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A word on toppers... they are GREAT if you have enough hair to clip into. However they DO damage your bio hair. If you don’t rotate the clips a bald spot will develop.

I would have continued wearing toppers but my hairloss became too pronounced (alopecia) so I ended up with wigs (so much fun!)

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Ladies, you have to try scarf styling. There's heaps of turban tutorials on Youtube!

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On 12/15/2018 at 1:13 PM, Kay07 said:

A word on toppers... they are GREAT if you have enough hair to clip into. However they DO damage your bio hair. If you don’t rotate the clips a bald spot will develop.

I would have continued wearing toppers but my hairloss became too pronounced (alopecia) so I ended up with wigs (so much fun!)

I have been seeing a dermatologist over a year now for my hair shedding and I’ve trued all supplements, Rogaine, you name it. So I’m seriously considering shaving my head if the Hair loss becomes so extreme and just rocking wigs. It just gets SO hot here in the south so wearing one in the summer makes me cringe. Tell me, do you have a favorite brand or type?

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Has anyone tried the Hair-Skin- Nails formula Wal-Mart has in their Vitamins and supplement aisle? Thought since I just passed 3 months maybe I'd get a bottle. Are they water- soluable? Will I be P****** my money away?

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On 12/15/2018 at 5:52 PM, ummyasmin said:

Ladies, you have to try scarf styling. There's heaps of turban tutorials on Youtube!

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Absolutely! It's what I did when I kept my hair up in a ballerina bun for running around

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On 12/16/2018 at 5:24 PM, Frustr8 said:

Has anyone tried the Hair-Skin- Nails formula Wal-Mart has in their Vitamins and supplement aisle? Thought since I just passed 3 months maybe I'd get a bottle. Are they water- soluable? Will I be P****** my money away?

Only when you go above and beyond the upper limit on Water soluble Vitamins, they are excreted through the urine, eliminating the possibility of overdosing or toxicity (in most cases) unlike fat soluble vitamins which can be stored in the adipose tissue (in most cases)

Check with your team about which vitamins you actually need, why waste money?

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On 12/16/2018 at 4:31 PM, nursenays said:

I have been seeing a dermatologist over a year now for my hair shedding and I’ve trued all supplements, Rogaine, you name it. So I’m seriously considering shaving my head if the Hair loss becomes so extreme and just rocking wigs. It just gets SO hot here in the south so wearing one in the summer makes me cringe. Tell me, do you have a favorite brand or type?

I did the same thing. Every type of supplement under the sun, creams and specials shampoos, was on rogaine for almost 2 years religiously (and only got facial hair to thank for it -_-) Weight loss amplified my alopecia so I ended up shaving it.

My brand preference is definitely Jon Renau. Super realistic looking. I've attached a few pictures for reference. 8A295D17-3921-49F7-A4CE-C9DEE298F161.JPEG.8e5cce14d9364499d7058e9969dfc828.JPEGJon Renau Marion (SUPER comfy)

81EB7F4A-5167-4B61-9979-1DFDC2E757DF.JPEG.5f34494ba8ed79a39fa06ebb00119c13.JPEGGabor Radiant Beauty (SO much hair but looks cute in an updo)

IMG_1237.jpg.94b05757f4a5c7faad420186e13befb5.jpgJon Renau Rachel (My fav!)

IMG_1385.thumb.JPG.8f22b4eddd4e90535912e2054cea7813.JPGJon Renau Allesandra

IMG_0950.jpg.d7cbeb4465bab9933ab0220eadd0f829.jpgRaquel Welch Upstage (Good if you have a big head, I can't wear it anymore because my noggin shrunk!)

IMG_1086.thumb.JPG.498f577d406f66a8e4c9d8497f0d2683.JPGJon Renau Mila (Because everyone ****** needs a platinum one!)

I also ordered a cheaper one ($80 vs the JR's that usually run me upwards of $300 when you hit the sales). This one is off Etsy and is definitely a bit wiggier but I LOOOOOVE it. If your out and proud with your wigs like I am, it is so much fun to play around with different styles.

IMG_1484.thumb.JPG.f2fee5b0dae650f4003a7fcf948ff9d4.JPG

I have more than is linked here too. I have various colors of multiple styles. It's an addiction....

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11 minutes ago, Kay07 said:

I did the same thing. Every type of supplement under the sun, creams and specials shampoos, was on rogaine for almost 2 years religiously (and only got facial hair to thank for it -_-) Weight loss amplified my alopecia so I ended up shaving it.

My brand preference is definitely Jon Renau. Super realistic looking. I've attached a few pictures for reference. 8A295D17-3921-49F7-A4CE-C9DEE298F161.JPEG.8e5cce14d9364499d7058e9969dfc828.JPEGJon Renau Marion (SUPER comfy)

81EB7F4A-5167-4B61-9979-1DFDC2E757DF.JPEG.5f34494ba8ed79a39fa06ebb00119c13.JPEGGabor Radiant Beauty (SO much hair but looks cute in an updo)

IMG_1237.jpg.94b05757f4a5c7faad420186e13befb5.jpgJon Renau Rachel (My fav!)

IMG_1385.thumb.JPG.8f22b4eddd4e90535912e2054cea7813.JPGJon Renau Allesandra

IMG_0950.jpg.d7cbeb4465bab9933ab0220eadd0f829.jpgRaquel Welch Upstage (Good if you have a big head, I can't wear it anymore because my noggin shrunk!)

IMG_1086.thumb.JPG.498f577d406f66a8e4c9d8497f0d2683.JPGJon Renau Mila (Because everyone ****** needs a platinum one!)

I also ordered a cheaper one ($80 vs the JR's that usually run me upwards of $300 when you hit the sales). This one is off Etsy and is definitely a bit wiggier but I LOOOOOVE it. If your out and proud with your wigs like I am, it is so much fun to play around with different styles.

IMG_1484.thumb.JPG.f2fee5b0dae650f4003a7fcf948ff9d4.JPG

I have more than is linked here too. I have various colors of multiple styles. It's an addiction....

Who in the hell are all these different women and how can we use them to scam guys on the internet?

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Oh like no one else was thinking it...

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2 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Who in the hell are all these different women and how can we use them to scam guys on the internet?

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Oh like no one else was thinking it...

❤️ ❤️ Scam away my friend!

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Absolutely! It's what I did when I kept my hair up in a ballerina bun for running around

#turbanenvy

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12 hours ago, Kay07 said:

I did the same thing. Every type of supplement under the sun, creams and specials shampoos, was on rogaine for almost 2 years religiously (and only got facial hair to thank for it -_-) Weight loss amplified my alopecia so I ended up shaving it.

My brand preference is definitely Jon Renau. Super realistic looking. I've attached a few pictures for reference. 8A295D17-3921-49F7-A4CE-C9DEE298F161.JPEG.8e5cce14d9364499d7058e9969dfc828.JPEGJon Renau Marion (SUPER comfy)

81EB7F4A-5167-4B61-9979-1DFDC2E757DF.JPEG.5f34494ba8ed79a39fa06ebb00119c13.JPEGGabor Radiant Beauty (SO much hair but looks cute in an updo)

IMG_1237.jpg.94b05757f4a5c7faad420186e13befb5.jpgJon Renau Rachel (My fav!)

IMG_1385.thumb.JPG.8f22b4eddd4e90535912e2054cea7813.JPGJon Renau Allesandra

IMG_0950.jpg.d7cbeb4465bab9933ab0220eadd0f829.jpgRaquel Welch Upstage (Good if you have a big head, I can't wear it anymore because my noggin shrunk!)

IMG_1086.thumb.JPG.498f577d406f66a8e4c9d8497f0d2683.JPGJon Renau Mila (Because everyone ****** needs a platinum one!)

I also ordered a cheaper one ($80 vs the JR's that usually run me upwards of $300 when you hit the sales). This one is off Etsy and is definitely a bit wiggier but I LOOOOOVE it. If your out and proud with your wigs like I am, it is so much fun to play around with different styles.

IMG_1484.thumb.JPG.f2fee5b0dae650f4003a7fcf948ff9d4.JPG

I have more than is linked here too. I have various colors of multiple styles. It's an addiction....

Secret agent girl!!! LOVE them!!! So do you keep your head shaved? I obsessively surf the wig sites every day for toppers and bangs. (Extremely limited budget...lol.) They all look fabulous on you! Such a pretty lady!

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On 12/18/2018 at 09:04, FluffyChix said:





Secret agent girl!!! LOVE them!!! So do you keep your head shaved? I obsessively surf the wig sites every day for toppers and bangs. (Extremely limited budget...lol.) They all look fabulous on you! Such a pretty lady!


Thank you! Yes I keep it buzzed to a 3. It provides a little bit of hair for the grips to stick to but not enough for it to bulk. It has made a tremendous difference in how I feel about myself. I surfed wig sites for a good year before I bit the bullet. I love it now but it took me a while to get used to it. I was so used to seeing myself with thin hair that going to the thickness of a wig or topper made me feel like a charlatan. But I’ve gotten over that 😉

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