Hola Elvira,, creo que si hablas español, lei alguna bienvenida a alguno de los compañeros,, yo vivo en la R.Mexicana y tengo 32 años, son los mismos que llevo con universal, he aprendido a vivir de esta manera sin preocupacion y por supuesto que en ocasiones tengo momentos dificiles como cualquier persona pero hay que salir a flote sin pensarlo tanto,, espero saber de ti y cualquier cosa que encesites por aca andamos con gusto,, hasta la proxima


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Elvira!!! How ru?

Im doing fine, How have you doing?

hi elvira
no that's not a wig, it's my hair before i started losing it. i have to get a new pic up of myself with a wig. i don't have a vacuum wig but i am considering getting one...maybe in a few months. how long have you had it?

Hey,
My hair is human hair. I was lucky enough to find a place that sells human hair wigs here. I buy 2 at a time and then when one starts to lose its color or get tangled (usually after 6 months), I switch to the newer one while they re-dye it and get all of the knots out. So it usually lasts me for atleast a year, or thats what I've found so far because I have only been going to this place for 2 years. It was so hard for me to find the right one for me. I have had synthetic hair before too and been to many different places before I actually found on in my hometown. I see that you are in Chicago, but here is the website for the place I go in KY: http://www.hair-institute.com/. The website mainly looks like they do hair replacement and stuff- but this is where I get my wigs. Even though you probably won't want to travel all the way to kentucky, maybe you can contact them and ask them if there are any similar places near you? I hope I helped you!!!
good luck,
Whitney

Hey Elvira ,

I just found out that Bald Girls do lunch is coming to Chicago so you can find the link on the chicagoland group.

jessica

Hello my name is Lisa and like you I feel alone and angry sometimes. I got alopecia totalis 3 years ago and it has truly changed my life. I wont say that living with alopecia has been a truly bad experience but so good has also come out of it. I have now learned to appreciate life and love myself despite my flaws. Im still also hoping that God would restore my hair back to me one day. I havent told my boyfriend about it because im scared of his reaction. He is a great guy and we plan on getting married next year. What would you do?

Hey Elvia,

What I've seen of Vacuum wigs they are wonderful, everyone that I' ve talked to said it's changed their life. I have a few friends on my page that are wearing them and they love them. I've meet the women that sell them once and she is very helpful with the process, she also has Alopecia AU . Her web site is www.newlifehair.com and her number is 160-439-7083 she told me that with good upkeep and repairs they can last 3-5 years. and synthetics last 6 months to a year worn everyday. If you need someone to go with you to meet her I would love to meet you and support you in the process.

jessica

Hi Elvira

Welcome to AW. It's a great place to be.
I'm sure you will find lots of support and answers here.

Rosy