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The Wig Gig
Today I chose my new hair. If I was choosing hair for a fancy dress it would have been fun. I didn't realise how confronting it would be, it becomes more real.
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I've only got a few days before mine will start shedding, am planning to wear scarves. Julie thank you for the reminder, BC does not define me, I have to admit though that I am still very teary at the thought of loosing my hair. So with you Vicki, very confronting.
I've only got a few days before mine will start shedding, am planning to wear scarves. Julie thank you for the reminder, BC does not define me, I have to admit though that I am still very teary at the thought of loosing my hair. So with you Vicki, very confronting.
- Yes it is time to shave it off. Your scalp will be tender and the stubbly bits can hurt on the pillow for a bit. I wore a sleeping cap (so sexy.....not) for a while until I adjusted. I started wearing my wigs for a short time with a liner. Yes they are hot and can get a bit uncomfortable. I carried a little stretchy turban for a quick change if it got too much but unlike other brave women, the scarf, turban thing just wasn't me. I am in Oman now and it is hot. I still wear my wigs all of the time when out. I swim in my old sleeping caps! I bought a great big white sun hat from the gotcha covered site in Au. It is adjustable. Good luck and remember you will look beautiful anyway. It does not define you this BC! Cheers. Julie
I also hated the process of choosing a wig but I was pleased I bought one. I must say I hardly wore it though. Wearing a wig while you still have hair is completely different. Even with a bamboo fabric cap underneath it I could only tolerate mine for short periods once I was bald. Well done for being pro active and I'm sure you'll find your own fabulous hairless look.
Anna
I also hated the process of choosing a wig but I was pleased I bought one. I must say I hardly wore it though. Wearing a wig while you still have hair is completely different. Even with a bamboo fabric cap underneath it I could only tolerate mine for short periods once I was bald. Well done for being pro active and I'm sure you'll find your own fabulous hairless look.
Anna
- Thank you ladies. :)
- I know that feeling Vicki. I am shedding hair everywhere today. I feel like Gretal but instead of leaving breadcrumbs to track my wanderings I am dropping hairs. I've chopped my hair short but feel it is nearly time to shave it. I have bought a wig in preparation for the inevitable but it is still all very daunting. I love Julie's positive comment. Let us both hope that we will share her experience and grow to love our new looks. Xx
- I know that feeling Vicki. I am shedding hair everywhere today. I feel like Gretal but instead of leaving breadcrumbs to track my wanderings I am dropping hairs. I've chopped my hair short but feel it is nearly time to shave it. I have bought a wig in preparation for the inevitable but it is still all very daunting. I love Julie's positive comment. Let us both hope that we will share her experience and grow to love our new looks. Xx
