Should You Tell People It's A WIG?! Wearing Wigs In PUBLIC.
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- So, you're wearing your wig in public, and you're wondering if you should tell people it's a wig. What if people compliment your wig?! Should you admit to wearing a wig?! Should you tell your best friend or family that you're wearing a wig? Maybe you wear wigs to work and your co-workers always compliment you on your hair, and you feel guilt because it's a wig.... Are you lying if you don't admit it? Here's my perspective.
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Do you choose to tell people you wear wigs??? I'm curious to hear about YOU! Share your stories below to help others ❤ XO
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I’m a two time breast cancer survivor and I have Hashimotos and baldness runs in my family so I got the triple whammy. I never had really great hair before but now I have beautiful hair and when people stop me and compliment my hair I just thank them. It is MY hair. I paid for it and I earned it. 😊
First off, a very big CONGRATULATIONS on being a TWO time breast cancer survivor!!!! I wish you only the best & pray all continues to go well for you. I, too, have Hashimoto’s & baby fine, super thin hair that runs in the family. So I’ve never really had great hair either. I absolutely do not enjoy doing my hair because it’s such a struggle. I just recently, within the past week started wearing wigs, just mainly around the house, getting up the courage to wear them in public. I’m so nervous! But I agree with you, it’s OUR hair & we paid for it! I just feel like EVERYONE knows it’s a wig. But I think that’s my lack of confidence since I’m so new to wig wearing.
Also just like women wear fake nails and eyelashes. When they get compliments, they dont say "thanks but these nails aren't mine. Lol. Really good point you made here. Thank you 😊
Yes!!! Just like THAT! 😍❤️
Yep love my nails lol fixing to get lashes too
I used to tell people but found when I did, it made them feel awkward and uncomfortable. Just never felt right for either of us so no more. It’s my hair on my head!
I don't feel like I have to tell anyone anything about what I put on my person. It is my hair as I purchased it. Lol I switch wigs all the time so they know anyways at work, but I don't feel like I owe people explanations about what I wear.
Absolutely!!! Thank you, Amanda for telling us about you and your story!! XO ❤️🥹
I don’t tell anyone I wear wigs or toppers. When I receive compliments I just say thank you & hope the subject is changed. I did have a doctor ask me right away if I was wearing a wig. I thought it was very rude and I will not ever go back to her again. I would never ask someone if they were wearing a wig even if I thought they were. I’m so sick of people acting like it’s a crime to wear a wig, yet you could have a head full of extensions and no one thinks a thing about that. I don’t get that.
Wow! I can’t believe that doctor would ask! I would be a little taken back about it too…. You’re right, I hope the stigma around wigs change. People should just do what they want, and others should mind their own business lol (it’s how I feel a lot)
Your channel has helped me a lot. I just discovered it a few days ago and I'm absolutely obsessed. As a gal who doesn't suffer from thinning, alopecia, grave's disease, cancer, or any form of a disorder that includes losing hair- I would NEVER say my experience would be matching or anywhere close to what people have to endure and go through. However, I've been a very low self-esteem individual all my life. Throughout middle school and high school- I've always wanted to wear wigs. I never knew why until I kept on trying to style it and the outcome was always me being upset and crying. I've missed parties, dinners, sleepovers, dates because of how little confidence I have. My hair didn't do anything for me. It's far too thick and styling it never seems to work or it's always at a length I have never favored. Because of this, I've never been able to feel pretty or cute. I love dressing up and being stylish and chic but without the proper hairstyle- my outfits fall short. So, back then it started becoming less of a "i want this maybe" and more of a "oh my god, this could be a whole new start" and so I asked for them for birthdays for years. I'm 21 now. I've worn wigs but never in public and I'd love to be able to have the confidence and love in my hair. Whenever I wear a wig (and I've bought quite a few) I feel like my most authentic self. My mother always mentions "what would a boyfriend think" or "how would you explain it" and the truth is, that really has my head always spinning. Wigs should be about the person wearing them. It's something for you to love, grow passionate about and to enjoy. I've never understood why so many people are so dastardly and rude about it.
It's unfortunate how taboo wigs are still to this day. You should be able to express yourself and seriously, when you said "when I put a wig on- it's my real hair" I literally started crying. I've binged all your videos and your expression and self-love-- it truly shows, Steph. You are absolutely glowing and it's so beautiful. I've always viewed myself an alien to those around me because of my differences and wanting to express myself through wigs and styling outfits. I shouldn't squash that brightness in me.
I only hope to be as lucky as you when it comes to wigs. You're beautiful and so strong. The confidence you wear is an armor that cannot be broken down. (Realizing I need to take my own advice, aha.) Thank you for being so utterly lovely and honest in your videos. I will cherish your words and I think I'll buy a new one and just LIVE.
xx
Oh my goodness, I am crying just reading your message. I can feel your passion through your words and I’m resonating. We have had different experiences, but we are the same still. Our love for wigs and the fact that it makes us feel confident and beautiful.
You’ve given me another idea for a video- how to tell a boyfriend about wigs or how to handle that situation in general. I’ve been through that many times over myself, and there are some things I’d love to share about that too. (I’ll save it for a video, otherwise my message would become way too long LOL)
I wanted to thank you so so very much for taking the time to write this beautiful comment, share your story, and open your heart. It’s not always easy to share.
I am here to listen, and I’m so happy you’ve opened up. I feel as though we’re bonded at this point 🥹❤️
Sending you all of the positive vibes. And wishing you the brightest future ahead XO
Wow! Your story is everything! Thank you for sharing so many things I can't even put into words❤️. Love to you, sweet sister💞
@@rochellemorgan4385 Thank you dearly, Rochelle. The love is reciprocated to the fullest extent.
@@WigsWithSteph Thank you, Steph. This means so much. I'm so glad I could inspire a video idea! It's overwhelming the amount of support you have given me through your videos. You are truly an inspiration and I will forever idolize the true passion you have. It's something I've never seen in anybody besides myself while talking about wigs.
Never in my lifetime did I ever think I'd relate so unbelievably heavy with another individual.
Forever bonded wig sisters. x
@@sinlovelace Forever bonded my sister xoxo I’m so glad we could connect ❤️
Your wig look so natural. I love my wigs. It’s not folks business and if they ask, they’re either not bright or nosy.
My story. I've told a few people I work with. Have not told my extended family. They are close minded. But when people compliment my hair, I say, "Thank you so much, that's so nice of you." Because this has not been easy. My hair fell out, due to stress. But I'm grateful it was hair and not something worse. ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you for telling your story, Rochelle! So great to hear from you and your experience ❤
That one looks really good on you -- very natural looking
Thank you!!! I’m really loving the color 🥰 I think it’s my new favourite!!
Yes it’s beautiful! Looks completely natural!
I wear different styles and colors of hair almost every day, depending on the clothing I choose. Hair is an accessory to my style. I rotate through my collection of 30+ of hair pieces. I don’t mind the questions because in am confident of who I am and it is my style that fits my personality. I often get comments from women that they wish they could have the confidence that I have because they would love to have the many options and convenience of wigs and hairpieces.
I'm here because people keep asking if my real hair is a wig, and I honestly don't know how to stop these questions nor do i understand why people assume this, even when my roots are all out lol..
I love my wigs! I wish I started wearing wigs earlier when I was younger like you, when my face was not wrinkled but I’m grateful that I’m wearing them now. Each day is an adventure and I believe my 60 something face loses at least 10 years, with my gorgeous ‘hair’. I now have the hair I only dreamed of. I wore my natural hair for over 50 years, and it was not appealing, and I didn’t know how to work with it, and it did nothing for me. Then my hair started thinning and at first I was devastated, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise because I started wearing wigs. Now in my older years I’m so excited for each day- who will I be today- I feel glamorous! Great video!🥰🍃🌺🍃For me I don’t tell people I wear wigs. I feel it’s personal information, like when I colored the gray out of my hair😊)
Even though I am only 32 in comparison. I feel like you just described by my life with hair. It was not appealing and did nothing for me. Now that Im dealing with alopecia. Im forced to just shave it off and have constant nice fluffy hair. Instead of flat weightless fine hair that only does a pony tail. I can also do all kinds of colors that were never an option before. Im mostly worried about swimming or a very windy day. Where before I didnt have to care.
You are right, people dont need to know your life's history. Just like we dont know everyone's either.
Hi Steph. This is the first time i have EVER commented on a RUclips site... but felt the time is right! I love your approach and your wonderful common sense about wearing wigs. So inspiring! My own experience is: I'm 71, had thinning hair for years (it used to be fine and was pretty and i could style it and feel ok but... then hair loss loss became too obvious)... so i begun wearing wigs about 5 years ago. It took some courage! But.... right from the beginning I would tell people it's a wig, if i knew them. It was the turning point for me. In that way, i felt liberated and CRUCIALLY.... it meant that i could switch style, colour and length without any awkwardness. Otherwise, i was feeling limited to keeping to the same style and colour so that "nobody would know". I've found that the honesty equals freedom and all my friends and family just accept it and don't think anything of it when i change my look 😊. I agree that it's not necessary to tell casual strangers of course! (Also, I'm old enough to be less concerned with what people think). In fact, I've had a lot of support from people and also been able to help others in my position by being open and honest about it. Just be bold and enjoy wearing wigs! It gives me so much confidence and sheer joy to feel i look good and don't have to wear hair bands all the time! BTW...i don't even eat wigs every day. Often i wear a hair band and my own thin curly hair is visible but I'm fine with that. Next day... I've got a full head of hair😂.... who cares really? Just got to be ourselves, - bold, happy and at peace with embracing the whole joy of wigs Xxx
Completely empathise… I’m open about it now as I enjoy wearing different hairstyles and colours so at work for example I’m happy to talk about it. But, there is definitely this feeling of admitting it when receiving a compliment for the reasons you stated… I have just accepted a compliment but also gone the other way and blurted out ‘it’s a wig!’ 😂
I love this, Nina!!!! Thank you for sharing your story!! ☺️❤️
Sometimes it's very obvious that someone is wearing wigs and it's not because they're wearing low-quality. There are people like me who wear a very wide variety of wigs to work for instance. So of course my colleagues and customers are aware. I don't feel the need to announce it but I also don't feel the need to hide it. For a few years I would only wear the same exact color and style because I felt it was kooky not to. But I got tired of that and have traded in the comfort of wearing only one so that everyone didn't know I was wearing wigs for the creativity and fun of wearing a wide variety of wigs. It took me a while to work up to this. Okay I do always wear blond but very different blondes but that's the only common thread.
I have just started wearing wigs thank you for your advice its great i started wearing them because i have never been happy with my own hair or liked haitdressers had bad experience as a young child with my step mother never allowing me to grow my hair and was asked on many occasions if i was a boy due to my horrible hair cuts when i was a child and wig wearing alliws me to have different styles different colour different lengths and i love that also i can be a blonde without needing to use chemicals as i am now chemical free after having cancer including makeup food choices etc watching your vids gives me the confidence to just walk out my door and feel great. I like telling people I wear a wigsand I LOVE how amazing and changeable they are most people i tell usually new clients who come to me for massage are amazed and tell me its looks so natural and how good they look which gives me even more confidence to wear them.❤
It's yours, you paid for it so it's yours 😉
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Oh my gahd this wig looks so fabulous. Salon-quality hairstyle
When someone tells me oh its just a wig, or other hair enhancing like braids/extensions. I say to them but its on your head so its your hair lol
I couldn't agree more I will usually say so to start an alternative hair chat to spread the word because I want to normalise wig & topper wearing also that person will invariably tell others & that may give someone the courage to try! Having said that sometimes I'm just not in the mood! 💖
Totally! Love this!!! Thanks for your comment, Clara!! ❤
I so agree . Most of the time wheple compliment my hair I just say "Thank you" . I have shared that I wear wigs with close friends but most of the time people do not even think my wig is not my actual hair. Most people are not the wig police and they don't even think I am wearing a wig even if my wig isn't perfect. Some people do figure it out and then I do tell them but even so its surprisingly rare. Even my budget friendly wigs look better than my bio hair and make me feel good, so its win win.
I love this!!! Thank you for sharing ❤️😍
I watched a similar video and that lady says she sometimes responds to compliments with a remark like, "Thanks. I'm trying to something new."
Maybe because I have hair and I do not have a condition, I really do not mind telling people that I'm wearing a wig, actually I like telling them and show them how wigs are a wonderful accessory, a lot of my friends decided to buy one after seeing my wigs. But I understand that it can be hard for some people talking about that.
Totally! And you make an awesome point! I used to be so afraid to tell people I was wearing a wig because they always asked me why lol, and back then I didn't want to get into speaking about my Graves Disease/Hairloss, etc... but now, I love telling people I wear wigs, and now I realize that I don't always have to go into an explanation about my hairloss, but rather can just say that I love wigs and that's why! =D Thank you for sharing!! XO
@@WigsWithSteph well they are always gorgeous on you.
thank you!
THANK YOU! I needed to hear this ❤
You’re so welcome 🥰❤️
It depends on the situation for me. I wear extensions and get many compliments. When there’s a woman that compliments me and I get a feeling that it’s genuine or that the woman herself has thin looking hair I say, “thank you - you can have this hair too!” Then a conversation ensues and a seed is planted to help someone else! But sometimes if it’s from someone like a coworker I don’t trust I simply say thank you.
Own it!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! 😊
When you purchase your clothes, they are YOUR clothes, when you purchase a new purse it's YOUR purse, and when you purchase a wig, it's YOUR hair. You bought it, it's your hair. People don't announce when they dye their hair or wear false lashes or false fingernails, or even when they wear make up, so why announce a wig? If someone says you're pretty you don't say thanks I'm wearing make up. LOL Everyone doesn't need to know all of your business unless you want to tell them. That's how I see it. 😊
@@ariel7409 👏❤️❤️❤️ LOVE THIS!!!! 👏 I completely agree!!!
I would LOVE to not tell people I’m wearing wigs. I’m private, and I just don’t want to share this.
BUT ….I also feel bad lying…let me explain…I have sister in-laws who like to ask questions, and they can’t help asking detailed type questions or questions that make me feel I have to SHARE MORE…I’m fine to say THANKS if someone says my hairs nice..
BUT what if they ask something like, DID THAT LOVELY HAIR DO OF YOURS TAKE YOU A LONG TIME ??
Or…DID YOU BLOWDRY IT OR USE TONGS….stuff like that…I know I will feel awkward and not know what to say cos I will have to lie..
Please tell me what to say….( also, I haven’t watch till end of vid, I only half way, I apologise if you have covered this)..
❤❤❤ luv your vids…Marie
I hv bio hair but because of dying so much with bleach got thinner so I want to start wig but lil nervous can you share why you started ? May be give me more confidence thnx and do you wear topper ? What is better
@@cupidinthecage hiii! 🥰 this video is why I started: ruclips.net/video/i6M3pH6nA08/видео.htmlsi=qR1jNLWf61kxKGlc
I have worn toppers before (especially when first experimenting with alternative hair) but I don’t like them as much because then I’m still having to style and wear my own hair underneath it. It takes more effort than just wearing a wig and doesn’t look as good with my own hair because my hair texture isn’t nice anymore
What if people ask how your hair got so long all of a sudden? Could I say extensions? That would open a can of worms too in terms of questions. Would love your take on this.
Whatever you feel comfortable with.
How do people at work or church or somewhere you're seen by the same people not know? If your length and color changes surely they know! It's different just being out in public around strangers. At church or work i think everyone would obliviously know your hair is different
I used to wear the same wig to work and church. There’s also sister styles that look so similar, except one is straight, one is curly, and another is wavy. Nobody knows. If you’re changing your color and length a bunch, people will ask you, but normally when I do that, they just say, wow your hair looks so good! Where did you go to get it dyed? And then I’ll decide whether to tell that person or not. Depends if I feel like having that conversation at that moment
I have the opposite problem from most of the people commenting here. My long thick super curly hair is so coarse and wiry that I can't do anything with it. I blow dried and flat ironed for 10 years, but when the pandemic hit, I just let it grow in natural so I didn't have to do all that exhausting work. I've wanted to cut it in a short tapered style for a long time, but am afraid that my wiry hair will not cooperate. I'm tempted to just chop it all off and wear wigs permanently. They say wigs are hot, but my own thick natural hair, which I wear up with a claw clip 24/7 is also very hot on my scalp. Has anyone heard of people with thick unruly hair wearing wigs so they can finally have that silky hair they've always dreamed of?
Hey!!! Of course!!! Wigs are for anyone and everyone!!! In fact one of my very good friends wears wigs on the daily, and her hair is SUPER thick!! She wears them because she doesn’t want to deal with her own hair (that’s partially my reasoning too lol- my hair is also wiry.. but also thin lol… and I don’t want to deal with it).
So totally, my friend loves to change up her look and wear straighter/sleeker styles.