First Wig

I purchased one nice wig after I lost all my hair. I was going to an out-of-town wedding in a few weeks and I did not want the focus to be on my baldness. The biggest problem with my wig purchase is that I did not have a lot of time before I needed it. So instead of checking out the cancer center and the old wigs shops in town or going on a Chicago shopping trip, I thought buying online would be the easiest.

Shopping online for a wig can be quite intimidating. Finding secure sites, styles, colors, sizes, and price make for a tedious shopping experience. I narrowed down the wigs to a few of my favorites and let my family pick the winner. I had the hardest time determining the color. The online color swatches might not be the actual wig color. A consumer can order a color swatch from the company, but that takes time and I was in a hurry to get the wig shipped. I decided on a Raquel Welch wig at Wigs.com for about $250. This is pricey, but I wanted good quality and I plan to eventually donate the wig.

When the wig arrived, it was nothing like my original hair. The different color and style were a bit refreshing for me, but those close to me did not like the change. Overall the wig turned out to be a good buy for the wedding.

Be cautious if you order your first wig online. Make sure you get the right size and order a color swatch before purchasing. My experience did not provide the greatest satisfaction, but I think part of this perception is from me not liking wigs to begin with.