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WIGS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN LADIES

Love my grandkids — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:46:01 GMT

After reading posts from a couple of ladies looking for these I did an internet search with this same subject.

I found a LOT of websites with lots of choices and hope this is helpful to those interested.

One place I saw was wigs sis . com and a few others.

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Latonya — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:16:07 GMT

I haven't seen the posts you spoke of but I'm thinking the ladies may have been wondering if QVC will sell wigs that resemble hair types of other ethnicities also. I am a mixture of ethnicities. I have yet to see a wig or hair piece that resembles my hair texture on QVC.

I am aware of many online sites that represent my hair texture but I've never seen any on QVC, so I don't pay attention to those and other shows that do not represent me or my needs. That could be what the women were referring to in the posts you spoke of.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:49:08 GMT

@Latonya I am referring to a lady looking for " Different Wigs" or something like that. She and another poster were interested in wigs for African American women.

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Latonya — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:08:39 GMT

@Love my grandkids I found the post. "Other Type of Wigs" I think is what it's titled. It asks when or if QVC will feature wigs for African Americans ... which is what I assumed it was asking because the wigs they currently sell is of one hair texture. This texture isn't suitable for all hair types or even hair shades, mine included.

There are many sites that sell wigs that resemble various hair textures but I think the point was if QVC woud consider selling wigs that are suitable for everyone. QVC is missing out on a huge customer base as wigs are worn by a great deal of women of color.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:24:04 GMT

@Latonya ITA and I did mention they are losing a huge market. Likely their wigs aren't that great anyhoo!

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Latonya — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:30:51 GMT

@Love my grandkids You are correct. There will always be women who can wear anything and make it look good but a lot of the wigs QVC sells do not look good on most.

Still, it would be nice if QVC inserted a few (or even one) options that appealed to women with different hair textures.

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KarenQVC — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:38:11 GMT

The AA wig sites are so good I don't think the Q could top them. However, the Q might try a basic AA style and an Asian one, too, for ladies who watch the shows.

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Mindy D — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:29:59 GMT

@Latonya wrote:
I haven't seen the posts you spoke of but I'm thinking the ladies may have been wondering if QVC will sell wigs that resemble hair types of other ethnicities also. I am a mixture of ethnicities. I have yet to see a wig or hair piece that resembles my hair texture on QVC.

I am aware of many online sites that represent my hair texture but I've never seen any on QVC, so I don't pay attention to those and other shows that do not represent me or my needs. That could be what the women were referring to in the posts you spoke of.

@Latonya @Someone should post about this need in the Suggestion Box. I think it's a good idea to gear some wigs to this market.

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Latonya — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:59:34 GMT

@Mindy D The woman who originally questioned QVC about this topic posted her inquiry in the suggestion box section. I believe it will fall on deaf ears though.

I was a consistent shopper for many years but my purchases have greatly declined over the years. I completed a survey that QVC sent me a year ago asking how they can do better. I mentioned a lot of ways that they can do better including that they can try to appeal to their entire customer base. I mentioned that they may argue that their customer base is mostly a certain type of customer. That may be the case because when a group of people are underrepresented or not represented at all, they will spend their money elsewhere. I respectfully went into great detail about this topic and won't do it again.

Thanks for the encouragment MindyD and others.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:15:59 GMT

@KarenQVC wrote:
The AA wig sites are so good I don't think the Q could top them.

@KarenQVC Maybe not. But the Q could invite them to sell their wigs on the Q.

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Q is also lacking make-up products & vendors for WOC.

Re: WIGS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN LADIES

KarenQVC — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:22:13 GMT

@Mz iMac That is a good idea--some of the lines are celebrities like VF.

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gertrudecloset — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:24:51 GMT

@KarenQVC wrote:
@Mz iMac That is a good idea--some of the lines are celebrities like VF.

Vivica Fox's wigs look a lot like wigs non African American women would wear as well @KarenQVC . They are straight. All straight wigs can appeal to multi ethnic people. Her wigs don't stand out as wigs for AA women. There are some who have other textures, but VF doesn't make too many with different textures. This won't benefit AA women, so the Q probably shouldn't bother.

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gertrudecloset — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:26:03 GMT

@Latonya wrote:
@Love my grandkids You are correct. There will always be women who can wear anything and make it look good but a lot of the wigs QVC sells do not look good on most.

Still, it would be nice if QVC inserted a few (or even one) options that appealed to women with different hair textures.

Exactly! Texture is key here. Not straight with curl.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 03:52:18 GMT

Recently, I have seen Jennifer Hudson wearing a short wig on the Internet advertising wigs.

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ROMARY — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:14:13 GMT

I believe the Q offered a wig style similar to Host Leah's.

It was available in maybe three colors. Sold out very quick.

I said to myself and posted somewhere that I'd love to try a similar style, maybe a bit less volume (for my small-ish face).

I'd like to see a medium brown in that style, a bit smaller in volume.

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Sunshine Kate — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:23:18 GMT

There's lots of places to shop for wigs other than QVC. Just do a Google search and let the shopping begin.

I don't think calling out one particular business does any good.

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Sooner — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:23:37 GMT

@KarenQVC wrote:
The AA wig sites are so good I don't think the Q could top them. However, the Q might try a basic AA style and an Asian one, too, for ladies who watch the shows.

@KarenQVC Do these sites sell wigs for all hair types as well? That would be helpful to know to a lot of ladies here who don't fit a certain hair type.

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deeva — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:50:38 GMT

There are many sites to shop for wigs for all hair types.
The problem I've found is choosing a color. It's so difficult to see the true colors of wigs online. Or the wigs look completely different in person.

Luckilly, I've found a local wig store that has a large selection. I'll be shopping there from now on.

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Mindy D — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:14:58 GMT

@Latonya wrote:
@Mindy D The woman who originally questioned QVC about this topic posted her inquiry in the suggestion box section. I believe it will fall on deaf ears though.

I was a consistent shopper for many years but my purchases have greatly declined over the years. I completed a survey that QVC sent me a year ago asking how they can do better. I mentioned a lot of ways that they can do better including that they can try to appeal to their entire customer base. I mentioned that they may argue that their customer base is mostly a certain type of customer. That may be the case because when a group of people are underrepresented or not represented at all, they will spend their money elsewhere. I respectfully went into great detail about this topic and won't do it again.

Thanks for the encouragment MindyD and others.

@Latonya @I think that if Q thinks the prospect will make a decent profit for them they will try it. They need to be convinced of this. I prodded QVC repeatedly for expanded plus sizes and they finally tried it out. Now, these sizes are selling out and more and more vendors are adding in the sizes as they become affordable for the companies to do so.

If you look at Leah, it's obvious that her look is popular. Keep on suggesting. Try it in the Suggestion Box and try it on FB or wherever you think of. Try suggesting it to a wig vendor that's already selling here. Just keep on saying it. Look for sales figures and trends from this category online and include some information in your posts.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:21:14 GMT

I always wear Tony Brattin wig. But I buy them from her website,

I don’t like the black roots QVC has her company put in the wigs they sell.