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Death of a wig
after 15 years my short hair cut wig died after its last wash after 15 years of loyal service, it split and it feels I lost an old friend, it was my first ever wig I brought.
So do you still have your first wig and is it dead or alive today?>
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8 Replies
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I gave my first, and only, wig to another CD I knew, a year or so after I began transitioning, as by then my hair was too long to be able to wear the wig. No idea if its still in one piece or if it’s met its manufacturer.
Jenifur Charne
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I gave my first wig away Sasha, it was too long for an old bag like me. I gave it to what I hope was a good home.
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Afternoon all on TGR
During my mid 40’s I was a shoulder length brunette, but as I grew older more roughly not much past my ears.
I clearly remember doing what I thought was a respectable trade at a dressing service in London. In addition to my hairstyle I had concluded my forms should go from a B to a C.
So I did a deal with the service, swap you forms and the wig above for the cost of hiring the pink crinoline you see in my “old profile” photos, (Group A).
Given my penchant for period dress it should be apparent I was very happy with that deal…
Happy dressing everyone, (well perhaps not in this hot weather)
Caty
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i actually revived my old favorite by ironing it
There is videos on youtube showing how to do it. It worked quite well but it still isn’t what it was. i got a lot of compliments for that wig. I’m so glad i have my own hair now though
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My wigs are unfortunately all stored (after being cleaned / dried) back in their boxes. As Sammie’s stuff is mainly in boxes away from prying eyes, there is little space for wig stands to hold my wigs.
I find that every time I get a wig out of storage, no matter how carefully it was folded away, it is knotted everywhere, inevitability leading to the painstaking task of pulling out knots or even a number of strands of hair. This isn’t just limited to the couple of cheap wigs.
Is there anyway to prevent so much knotting as I am sure it will kill my wigs soon.
Sammie
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You may find this helpful from a website:
The Discreet/Occasional Wearer: Will elect to insert paper stuffing into the inner cap of wig( keeps the shape) and cover the outer portion with a hair net, (wig net) then the wig will be placed inside of the plastic container and/or box in which it was purchased. Then the package is placed within a drawer. This method affords privacy and in the event of long time storage it aids in keeping your wig free of dust. Always make sure your selection is completely dry before storing in this manner.
Long wigs, yes, braid them before you store them ’cause they are a b***h to brush out
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My first ever wig was platinum blonde shoulder length bought from a small hairdressers in Wollongong in the 1980s. I loved it. It survived, with most of its styling, being thrown in our swimming pool with most of my femme clothes by a cranky wife. But it didn’t survive being part of my “purge” a few months later. My mourning of it is probably the reason I’ve been able to give up purging for all time since.
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Thanks Bambi, will try braiding the hair ( after I buy a new brush to de-tangle the hair).
Carol – After spending so much on one wig and my forms, they are definitely parts that will never be purged no matter what!
Sammie
