Without growing my hair long or having extensions, then the only option is a wig! For me, there are two types of wig! A wig that looks like a wig or a wig that looks like hair. If you just want a wig for inside and not going out, then go for a cheap wig. But if you are going outside in public, then go for a wig that looks like hair!
If you go outside with a wig that looks like a wig, then you might as well put a hamster on your head! People will look at you and stare at you trying to decide whether it's a wig or not, you don't want that attention as you will become very self-conscious and uncomfortable.
But for about £100 you can get a decent wig that looks like hair, treat it like your own hair, even refer to it as hair, it's psychological. But it will give you confidence, and it's part of who you are, enhancing your look.
Even go as for to buy the same style and have it in a lighter shade for summer, giving it a bleached look, and keep the darker shade for winter. Don't worry, as women colour their hair all the time.
Go for a wig that suites the shape of your face shape, also think of practically, very long hair can get tangled quickly or becomes unruly in high winds etc...
For wig care, wash it like hair with shampoo and conditioner, to dry it I roll it up in a towel and twist it to get the water out and leave it to dry on its own. You can use hairspray, but it will become sticky and needs to be washed. I spray mine with Ambre Solaire UV Water to give it more protection and help to untangle it with a wide tooth comb or brush.
With colours, it's down to personal preference, go natural close to your original hair colour or go the colour you wanted to be, remember the brighter the colour people will look more.
Storage, you can put it back in its box, or I get an empty fizzy plastic bottle and a jam jar and sellotape the two together with the jam jar up right and the fizzy bottle upside down. You can buy stands, but it's up to you.
How long does a wig last? It depends on how many times you wear it and how you look after it! On average, mine last about a year and a half, the ends will start to split and go frizzy also the cap will start to go very loose and uncomfortable to wear.
What about natural hair wigs? It comes down to money! If you can get a high-end real hair wig it would be better, but you are looking at £1000, and will last about the same as a synthetic wig.
Get your wig on and get out there!
Julie xx
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