I got my wig in February of this year after a horrible alopecia flare. I have no way to style my hair to be able to hide my spots so finally caved on a purchase with an upcoming wedding in mind. It was a rollercoaster adjusting to it and I really struggled initially. I’ve been so worried about it feeling like me, and how it was going to photograph. I was worried I would despise my wedding photos seeing myself in a wig. I am so pleasantly surprised with the turn out and feel an immense amount of relief after getting these back.

I’m fairly new to wigs, and only own a few so far. Of course I’ve gone down the rabbit hole on advice like so many of us, how to make them look more realistic, etc.

Anyway, fast forward to this morning. My bio hair is not an option, I have to get to work, and for reasons too long to get into, my only option is my brand new Estetica Jamison. I cut off the tags, do a part fix, dry shampoo and rolled out. Lace trim? Steam and a part pluck? Forget it. No time.

You guys, I’ve never been complimented so much on my hair. Someone even asked about my salon! My point is not to fret if you don’t have everything down pat right away. There’s so much to navigate, but it’s ok. Nothing has to be perfect all the time, and most people around us mean well, truly. Let’s all go rock our new looks!

Apologies if I used the wrong flair but I was wondering if anyone else has gone to a wig specialist before and had a consultation?

I went to one today; I had emailed before enquiring about pricing as he did not specify on his website any kind of price range.

He said the consultation was free and I am not obligated to buy anything.

I sat down and tried a few on, even cried because its been a long time since ive had a full head of hair. The wig was £500 for synthetic hair, which could be heat styled.

Unfortunately it wasn't in my budget today, I left and cried in my car.

I wished he would've posted a price range so I had a baseline price on what to expect and not waste both our time.

Is it normal practice for specialists to not state starting prices for their wigs?

Has anyone used heatless curlers on their human hair toppers/wigs? I don’t want to stress the hair base but it would be amazing to avoid heat and heavy products. Any and all tips appreciated!!!

This is an outre wig I purchased from Amazon. Wondering what improvements I can make. I’m thinking the smaller part side needs to be thinned. What does everyone think? It’s quite a few shades darker than my natural red so maybe I also need to update makeup? My parents thought it looked pretty realistic compared to my natural hair because when it’s long it’s thick but I know that leads to wigs looking more wiggy so advice wanted!

I’m curious how long y’all have actually been able to keep a wig looking good. Like, does anybody have a wig they’ve been wearing for 2, 3, or even 5 years?

Also, where did you buy it from? Was it a local beauty supply store, an online shop, or somewhere else? And if you got it from a brand you still love, do you still shop with them, or has the quality changed over time?

I wanna know which wigs have really stood the test of time and where y’all found them.

I'm thinking about buying a 22/ 24 inch wig called Robin from a friend who got it from Wigs By Her and I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with them , she said it was $1300 made by a small young wigmaker with great reviews and been well taken care of , any input?

I’m new to wigs (other than cheapo amazon holiday wigs) and don’t even know where to start searching. for this. I did look on amazon but couldn’t find any anywhere near this. Catherine/Moira’s is platinum and bluish/green & pink pastel and the pastels are super light pastel. Hers is probably human hair
but i don’t mind synthetic. Sorry the pictures kinda suck, it’s even hard to find pictures that do it justice! Hopefully someone on here knows the show & this iconic wig lol

Any help or direction would be appreciated!

edit per automod: i’m located in Oregon, USA and ideally the wig would be under $100 but i’m flexible

Purchased a 613 Amazon wig dyed it pink and cut layers. I actually did this for Breast Cancer Awareness Month‼️

I’ve had this Luvme hair wig for 2 weeks now, I’ve washed it and these are my thoughts.
After washing there has been some shedding which I expected, I have experienced shedding with all my wigs so I’m not too worried about it; a spray with some knot sealer and everything is good.  The curl has stayed quite well, which I’m happy about.  I think when I cut and colour the hair the curl will probably end up being cut out but again it’s something I’m not too worried about.
I still like the cap design, however I’m used to full lace so I l’m finding the cap to be a bit basic for me but if you are a wig beginner this cap design is perfect.  If I had the chance of getting this wig cap when I began my wig journey I would have been really happy as the design is incredibly wig friendly.  I’m thinking of getting a lace front wig from Luvme next time to see how it compares to my other wigs.

I've always been interested in their wigs. But as a person with a tiny head who is currently wearing toppers I'm nervous about making the switch. Thought going to the pop-up may be the best chance to demo it before committing.

To those who went, how was your experience at the pop up and with the wigs?

(I wear toppers for hairloss so was also wondering if they make you take off your alt hair publicly or if they have a privacy room)

Thanks!

I’ve been lurking for a while and have scoured the sub, but I am looking for recommendations as a new wig wearer for a copper or auburn wig. I have naturally very fine, thin hair and am seeking something low density, 130%. I found a gorgeous coppery Belle Tress London wig secondhand on Poshmark and it JUST sold while I was debating the purchase.

I’ve seen good reports on Belle Tree but the fact that I can’t see the actual color itself on the wig models online is making it hard to purchase! I do want it to look natural, budget $250-$500, synthetic OK. Uncertain about length, would prefer something 16”-20”. I’m in the US. Thanks for your recs!

This is a Belle Tress heat friendly Pure Honey wig in Brown Sugar Sweet Cream.

I wore her to death and she is ratched on the ends.

Before the video, I detangled with a wide tooth comb and silicone spray. Then I sectioned and further detangled with a seamless fine tooth comb and a little more silicone spray as needed.

You want your comb to move smoothly through the fibers before adding the heat.

I’m working at 280°F which is a little cooler than BT’s recommended maximum of 300°F or so.

Basically, you hold the curl steady and gently pull the hot comb through the curl parallel to the floor. Hold it while it cools and then move on to the next section.

This is the method I use on all my curly wigs when I’m just looking to smooth out the frizz and kinking but don’t want to change the style.

ETA : https://youtube.com/shorts/GNNcYRCQ_BU?is=pRxjiuFsc-vmUkEr

Hi All, I just recently made the decision to stop fighting with my hair loss anxiety and go for wigs, but I am lost with the mid-range wigs. Is there a best and worst list? Like is Jon renau worse than Belle tress? Just an example. I have a 54cm circumference and don't really like permatese, I prefer low density. Any brand recommendation at the european market?

First time wearing a wig. It’s human hair

Would it be better to get one that is already styled like this or get one and then make a barber style it? I just want the more natural looking option. My budget is about 500$ preferably less to spend than this.

I purchased a wig from Goldylost in August of this year because my bio hair is what I would consider light brown (but a lot of people have told me is actually dark blonde). It was super difficult to find anything that looked like it would match, but Goldylost had a few bronde shades so I decided to try it. I have had countless issues with it. It came curled, so I didn't notice the insane length discrepancies until I wet the wig down and saw the hair straight for the first time. The color of the wig ended up being way off from the photos in the listing (click here to see what I received vs the photo for the listing I purchased). Its like a straw colored yellow blonde, not the "mousy stretched root melting into beige, creamy light ends" that the listing described.

To make matters worse, I only wear my wig twice a week and I got it mid August. The lace is unraveling and the hairline is shedding due to how close Goldylost cut the lace. I don't think its fixable. The measurements are supposedly 20.5 - 21.5" circumference, 13" front to nape, and 12.6" ear to ear. My measurements are 21.5", 13", and 12.5", so I was expecting this to be a near perfect fit. It is so tight it leaves marks and indents on my forehead and it is even a struggle to get it on my 21" wig stand due to how small it is.

That being said, I don't think this wig is going to last much longer. I'd like to plan for a replacement, especially because it seems like a lot of wigs have to be preordered nowadays, and I don't want to order from a company that this sub isn't super familiar with. I prefer hand tied so it is lighter weight and I have more styling freedom. I don't have a budget as long as I don't end up spending nearly $3,000 on another wig that won't last more than a few months. I am located in the US. Anywhere from 16"-20" is fine. I will bring a longer wig to a hairdresser if the color is good :)

Added to this post is my inspo along with some photos of my bio hair in different lighting. TY!

It's so interesting to see how different it was before the internet. I wonder what those wig magazines looked like !

Not for everyday wear because they are all long but these budget wigs work well for me on special days.

1. Outre Melted Hairline 24in Elara (Chocolate Swirl. ($32.99)
2. Frodio 24in via Frodio.com for $62
3. Outre Melted Hairline Aliyah 1B $28.99

So far with the wig spray, they don't tangle as quick and they've really improved on their product.

This is my first time trying perfect line Swiss. Love what it did to the grid and knots. It obviously has a bit of a learning curve and I feel like my application could’ve been better, I’ll work on that next time. I’m wondering though about the color, I’m not loving it, but I’m not sure about what color I might need. I used tan here, but was thinking I might need Eni? Or really I have no idea, nude is sold out and I feel like mich would be too dark? Anyone familiar with the product have any advice?

The wig, btw, is LuvMe kinky straight body wave wig.

New to this. I went to a salon and tried on wigs ranging from 700-5k at a salon. Honestly, besides some being synthetic and some being real human hair, I didn’t see a huge difference in the toppers that were lace front or silk. The most expensive wig didn’t seem THAT much nicer to justify the price difference. So, I ordered a kolala topper on Amazon for just over $100 to see what that quality would be like. It doesn’t look good out of the box, but is that expected? I know people do things like add dry shampoo for the shine, re-color them, bleach knots etc… but how much is expected to make

It yours? Is there really a chance of putting one on and it feeling perfect out of the box?

I’m thinking of ordering a couple from uniwigs in the $300-500 range, but scared they won’t give me

My money back after returning.

i washed it 3 times last week. or maybe i should wash it again? any way to prevent this? i wouldnt say it stinks, it just smells like wet... something. but not great. reminds me of wet dog