Ktownnana
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Ktownnana replied to kathy ferguson's discussion Horrible quote from HBO show "VEEP" last night
"I left them a comment and told them they owe our web site a huge apology. I have a wonderful sense of humor, but I find nothing funny about aloopecia and told them so. Thanks for posting where we can make comments to HBO."
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Ktownnana left a comment for sharon
"Thanks for asking me to be your friend."
May 24
Ktownnana and sharon are now friends
May 24
Ktownnana replied to Ronda's discussion To shave or not to shave?
"You have a wonderful outlook and that is what is most important!"
Apr 30
Ktownnana replied to Ronda's discussion To shave or not to shave?
"Ronda, you are most welcome. I'm praying ALL your hair grows back and there will be no need to shave!"
Apr 30
Ktownnana replied to Herminia's discussion Dating
"I've only had 2 relationships since my husband passed away 3 years ago and I told both guys that I had alopecia, but I waited until I felt like the timing was right. Both of them had absolutely no objection to my not having any hair and I am…"
Apr 25
Ktownnana replied to Ronda's discussion To shave or not to shave?
"Personally for me, I like to keep my head shaved. It is so thin that I could never go without wearing a wig and when it does start growing, it is hard for my wig to stay on straight. Also, it is lots cooler with it being shaved."
Apr 25
Ktownnana and Trisha Sander are now friends
Mar 29
Emily Naples and Ktownnana are now friends
Mar 29
Ktownnana replied to You can do it : )'s discussion I need sympathy and an ego booster
"I tried the "powder" too and could just kick myself because I didn't buy a wig sooner. I would suggest saving all that money on powder and purchasing a beautiful wig. Wish someone had given me this advice before I wasted all that…"
Feb 23
Ktownnana replied to Erika's discussion Bald? Questions
"I am really uncertain as to what to do. I have to wear a wig because my hair has balding patches in some areas. In the past, I have shaved my head, but my daughter suggested I let it grow out. I took her advice, but still have to wear a wig and…"
Feb 23
Ktownnana commented on KFlame's blog post Wig frustration
"I agree with Sophia. Kathy is wonderful. You can email her your picture and she will tell you what wigs she things would look great on you. Her prices are the lowest and if you call her, you may have to leave your number because she may be busy with…"
Feb 7
Ktownnana commented on Rose - shaving and wigging's blog post Size and measurements of brandname wigs
"Thanks, Rose!"
Feb 4
Ktownnana replied to jess's discussion Need advice
"Jess, I would have to confront him about the fb messages, but in a nice way. If he truly loves you, you not having hair will be no problem. If he can't accept this, you're better off without him."
Jan 31
Ktownnana replied to Molly's discussion New to this!
"Molly, my advice would be to go ahead and purchase a wig. I waited way to long before I bought one. I think had I bought one when I first started losing my hair, no one would have expected anything. I couldn't afford the injections and…"
Jan 31
Ktownnana replied to Shelly's discussion bugged up of refuses
"Shelly, I first started losing my hair when I was still married to my husband of 42 years. He passed away 3 years ago due to cancer. He loved me when I lost my hair, and since he has passed away I have had 2 meaningful relationships--I confessed to…"
Jan 31

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My hair really started to thin when my late husband was taking chemo. He would joke that he was taking chemo and my hair was falling out. I should have gotten a wig probably a year before I did because I noticed when people were talking to me they weren't looking in my eyes, but at my hair. One of the doctors I was seeing really kept staring at my scalp. My primary dr. told me his wife's hair was thinning too and she was taking Rogaine. I did read about this, but noticed it had to be applied twice a day, it was expensive, plus I didn't have time for this. I worked at the hospital from 4 - 12:30 a.m. When my husband was taking chemo, I would dress in my scrubs, take him to chemo and be there at 8:00 a.m., left around 5:00 p.m. to take him home and get him settled in, and then I would head right back down to the hospital to work 8 hrs. which I had to make up that extra hr. where I came in late. I'm certainly not blaming my husband for my hair loss, but I think it was just too much stress. When I bought my first wig, he said it was the best investment I had ever made.
Do you have alopecia?
Female pattern baldness
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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Wigs, wigs, wigs

Posted on July 5, 2011 at 7:00pm 19 Comments

Can anyone out there recommend a short natural synthetic wig that has a monofilament top? If you are like me, you have probably purchased more wigs that you don't like than those that you do. I am just beside myself as to shopping online and trying to decide what would work best for me. I have some wigs that I have never worn that I would be more than willing to sell at a very low price if anybody would be interested in buying. Just let me know.

Do you shave your head or have someone do it for you?

Posted on July 4, 2011 at 10:00pm 17 Comments

Just wondering.....does anyone out there shave their own head or do you pay someone to shave it? If you do shave, do you use a razor or a barber set of clippers?

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At 7:02pm on January 20, 2012, countrysongbird said…

Thank you, Ktownnana, for your friend request! It's so nice to meet you. I am new to this site and anxious to get acquainted (really for the first time) with others like myself. I so appreciate you reaching out! Thank you. How long have you been a member of AW?

At 10:00am on September 14, 2011, Aimee said…
Hi, Ktownna! Lisa Grimm Maus and I would love to get together with you sometime, so the three of us can meet. How great we live so close together! Let me know if you're interested.
At 9:37pm on September 10, 2011, Lisa Grimm Maus said…
Hi Ktownnana, thanks for responding to my friend request. No the lady that owns Belladonna's did not tell me about the Biotin. I wish you luck with it, let me know if it works. I love Rene of Paris wigs too. I'll tell you a secret, you can get their monofiliment ones for a very reasonable price at Lori'swigsite.com. You have to put it in your cart to get the actual price. The colors come in the same as Noriko. So if you have a color in Noriko, you can get it in their monofilament ones too. I love and wear Summer in Harvest Gold. I get many compliments about it looking natural. It is kind of long, so I took it to Erika at Untangled down in the same shopping center as Belladonnas and she custom cut it to fit my face. I do believe I saw you in Belladonn's and I remember thinking how attractive your wig is.
At 5:38pm on August 25, 2011, Susan Innes said…
Hi-
I apologize for the delay in responding but was visiting relatives in Brainerd, MN. It does sound like we have much in common with our loss of a husband, our age, and my nephew living in Moore, SC, maybe not too close but at least in the Carolinas:). You are quite attractive with a very flattering hair piece! My husband was really a huge reason that being AU was easy, although I've never been the type to hide the disease; that seemed too exhausting (with the exception of children who are always a challenge). It sounds like you are finding some good things in life again which is such a blessing. Please stay in touch; I'd like to hear more about your situation. Hugs, Susan
At 5:26pm on July 26, 2011, Brittany Lee said…
you're so adorable :)
At 12:37pm on July 23, 2011, Marie said…
I bought it in two different colors - but I don't remember what they were. I'll check the boxes and get back with you.
At 7:37pm on July 22, 2011, Marie said…
Hi. The wig I am wearing is Madison Gradient by Noriko. It was the first time I went so straight and so blond. But, I loved it! I've purchased this wig three times, and that is unusual because usually I like to mix it up. Other wigs I've had have been Tia - Noriko, Sammy - Noriko, Cruz - ??? (got it early on at a wig shop) Sonic -??? (also bought at a wig shop). I also had an inexpensive Beverly Johnson wig, but I don't remember the name. It is the short, dark on in my photos. I think that ethnic wigs have the cutest short styles, but usually the colors are too dark for me. :-( I am ALWAYS shopping online for new wigs. I'm very used to exchanging wigs in the mail. Wigs.com has a pretty good policy. I've exchanged so many wigs, I have my own personal customer rep! (Heather) I would like to get something a little more edgy, but I'm getting to the age where I have to be careful with that. In fact, some of the styles I thought looked good 5 years ago, seem to look totally different to me now. But, gosh, if there is one place a gal ought to be able to experiment with impugnity, it's with her wigs. I think it is so great to see actual people on this site wearing the wigs I've seen online. It really gives a better idea of the cut and style. Thanks.
At 12:20pm on July 22, 2011, Marie said…
Hi! Thanks for the friend invite. I like the wig you ar wearing in your photo -- perfect for you!
At 12:46pm on July 14, 2011, Aimee said…
Hi, I've never been to galleryofwigs. I'm pretty happy with LorisWigsite. I had just responded to a thread about wigaholics, and I'm actually the opposite. I find one wig I like, and I stick with it! lol I have two identical Linda wigs, and I also like the Jennifer because I can cut it to the length I like. I have a petite head, so my selection is pretty limited.
At 2:51pm on July 11, 2011, Aimee said…
I'm sorry to hear about your husband.

I have been to Belladonnas when I first had AU. I bought a hat-with-hair but I never bought a full wig there. I went to a wig store in Charlotte, and ordered a very overpriced, poor quality Raquel Welch wig. That was so hard for me, because it was my first wig and it was so awful, I didn't wear it for long.

I now shop at www.loriswigsite for my wigs.
 
 
 
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