Do you wear a wig, my answer is no, but I have just ordered my first wig, so I hope this will change. How do you wear yours, how do you attach it to your own hair. If you have any tips on how to do this & how you get on when wearing a wig, please let me know.
love, Helenmarie
Hi Helenmarie! How exciting! Wigs are so much fun.
What kind did you order?
My hair is pretty long so I only wear a wig if I want a really different look. I normally stuff all my hair under a wig cap but sometimes use my own natural hairline, depending on the wig.
A lace front wig can be wonderful but they can be tricky so be sure to invest in some wig tape and watch some online videos so you know how to put them on in the best way for you!
I hope you have lots of fun when your wig arrives!
Yes, my own hair is too thin on top to go out in public. When dog walking or gardening, I wear a hat. At all other times, I wear a wig.
I have never had trouble wearing it. It just slips on over my own hair and the elastic holds it in place. To keep my own hair under control, I wear a wig cap under it. (The cap also helps reduce the frequency of washing the wig.) I keep my hair trimmed short enough to hide easily under the cap, but let it grow long enough to show some curls when wearing a hat. A bit of a balancing act, that one.
I have a couple that I wear regularly, and a couple more that I wear less often.
I had both my regular wigs trimmed by a hairdresser. The most common wig fail I have seen is not doing this. Wigs are deliberately made with too much hair, bangs too long, etc, so that you can have it trimmed to suit your face and head. Not getting it trimmed means that you will have too much hair, or that you will be unable to wear bangs because they would hang down to your nose.
I have a few wigs, and I most certainly destroyed my first one. All of mine are costume wigs from hollowen stores, but if you pick a good cut, right color, and have a little luck, they can be quite passable.
Ok, a few do-nots from personal experience(just realized you didnt mention, but all this info is for synthetic wigs):
Don't use a standard comb or brush, wide toothed combs are OK, but really unless you slept in it (don't :) ), you can use your fingers. Comb your fingers thrugh, lightly bouncing through any slight tangles. Remember, stretching the hair(or heat) will frizz it up like crazy.
Don't use product intended for normal hair, cleaning is done in a gentle bath of light soap with a wrinse, conditioning should he done with a wig-specific conditioner. If I recall, the Wiki here has more detailed information available. Although, ill admit, with the light use my wigs get, I haven't cleaned em (since the first one) but I do detangle everytime.
Yes, I killed my first wig by combing standard leave in conditioner into it. There, you, happy? I said it. Lol (the conditioner made it kinda sticky, and the dirt just loved it, plus, the combing stretched the hair, making friz, which makes tangles....... it was rough.)
Wigs are fun! My Mother must have had about a dozen of them growing up. It cut waaay down on the time it took her to get ready for work in the mornings and she experimented with lots of different length, colors and cuts. LOL, I forgot what she looked like after awhile. Wigs sort of suck in the summer, but my female alter still likes to wear one now and then in the winter to keep her head warm without getting "hat head."
Hi Michellef82, Thanks for answering my question & giving me your tips on combing hair, & not using conditioner or other hair products. Yes my one I have ordered is synthetic, I am going to try this first, as real hair ones are very expensive.
love Helenmarie
Nervous new (older) girl in the room here. (And one who lives for most of her life in a closet.) But I have been thinking about a wig.
The problem is, I'm a Big girl. My head size is 2 inches larger than the "fits all" size. And although I understand that "better quality" Does come in my size, the cost is considerably more than the "costume wigs". (Not to mention the difficulty of properly storing and caring for one in a closet. I understand that a wig stand is a good thing to own for better quality wigs).
And, I currently wear my natural hair long, an inch or two below my shoulders. What does one do with one's own hair when wearing a wig?
Carolina
Hi, Carolina!
Welcome to Susan's Place.
No need to be nervous, hun. We have all been there.
Sorry, I can't help you with sizing. I havent figured out my own size yet. My medium wigs are a bit small, and my one large fits well, so I guess I'm a large. But I have no idea how my head compares to others', except that it's large.
Since I wear a wig any time I am out in town, I keep my own hair fairly short. Long enough to show some curls if I'm wearing just a hat (dog walking, for example), but short enough to tuck under the wig. I strongly recommend a wig cap. I brush my own hair back so it is off my ears, then put the cap over it, tucking all my hair under it. I can tuck a couple of inches under it at the back without too much problem. It would be harder with shoulder length hair, and you'd need a larger size wig to accommodate the larger volume. Once my hair is hidden, it is easy to put the wig on over the cap.
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Quote from: Carolina on September 02, 2018, 11:14:22 PM
Nervous new (older) girl in the room here. (And one who lives for most of her life in a closet.) But I have been thinking about a wig.
The problem is, I'm a Big girl. My head size is 2 inches larger than the "fits all" size. And although I understand that "better quality" Does come in my size, the cost is considerably more than the "costume wigs". (Not to mention the difficulty of properly storing and caring for one in a closet. I understand that a wig stand is a good thing to own for better quality wigs).
Wig stands are a good idea. The simple plastic frames are best. Those styrofoam heads you may see in the stores? Avoid! The wig needs some ventilation when off your head and on a stand and the open frames work best, whether for storing or drying the wig after washing.
From the sound your size is likely 'large'. Better wigs are built on a cap structure that has quite a bit of 'give', as well as elastic and Velcro tabs that can adjust the tension of the cap's edge to hold comfortably
I had a canvas and wire frame box made for carrying file folders that zipped shut. I found that it could easily hold three wig stands and wigs, and used that to store them. I'm now full-time, and the stands are just part of the junk on top of my bedroom dresser.
I use these or the equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/LEMO®-AmoVee-Stand-Portable-Dryer/dp/B0067F998G (https://www.amazon.com/LEMO%C2%AE-AmoVee-Stand-Portable-Dryer/dp/B0067F998G)
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And, I currently wear my natural hair long, an inch or two below my shoulders. What does one do with one's own hair when wearing a wig?
Light nylon wig caps! These are in beige or black (get the one closer to your skin tone), and are just a custom made stocking cap. Brush the natural hair back and up, then catch it in the wig cap. The cap will wind up on the natural hairline at the front. Your wig goes on top of this cap, and covers it completely.
They are fairly cheap, in packs of 3 in most shops, and can be washed and reused. I buy wholesale packs of 100 and wash and reuse each cap several times. The price per cap is much better for the 100 cap packs.
https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Town-Wig-Pieces-Bulk/dp/B00CQAFUNO/ (https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Town-Wig-Pieces-Bulk/dp/B00CQAFUNO/)
There are some good older threads on wigs here:
lace Front Wigs (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,235173.msg2104299.html#msg2104299)
I posted a bit on the construction and wearing of the lace front wigs here: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,219729.msg1946699.html#msg1946699
And a couple years ago I wrote a sort of short survey of wig types: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,212627.msg1883626.html#msg1883626
A bit on how I chose my current look and how the wigs have held up for me:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,239163.msg2154311.html#msg2154311 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,239163.msg2154311.html#msg2154311)
Thank you KathyLauren and Thank you Michelle.P. I very much appreciate your encouragement -- something which can be difficult to find in the large world outside. Carolina
Is it best to grow out what hair you have (I've got quite a bit on the back and sides - just not at the front and top) or is it best to keep your head shaven when wearing a wig?
Quote from: Alice (nym) on October 22, 2018, 07:22:44 PM
Is it best to grow out what hair you have (I've got quite a bit on the back and sides - just not at the front and top) or is it best to keep your head shaven when wearing a wig?
I also interested in people's experience with this question as well. For myself, I rarely wear a wig any more. I'm growing out my hair (similar pattern, hair around the sides and back) and wearing hats much of the time. Even a ball cap works, and I notice that many women wear them as well.
I can only grow hair around the sides and back and it is getting less all the time. I have decided that I will have IPL on my scalp as I am over the constant shaving every second day. This means I have a blank canvas for any type of wig I would like to wear. The best means of defence to baldness is attack which is exactly what I am going to do.
I used to a lot. If I get to craving the past shoulder length hair look, I might again, but not for short lengths. Unless perhaps if I wanted to try a new hair color or highlighting.
Women have so many more pretty options than men for hair and wigs can help in that regard.
Many times I see a pretty face with gorgeous hair and outfit and wished that I could nail down that look. Then too the hourglass figure of course. :) Sigh. Maybe take off 20 years too. Ha.
If you can have your own hair grow and look feminine, or perhaps
somehow be able to have your hair look good for both male and female presentations if you are not full-time or if you perhaps are genderfluid, that is the way to go for an everyday look.
If I get bald spots I might have to wear a wig. There are many wonderful ones out there.
Michelle provided lots of good information about wigs in her post in this thread.
Chrissy
I do wear them and I am very much on the fence about it....nothing I ever buy really looks "natch"...I mean not even really close and I want to buy a real hair version rather than these that I have been buying BUT I have noticed on some threads about this topic on other sites that everyone says the expensive natural hair wigs are not much different from the synthetics...am I buying the wrong synthetic wigs ???
Can someone please post links to places where you have purchased and been uber happy with what you got? The thing is that I love to change the colors and styles to go along with the lingerie' I intend to wear during sexual encounters but yeah .....its sometimes depressing because these things I have - they do the job - but just like any other woman I want to feel pretty even if I am the only one concerned about likening it.
Thanks for any help.
I dont use a wig for 2 reasons. First, as i still live with my parents i have nowhere to hide it safelly, and second, i have been letting my hair grow for 3 years now and i have it at chest length ( when brushed). I just need to brush it when i want to look more fem and im good ;D
Quote from: Alyssa2U on November 18, 2018, 03:44:32 AM
I do wear them and I am very much on the fence about it....nothing I ever buy really looks "natch"...I mean not even really close and I want to buy a real hair version rather than these that I have been buying BUT I have noticed on some threads about this topic on other sites that everyone says the expensive natural hair wigs are not much different from the synthetics...am I buying the wrong synthetic wigs ???
Hi, Alyssa. I would be skeptical of any wig that cost much less than $100. Even a good wig will not look natural right out of the box. As I said in an earlier post in this thread, wigs are designed with excess hair, with the expectation that they will be trimmed after purchase.
Take it to a good hair stylist. Make sure they are good, because mistakes will not grow back! Ask for recommendations. The wig will likely need to be trimmed for length in some places, and thinned out in others. The wig I am wearing in my current avatar took a lot of trimming, because it was just too much hair! The length was mostly fine, though the bangs needed trimming, but she had to take a lot of volume out from the top. The result is something I am happy to wear, because it looks good.
Kathy, you're an exceptional wig wearer in that you're wig looks reasonably like it is your own hair. This is not an easy thing to achieve, for sure. Any aspiring wig wearer would be wise to take all of your advice. I've been a wig enthusiast for years, though never worn one constantly (something that may change soon enough). I've got 4 or 5 wearable ones in the closet right now that fun for occasional use.
After trying both synthetics and human hair, human hair wins by a mile for me. But don't bother with the cheapest ones. My first HH wig was a $100 bob style one and it turned to useless frizz the first time I washed it. You want the best quality you can afford and then you must take very good care of it-- especially human hair.
Quote from: KathyLauren on August 26, 2018, 11:12:14 AM
Yes, my own hair is too thin on top to go out in public. When dog walking or gardening, I wear a hat. At all other times, I wear a wig.
I have never had trouble wearing it. It just slips on over my own hair and the elastic holds it in place. To keep my own hair under control, I wear a wig cap under it. (The cap also helps reduce the frequency of washing the wig.) I keep my hair trimmed short enough to hide easily under the cap, but let it grow long enough to show some curls when wearing a hat. A bit of a balancing act, that one.
I have a couple that I wear regularly, and a couple more that I wear less often.
I had both my regular wigs trimmed by a hairdresser. The most common wig fail I have seen is not doing this. Wigs are deliberately made with too much hair, bangs too long, etc, so that you can have it trimmed to suit your face and head. Not getting it trimmed means that you will have too much hair, or that you will be unable to wear bangs because they would hang down to your nose.
I actually DID read the post you mentioned but the info got lost in my little head I guess because I just found the site last night and spent at least three hours exploring it so very sorry lol . SO much good info here. I love what you have done with your hair there (wig) it does look natural to me. i have read a few of your responses and you are definitely one of the go-to girls in my opinion. Thanks for being so sweet with helping all us out, especially newbies like me.
A few year ago, I wore a wig all the time. Now that my hair is long, I only wear wig when I want to different style or different look.
I have a couple of wigs for a long time and I usually slip them over my real hair and the elastic band usually them in place.
Anna
Quote from: MichelleF82 on August 26, 2018, 11:14:32 AM
I killed my first wig by combing standard leave in conditioner into it
Well there's two of us at least ;D
But I do love wigs as it means I can change my look. I don't wear a wig cap, although have some. As I have short(ish) hair and only wear long hair wigs I can tuck my hair in quite easily so it doesn't show. They do slip a little bit sometimes, so need a quick adjustment, not that anyone would notice.
When I was fist looking at wigs I managed to find a website which allowed you to load a photo and then try on some wigs. That was a few years ago so not sure what the site was, but did help me decide.
As I am now about to come out of the closet I'm thinking about getting some human hair wigs. I think they will look more natural and I also want the feel of real hair. I believe they can be combed/brushed so makes them more manageable. They are just quite expensive and I don't think they last too long.
I always use a net to keep the hair in place and then the wig fits easily over and stays in place, even in windy conditions. I mostly wear shorter styles these days.
When I see a woman with gorgeous hair that I cannot have my hair styled to look alike, sometimes I wish I had a wig that matched her hair.
Plus, I often wished for a face and figure that was just as terrific too!
Chrissy
Hello
Yes I have to wear a wid because I have absoultly no hair. I curently have 2 wigs and one on order. The first one, the one in my profile picture was kinda expensive at $450 but it is well made and worth the money. My second wig is a halo type wig that is long and straight that I wear with a hat. The one I have on order is a long and curly one. These options give me a range of looks that I can obtain for different purposes. I have a standing appointmet at a local wig salon where the lady helps keep them all in great shape. It takes about a week of wearig a new wig to train it to do what you want it to do.
Best of luck to you
Quote from: Jenny1969 on January 01, 2019, 10:19:40 AM
Hello
Yes I have to wear a wid because I have absoultly no hair. I curently have 2 wigs and one on order. The first one, the one in my profile picture was kinda expensive at $450 but it is well made and worth the money. My second wig is a halo type wig that is long and straight that I wear with a hat. The one I have on order is a long and curly one. These options give me a range of looks that I can obtain for different purposes. I have a standing appointmet at a local wig salon where the lady helps keep them all in great shape. It takes about a week of wearig a new wig to train it to do what you want it to do.
Best of luck to you
Have you seen those wigs with a baseball style cap? The hair is built in, some with ponytails.
Not sure of the quality, you likely get what you pay for.
Chrissy
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 01, 2019, 10:39:14 AM
Have you seen those wigs with a baseball style cap? The hair is built in, some with ponytails.
Not sure of the quality, you likely get what you pay for.
Chrissy
Yes I was looking at those but That would limit me to wearing ONLY that one cap......The halo wig I got allows me to wear different hats and change it up. It works out well for me.
Quote from: Jenny1969 on January 01, 2019, 10:19:40 AM
My second wig is a halo type wig that is long and straight that I wear with a hat...
Yes, I think the "halo" type pieces are the best type of removable extension. They're actually made for sit under your top hair and can be worn without any sort of clip or attachment. One should work fine with a hat as long as the bottom edge of the hat is below the halo loop. They do make hairpieces especially for use with wigs. Milano even makes a line of pieces and hats that velcro together.
I always wanted to steal a wig before I came out to see my hair long from a local shopping centre. I never gathered the courage too.
I always thought they would be uncomfortable mind?
Now I used to used extensions a year ago. But left them in Switzerland when I came back to Ireland.
My hair is now down to my bra band. All natural. My goal is my waist.
Has nobody had the miracle regrowth of hair through HRT?
And is it a thing to loose hair even on HRT??
I have a lot of baby hairs that grew into the two corners of my frontal hairline. They keep getting longer and thicker.
They are super cute and feminise my hairline so much. :'3
Tempted to try a blond wig to see would it suit me!
Ill try the halo under my wig and see how that looks
Thanks
I never had the problem with hair loss, but I have short hair, and that stuff grows ever so slow!
My avatar picture shows me with a wig, but I hate wigs. I just go without one for most of the time, and try to make the hair look feminin. I think my hair will be long enough in the middle of January that a hairdresser can make me a real feminin looking hairdo. Most older women I see and know, have rather short hair. I would not mind to let mine grow down to shoulder length (similar to the wig).
And that always looked for hourglass figure. i was out in a larger crowd last night, with people from all over the country yes, the snowbirds have arrived). I hardly could see anybody with this hourglass figure. Almost all people who looked to be genetically based from northern Europe had their hips as wide as their shoulder (similar to me), and their wastes were also not that narrow. The only people with real hourglass figures I could see, were younger Latino females.
I just wonder how this ieal of the hourglass figure came into being the standard?
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 01, 2019, 10:01:43 AM
When I see a woman with gorgeous hair that I cannot have my hair styled to look alike, sometimes I wish I had a wig that matched her hair.
Plus, I often wished for a face and figure that was just as terrific too!
Chrissy
That's the cool thing about wigs - if you can find good quality ones you can change your hair to suit your style. I have two darker blond ones and a light brown one, which really suit my facial structure. Going to a specialized wig shop/fitter can sometimes pay dividends.
Long hair is definitely feminizing so I've bought many wigs over the past 2 years. I didn't start growing my hair out from a buzz cut since a little over a year ago. I'm sort of in a weird stage where I'm still not satisfied with the length of my hair but it's long enough that it makes me feel like I need to abandon wigs. I hope another year and this weird middle place I'm in will be over.
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Quote from: Allison S on January 02, 2019, 07:49:56 AM
Long hair is definitely feminizing so I've bought many wigs over the past 2 years. I didn't start growing my hair out from a buzz cut since a little over a year ago. I'm sort of in a weird stage where I'm still not satisfied with the length of my hair but it's long enough that it makes me feel like I need to abandon wigs. I hope another year and this weird middle place I'm in will be over.
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If you look around in Europe (at least the northern continental part), you will see many women with rather short hair, young ones or older ones. My wife always called them the European efficiency do's!
Given my thinning gray hair, a good quality wig which matches my facial structure and skin tone is a definite.
Yes I wear a wig. I am growing my hair out but it is still super short. Maybe once my hair is long enough I will not use a wig, but I kind of like the different looks.
Go into a wig shop. They are use to transgender/CD. Most really help you get the correct one for your look. (Size, color) Hair can really make a difference in how you look.
I have a wig band. It is a head band but made to hold a wig. Putting a wig over it and it stops it from getting pulled off easily. much better than a cap.
Julie
I wear a wig. I don't wear a hairnet though. I just put it over my natural hair.
Mine were purchased from a wig shop. The owner had me try on some wigs for sizing and then we tried different colors, lengths, styles, etc.
It really makes a huge difference on me. I wouldn't be the same without them. I rarely wear them at home mostly just when I go out. They complete the look.
I love my new wigs.....I will try and post a picture today. One of them is in my profile picture.
Quote from: Jenny1969 on January 18, 2019, 09:59:56 AM
I love my new wigs.....I will try and post a picture today. One of them is in my profile picture.
That's a nice looking wig and it looks like it fits you perfectly.
Ordered my first real hair wig yesterday and quite excited as I think it will be more manageable than the synthetic ones. Just going to take a while for it to be made.
Quote from: JaslineUK on January 19, 2019, 03:48:54 AM
Ordered my first real hair wig yesterday and quite excited as I think it will be more manageable than the synthetic ones. Just going to take a while for it to be made.
Let us know how you like it and how it wears differently from synthetic hair.
Deb
Quote from: JaslineUK on January 19, 2019, 03:48:54 AM
Ordered my first real hair wig yesterday and quite excited as I think it will be more manageable than the synthetic ones. Just going to take a while for it to be made.
I love your hair in your profile photo. Looks great.
Julie
Quote from: Julie -2010 on January 20, 2019, 03:31:51 PM
I love your hair in your profile photo. Looks great.
Julie
Thanks Julie. Unfortunately the wig has seen better days and I struggle to keep the ever increasing frizz down. I did read on a Korean forum that a 50/50 mix of fabric softener and water is a good conditioner for synthetic wigs so planning to try that. When I can remember to buy the fabric conditioner.
Quote from: JaslineUK on January 21, 2019, 09:00:17 AM
Thanks Julie. Unfortunately the wig has seen better days and I struggle to keep the ever increasing frizz down. I did read on a Korean forum that a 50/50 mix of fabric softener and water is a good conditioner for synthetic wigs so planning to try that. When I can remember to buy the fabric conditioner.
I'm a bit lazy and also scared to wash and style it myself. I just bring it in to my wig shop and it is not too expensive for them to wash and style for me.
Good luck.
Julie
i've bought a few from halloween stores and amazon.
None have been glue on.
Big fan of wearing a wig as it makes me feel much sexier.
I pretty much have to, typical male pattern baldness means I would never look remotely female unless I did. Not sure what my options are if I ever decide to go further, invest in good quality wigs and make it work, I guess.
I dont own one yet......my GF wants me to get one but for the time being I'm just gonna stick with my pixie cut .
IWish
I haven't cut mine in over a year, so I have waves of my own grey hair that fall below my shoulders.
Because of my "part-time" nature I always wear wigs when I'm presenting my feminine persona. Finding the right style was a real challenge, and while I was searching, I went through many different styles and brands until I found a style that fit me.
I got a lot of advice throughout my search, particularly that I should get fitted at a salon, by a professional. I heeded that advice, but I found that I could never achieve the same results the professional did when styling the salon-bought wig. Eventually, I purchased a wig from the internet, based on YouTube reviews. Ultimately, I found a wig that looked good on me right out of the package, and to make it even better, it wasn't really expensive. The wig fit me so well, I bought several of the same style in different colors, and I couldn't be happier.
My wigs are the "Glow-Girl" style made by Forever Young. Be cautious though, making a wig purchase based on someone else's recommendation, because what may look really wonderful on me, might not fit another quite so well.
Hugs,
Sally
@Michele_PThank you for the links!
I went to a specialist and not one of the synthetic or natural hair wigs did anything for me except make me feel like a guy in a wig. As a result: I do not wear one yet.
I have been shaving what hair I have left for a very long time, so I recently got this idea to get a henna crown I like. Still toying with the idea. If I go forward with it, I will post pictures :)
Cheers,
Ricki
I used to when my hair was short and while I was going through the awkward phase of hair growth. Now it's only when doing a costume outfit which is very rarely.
I get a lot of compliments in the way my hair turned out which still surprises me but I mean, why change it then?
I used to wear a wig for a very short time while my hair was short. I disliked every moment of it! As soon as my hair was long enough that I could something semi female looking with it, the wig was put away, and is now catching dust!
I love wearing my wigs. They fit very well and are very comfortable.
The salon I got them from also sells a shampoo and conditioner for wigs and it does a nice job.
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No, I still have some hair. I have started taking Finasteride, second month with little or no side effects, to see if I can grow some of my hair back. Up to now I have been reluctant to go down the wig route, thought I looks like great fun.
Take a quick glance at my avatar pic — what do you think? :-) Nancy
Quote from: NancyBalik on May 20, 2019, 06:34:51 AM
Take a quick glance at my avatar pic — what do you think? :-) Nancy
You look great. No clue if it's a wig or not.
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Daily. First thing I do in the morning is put on my hair, then turn on the light. The last thing I do at night is take it off. If I'm around people I don't want to know about me, I throw on a bandana. I know that's redundant but I have to have hair.
@Tig58072 I am sort of the same way. If I leave my apartment I am either wearing a wig or a hat. I am sensitive about my scars near my hairline, so I keep them covered.
In the winter, I wear a full-coverage wig with long hair. In the summer when it is hot, I wear a topper. I prefer the topper because it clips in, is lightweight, and allows my long natural hair to flow out from under. Due to missing hair from a receding hairline, I removed the clips in front and used wig tape to secure the topper. Another issue is matching the wig color to my natural color. It was touch and go and involved several re-dos, but I finally got a close enough match that people think it is my natural hair. But if you look carefully, you can see the difference between my hair and the topper.