Wigs

[lostandconfused]

I need to find a wig, one that looks real. Being 16 and currently not passable, I don't know how I'd be able to choose/try/buy one without attracting too much attention. I can't bring my parents into this, it's all behind their backs. I do have access to my cousin's credit card and a shipping location away from one though, so online is an option, but then I'm afraid of fake looking ones or ones that totally don't look good on me. Any advice?

[Cindy]

Hi

This might sound totally weird but it works. Go to a wig shop. I assume you are in a city that has one. Most wig shops are totally use to the situation, the people their are VERY use to CDs/TGs, they are happy to oblige. When I went they gave advice on shape of hair to the face etc. I was really keen on long and blonde. No way would they let me. But on a 16yr old may look good. Just trywalking in and asking, terror only ever lasts for a few minutes. You may be very suprised at the reaction.

Love

Cindy

[Suzy]

The best you can hope for at first, if you order online, is that you will get one that looks OK.  If you really want one that looks great there is no substitute for getting one at a shop and having it custom trimmed to your face.  That is what makes them look real. 

Now, where I live there are some shops where wigs are available very inexpensively.  That was a good start and gave me some time for trial and error.  But I was never really happy until I paid for a wig that was monofilament and had it professionally done.

Do have fun with this and show us what you find.

Kristi

[tekla]

Go to a wig shop.  They are used to it. And a good sales person can give you a lot of help and advice.

[GinaDouglas]

It's gonna cost you twice as much (or more) to buy at a wig shop, compared to a good online site.  There are alot of websites to help you figure out what style will look best on you, and what size to wear.  Then you can pay the shop, or a hairstylist, to do just the trim.

I have been really happy with the Revlon brand.

[Lyric]

Good luck with the wig shopping. The store option is by far your best chance at getting one that looks fairly real on you. Unfortunately, the most realistic wigs are human hair and start fairly expensive. And of human hair wigs, there are several categories. The most expensive are, of course, the most convincing. The least expensive wigs are worse than no wig at all.

At 16, you shouldn't have any hair loss yet and your own hair could be your best way to have a convincing feminine style. Lots of girls your age wear very short hairstyles-- they're just cut and styled a little bit different than most boy's styles. Instead of barbers, try to start going to hairstylists and ask for a more girl-like style. You may think your family would give you a hard time about growing your hair long, but if you wear it well cut and neat as it grows, they'll probably be less likely to object. I'm sure long hair is your ultimate goal anyway. Let your family know that's a part of who you are and aim for some hair growth.

[Genevieve Swann]

I agree with the others. Wig shopping in person is the best way to go. You will find them very friendly. They are accustomed to CDs and can be more than helpfull. Most will style the wig for you free of charge. I can get them for the same price as online or better at times.

[Veronica Morph]

I think that all of you are very right, last and pnly time i bought a wig was in a market and it has a kind of realistic look but after 4 uses it became very damaged, it was cheap indeed but finnaly i learn that there are issues with cheap and not good quality wigs, I advise you to try door closed one very inexpensive and use it, comb it, turn it, wear it on and off, store it etc, before you invest, because the issue doesnt end in thining how it look on you or choosing style, is to keep it well and in good conditions.

since i just went out in public not more than 3 times, i havent had a bad experience, also i do cd close door still, and few people saw me in the street while outing on those times, all of them knew i was cd, the wig maybe was the iisue but most of it my male silluehete, anyway i am not looking to pass now but later when i will try to go out with the challenge to pass and full everybody will be with an investment over my head as i read from the experts on this thread.

good luck

[Debra]

I've so far only bought cheap wigs ($20) and all online. The first one I bought was the best one for me out of the others so I got lucky. They were all cheapos though.

Next one I get, maybe I'll search around for a wig shop