BEST PLACE TO BUY A WIG IN SYDNEY

The Wig Affair sold me a beautiful synthetic Rene of Paris wig back in 2011, and styled it into a lovely shoulder length bob.  There is a lady there called Anna (if I remember correctly) who is fantastic.  She is a hairstylist so cuts the wig after one has been fitted and selected.

Back in 2011, the synthetic wig I bought was $460, and I received $369 back from the health fund.  I believe the human hair wigs start at about $1,000.  The synthetic wigs are easy to manage as far as washing and drying go.  My wig would dry overnight and a bit of product and a brush and it was back in its style.  Less labour intensive than human hair wigs I believe.  There is not the constant washing and styling required.  A synthetic wig can be worn 7-14 times before requiring a wash.  They have been created to look natural in the scalp too.  Being treated for bc doesn't leave a lot of time or energy to be constantly washing and styling.  Much better to have something that can just go on and look great.  

Always remember to makeup your face when wearing the wig, so it all looks right.  Doing this does make you feel better too.  Well, it did for me anyway.  I had to sew my wig in a few places just to get the fit exactly right (I have a very small head) so that it didn't "slide" around my head.  And bobby pins are great for extra "stay" too.

Hi Karen.

My very close froend who also experianced the same problem found a wig on http://www.wigme.com.au/

She said they didn't have real hair wigs, but they had synthetic ones. And the prices were cheap. She emailed the owners and said they were helpful in finding a wig for her. I will post a photo of the wig if you like.

Hello Karen! We had the same problem--I also needed a good curly hair wig and it was kinda difficult because most of the wigs I have tried on looked very unnatural and costumey, and I wasn't looking for that. They are not perfect for everyday wear. After months of searching, I have found one on www.chiquel.com.au and I am very happy with it. It is a synthetic wig that fit right in my budget (it cost me a little over $150). As of now I am saving for a human hair wig because in my opinion they are still the best looking. Hopefully I can get one for myself before my birthday in November. Good luck Karen, I hope you can find a perfect wig for yourself. -Jackie

Hello Karen! We had the same problem--I also needed a good curly hair wig and it was kinda difficult because most of the wigs I have tried on looked very unnatural and costumey, and I wasn't looking for that. They are not perfect for everyday wear. After months of searching, I have found one on www.chiquel.com.au and I am very happy with it. It is a synthetic wig that fit right in my budget (it cost me a little over $150). As of now I am saving for a human hair wig because in my opinion they are still the best looking. Hopefully I can get one for myself before my birthday in November. Good luck Karen, I hope you can find a perfect wig for yourself. -Jackie

Try The Wig Affair in Pitt Street.  Excellent synthetic and human hair wigs, including Rene of Paris, etc. and they will take you through every step of the wig process, teaching you how to care for and put on the wig, etc.  I found a couple of youtubes of theirs too, one about wigs and one about hair coverings.

Try The Wig Affair in Pitt Street.  Excellent synthetic and human hair wigs, including Rene of Paris, etc. and they will take you through every step of the wig process, teaching you how to care for and put on the wig, etc.  I found a couple of youtubes of theirs too, one about wigs and one about hair coverings.

Try The Wig Affair in Pitt Street.  Excellent synthetic and human hair wigs, including Rene of Paris, etc. and they will take you through every step of the wig process, teaching you how to care for and put on the wig, etc.  I found a couple of youtubes of theirs too, one about wigs and one about hair coverings.

thanks so much Daina.  I'm very new here so just finding my way around.  I'll certainly check out the directory.  thanks for letting me know about it.

I have heard of the mobile wig companies who come to the home but have not used them.  I purchased one wig from The Wig Affair in Pitt Street Sydney.  Lovely very helpful ladies there.  They help with every aspect of the wig process.  All are trained hairdressers too.

I can kind of understand the wig company saying that two wigs are needed.  I imagine it could be handy to have one wig ready to go when the other is in need of a wash.

I purchased one wig when I knew I would lose my hair to chemo, bought another the year after.  The first one looks convincing as real hair thanks to the fabulous cut of the wig.  The other purchased later I have hardly worn. Although same synthetic wig style from Rene of Paris, second purchase has never fitted as comfortably as first wig, and was cut shorter which unfortunately makes it look like a wig in my opinion, so I've never been comfortable wearing it.  Although my first wig is about to fall apart from wear, its the one I'll wear.  I get compliments all day, and people really don't know its a wig.  

Sadly looking to purchase a third wig due to recent hair loss and thinning from Femara (now changed to Arimidex).

Gotta tell you I've done my homework, the best curly hair wigs are at a place in bondi junction call Headhunters. THere's this amazing woman, her name is Elizabeth King, she is not only a wig expert but she is a curl technician. She's the woman that actually invented the spiral curl so doesn't matter what type of curl you want, need or desire, she's a perm specialist. She also has  the biggest selection of natural curly wigs i've ever seen or likely to as i am now in remission. She had everything there, human curly wigs and sythetic curly wigs, so spoilt for choice. You'll be in hair heaven when you go there, you're in for a treat. You'll understand when you walk in there, it's not like anything you would expect , it's like a little slice of heaven in the middle of sydney, so i nicknamed it my hair heaven. Best of luck love and light zara