wigs

I, too, was hair shopping
I, too, was hair shopping last week Susie. Truth be told, it was kinda like trying on very expensive shoes! The gal showing me the wigs actually told me NOT to use any kind of heated iron - in fact, she uses a steamer and COLD iron. She was pretty adamant about us coming into her to style it once a monthish. If you didn't buy the wig (I like to refer to it as the TO - temporary makeover) at a salon, call a couple in your area and see who styles them. They should also have some really great advice about what NOT to do with it -- i.e., no hats on top, etc. And, if haven't already, check with your insurance... my oncologist wrote me a "prescription" for a "hair prosthesis" so that my bc/bs would reimburse me whatever it costs

Wishing you breezy days and happy make-overing my sister We're always here to compare notes and laugh together

Blessings and hugs,
Stace

If it's a human hair wig,
If it's a human hair wig, you can style it with heat. If it's synthetic, all you need to do is clean it (special shampoo), hang it to dry, and the style should remain. Hope this helps.

Linda

seof said:

Try you local ACS
Go online and look for your local branch of the American Cancer Society, or get in touch with a group called "look good, feel better". They help survivors learn tricks with make-up, wigs, scarves, etc. Sometimes you can even get free products. Our local ACS in Fort Worth has some hats and wigs that survivors have donated which you can get for free along with free advice on how to clean and style the wigs. I got one from them, but never wore it, so I gave it back. They said not to use heat on it. Cold water rinse with liquid fabric softener and shake it out to air dry is what they told me to do. I got a short one and scrunched it with my hands while it was damp to curl it. I was just more comfortable with hats...still use them.

seof

Wigs
Hi friends,

If the wig is real hair it can be curled. If it is symthetic hair, no heat can be applied. Infact if it is synthetic you have to be careful when opening an oven door(stand with head away from the gust of heat when you open the oven door)-or being near any hot applicances. It can damage the wig and frizz it out.

One tip I learned for extra body, is when wig is drying or almost dry you can hang it from clip upside down.

Also, to make it look more realistic you can wear hair accessories in it, or have it trimmed by a stylist who trims wigs. They can make them look a lot more realistic.

I have a wonderful woman who does mine at the Cancer Center in their Image Center.

Have a good day!

Hugs!
Cindy