reccommend a good place online for hair toppers [Archive]

Tracy C

12-08-2011, 12:34 PM

Have you thought about trying another wig shop and looking for human hair toppers and wigs? I am not sure if it is a good idea to buy something like this online. You need to be fitted properly and the prosthetic needs to be matched to your color and styles. You need to try different types before you buy and so on. The wig shop I went to when I was wearing hair put forth all the time and attention needed to match my prosthetic to my real hair and make sure the fit was correct. They did a wonderful job for me. I don't know how it could be possible for an online shop to provide that level of service.

blythe

12-29-2011, 01:14 AM

Hi . . I'm new to the forum. I found a place near me that sells toppers. But she won't tell me where to find them. (of course I understand) I am sure they are much cheaper if you can find them online but I just can't find any that look right. And I can't find the one I bought. If you can get one that works, it's easy to wear and low maintenance. It made a huge difference for me. Hope this helps a little bit.

midnite113

01-02-2012, 04:05 AM

Hi, I'm not sure I understand your desire exactly, but I have been buying wigs & hairpieces from Paula Young.com. I'm careful to only look atthe ones that are made with lighter fiber or I have found thatthe Jaclyn Smith line is a nice light hairpeice or wig to wear. They're comfortable & come in a nice variety of blended colors. If you can catch a good sale, they're even reasonable in price.
To find a wig that's more natural looking, look for ones that are mono-filiment on top or have a lace front. They are the best & easier to style. Paula Young also carries human hair stuff in both full wigs or pieces. They have a large selection too.
If you can wear a piece in your hair, I usually buy the Jaclyn Smith "Micki" style & I trim the ends about 3 to 4 inches shorter & wear it upside down on my head. I comb my own hair all on top of my head & secure it with one or two bobby pins that will be the anchor for the hairpiece's lock-in combs. I also wear a rolled up scarf as a headband to hide where it connects to my head. Sometimes, depending on how U style it, U don't need that. Most people have no idea it isn't my hair. Where my hair is the thinnest, I use a product called "Toppik", that sprinkles on & blends into my thin hair to cover the bad bald spots more. Paula Young's colors match nicely & the hair itself is great for people with naturally thin hair. I never could wear a wig before because the hair on it was far too thick & I felt like I had a rug on my head. Now I can.
Unfortunately, my own hair is still thinning out & I may have to start wearing a full wig soon, unless I can find a way to cure my baldness soon. I've already purchased some so I can be sure I'll like it on days when I must wear it.
I'm not brave enough to go without hair help. I keep saying I'm just gonna shave it all off one of these days, but that day hasn't come yet for me.

blythe

01-04-2012, 02:28 AM

Thank you very much for your help. I will look into these tomorrow for sure. You gave me so much help. I thank you again!

For some unknown reason (guess because I know no one with this problem) I figured I was one of the only women with it. I am feeling better to cope with the help from two of the forum women who emailed me.

I feel so much more like I can get through this.

Blythe

midnite113

01-04-2012, 03:02 AM

Blyth, U are not alone with this problem. This site is proof. I don't know what caused my problem & I'd still like to get it corrected because I really hate to wear a wig or a hairpiece. I have been using the ones I told U about tho & I can at least not feel like I have a rug on my head. It takes some time to figure out which styles are good for U, but once U do, you will feel better. Like I said...I mostly wear the "Micki" style for every day. But I also own some nice wigs that look natural too. I usually have 1 or 2 long styles & a couple of short ones for quick wearing; and I also have a medium length I like also. I really don't care if people see me & know it isn't my own hair, since I do change the lengths. If it looks good, then I'm okay with it.
By the way, did I mention I also use the "Toppik" product ? Think I did. That makes it more possible for me to get away with wearing the pieces instead of a whole wig.
I hope U find some things U like & U will enjoy them. Once U learn about Paula Young, they will start sending U all kinds of sales. That's when I try to stock up. I always keep a spare so I have a clean one to use all the time. But the pieces dry fairly quickly. ( like overnight )
There's also a sister site called Wig.com if you'd like to check them out too.
Good Luck !!! & Happy hair hunting !!
p.s.) I've considered shaving what I have left off & just going "au naturalle", but I just can't get brave enough. My hair loss is so spotty, I think my scalp would even look awful, if I let it show. But God Bless all of us who are brave !!

midnite113

01-04-2012, 03:12 AM

PaulaYoung.com has a nice selection. She carries all kinds of synthetic & human hair wigs & pieces. It's mail order, but I've had luck with them. They help U measure your head so U know what size to look for. They also carry adjustable wigs to make them fit better. After U get your wig, U can always bring it to your stylist to make it more custom for U.
I like the "lighter" pieces or wigs. They make what they call "feather lite" wigs. They also have Human hair. My natural hair was baby fine, so getting hair was very hard for me for many years. It's no longer a problem with Paula Young. Check for her lace front styles or mono filament styles for more versatility. They're great ! Prices aren't bad, either. I saw a wig my sister bought at a shop that she paid $500.+ for & I thought it was awful !! The hair was thick & unnatural for her. Yuck !! She made a big mistake & wasted her money. Thank goodness her hair came back after chemo; but it's still very thin. I hope U have good luck finding what U want & what makes U feel comfortable.

blythe

01-04-2012, 05:23 PM

Thank you again. You have helped me so much. I am now deciding between three different ones on the Paula Young site. I've only had symthetic so far but am wondering if I should go with real hair. My hairdresser said the real ones are a pain to care for. I do have something like Toppik called Millefolium. Thank you again for being so kind!

Blythe

midnite113

01-05-2012, 09:14 AM

Your very welcome. I agree with your hairdresser that Human hair is a pain. I have 1 human hair piece & it's awful to keep a shape in. It's also too thick for me to wear happily. The only benefit I ever saw to getting Human hair was that I could die it to match my own. But with the availability of so many new colors & mixed colors now, it doesn't matter. I also prefer synthetic in the rain. It keeps it's shape, even if it gets wet. I also think synthetic feels more like my own hair. Human feels kind of wooly to me. It used to be Human hair was preferred so U could set it. But who in their right mind wants to set their hair anymore ? lol Shake & Wear is for me.
I like to get the blended colors for my naturally mousy brown hair. I like 8/12a & 8/27 in the Jaclyn Smith ones. I also like to get reddish sometimes & I order either the Flame, which isn't too bright. Or a combo with the Flame & brown roots looks natural. Some of the newer red colors are great too. Like Auburn sugar, Terracotta, & a few others. They're usually under addt'l colors.
If your in doubt on color, don't hesitate to order sample ring. Saves extra returning or exchanging.
In addition to the "Micki" I order, I also have the "Christy" style, Rachel, Montana & a long one called Annabella.
The short styles tend to wear a little shorter than they seem in their photo, so take that into consideration.
Any other clues I can help U with, just let me know.

blythe

01-06-2012, 12:04 AM

midnite113, you have really helped me a lot. I thank you again. I'm happy I asked about real hair. I once ordered a "made to order" wig and it came with so much hair it was ridiculous. Even though I was promised it would not. Even my hairdresser could not thin it enough. It was almost $1,000.00. For nothing. I donated it and hope someone can do something with it for cancer patients.

You gave me some real good tips! ordered a couple of different ones and will let you know how they work out. I am lucky to have a very loving husband.

midnite113

01-06-2012, 06:54 AM

I'm more than glad to help. I hope your happy with them. But like I said...it may take a few shots before U get the ones U really like. Hang in there. Good that U have a great hubby too. My guy is also very understanding & has offered to shave his head if I do it. He has a gorgeous, thick, curly head full of hair !! I'm jealous. I know his will grow back fast & mine won't. But he'd keep shaving. I know it. Yes, be sure to let me know how U do with your orders. If there's a problem, they've always been very good to me when I call too. I just hate wasting postage money. But I get such good sales, it really doesn't hurt much. Be sure to look at a site called "Retailmenot.com". U can find % off coupon codes to use on Paula Young too. Wish I would've thought to tell U this before U ordered. Darn !! Old age strikes again !! lol

blythe

01-06-2012, 06:35 PM

I am so glad to hear you have a wonderful husband too! We are lucky women. You have made me feel braver to wear these pieces, and I thank you for it.

I'm sure I'll be ordering more so I can use that site for cupons then.

midnite113

01-07-2012, 06:20 AM

Your always welcome. Also, I didn't notice if U had posted under any other titles on the site, but if U don't mind, may I ask U how U lost your hair and if you've tried anything to get it back ?
I don't know why I lost mine. Just seemed that soon after I filed for divorce from my ex hubby, it started to come out in major clumps & didn't stop. I tried Minoxidil, but had trouble with it on my head. When I would sweat, it made the hair I had left very sticky & it looked awful. I had to wash the stuff out all the time, & restyle my hair to make it look anywhere decent.
I couldn't stand all that extra care, so I stopped trying the Minoxidil. Haven't tried anything since. Dermatologist had told me to try the Minoxidil. I just never went back to tell her it didn't work. I truly felt she didn't care, & took the easy way out. I do know of someone it did work for tho. Just not me. They used the men's version. The 5% foam. I didn't.
I'm planning on going back & also to see an Endocrinologist before I totally give up.

blythe

01-07-2012, 06:46 PM

Hi . .I didn't post under any other titles. I did try the same thing. It didn't work at all for me either. No one can tell me why I started losing my hair. The dermatologist didn't care either. He said "Just wear a wig, I have a lot of women patients who wear wigs." And my doctor didn't have a clue. I gave up on finding out anything. If you ever find out anything, please let me know, and I will do the same. I had a lot of stress (divorce) too when it started happening so maybe it was all stress for us.

Blythe

midnite113

01-07-2012, 10:16 PM

Okay thanks for letting me know. I noticed, tho that U had Androgenic Alopecia listed as your cause so I thought U knew more about it. I don't know anything about it, but sure hope to. Far as the stress being the whole cause...it's very possible. I also was starting menopause, so that might've helped it along too. I was really freaked at the clumps coming out. Would've sworn I was on Chemo. By the way...Do you mind if I befriend U on here ? Even tho all of us here are in a similar situation, some conversation doesn't need to be public as much as others, ya know ? I found a spot where we can do that. Just hope I can find it again !! lol
I hope to start my investigating medically somewhere during February or March. Soon as I get my deductible covered, anyway. I'll be sure to let U know if I find anything out at all. My suspicions lean towards the stress & menopause; but also a possible slow thyroid problem. Regular doctors don't usually test for the deeper causes of stuff unless U go to a specialist who is geared for what U need. I saw a doctor online who does these tests. I just have to find them again, so that whoever I do go to, can do those same ones on me. I also have another problem that's never been explained to me well enough & I would like answers for that too. Maybe I'm wrong...but I feel that when U take a lot of medications for one thing, it can affect other things in a bad way without U knowing why. I want to know !!

blythe

01-07-2012, 11:15 PM

Sure you can "friend" me. I am not very computer savvy so you'll have to let me know how to get your posts. I just chose that Alopecia as a guess. I really don't have a clue but the stress. I agree on the meds. I have taken thyroid meds for 40 years. But so has my friend and she doesn't have this trouble.
I really like my doctor but he always says.."I know what I'm giving you and you need to take it." He will, however, answer my questions about a medication if I look it up and find something I don't like.

I might see about an endocronologist.. But I've pretty much given up. I even ordered a couple of turbons in case I get sick and can't wash my hair and have to wear my hair piece. Sheesh, so much trouble, this problem.

Blythe

Tracy C

01-08-2012, 02:24 AM

Hi midnite113 & blythe,

For the benefit of everyone reading this, could you please state how long you used Minoxidil when you treid it. Did you use the name brand Rogaine or did you use a generic brand? It is important for other women to know this kind of stuff.

This is important because Minoxidil is the only medicine approved by the FDA and proven to work to treat women's hair loss. Unfortunately many women do not realize that they need to use Minoxidil for a minimum of six months to determine if it is working for them. Sometimes they may need to use it for a full year before they will know if it is working. Treating hair loss takes a long time. There is no way to speed up the process. I was wearing wigs for years before I started treating my hair loss. I continued to wear wigs for three years after starting treatment until I grew back enough hair that I no longer need to wear wigs.

midnite113

01-08-2012, 02:47 AM

Ya know...I think we have to try an Endocrinologist. I really believe this is an internal foul up of something in our systems. I volunteer to try it 1st !! The thyroid meds confuse me some. Does your friend take the same type & dose ? I'm thinking that maybe if it's for high thyroid, it might be slowing yours down too much now, since you've been on it so long ? Meds affect different people in different ways.

I know that type of doctor. They feel they know it all & don't really want U interfering or going by what U read online or in a magazine. In some cases I can agree with them, but they should always address your concerns with a medication. Glad yours will at least listen. If any of my doctors won't listen to my ideas, I look for a new one. I'm having some trouble with a current one, but a new one of her type is so hard to find.

I think U will still be able to read my posts to U Blythe. I think befriending someone just might be a way to share your email with them. I'm not sure...but U did say U shared email with 2 others didn't U ? I don't know how to do that or I would have by now. Unless this is the way to do it ?
(I hope so) It does ask if I want to share my profile, so possibly so. I sent it in.
Uh-huh, it is a problem. Especially when we have to go out unexpectedly for some reason; sick or not. Can't just throw coat on & run like we used to. My mate realizes now that I need extra time before I can run out & is patient or just goes for me sometimes. Still bothers me that I can't just run out. (Or even answer the door )

I actually sleep in my "Micki" piece, just in case doorbell rings early & I haven't had a chance to get ready. Once I get up, I just re-brush the loose ends & I'm ready to go another day. I can get away with up to 3 days, then must wash my hair. That's also why I keep spares handy. I actually got caught once, unexpectedly when doctor sent me to the hospital for overnight stay. She wouldn't let me go home to get anything. Straight into an ambulance it was. Geez. Good thing my hair was fairly clean that day & it was only 1 night.

midnite113

01-08-2012, 02:51 AM

Yes Tracy. I got very impatient using Minoxidil because of the trouble I had when I sweat. So I have to admit that I did not use it as long as told to. I think I only tried it for about 4 to 5 months before I gave up. I also only used the mild dose of it & it was a generic. Hope this helps.

Tracy C

01-08-2012, 03:27 AM

Hi midnite,

I have used both the name brand women's Rogaine and Walmart's Equate generic women's Minoxidil. I have to say though that the men's Rogaine foam is the most convenient and the most stealthy. So I use the men's foam in the mornings and generic women's liquid Minoxidil in the evening. That way I avoid problems when I sweat during my workouts. On evenings I am going out, I skip my evening dose.

I have read from many doctors that women can use the men's foam once per day. I've been using it once per day for quite a while now and I have been fine with it.

Though Minoxidil is the only medicine proven to work to treat women's hair loss, there is some evidence that the active ingredient in Nizoral shampoo can help as an adjunct treatment for hair loss. Many who are on a regimen to treat hair loss include Nizoral in their regimen. I use the 1% non-prescription strength Nizoral A-D version twice per week in place of my regular shampoo.

So if you do decide to try treating your hair loss again, give men's Rogaine foam a try. Also consider using Nizoral shampoo once or twice per week. It wouldn't hurt to look into the laser comb as well. Every little bit helps. You do need to allow reasonable time for treatment to work. That is at least six months but more likely a full year.

Take care,

Tracy

midnite113

01-08-2012, 05:00 AM

Hi again,

I think the generic I tried was the Walmart one. I haven't tried the men's foam yet, but if I do go back to trying it, that will be the one I try. That is...as long as it won't have any bad effects on my blood pressure. Isn't this made from a blood pressure drug ? I remember seeing warnings to men a while ago about it. Kind of scares me. I'm a little paranoid about side effects of drugs. Any drugs.

I haven't heard of the laser comb however. Sounds like it might be another thing for me to try.
I also took Biotin for quite a while without success. Altho, my nails have improved a bit.

I once used Nizoral prescription strength shampoo for another issue. I had some kind of dermatitis on my scalp & they gave me that plus a mild antibiotic to take for a long time. It finally worked & I could stop using both.

Now, I'm getting a lot of Eczema. I'm getting it on my elbows & have spot on my upper, rear thigh area. From what, I don't know. I have noticed tho, that my hair is extremely dry lately. It seems to be breaking off more than falling out in clumps like it did before. There's just an awful lot of it in my sink, on my floor & in my brush. I grab handfuls of it at least twice a day. I try to not comb or brush my hair anymore than this. Only do it when it has to be done. No more. I also use wig brushes that are mild on my hair & scalp. Yes, they do have rubber tips.

Tracy C

01-08-2012, 05:44 AM

I'm a little paranoid about side effects of drugs. Any drugs.

That is completely understandable. The possible side effects of topical Minoxidil are very mild and well tolerated. Most who use it do not experience the possible side effects.

Minoxidil was originally a blood pressure medication in an oral tablet. It's ability to stimulant hair growth was an accidental discovery. A topical solution of the medicine was developed to more directly address hair loss and reduce the possibility of side effects. I've been using it for years now and I don't have any trouble with it.

I haven't heard of the laser comb however. Sounds like it might be another thing for me to try.

What the laser comb does is it increases the caliber of individual hairs making your hair look fuller and more youthfull. When using it as part of your regimen with Minoxidil, it also increases the caliber of the hairs that Minoxidil stimulated to grow.

The laser comb is expensive though and it doesn't work for everyone. It improved my hair so I think it is worth trying. My sister purchased one for herself once she saw what it did for my hair. She has also seen improvement from using it. It takes time though. About four to six months.

I once used Nizoral prescription strength shampoo for another issue.

The medicine in Nizoral is used to treat several conditions. The active ingredient is a mild anti-androgen that may be helpful in treating hair loss. I felt the evidence was promising. Also, so many include it in their hair loss treatment regimens that I decided to use it too. I'll take every little bit of help I can get.

Now, I'm getting a lot of Eczema. I'm getting it on my elbows & have spot on my upper, rear thigh area.

I was getting dry spots on my knees, elbows forehead and tummy that looked like eczema but I don't know if it was. I changed the body wash and lotion I use and it went away.

midnite113

01-08-2012, 07:15 AM

I don't know why my message went in as all quotes I apologize. I have a question about the Minoxidil side effects again.Do U take any kind of blood pressure medicine currently ? I do, & this is why I worry.
I use several different shower gels, so I don't think changing them would work for me. I'm using a prescription cream for the Eczema right now but it isn't working that well yet. It is diagnosed by a doctor.

I really feel that all of this trouble comes from a problem within that possibly an Endocrinologist can find. I plan on going to one in a couple of months & I will find out.
I'm tired of playing games. I want to get down to the nitty gritty this time & do the best thing for me, whatever it may be.
I feel I have so many related things, there must be a clue in them somewhere. I'm determined to find it. I don't think it's a cosmetic thing by itself. I believe it's medical. But I have to include my stress load also. Just can't get rid of it fast enough. Seems it keeps getting worse no matter what I try. No sleep doesn't help either.

Once I'm sure something will be safe for me, I will give it a try again. I'll do it while I wait for a better solution. Just in case there is one.
Thanks a bunch for all your input. I'll likely use a lot of it.

Tracy C

01-08-2012, 11:43 AM

I don't know why my message went in as all quotes I apologize.

I did that to make it easier for others reading this to keep track of the different things we are talking about. This is important stuff here and other women may be helped by it.

I have a question about the Minoxidil side effects again. Do U take any kind of blood pressure medicine currently ? I do, & this is why I worry.

Yes I do. I also take Spironolactone, which is primarily a blood pressure medication. In my case, I am taking it for a dual purpose. I take it for both my blood pressure and my hair loss.

I really feel that all of this trouble comes from a problem within that possibly an Endocrinologist can find.

I agree. That is why you will read me talking about how important it is to work with doctors to find the cause. Finding the reason a women is losing her hair can be very difficult. I am not surprised that it can take more than one kind of doctor to find the cause. Sometimes you need to treat hair loss from the inside out and the outside in at the same time, such is the case with Androgenetic Alopecia.

blythe

01-08-2012, 11:09 PM

Hi everyone. , , I was asked to give a little more detail about the Minoxidil. I used it for about a year and it was a pain and I saw no change. It's also expensive. I know a man who uses it (for years) and he thinks it has helped him keep some of the hair he had longer, but he says he will be bald soon. He uses Toppik to make it look thicker. He's a little, how we say, vain. My husband wouldn't use anything like that ever.

I don't know anyone who has said it worked.

Tracy C

01-09-2012, 02:02 AM

Hi blythe,

For the benefit of every woman reading this, I am going to respond to your statements. In doing so, it may sound like I am picking on you. Please understand that I am not picking on you. It is very important for women to have this information.

I was asked to give a little more detail about the Minoxidil. I used it for about a year and it was a pain and I saw no change. It's also expensive.

Unfortunately, Minoxidil does not work for everyone. However Minoxidil does work for most women who use it and stick with it. This as well as the fact that Minoxidil is the only medication proven to regrow hair is the reason most doctors recommend it.

Liquid Minoxidil is a little bit of a pain to use, but it's really not so bad. Since I did grow back some hair from using Minoxidil, it is well worth that little bit of inconvenience to me.

Generic liquid Minoxidil is less than $20.00 for a three months supply. Whether that is expensive or not is relative. Since I did grow back some hair with it, it was well worth the minor expense. Men's Rogaine foam is rather expensive, it is also a lot more convenient to use. So their is a trade off there. Fortunately, women can get away with using men's Rogaine foam only once per day instead of using women's liquid Minoxidil twice per day. So it kind of evens out a little bit for women who choose to use men's Rogaine foam over generic women's liquid Minoxidil.

I know a man who uses it (for years) and he thinks it has helped him keep some of the hair he had longer, but he says he will be bald soon.

It is not correct to judge how well Minoxidil might work for a female based on the experience of one male. You are not comparing apples to apples when you do that. Males have a much more difficult time regrowing hair than females. The reason is simple and rather obvious. Males have significantly more androgens fighting against them than females do.

It is also important to note that if a person saw any benefit at all from using Minoxidil, the medicine worked. Maintining the hair he had, for however much longer, is a benefit. So Minoxidil was working for him.

I don't know anyone who has said it worked.

You stated that you knew one man who used it and felt it helped him maintain the hair he had for a while longer. That means you know at least one person for whom Minoxidil worked. Now you know two - because it is working for me.

midnite113

01-09-2012, 03:14 AM

Hi Tracy,
Oh...I wasn't aware U had done that. It's okay.
I'm glad U agree with me about seeing all doctors possible to find the reason for losing our hair. I know I'm not ready to totally give up. I so much prefer to wear my own hair.
I've never heard of the drug U said your taking for blood pressure. What is it's main purpose ? And is it working well for your blood pressure, as well as your hair loss ?

I'm not sure the cause in my case is A.A., but hope to find out.

Also, back to the Minoxidil...I know it might work, but I also know U have to use it for life. I'm not too thrilled about that; especially knowing the discomfort I have with having sticky hair. If it didn't do that to me, it would just be like using all the other hair products I use now to make my hair seem thicker.
It's a tough call for me. The expense is a lot too. More so using the men's foam.

Do U know if they make a generic men's foam yet ? I might give that a try. But I would also like to have another source to go along with it. U know...something to hopefully speed it up.

Tracy C

01-09-2012, 04:49 AM

Hi midnite,

I'm glad U agree with me about seeing all doctors possible to find the reason for losing our hair. I know I'm not ready to totally give up. I so much prefer to wear my own hair.

It is very important to determine the type of hair loss and the cause. It's so important it is worth repeating as often as needed to get the message across.

I also prefer my own hair. I absolutely hated wearing wigs. The only thing I hated worse than wearing a wig was the fact that I needed to wear a wig.

I've never heard of the drug U said your taking for blood pressure. What is it's main purpose ? And is it working well for your blood pressure, as well as your hair loss ?

Spironolactone is the generic name. The name brand is Aldactone. The main purpose is a blood pressure medication. It is also used to treat acne, hirsutism and hair loss in women. My blood pressure has been normal sice starting on it. My hair loss is resolving and I also used to get really bad body acne but that doesn't happen so much any more.

Also, back to the Minoxidil...I know it might work, but I also know U have to use it for life.

If the cause of your hair loss is Androgenetic Alopecia, yes you have to continue to use Minoxidil for life if you want o keep your hair. It just is what it is. There is no such thing as a cure for Androgenetic Alopecia. If the cause of your hair loss is not Androgenetic Alopecia and you have identified and resolved the cause, you probably do not need to continue using it for life.

The expense is a lot too. More so using the men's foam.

You see, I don't think it is expensive. $20.00 for a 90 days supply of a medication that will help me keep my hair is money well spent in my book. The men's Rogaine foam is expensive. However a 90 day supply of men's Rogaine foam can last a woman 180 days - because she can get away with using it only once per day.

Do U know if they make a generic men's foam yet ?

As far as I know, the patent on Rogaine foam doesn't expire for quite a while. There can't be a generic version until after that patent expires.

But I would also like to have another source to go along with it. U know...something to hopefully speed it up.

The only other treatment that is proven to work is not a medication but a medical device. It's low level laser therapy. The laser comb is expensive and it doesn't work for everyone. I use one myself and I think it's worth a try if you can afford it.

The process of resoving hair loss is painfully slow. You are at the mercy of the speed of the cycles your hair follicles go through. Sorry. It just is what it is.

Take care,

Tracy

blythe

01-10-2012, 05:54 PM

I did not feel "picked on" reading your post. I am not petty. The key for me was "some" hair growth. I would need a lot more than "some" to wear my own hair. To add to this, I did use the men's product and I didn't mean to mislead anyone but I tried it twice. It's been so long, I lforgot this. The second time I only used it for 3 months so that would have been too short of a time. Also here are two tips. Use a crayon you can buy in a place they sell wigs if you have a blond wig or hair piece. A dark color in in each side of the part makes it look more real. And if it's blond and shiny, use some baby poweder and shake it through to dull the shine.

I got a great "topper" by using midnite's advice. Thank you midnite!

Blythe

midnite113

01-11-2012, 02:45 AM

Hi Blythe,
Sorry to correct U but it wasn't me who referred to U as "petty". Look back to see who it was sweetie. Anyway, thanks for the hairpiece tips. I've never had to deal with a "part" problem, but if I do I'll remember your tip.
Did U already get your "topper" from Paula Young ? I'm curious which one U ordered. Let me know, k?
Oh yeah...your very welcome !!!!!!

blythe

01-11-2012, 03:05 AM

Jeez, no one actually called me petty. I meant it as I would not take it wrong when you said I might think you are picking on me.

I find a part makes it look more real, and the toppers I have do have parts like real parts look but since they are sort of highlighted blond color, to use a darker hair crayon makes the piece look more real

The one I that was just delievered from Paula Young is: A2420. Color 16. It does not have a part in it but I will try to add one. The only ones I have found with a part that looks real are in a local wig and salon.

midnite113

01-11-2012, 05:11 AM

It's okay. I think U saw what Tracy put in "quotes" when she was replying to me. I still never said it....even tho I knew what U meant by saying U weren't that way too. Just wanted U to know. No anger, no nuttin' here. Really !!
She does that a lot. I didn't know what happened to my own messages when I saw them in "quotes" myself. I had to ask her. I actually apologized n' said I didn't know I was doing it. ( I didn't. lol), She told me she did it, so everybody else would notice what we were saying. I didn't know we could do that to somebody's post.
Isn't this silly ? My Gawd....Oh well. What's that saying Doris Day sang ?
"Kay Sera Sera"?
I really hope U like your "topper" from P.Y..I never took notice if any of them had parts cause I don't use that type. But that's why I turned U loose to the site on your own. So U could see everything that was on there for yourself & choose what U liked.
I have no idea what U look like or what your hair problem looks like. I can only guess & go by whatever U tell me anyway. For all I know, U could have blue hair, down to your knees & U wear it in 3 long braids...LOL
But really....I really DO wish U the best of luck at P.Y. I know I'm happy with them.
And no...I don't have any stock in them or anything else. I just like to share my experiences, if I think someone needs it.
Have a good night. ;o)

blythe

01-11-2012, 04:11 PM

I'm confused. I didn't see any quotes and didn't even think I was replying to a post from you. I thought I was replying to someone else. But, as I said, I am not very computer savvy. I sure don't think anyone should be able to alter one's post.

I am really liking the Paula Young site and like it. Thank you for all your help. I am pretty wondering how to negotiate this forum now. The mixup is weird to me. Also, I think women get too many high hopes from any hair growing products. I know some women who have acess to any doctor (thier husband's being one) and they have lots of money but have hair loss that is easilky noticable. And I see the same thing on TV with women who have a lot of money, no to mention some movie stars who wear a hair piece and it's easily spotted. Glad we could try to clear up the confusion.

Blythe

blythe

01-11-2012, 04:12 PM

P. S. Sorry for my typos. No coffee yet, ha ha.

Tracy C

01-11-2012, 05:43 PM

I sure don't think anyone should be able to alter one's post.

No one is altering posts. Everyone can use that little "quote" button down there on the right of every post. The purpose of using quotes is to draw attention to a specific thing, such as what I have done here with this post.

midnite113

01-12-2012, 04:35 AM

Well.....she does it to emphasize certain sentences others post. I can understand why. Unfortunately, it can also get confusing for those of us who aren't that sharp on a computer. It is easy to put quotes up tho. The box to click on is right there on the left of where we hit quick, for a quick reply. U see the 3 boxes ?
I'm thrilled U like the hairpiece & wig site. I hope your successful with everything U try.
Also...sometimes it's hard for me to understand when someone uses so many different things to get to a place where she reaches success, and I just can't see myself going thru that much to get hair. I want an easier fix, like having that cloning process get approved. I will sure go for it when it does !!
Why should I go thru all of that shedding crap, if I don't have to anymore ? Yuckers.
I find that part so disappointing. I sure don't need any more things to depress me about going bald. Thank God the guy I'm with is kind & understanding as yours is. This way, I only have to worry about people on the outside when I wear my hair. (or not) Especially on a windy day. Gosh those days freak me out.
Ya know...I have an email notice right now where it looks like someone got confused who they were sending a message to, from reading a quote. I don't know if I like this happening...but I guess there's no harm done. I'll have to be more careful reading stuff myself & when I reply, too. Cause like U...I'm not so good at navigating this site & following the way to do everything. Like I said...I still haven't figured out what "befriending" somebody does.
Hey...No worries about typos. I understand purrrr-fectly !!

midnite113

01-12-2012, 04:51 AM

Oh yeah...I know most actresses wear hair of some sort. They can afford to have exclusive stylists work on them too. Plus I'm sure they get the best kind of hair out there. I wouldn't mind having someone with training come to me & style my wigs for me. I have a few I haven't styled yet & they can sure use it. I botched a couple of my wigs up by trying to style them myself. The "Micki" is just a straight trim so I can handle doing that. But actually, I ruined a couple at 1st too cause I cut too much hair off the 1st few times I did it. Those are used for emergencies only. I don't really enjoy them quite that short on me.
I'm annoyed at myself cause I tend to break the teeth on the comb attachments easily; so now that I cut the hair part too short, I have extra combs I can transfer to another piece when they break. U can remove the attachment combs carefully & re-sew them to another hairpiece if U need to. It's kind of on the difficult side. Once U break too many teeth, they don't want to hold on too well. Not unless U have some thick hair left on your head, which I do not. Over time...U learn U can do a lot of things to make your hair last longer for U. I can't be buying new ones every week. I have to spread my purchases out. But I have lots right now. So I'm pretty set for a while. I'll still buy new "Micki's", tho. but only when they're on a good sale & they have my colors. I could fill a closet with those. Gee...just saw Dolly Parton on TV. She has a great collection of hairpieces & wigs. I bet she can't stye them all herself tho. I remember a long time ago, how she told everybody her own hair was super-duper thin & fine & she never went outside without her hair on. You'd never know with her, would ya ? I couldn't believe her waist either. My God...she looked like an avatar !! I wonder if she had any ribs taken out ?

Tracy C

01-12-2012, 05:36 AM

Hi Blythe and Mindnite,

I think I know what is confusing you. You think members are sending you e-mails. That is not what is happening. You are receiving e-mail notification that someone posted something in the thread you have participated in.

You see, when you participate in a thread, you automatically "subscribe" to that thread. Since you are "subscribed" to this thread, the forum software will send you an e-mail anytime someone posts something in this thread.

If that bothers you, you can unsubscribe from the thread by using the "thread tools" button up top there. When you click on that thread tools button, a pull down menu appears. The selection on the bottom of that pull down menu is "unsubscribe from this thread". If you click on that, you will no longer receive an e-mail every time anyone makes a post in this thread.

Take care,

Tracy :)