The trials and tribulations of an alopecian

Ok.... so when I first started to accept that I was losing my hair and it was not going to come back, I thought, well at least wearing wigs and scarves will be easier to maintain. Boy was I wrong!!! I thought that I could just slap on any kind of wig and go. There is human hair, synthetic hair, straight, curly, short, long, lace front, mono top, vacuum, priced from $40.00 to $5000.00. Good Lord! At least with my hair I could put it in a ponytail or bun, where it down, straight or curly, it was free and I never had to worry if it looked cheap or like my own. Sorry to vent but I'm having an "Alopecia Day" today. So much pressure trying to find something that isn't real to look real. I really applaud those of you who have decided to rock your baldies!!!! Personally, I don't like the way I look without something on my head. I have a pointy head, LOL, and from wearing the scarves and wigs so much I look two toned. My face is brown with a lace front frame and my scalp is white. Even if I wanted to go bald I would look like a fool. We will talk about eyebrows another day. I hope I amused you all with the visuals, could be worse. I could be dying. Love and peace.
Michelle

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Comment by Violet on August 1, 2011 at 7:11pm
You see me rocking the bald look because the expense and discomfort of wigs drove me nuts. I don't make alot of money, and my insurance won't cover wigs, so...after a few months of wearing one I gave up. Then I tried scarves but found them to be too hot in this humidity. There are lots of women on here who wear wigs and wear them well, so I am sure you will find some support and ideas. But it's ok to feel like "Damn, this sucks!" because, well - it does! :) I've been doing it up bald for a few months now, and it gets easier as time goes on. I actually forget that I'm bald half the time. It's all about what you want to do and if you feel comfortable doing it. If bald isn't for you, that's ok - talk to some of the ladies here who are die-hard wig wearers and I will be they have some great "finds" as far as wigs and other fashionable attire. For me, I'm too lazy and cheap to keep trying so I just go bald. If someone doesn't like it - look the other way, you're neck isn't broken! :)
Comment by kastababy on August 3, 2011 at 11:22pm
I really do understand you. Thank God they invented self-tanners and MAC makeup!! I went to the MAC store and the awesome manager showed me how to blend my makeup so that if I had a tan line on my forehead it wouldn't show in pictures. I can understand about "Conehead" syndrome (as my dad liked to put it when he was alive), but fortunately for me I don't have that issue (Note to self: thank Momma for shaping my head into a perfectly round shape as a baby!).

If anything, my worst moments are when my scalp starts burning, which tends to happen more often lately. and then all I want to do is hide away. But yes, I do totally understand you. It could be worse, you know - you could be dealing with constant sunburn all summer in these 100+ degree temperatures like I am here in Tennessee!!

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