Ladies: Do you Wear Wigs Now or in the Past?

[JaniceSW]

So I have a friend who just bought a wig from a TV shopping channel because she thinks she won't be getting to her hairdresser any time soon.  I thought this might be a good idea and I have heard they are much different now than in the past.  In the past, I wore one off and on.  I found it good for short-term wear but a bit hot and uncomfortable for more than a few hours.  My friend claims they are entirely improved now.  What is your experience?

[Nancy5]

Unfortunately I had to wear them when I was having chemo.  I had ovarian cancer 15 years ago, and breast cancer 4 years ago.  They have made major improvements in wigs since the first cancer.  I had bought (last time) 5 wigs, 3 were the same style one was brown, one blond, one red, and the other 2 dark brown.  I never really got use to them.  I hated the feeling of something on my head, I’m not a hat person.  They looked real, were today’s style, but I really hated wearing them, and yes they were hot.  Anything on your head will become hot after awhile.  Hope this helps you and answers your question.

[cathy37]

I have never worn a wig, but my grandmother had to wear one because she had thinning hair before she died.  I don't know about the ones now, but I know the ones a few years ago were hot.

[BUBBLEGUMBEN10]

I have my own hair and somedays i like it,some i don't.
I usually wear wigs when cosplaying at my house or sometimes when i don't feel like looking how i usually do.
It's easier than dying my hair.
This way,if I don't like it,i can take it off easier.

[dsosnowski06]

I have never worn a wig but mom always had them along with a hairpiece that the salon would add to her hairstyle.  The bigger the better back in those days

[dancer139]

no wig ever,,,,  unless I loose all my hair for some reason.  had a aunt that wore one for years she didn't like her gray hair  LOL  My hair is white (not grey) and I would never color it,,  it is just like mom and dads was. 

[JaniceSW]

Unfortunately I had to wear them when I was having chemo.  I had ovarian cancer 15 years ago, and breast cancer 4 years ago.  They have made major improvements in wigs since the first cancer.  I had bought (last time) 5 wigs, 3 were the same style one was brown, one blond, one red, and the other 2 dark brown.  I never really got use to them.  I hated the feeling of something on my head, I’m not a hat person.  They looked real, were today’s style, but I really hated wearing them, and yes they were hot.  Anything on your head will become hot after awhile.  Hope this helps you and answers your question.

Thanks for your input, Nancy.  It is appreciated as I am considering buying one sometime in the next several months.  However, I am so sorry for the reason you had to wear wigs.  My gosh, cancer twice!  That had to be so stressful but I hope you are entirely fine today and continue to be well and healthy.

[Nancy5]

Unfortunately I had to wear them when I was having chemo.  I had ovarian cancer 15 years ago, and breast cancer 4 years ago.  They have made major improvements in wigs since the first cancer.  I had bought (last time) 5 wigs, 3 were the same style one was brown, one blond, one red, and the other 2 dark brown.  I never really got use to them.  I hated the feeling of something on my head, I’m not a hat person.  They looked real, were today’s style, but I really hated wearing them, and yes they were hot.  Anything on your head will become hot after awhile.  Hope this helps you and answers your question.

Thanks for your input, Nancy.  It is appreciated as I am considering buying one sometime in the next several months.  However, I am so sorry for the reason you had to wear wigs.  My gosh, cancer twice!  That had to be so stressful but I hope you are entirely fine today and continue to be well and healthy.

I’m glad I could help you in a decision.  Thank you so much for your concern.  I thank God that I got through both cancers, and have a great support team with my family and those friends I call family.

[Mizzkizz7]

I've worn wigs in the past just for fashion but now I don't but I would again just to switch up my hairstyle and give my natural hair a rest.

[debidoo]

This post tickled me because I have never worn a wig - I have always had hair down to my waist (still do and I am 66) don't think I could get one on if I tried - wouldn't hold all this hair.

[mrsmere]

I started wearing them a few years ago when I go out in public but around the house I wear my hair.  All the wigs I have tried feel good in the winter months but are very hot in the summer.  I'm thinking about just doing ponytails during the warm months.

[minioncookies]

Never worn a wig but friends have had to wear one for one reason or another. But its getting warm so they are more going with no wig and short hair instead of a wig

[vg7405]

Personally, I am not into wearing anything artificial. I want to be 100% natural. So wigs really would not do it for me.

[beatsdrop]

I've never worn a wig.

[mrsmere]

I have been going natural since this virus has us at home and I may continue to keep the wigs stored until the cooler months.  I like the way they keep my head warm.