Wig: Insecurity wearing one

[April_TO]

Hi Everyone,

I'm dying to head out in public with a really nice pair of wigs. However, the thought of wearing one makes me so anxious and paranoid. In my head, people can easily clock me if i'd wear one and I don't want to embarrass myself and add more to the self deprecating thoughts in my head.

I DO NOT mean any disrespect to my lovely ladies in this site that wears one. However, how did you overcome the anxiety of wearing one? I just have this nasty thought in my head that I might look like a freak show sigh.... sobs. I only wear my unit when I am at home (I know it's silly)

Thanks Ladies xo

[Jessica Merriman]

Do you have any idea how many cis girls wear them on a daily basis? Relax, you will not get clocked for wearing a wig. Once you learn to properly secure it you will forget it is on. I am so lucky though and only wear one now when my mood changes or if I want a particular look. My natural hair is just where I want it now. 

[Ms Grace]

The one you have on in that picture looks perfectly natural. I wear one, and you'd never believe how many compliments I get. You get used to wearing them pretty quickly and as long as it's comfortable you don't even notice you've got one on.

[suzifrommd]

I wear a wig. I'm rarely clocked.

I have steeled myself for the moment when my wig comes off in public (it WILL happen). I will simply replace it with dignity and poise.

Hasn't happened yet, fortunately.

[Jenelle]

Carmen,

That wig looks great! I would not worry about wearing it in public, not one bit

[Eva Marie]

I wear a wig and secure it with wig tape. At college the other night I had a nasty fall down some stairs because I had boots with heels on and I was in a hurry and wasn't paying enough attention. I did a 160 degree forward rotation followed by a face plant - and my wig stayed on lol...

The wig you are wearing looks perfectly natural to me. I constantly get compliments on my wig so I know that people cannot tell. Relax, go out into the world and rock that wig girl!


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[April_TO]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I finally went out with my unit on and not a single person looked at me!! Me and my female cis friend were quite amazed how I passed LOL. However, I still get so self conscious sigh LOL

I have to work on my confidence. Btw, here's the proof: My pic inside the mall YAY!



I'm currently hitting my 3rd month on HRT this 28 woohoo!!! Loving it!

[Ms Grace]

Looking great Carmen!

[April_TO]

Thanks Ms. Grace

[Summer]

You'll be fine Hun but I know where your coming from and I was the same until today my wife and daughters went for a big walk was a first for me with my wig on as well outside in public. Here's a pick I snapped before we left it's a bit cheeky


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[Stephanie00Rayne]

You've got nothing to be worried about Carmen...  Based on your photo.. it looks completely natural and suits your facial features very nicely!

And Jessica makes a great point.  You'd be amazed how many cis-woman wear wigs.  Heck, my mother wears one.

[April_TO]

Thanks Stephanie and Summer xoxo

[LizMarie]

You look amazing, Carmen! And the wig looks wonderful.

I have to wear wigs. My own fault for not facing who I was years ago and letting time and testosterone ravage my scalp. But as others have noted, a good wig can be indistinguishable from natural hair.

[TSJasmine]

If it's not a cheap wig then it should look fine. Just make sure the hair is human, lace closure looks best & put some makeup in the hair parting & blend so it doesn't look so fake. Make sure it isn't fake looking because noticeable wigs don't ever really look cute unless they're for cosplay

[Jessika]

I live in Florida and must wear wigs when I am in girl mode. I hate Summers because I sweat soooooo easily. It really keeps me from going Girl Mode most of the Summer. I hate it so much. 

I really hope once HRT starts it will change so I sweat less and can handle the heat..WITH a Wig on.

I hope my hair has a chance during transition but at 47 I don't know. I have little fine hairs on the famous top center rear Male baldness pattern. Maybe it can be saved?

Wishful thinking.