Wearing a wig while living full time as a woman

[Lucie]

Hi Lucie,

I dont have the information with me, but I have seen some hair systems at a more reasonable prices and I will post the information later when I have access to it,

BTW, I am on the same boat that you are.

Emily

Hello Emily,
I look forward to getting any info about these hair systems. Thanks in advance.

[Lucie]

Thanks Michaela for letting me know about this woman's site. The vids are very informative. I've asked her whether her wigs may be worn full time a day.

I received a reply from Patti's Pearls: They say that their high-end wigs can be worn 24h a day but they do not recommend to do it because it will wear out the wig quickly ! 

[Mariah]

Lucie, it isn't that bad for me removing the wig but then I'm getting closer and closer to my own full head of hair. What hair I have is long enough and has been died to match the wig. However, I have worn wig to bed in the past but I prefer to sleep without it actually. When I'm just at home I use my hair and no wig. The key is whatever is comfortable for you. Wigs are not uncomfortable to sleep in, but I would recommend a second one if your going to. One for the day and one for at night. It will last longer that way. Hugs
Mariah

[Lucie]

Lucie, it isn't that bad for me removing the wig but then I'm getting closer and closer to my own full head of hair. What hair I have is long enough and has been died to match the wig. However, I have worn wig to bed in the past but I prefer to sleep without it actually. When I'm just at home I use my hair and no wig. The key is whatever is comfortable for you. Wigs are not uncomfortable to sleep in, but I would recommend a second one if your going to. One for the day and one for at night. It will last longer that way. Hugs
Mariah

Thank you Maria for your advice. Unfortunately I have lost too much of my hair and what remains makes my face and my head horribly maleish. I hate seeing me without a wig. As for sleeping all wig vendors tell that the wig will wear out quickly if one sleeps with it. Following what you and other posters suggested I see two possible solutions only for indoors: either a cheap wig the lifespan of which I don't care, or some headdress such as a bandana or a turban. Kisses. Lucie

[MichaelaLJ1972]

That's the unfortunate thing about wigs I really wish there could be better and more reliable solutions. I haven't even attempted to start growing my own natural hair out yet. I still shave my head and it's a huge source of dysphoria for me. I'm a hairstylist (not currently working in the field) so my thinning hair has also taken the joy out of my profession. I have noticed a slight change in my hair growth since being on HRT, but it's still too early to really tell how my hair growth will be impacted by hormones.

Anyway, I wish you all the luck. I can definitely empathize with you.

I received a reply from Patti's Pearls: They say that their high-end wigs can be worn 24h a day but they do not recommend to do it because it will wear out the wig quickly ! 

[Lucie]

That's the unfortunate thing about wigs I really wish there could be better and more reliable solutions. I haven't even attempted to start growing my own natural hair out yet. I still shave my head and it's a huge source of dysphoria for me. I'm a hairstylist (not currently working in the field) so my thinning hair has also taken the joy out of my profession. I have noticed a slight change in my hair growth since being on HRT, but it's still too early to really tell how my hair growth will be impacted by hormones.

Anyway, I wish you all the luck. I can definitely empathize with you.

Michaela, I thank you for your kind words. In my turn I emphathize with you because as a hair stylist you must suffer a lot of having to wear wigs. I sincerely wish you that your hair growth will be soon sufficient for getting rid of them. As for me there is no chance that my hair will grow enough. I have to accept it.

[Emily R]

Hi Lucie,

First of all the disclaimer:  I don't know nor I have any kind of relationship with this company so "Buyer Beware" and please do your research before you purchase anything from them.

I have been doing some looking around because I have the same problem where I will never in my lifei be able to grow any hair, and I came around this company,  I have never called them and I really dont know their hair quality, service or if their prices are better, although they did look less expensive if you subscribe to their regular replacement.

www.hairdirect.com

Please let me know your opinion of them and any results in either contact or buying any products from them and if you dont mind PM as I may not see the post.

Have a Happy New 2016!

Emily

[Autumnleaf]

Lucie, I remember reading about a woman in her 30's who suffered from alopecia was completely bald.  She was using a hair replacement system.  I wish I could find the link.  Anyway, it's basically something that you need to replace every few months but is pretty much like real hair.  You can shower, swim, sleep, style, curl, etc.

Here is just a few I found from googling around. 
http://www.markglenn.com/female-hair-loss.htm
http://www.alopeciaworld.com/forum/topics/hairintegration-systems
http://www.americanhairloss.org/hair_replacement/buyer_beware.asp

They are expensive and you really have to be careful as not all systems are made the same and some are down right scams. 

Good luck!

[Lucie]

Lucie, I remember reading about a woman in her 30's who suffered from alopecia was completely bald.  She was using a hair replacement system.  I wish I could find the link.  Anyway, it's basically something that you need to replace every few months but is pretty much like real hair.  You can shower, swim, sleep, style, curl, etc.

Here is just a few I found from googling around. 
http://www.markglenn.com/female-hair-loss.htm
http://www.alopeciaworld.com/forum/topics/hairintegration-systems
http://www.americanhairloss.org/hair_replacement/buyer_beware.asp

They are expensive and you really have to be careful as not all systems are made the same and some are down right scams. 

Good luck!

Thanks for the links Autumnleaf. I already considered such integrated systems. I contacted bloomsburywigs (http://www.bloomsburywigs.com). Considering the high cost, the severe constraints and the short life span it's definitely not a solution for me. I'll still have a look at the sites you mention.

[Lucie]

Hi Lucie,

First of all the disclaimer:  I don't know nor I have any kind of relationship with this company so "Buyer Beware" and please do your research before you purchase anything from them.

I have been doing some looking around because I have the same problem where I will never in my lifei be able to grow any hair, and I came around this company,  I have never called them and I really dont know their hair quality, service or if their prices are better, although they did look less expensive if you subscribe to their regular replacement.

www.hairdirect.com

Please let me know your opinion of them and any results in either contact or buying any products from them and if you dont mind PM as I may not see the post.

Have a Happy New 2016!

Emily

Hello Emily,
I whish you in my turn a happy new year !
I thank you for the link to hairdirect. I'll browse their site as soon as possible and let you know my opinion about the products and services they offer.

[Mariah]

The key is to do as much or little as you need for you. Then find solution that works for you. Good luck and hugs
Mariah

Thank you Maria for your advice. Unfortunately I have lost too much of my hair and what remains makes my face and my head horribly maleish. I hate seeing me without a wig. As for sleeping all wig vendors tell that the wig will wear out quickly if one sleeps with it. Following what you and other posters suggested I see two possible solutions only for indoors: either a cheap wig the lifespan of which I don't care, or some headdress such as a bandana or a turban. Kisses. Lucie

[anjaq]

Anjaq, I understand that for replacing male hair it should be possible to glue some hairpiece for hiding baldness. But, apart the fact I don't like the idea of putting glue on my skin, it's not clear to me how this kind of hairpieces can be used for female hair on a male scalp. I have contacted http://www.bloomsburywigs.com. I am waiting for more info about what they provide and what they could do in my case.

Ann, the tip about a cloth cap or rather a turban or bandana is interesting, at least for the short term. It should be easy to find one affordable.

I am not sure in what ways a male and female scalp or hair would differ in any way that matters for this purpose? What makes your hair or scalp "male"?
A friend of mine used such a system - with the glue and all that - but she stopped because she did not want to damage her regrowing hair that came with the help of hormone therapy, progesterone supplements and progesterone application on the scalp. (those also gave me back some of my hair at the temples). Of course all of these systems are non permanent. you need to replace wigs, hairpieces, get renewals for the glue-on pieces and so on. Having no hair is costly - In Germany, one has a certain chance to get part of the costs paid for by the NHS , but in the US the health system is not as socialist, so its up to oneself to be rich enough to afford looking good or just normal.

I sometimes like wearing bandanas myself, even though I do have hair, but they cover the shape of my hairline at the temples and sometimes its just practical and comfortable

[Lucie]

I am not sure in what ways a male and female scalp or hair would differ in any way that matters for this purpose? What makes your hair or scalp "male"?
A friend of mine used such a system - with the glue and all that - but she stopped because she did not want to damage her regrowing hair that came with the help of hormone therapy, progesterone supplements and progesterone application on the scalp. (those also gave me back some of my hair at the temples). Of course all of these systems are non permanent. you need to replace wigs, hairpieces, get renewals for the glue-on pieces and so on. Having no hair is costly - In Germany, one has a certain chance to get part of the costs paid for by the NHS , but in the US the health system is not as socialist, so its up to oneself to be rich enough to afford looking good or just normal.

I sometimes like wearing bandanas myself, even though I do have hair, but they cover the shape of my hairline at the temples and sometimes its just practical and comfortable

Actually I was thinking about differences between male and female alopecias or baldnesses (instead of scalp differences). As regards so called "permanent" hair system I have completely given up that idea (to much expensive, too many constraints). I'll confine myself to wigs for outside and to bandanas or cheap wigs for inside.

[Lucie]

I want to thank all of you for your kind advices and especially April who suggested the solution of wearing a bandana. I have purchased two. I wear one almost all the time I stay at home. I feel much better now. When looking in a mirror, I don't see anymore someone, a man, who is not me. It makes me a lot more self-confident, I am very happy of having found this cheap and nice workaround.