "light gray" which is too dark gray for my white skin. When I saw this in white, it was a no brainer.

The blonde is beautiful though. These are Raquel Welch wigs.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:45:57 GMT

That's very nice @LilacTree. I know how it is to loose your hair. With my early signs of scleroderma I was bald for about a year and I wore wigs during that time. I hope you wear it in the best of health.

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catwhisperer — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:46:15 GMT

@LilacTree...super cute!!

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Azcowgirl — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:50:04 GMT

I think Raquel's colors are especially nice in the palest shades.One of my favorites is nearly white, and I get so many compliments on the color.

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Karie2022 — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:50:33 GMT

Love it...interesting about the RA and hair loss, my mom has RA and has been losing her hair, she thought it was due to surgery she had back in March, I’m wondering if it’s the RA..?? She’s had it though since 1999...and just this year she started losing her hair.

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kivah — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:56:21 GMT

@LilacTree

is RA some type of arthritis?

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LilacTree — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 20:07:53 GMT

@Karie2022 wrote:
Love it...interesting about the RA and hair loss, my mom has RA and has been losing her hair, she thought it was due to surgery she had back in March, I’m wondering if it’s the RA..?? She’s had it though since 1999...and just this year she started losing her hair.

@Karie2022

With me, I think it's a "perfect storm" of hypothyroidism (when it first started thinning), then RA, then prednisone, and then aging (ugh). I have white hair all over everything in my room, after I get dressed I have to use a clothes brush on what I'm wearing. It's in my bathdrain everytime I shower.

The wig won't protect me from any of that, I realize. But hopefully when I go out, I won't have to worry about it so much.

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Denise in PA — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:57:26 GMT

Annabellethecat where do you purchase your wig? I like it. Might consider getting one. Thanks!

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CareBears — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 20:00:01 GMT

@LilacTreeI love that style, I would like to have my hair styled that way, I know you wll be just beautiful!