Allie's Blog IV: Revenge of Allie's Blog

[Oldandcreaky]

Funny post, Allie.

[imallie]

But, but, but... what if it cures the headaches? 

As my wife would say, "you first" 😘

BTW Lori, I have to say - this whole thing with having the hair "permanently" attached is really freeing. There are definitely some things I need to work through logistically (it's been a long time since I've had hair and NEVER this much), but it's a whole different animal than even the way this hair felt as a clip/tape in topper. Hard to explain other than it really feels like "my" hair in a way it did not before.  Pretty cool.

[Lori Dee]

That is awesome.

I had considered it, but I am still experimenting with different colors and styles. I have two that are wigs that I wear in the winter and a topper that I wear in the summer. I am trying to settle on one that will be "my style". I have a vision in my mind of what that looks like. I just can't find the right combination of that style and color in a wig or topper. Since the VA pays for it, I am limited by what that stylist can provide. Lots of ups and downs with that, so the quest continues.

[imallie]

That is awesome.

I had considered it, but I am still experimenting with different colors and styles. I have two that are wigs that I wear in the winter and a topper that I wear in the summer. I am trying to settle on one that will be "my style". I have a vision in my mind of what that looks like. I just can't find the right combination of that style and color in a wig or topper. Since the VA pays for it, I am limited by what that stylist can provide. Lots of ups and downs with that, so the quest continues.

Well, you know... as long as the piece allows you to style it... you're not limited. Mine is just "hair"... I can style it how I want. My stylist put curls in it yesterday and I really like it. No way I can do that, so my guess is that it'll have curls about one week a month... and the rest of the time... well, it won't.   

But I can wear it down, or with hair bands, etc... and if were longer I could do different up styles, pony tails, etc.. anything you can do with bio hair basically (other than changing your part... I can't really do that with my current piece).

I guess what I'm awkwardly trying to say is you don't really need to settle on a style, just a color and length.

[Lori Dee]

I see what you are saying. I have a human hair wig that looked great until I washed it. It has been sitting around waiting to be styled for about five months. Who, me? Lazy much? 
The human hair wigs can also be dyed, giving options to change colors, just not as easily as changing wigs.

The ones I really like are a mix of human hair and synthetic. The synth hair holds its curl through a wash, which is nice. I can change the style a bit if I use low heat. I have added curls or swept the bangs a bit so they weren't in my eyes.

The length is the biggest difference from what I have. Winter = long and curls. Summer = shorter and straight. I have naturally curly hair, so I must smooth it out to match the straight hair topper.

I usually get my new hair in September, (the VA covers one per year), so I'll be checking in with my stylist soonish and looking through the new Raquel Welch catalogs.

[davina61]

No alcohol in the sunset it just looks the part! Have some wig shampoo for mine as well as some revitalise spray, biggest problem with this one is there are no pads on the front for tape so it can move. Its like a felt band on the front and I have nothing thick enough to pin it to on top. What I do have on the sides and back of my own hair is now down to my shoulder blades, need to dye it again to match the wig.

[imallie]

I have a small piece of tape in the front in addition to all the beading, and apparently I should change it about once a week or so.

After two nights of sleeping in it looks great. I got the spray my stylist recommended ("it's a 10") and she said since it's human hair I can use any high quality gentle shampoo and conditioner.  And to wash it every 3-4 days.  So I think I'll do the first wash tomorrow and then see how the drying/styling goes!

[Lori Dee]

Mine just have cloth in the front too. I removed the front clips since they have nothing to hold onto. I use tape right on the cloth and it works well. I have a spray called "Lace Release Spray" that temporarily deactivates the adhesive for removal or repositioning. It is just rubbing alcohol, so once it dries the tape becomes sticky again.

Since I take it off to wash it, I'll be interested to know how washing, drying, and styling go while it is bolted on.

[Oldandcreaky]

I'll be interested to know how washing, drying, and styling go while it is bolted on.

Me too.

[imallie]

Me too.

Me three. I'll be your guinea pig tomorrow.

[Oldandcreaky]

Say, I want to know when you're going to don the dress worn by your avatar. Hmmm?

A little like Hans and Franz, I want to puff you up.

[davina61]

O&C she will have to be winched into a corset for that one (no Allie not saying you have a large waist its the dress style)

[Lori Dee]

I agree with O&C and Davina. I would pay to see you in that outfit.

[imallie]

I agree with O&C and Davina. I would pay to see you in that outfit.

I'll start a "go fund me"... I'm not above saying that I definitely can be bought.

(i.e. I'm easy but I'm not cheap 😉)

[imallie]

By the way, no hair-washing today, sorry! Last night I got word back from my endo that she put in the lab order for my appt next week... so I decided to go do my labs this morning. Didn't think it made sense to start a "hair adventure" before doing so.

Must say, the lab experience proved one thing - I'm REALLY ready for the name change stuff to go through.

Having to go up to the counter and hand my insurance card with my old name is one thing, but then having the lab tech come out and fetch me by calling it out in a crowded room is not optimal.

I honestly didn't flinch — because, again, people are the heroes of their own stories and unless their name was being called most paid ZERO attention to the other names being called. I wouldn't be surprised if no one in that room even picked up on it.  Which is how I acted.

But even so, It'll just be nice to get that cleaned up.

[Oldandcreaky]

I'll start a "go fund me"... I'm not above saying that I definitely can be bought.

(i.e. I'm easy but I'm not cheap 😉)

We are half alike. I am easy and cheap.

As far as the Go Fund Me, I think the biggest challenge of dressing you like your avatar will be finding the giant, curled caterpillars that constitute her sleeves. And I that'a a cake atop her hair, so you can bake that.

[Lori Dee]

I think you are right that most people don't notice what name was called if it wasn't theirs. I read somewhere that when we look at a clock, we are not looking to see what time it is, but what time it isn't. That's why we don't recall the time right after looking at the clock. I think it is something similar. "Not my name being called, so forget it."

My names are similar, (Larry vs Lori), so it would be easy to assume it was mispronounced. That is what I told myself for many years.

Getting the name changed and having people address you correctly is a wonderful feeling.

[imallie]

We are half alike. I am easy and cheap.

As far as the Go Fund Me, I think the biggest challenge of dressing you like your avatar will be finding the giant, curled caterpillars that constitute her sleeves. And I that'a a cake atop her hair, so you can bake that.

Well, since that's Dame Nellie Melba, I assume that's either a Melba Toast, or a Peach Melba... but yes, I assume I could bake that part.

As for the caterpillar sleeves? I think you'd be surprised with what you can find at Marshalls and TJ Maxx these days...

[Lori Dee]

There are a few tourist traps around this area that do vintage photography, complete with costumes and props. I plan to do one someday.

[imallie]

Got my eyebrows done today by my electrologist. It literally looks like I had a facelift or some sort of surgery... I can't believe how a little thing can make such a difference. Subtle but powerful.

Even with my pain tolerance.. it was not a walk in the park, but still not bad. It took 90 minutes of my 60 minute session. 

Love,
Allie