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Paola    62

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I have been thinking hard about wigs to cover my Hair loss, but I have no clue what is good or bad. Synthetic vs human hair vs lace front, and so on. Any experts on wig here that can help me?

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PamelaAM    16

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I had purchased 5 wigs when I lost so much of my hair. The lace front seem to be the way to go because they give you a natural hairline. Spoke to friends who have worn wigs for a long time due to chemo etc, and they swore by the synthetic wigs because they are literally shake and go so that's what I bought. Once you purchase what you think you like, go to your hairdresser and have them trim it for you if need be.

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Lissa    2,631

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I bought one because my scalp hair seemed to be thinning fast. My hairdresser gave it a cut to look more like my real hair. I haven't worn it yet, but she recommended lace front synthetic, too. It's pretty easy to put on and blends with my hair well.

I do want a Katy perry blue one, though. :)

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sleeve 4 me    910

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What about human hair extensions! I LOVE MINE! I don't need to wear them anymore, but I got soooo use to them. They clip in and easy to put on. Most everyone on t.v. wears them and you don't even know it.

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sleeve 4 me    910

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Remi or Remmi hair by the way (from India)

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yecats    109

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What about human hair extensions! I LOVE MINE! I don't need to wear them anymore, but I got soooo use to them. They clip in and easy to put on. Most everyone on t.v. wears them and you don't even know it.

Where did you get those at, and if you do not mind.... about how much do they cost?

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yecats    109

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Remi or Remmi hair by the way (from India)

thank you. lol

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sleeve 4 me    910

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Where did you get those at, and if you do not mind.... about how much do they cost?

http://www.sallybeau...0E&cm_vc=MYBUYS

Sally's beauty supply-I'm on my 2nd purchase :)

I wash them before wearing the first time (and as needed) and air dry. I wear them curled not straight. I curl them with hot rollers and I'm good to go!

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Missnurse    9

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I just bought a top piece from wigs.com. It has 3 clips and so far everyone loves it and can't tell.

I had thinning hair for years prior to surgery and was sooo thin up top.

I feel so much better about myself and can actually wear my hair down.

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