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[Genea]

I was thinking I might like to try a wig but do not want to just jump in with one of the higher priced ones. Has anyone tried Raquel Welch wigs or another brand you might want to recommend?

[momma3gs]

I don't have a wig, genea, but I've heard good things about Raquel Welch wigs and I don't think they're all that expensive, either. Good luck with your search!

[momma3gs]

I forgot to add, you might get better feedback in the "Beauty" forum.

[Demitra1]

Hi Genea, I have worn wigs steadily for 25 years. I have fine, thin, limp hair and it is just a whole lot easier to wear a wig. I have ordered various brands from Paula Young, but have gone to an actual wig store for the past several wigs because the lady will trim a new wig as needed. Here is what I know. Most wigs are synthetic and you cannot apply or be near heat. Even the sun for an extended time will start damaging the fibers and, in time, make the color funky. Secondly, new wigs are always too shiny. That makes them look "wiggy" for sure, in my opinion. I always wear a new wig at home for several times and use hair spray in it to tame it down. I also tease mine some for a better shape. I haven't found a huge difference between brands, other than the netting, but that is just my experience. Hope this helps

[123SuzyQ123]

I bought 2 Raquel Welch wigs on sale about 3 years ago. I do not wear them much, but they have held up really well sitting in a box! They are of very good quality, and when you can find them on sale, they are very affordable. The website from which I ordered mine is www.wigsalon.com. Her wigs can be found on sale from $135 all the way up to $500 or more at full price. I think you would really like a wig from her line.

The names of the 2 Raquel wigs that I have are "Voltage" and "Salsa." The Salsa is really thick hair!

[Genea]

Thank you ladies for your input. I feel encouraged by your comments and think I will try it.

[traveler]

Do you use a wig cap under your wig?

[Demitra1]

I never have

[Azcowgirl]

I bought two recently by Noriko and they are so much like human hair in texture and weight and not shiny at all, right out of the box....just a little fringe cut in the front, and that's it. I get so many compliments, From men and women both ...it's so much fun, to have such natural looking hair that I AM 100% confident to walk out the door and go anywhere in, unlike wigs of past years? I am so happy to finally have beautiful hair that is so quick and easy .HTH. P.S.....I have hereditary baldness.

[foundinlv]

On 1/18/2014 Azcowgirl said: I bought two recently by Noriko and they are so much like human hair in texture and weight and not shiny at all, right out of the box....just a little fringe cut in the front, and that's it. I get so many compliments, From men and women both ...it's so much fun, to have such natural looking hair that I AM 100% confident to walk out the door and go anywhere in, unlike wigs of past years? I am so happy to finally have beautiful hair that is so quick and easy .HTH. P.S.....I have hereditary baldness.

Azcowgirl.....when I was working and woke up too late to wash and dry my long hair I sometimes wore a Noriko wig. They are beautiful just as you say. This is what I wore and I still have but never wear anymore except to try on for fun.