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Purchasing a wig
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:47 pm
by Julieann
I need help in this area. There must be sizing, facial shape, colors etc. that I need to be aware of. Help me girls, please.
JulieAnn
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:12 pm
by DeniseL
While it might be a bit more expensive JulieAnn. i would strongly recommend you go to a person that specializes in wigs.
Not only will they fit you with one the proper size, but they will also fit you with a colour that suits you and also the proper length of hair.
The fist one i bought I went to a lady that Specializes in Wigs, for cancer patients, and also is very good to the TG community.
I was treated so well the first time i was there, have been back and bought 3 more since .
A good looking wig is one of your biggest assets. Good Luck
Denise
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:12 pm
by Susan
JulieAnn
I second what Denise says.
Go and see a specialist. I did but only after wasting money buying wigs that didn't suit me. I was treated really well and really enjoyed the experience and I came away with the perfect wig.
I don't know any wig places where you live but if you ever come to the north west of England I can introduce you to my supplier.
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:03 pm
by Connie
Use on-line yellow pages and seach for Wigs, or Hair replacement, or Beaty Salons. You should get a list that you may be able to narrow to your province. Then look for one near your city/town.
A quite try that I did found 7 entries under "Wig" in Saskatchewan.
Connie.
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:49 am
by DonnaT
There are online guides. Like
http://beautytrends.com/how-to-choose-a-wig.asp
I got my first wig from there, but my wife didn't care for the look. So she took me to one of the local wig salons and I had a professional fitting. The lady has a number of trans clients and was very helpful, as you can see from my avatar.
My problem was not only my facial shape, but the size of my neck. Seems to me if one has a leaner longer looking neck they can wear just about any type wig.