Which Wig?

Erica S · Post by **Erica S** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:24 am

Can anyone tell me what is a good wig to get for the beginner? I do not want to spend a lot of money nor do I wish to get something that looks cheap. I found a CD website and was thinking of getting one from there:

Suddenly Fem - Wigs (W206)

I would appreciate any help in my decision process.

Thanks

Erica

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:38 am

Hi, Erica -

Those wigs look nice, but we won't be able to tell you which would look better on you without knowing what you look like . . . and you don't have any photos in the gallery to help us out.

I do know that Virginia buys all of her wigs from Paula Young, high quality but not overly expensive. Another good company is The Wig Company. I know there are other companies out there, so it's best to shop around.

Best to spend a few dollars more for quality and workmanship and be happy, than to go inexpensive and have the wig be poorly made and look 'cheap'.

Good luck!

- SL

Michelle Miller · Post by **Michelle Miller** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:55 am

Post a photo of yourself or PM it to me, taken from a similar face-on angle as the wig's photo in the link, and I'll photoshop it for you, so you can get an idea of what it'd look like on you.

Lydia · Post by **Lydia** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:53 pm

I have bought several wigs from Paula Young. Their prices and quality are good. As long as you don't take the labels off, you can ship them back for a refund. The synthetic wigs are fine, easy to take care of. Personally I just don't like the idea of wearing someone else's hair, so I go for the synthetics.

Have fun,

Hugs,

Lydia

Jadeanne · Post by **Jadeanne** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:10 pm

I buy my wigs from either the Wig Company or Paula Young. They are decently priced and good quality.

If you would like opinions from us on which style would suit you, please post a photo in the gallery.

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:57 am

Well I have to agree with all of the above, I have two wigs from Pauls Young and just love them. I prefer the synthetic as they are pre styled and easy to care for. Only bad thing about a synthetic wig you have to be careful about and that's never take a brush to it or you lose the style. My wife help me pick out the last wig as she didn't like my first one I picked out.

Post by **DonnaT** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:43 am

Nice price, so not a lot of money to waste when experimenting.

Another thing to think about, besides those mentioned above, is your neck length. Seems to me that the longer hair wigs work best for those with longer and thinner looking necks.

You might want to google: "how to select a wig" to read about other FAQs, like face shape, eye color, etc.

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:47 pm

Erica,

Click on the link below for some helpful articles on selecting a wig.

http://www.reneereyes.com/Webdocs/make- ... 0index.htm

Sharon Rose

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:31 am

SharonRose,

Really great site I bookmarked it, thanks

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:24 pm

Carol Ann,

You are welcome. Lots of interesting stuff to read there.

Sharon Rose

Bernice · Post by **Bernice** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:21 pm

I've never bought an expensive wig (over $50). Many have come from e-bay. They do require some care, and I learned the hard way never to stand even momentarily under a heat lamp (ruined a perfectly good short pageboy that way; the hairs on the top actually melted). In fairness, I prefer straight or gently wavy hair, and I do brush/comb as needed.

I've had 19 good years of service out of one $35 wig, though the elastic has finally lost much of it's stretch.

The wig you pointed to is absolutely adorable. In fact, I'm very tempted to get one myself. They also have W204 for under $13 (before S&H).

Hugs,

Bernice

LisaElizabeth · Post by **LisaElizabeth** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:57 pm

I just couldn't be certain I would be happy with a wig without trying it on!!
Must be just me.....
But I found a shop and they were very helpful for both my wigs.
I went in 'and did my own makeup for the first one. For the second, I went in 'en feme' and picked something of similar length but a darker color and wavy. I like them both! I don't think I would have picked the second one if I only aw a pic of it. But on me it looks reaaly nice!
Lisa E

Erica S · Post by **Erica S** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:10 am

do you have any pics LisaElizabeth of you in your new wigs? I would like to see then if you do. I also wanted to tell everyone I went and ordered the inexpensive wig and it should be here within the week. I willl post again when it gets here

Erica

Erica S · Post by **Erica S** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:08 am

Well I got a wig the other day!! Thanks Bernice I looked at the W204 wig for under $13. I tried it and have it now, just waiting for some alone time to try it on!! I will post ater I can try it on and see how it looks. Maybe then I can post my picture here under my name like most of the rest of you. Thanks for everyones input it helped.

Erica