Eiphany: Why not just wear a wig?

[Madison Leigh]

Have any MtF's on here ever thought about just wearing a wig? Surely it is easier.

Even as a physical male I've done all the hair care process. Washing, conditioning, drying, straightening etc.

Anybody else ever think the whole vanity process takes too long?

I don't really have a choice, my hair is so thin on top no matter how much I would try and let it grow out - well it's just not happening.

I've actually got two at the moment - but I just ordered a third one that's "shorter" - I had initially went with ones that had enough hair to ponytail, but learning how to do hair after all these years is low on the things to do list - so hopefully this shorter one will be quicker to "get on and go" for me.

I don't really have any issues with it being "too hot" - I try and keep what little hair I have shaved and the wigs I've been using (Estetica) are very light and breathe well.  As to it getting pulled off - well I suppose that could happen, but there are plenty of Cis-women who wear wigs too - so I don't let that bother me.

On the plus side I don't have to worry about a "bad hair cut" or anything.

[Eva Marie]

I don't really have a choice, my hair is so thin on top no matter how much I would try and let it grow out - well it's just not happening.

Same problem here - my hair is nice and thick except for a stubborn balding spot at the top that has resisted everything i've tried. I can't afford the various hair replacement treatments that are available, so a wig is my only option.

I tried several cheap wigs from ebay to find a style that looks good on me (a lot of trial and error happened there) but i think i've found my style now. And the dang thing IS hot, but I guess that's part of being a girl.

[Shantel]

Not everyone is blessed with a full, thick head of hair even some cis women suffer from alopecia and it isn't pretty. I know that some here even have thinning hair, so keep in mind that a few very expensive human hair wigs can make the difference and often look better than your natural hair at it's very best. They need to be washed and styled porfessionally just like any woman's natural hair. I wouldn't discount wigs on this thread, there are just too many here at Susan's that could benefit from a good wig over what they currently have, myself included.

[Christine167]

I had not considered the heat. My wig will be here tomorrow.... I guess I will test the waters on wearing one in 90 degree heat here in the South.

I just wanted one to get me through until I can afford some hair transplants if I end up needing them. I have the same problem as Rivem with the thinning hair on top

[Seras]

Hell no, I have been growing my hair since I was 15 (now 25) and been on finasteride for the last year-ish.

[BunnyBee]

Not everyone is blessed with a full, thick head of hair even some cis women suffer from alopecia and it isn't pretty. I know that some here even have thinning hair, so keep in mind that a few very expensive human hair wigs can make the difference and often look better than your natural hair at it's very best. They need to be washed and styled porfessionally just like any woman's natural hair. I wouldn't discount wigs on this thread, there are just too many here at Susan's that could benefit from a good wig over what they currently have, myself included.

Yep, a good wig looks very very close to natural hair.  If you think about it, wigs are in the movies a ton and you often won't even be able to tell, and that is with them being blown up like 10 feet tall!

However, if the original point was to use a wig to save time and so you don't have to do anything with it, I think that is false unless you use a cheap wig, which is probably gonna look wiggy.  I may be wrong, but I don't think so.

[MadeleineG]

Sorry to shift gears, but how effective are hair-loss reversal options? I understand that HRT+Fin usually results in moderate regrowth, but unsure what moderate means in this context. Personally, I've receded quite a bit on the forehead and on top, with only a small patch of thin hair separating the bald regions.

Any recommendations?

Maddy

[Seras]

I think with finasteride at least it depends how long the hair follicles have been dormant for. Since if they have been bald for too long they die or something. Whereas if they have just miniaturized and you get on finasteride before they are proper dead they can recover from the DHT poisoning.

As an example though there was a person here who used to post a lot and no longer does. However she was super receded but got on hormones and dutasteride and grew back LOTS of hair. Then again it really all depends on the individual.

This is just stuff I have read/heard though. So a grain of salt should be taken unless you trust me for whatever reason.

[suzifrommd]

Alas, with my thinning hair, there's no way I could pass without a wig or really, really expensive surgery. So it looks like it will be wigs from here on out.

[Joanna Dark]

Have any MtF's on here ever thought about just wearing a wig? Surely it is easier.

Even as a physical male I've done all the hair care process. Washing, conditioning, drying, straightening etc.

Anybody else ever think the whole vanity process takes too long?

I just have a short pixie cut and I seem to pass fine and get hit on quite a bit. But as far as the "vanity process" you should get used to it if you are going to transition and want to look good and pass. I mean women put a lot of effort into looking good, for us it is prolly twice as much in most cases. Nothing will out you faster then looking slovenly.

My ex was going to put extensions in my hair for Halloween once but then didn't because she said no one would be able to tell I was a guy. I went as Miss America and it was her idea. That was the beginning of the end of our relationship.

[Ltl89]

Even though there are some good wigs, you do have work on maintaining them.  Honestly, I feel wigs are never superior to natural hair.  If it's your only option, then there are ways to make it work, but I don't know why anyone would elect to use one when they have natural hair to work with.  Having said that, I hate my hair.  It's a nightmare to maintain and I wish I could just have pretty straight hair.  It's a little wavy and it curls at the ends.  In my case, hair straighteners are a necessity. 

[MaidofOrleans]

I can't stand wigs. 

YUK!

[vegie271]

Sorry to shift gears, but how effective are hair-loss reversal options? I understand that HRT+Fin usually results in moderate regrowth, but unsure what moderate means in this context. Personally, I've receded quite a bit on the forehead and on top, with only a small patch of thin hair separating the bald regions.

Any recommendations?

Maddy

my regrowth on HRT finasteride was not phenomenal I still have slight pockets that if I pull  my hair back you can see, it is easy if I part my hair in the middle to cover it up and if I had plugs my HRT has given me the thickness to be able to have full hair again but I cannot afford the procedure

[DanicaCarin]

Have any MtF's on here ever thought about just wearing a wig? Surely it is easier.

Even as a physical male I've done all the hair care process. Washing, conditioning, drying, straightening etc.

Anybody else ever think the whole vanity process takes too long?

You should try going natural. Look on line for the "curly girl method". Its basically no sulfates, silicones, harsh chemicals, and blow drying. After a while your curls will come to life and many of the problems you mentioned will go away. This method works for every curl type from wavy to super tight coils. 

[Madison Leigh]

I tried several cheap wigs from ebay to find a style that looks good on me (a lot of trial and error happened there) but i think i've found my style now. And the dang thing IS hot, but I guess that's part of being a girl.

I initially tried some that were in all reality Wal-Mart halloween quality.  I finally gave in and my roommate took me to a local wig shop and got some assistance on what would/wouldn't fit.  I'm not saying the Estetica ones don't get warm, but I assumed if I had a full head of long beautiful hair that it would be warm too.

Even though there are some good wigs, you do have work on maintaining them.  Honestly, I feel wigs are never superior to natural hair. 

If given a choice I would prefer my own hair; but as I said above it's not really an option; so it's basically making the best of what I can do.  That being said, it's not all bad - I can change my color/style by simply choosing a different wig.

Yep, a good wig looks very very close to natural hair.  If you think about it, wigs are in the movies a ton and you often won't even be able to tell, and that is with them being blown up like 10 feet tall!

However, if the original point was to use a wig to save time and so you don't have to do anything with it, I think that is false unless you use a cheap wig, which is probably gonna look wiggy.  I may be wrong, but I don't think so.

Your first point is well taken.

As far as saving time, I do think there is time saved; but they are definitely not "throw it on and go" - at least not for me with the ones I've used. 

[Christine167]

Sorry to shift gears, but how effective are hair-loss reversal options? I understand that HRT+Fin usually results in moderate regrowth, but unsure what moderate means in this context. Personally, I've receded quite a bit on the forehead and on top, with only a small patch of thin hair separating the bald regions.

Any recommendations?

Maddy

Hey Maddy, there are "hair transplants". If you are like me and thin on top but you have thick hair in back and on the sides then there is some good hope. We can start the HRT and fin and then once that has done some of its work have hair transplants from that region of thick hair to the thin hair. From the results of those far worse off than myself I think it's doable. I hope that helps.

[Eva Marie]

Sorry to shift gears, but how effective are hair-loss reversal options? I understand that HRT+Fin usually results in moderate regrowth, but unsure what moderate means in this context. Personally, I've receded quite a bit on the forehead and on top, with only a small patch of thin hair separating the bald regions.

Any recommendations?

Maddy

Your age has a lot to do with it. Younger people still have most of their hair follicles and DHT hasn't had time to complete it's dastardly work yet. They have really good results with finesteride/dudasteride/minixodil.

I'm was in my early 40's and I had a pretty good bald spot going on the back of my head when i started finesteride and i got some minor improvement. I later switched to dutasteride and got a little bit more improvement but sadly not enough to chuck the wig and grow my own hair. I'm 50 now and at least i stopped losing hair so that's a benefit that i saw. If i had started when i was in my 30's I might have had far better results.

[vegie271]

my regrowth on HRT finasteride was not phenomenal I still have slight pockets that if I pull  my hair back you can see, it is easy if I part my hair in the middle to cover it up and if I had plugs my HRT has given me the thickness to be able to have full hair again but I cannot afford the procedure

Hey Maddy, there are "hair transplants". If you are like me and thin on top but you have thick hair in back and on the sides then there is some good hope. We can start the HRT and fin and then once that has done some of its work have hair transplants from that region of thick hair to the thin hair. From the results of those far worse off than myself I think it's doable. I hope that helps.

say what do you think I meant by plugs in my post above yours? same thing!

[Christine167]

say what do you think I meant by plugs in my post above yours? same thing!

My apologies. 

[Lesley_Roberta]

Male pattern hair loss, usually it is a non negotiable reality.

And I have of course wondered, how many of ya young uns that are sporting nice hair dos, and all, and have made the switch, and gone through transition, will lose hair to time regardless?

In the summer heat I will be wearing a wig, cause looking like a bald man will suck more than the sweating.

I don't have to wear it in the home of course. Anyone in my home will know, I am who I always was, no point pretending everyone will forget eh.

My challenge, the one I am likely taking to the hair dresser, is for her to help me get a reasonable look, one that says boring ordinary female not worth looking at.