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Wigs anyone????

sophiamarie — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:03:31 GMT

I am looking to buy a wig (for the first time).... My hair is not manageable anymore and I just want something to throw on when I go someplace besides shopping.

Can anyone recommend a brand for me to start with? I have no idea where to start. I don't even understand what "lace" means.

This is Florida so I need something very lightweight and also short and curly if that helps.

I would appreciate any and all advice and opinions.

TIA

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Big Joanie — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:24:22 GMT

Do you mind telling me where in Florida you are .. i am in Fort Myers ...

I saw a friend at a wedding a couple of weeks ago and gosh her

hair had never looked better .. well I told her so and low and behold

it was a wig .....

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sophiamarie — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:28:13 GMT

I am down in Miami (SW section).

Glad to hear about your friend's wig. Do you happen to know whose it was?? I don't even know who makes wigs except Toni Bratton, who I watched on the H many, many years ago. I don't even know if she's still around and if so, I don't know the quality of her wigs. I want a "good" one.

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Allegheny — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:35:27 GMT

@sophiamarie

If you want a "good" wig I would recommend going to the website "Yelp", plug in data. IE. your location and wigs. "Yelp" is a site that takes reviews from customers on every and anything. There are shops that specialize in wigs. If you want a quality wig you should not limit yourself to what is available on a shopping channel or even businesses you find on line.

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Oznell — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:58:35 GMT

Hi, @sophiamarie! Long-time wig wearer here. Browsing on wigs.com and cysterwigs.com will give you great ideas. They have youtube reviews, and you can see what the wigs look like on real people. About once a month, most online wig companies have 30% off sales.

A great first time wig is "Voltage" by Raquel Welch, since you seem to want something short and stylishly tousled. The regular "Voltage" is a simple basic cap construction, which is good for a first time wig wearer. If you like it, they have a fancier version that is even more realistic.

But for a short, curly/wavy look, the regular Voltage is cute and looks very real. The other super first time wig is the slightly shaggy "Sky" by Noriko. It's a little straighter and more razor cut, but can be tousled too.

Both wigs are "throw and go"-- no styling really needed.

Then you can branch out later, if you wish, to all kinds of great styles!

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GenXmuse — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:06:15 GMT

I’ve been wearing wigs due to hair loss the last few years and I agree with @Oznell about Cysterwigs. The customer service and support are personable and there are blogs and videos reviewing many of the wigs and colors. I’d start there for sure though if you have a wig store close by that’s a good option for trying on and getting a feel for what kind of hair, cap and style work best for you.

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tansy — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:22:38 GMT

Take Oznell’s choice of the Raquel Welch Voltage wig, @sophiamarie, and do a YouTube search. You will get several videos to watch and before you know it, you’ve watched the wig ladies for hours — lol.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:24:38 GMT

Interesting you mentioned the heat aspect of it. I was just thinking about wigs the other day. Not for me, as I have enough hair for 2 or 3 people. But, especially as someone who is always hot, I cannot even imagine putting a wig on. It seems like it would be so hot and uncomfortable. But it's a good thing everybody isn't hot all the time.

I hope you find the right wig for you!

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sophiamarie — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:01:14 GMT

@Oznell

Hi: First of all, I want to thank you for your threads on TCM. I wait to see them every day and pre-record so many movies. Keep up the good work.

Now, as for those wigs. What do you mean by "first time wearer" and "more realistic"???? I know this may sound sttrange but what is the difference between a first time wearer and a pro? and as for realistic, I really WANT realistic.

TIA

ETA: I remember a couple of years ago, I did see a wig named "Voltage" by RW. It stuck out in my mind, although I wasn't really interested at the time. But, now that I see it in writing, I am going to look for it again just to make sure it was the same one. If so, I am going to get it no matter what.......

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puttypiesmom — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:05:12 GMT

@sophiamarieyou should seek a wig store locally where I'm sure you will meet caring people who will help you with your needs and right now. Prices may be hefty there but you need guidance and a chance to see what works for you. That is their job.

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FranandZoe — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:06:55 GMT

Try voguewigs.com too.

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Big Joanie — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:49:25 GMT

I should also have said that the wig my friend had was exactly the

hair style she always wears and the same color as her hair ...

i have often thought that the wigs Sherry Shepards has on QVC

look nice .... Over here in Ft. Myers ... we have a large flea market

that has a wig salon in it .. and they will cut it and style them to

fit you .....

Good Luck ....Oh and I think Toni Bratton has come to the Q ...

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Oznell — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:31:01 GMT

Hi @sophiamarie, glad we've met "at the movies" too!

By first-time wig wearer, I mean basically someone like I was when I first explored that whole world, in my thirties. I didn't want a steep learning curve-- I wanted something cute, immediately wearable, that wouldn't be hard to take care of, etc. There are so many options, it can be confusing.

Luckily, I found a stylist who carried John Renau wigs, and she guided me. By all means, if you decide you immediately want to try the wigs with more expensive cap features, like mono tops or parts, or lace fronts, you can do that. But I remember all I wanted was something that would be flattering and look like real hair. John Renau is good at that, as are most of the "mainstream" companies.

Since you want something short, with body or curl, you have tons of choices that DON'T HAVE to be lace fronts, or hand-tied etc. in order to get "realism". For example, basic caps don't usually have parts in them that look like scalp underneath-- it isn't really necessary with short styles because the hair is all tousled around and just looks like a cute cut.

Same with "lace fronts". They have a kind of netting at the front with individually knotted hair, so it looks like a real hairline, not just the edge of a wig. But if your short hairstlyle has bangs, you won't need a lace front. True, the wind could blow your bangs back, and the edge of your wig could be more obvious then. But it's rarely a problem.

As we speak, I'm wearing a short, layered bob by John Renau that has a lace front, and am not all that enamored with it-- the front is too sparse, so unless I fool with it a lot, it doesn't look the way I want it. For a short bob with bangs, I probably would have done just as well with plain cap construction on an old reliable like Noriko's "Cory" or Rene of Paris' "Audrey". But that's just me.

Have fun looking at videos, esp. those of "real people", not models, and you'll determine what you lean to most. Taz of "Taz's Wig Closet" does great videos, and Heather of Cysterwigs, and Patti of "Wigs by Patti's Pearls". They are all on Youtube. Best of luck, and don't get discouraged!

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tansy — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:36:30 GMT

Although the woman kind of rambles on sometimes, I like watching wig reviews by Interpretive Options on YouTube.

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Oznell — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:58:13 GMT

Me too, @tansy, she seems like a sweet woman who really wants to help others.

I love her little dog, too!

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viva923 — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:59:28 GMT

many years ago I use to sell wigs at a department store. Loved that department.

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Abrowneyegirl — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 22:46:31 GMT

My friend with thin, fine and flat hair wears wiglets and it has made the most amazing difference. She is like a new woman!

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Kachina624 — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 23:30:07 GMT

@puttypiesmom wrote:
@sophiamarieyou should seek a wig store locally where I'm sure you will meet caring people who will help you with your needs and right now. Prices may be hefty there but you need guidance and a chance to see what works for you. That is their job.

@puttypiesmom. I second this idea. You could try on different styles and brands to determine what is best for you without incurring a fortune in s&h fees getting and returning wigs. I think a wig would be hard to buy online for a first-time user.

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CHIP62 — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 01:59:34 GMT

@sophiamarie,

I do not know if they are good or not but Iman has quite a collection at HSN🌻

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In-x-s — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 02:14:56 GMT

I've always wondered if there is a way to really secure them to your head. My problem is I have very thin unmanagable hair that if I style it JUST right and hair spray the heck out of it I'm fine unless the wind is strong or it's rainy then I look like Phyllis Diller. We like to go for weekend rides in the convertible with the top down or short (slow) bops around town on the motorcyle in the summer and trying to do anything with my hair so we could actually be seen in public is difficult.

Would I be able to secure a wig on my head or would I end up looking like Phyllis Diller chasing my hairpiece down the highway?