This is something that I once thought would be impossible to share. But, I've grown a lot in the past year and in doing so I've been able to be braver than before. Previously the thought of someone finding out I wear a wig was fear-inducing, but now I'm comfortable enough to share this fact with many friends, acquaintances & dorm-mates and now even with you, my blog readers. I've been wearing a wig since spring of 2009, so I've been a wearing a wig the entire time I've been blogging. If you've asked me a question regarding my hair and I ignored it, this would be why. Sorry!
When I first decided to begin wearing wigs, I found a wig specialist in Edmonton and bought my wig through her. She's a really wonderful, knowledgeable woman and if it weren't for her I'd probably still be clueless about wigs. I bought my first two wigs through her, and while they're perfectly lovely wigs they are pricey! We're talking hundreds of dollars for synthetic hair wigs. I never thought of buying wigs online, it seemed absurd to me and I worried I'd be sorely disappointed with the quality. This was until I saw Kaelah's video review of Miss Violet Lace on her blog Little Chief Honeybee. Seeing the wigs up close in her video and the 100% positive feedback on the Miss Violet Lace Etsy shop (not too mention the beautiful, trendy hair styles) made me decide to finally bite the bullet and order the wigs online. It was hardly an impulse purchase, as I first needed to create PayPal and Etsy accounts, but it was still a step outside of my comfort zone because I don't usually shop online.
I bought two wigs from Miss Violet Lace, both ready to ship as I couldn't wait to try them out. The first is this long brown curly one for $75 CAD.
This wig is all kinds of gorgeous. I've always wanted long, curly hair & I can finally have it now. I received a compliment on my hair the first time I wore this wig out. The quality is on par (if not better) than those wigs that cost me hundreds of dollars. It's a bit thinner/less voluminous than my other wigs, but this is something I prefer and Miss Violet Lace does offer thicker wigs.
The second wig I purchased is this platinum blonde beaut. Although it is called silver I find it to be a true white-blonde. I really love this wig too. I've always wanted white hair but even before I began wearing wigs I was never able to achieve such a lovely colour. The wigs' scalp cap fits nice & snug, and they're not itchy in the least.
What I love about the wigs from Miss Violet Lace is that they're of such good quality that you can wear yours everyday, but they're affordable enough that even if you only wear wigs occasionally it's still a bargain. I never ever thought I'd be able to buy a wig for less than a $100 that was anything other than cheap and costume-y, but Miss Violet Lace has definitely changed my mind about that. As someone who wears wigs daily, I am so happy to find a shop that offers affordable, funky, good quality wigs. I'll definitely be ordering from Miss Violet Lace. Next on my list? Purple, red, and lavender wigs!
If you have any questions about wigs feel free to ask me in comments or on Formspring.
While I'm happy to talk about wigs, please don't ask me why I wear a wig. Being real, honest and genuine on my blog is important to me, but so is a certain sense of privacy. Thank you for being respectful of this fact.
I'm also really stoked because it's only the first day of 2011 and I'm already being brave!
Oh wow, that first wig is especially gorgeous! I really want the pink one that Kaelah has
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ReplyDeleteSeriously this is something I've been personally considering and haven't shared with it even my spouse.
ReplyDeleteAfter my 1st divorce the stress caused a lot of my hair to fall out and even 15 years later it hasnt totally come back in the way it used to be. I have very thin areas that are really embarrassing to me too:(
I thank you for posting this and the link and hopefully you will mind if have more questions as I explore this more
Take Care,
Fiona
Wow, thank you for sharing, and I love your wigs!!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl for putting yourself out there and telling us!
ReplyDeleteThese are both absolutely gorgeous wigs, and I would not have had a second thought of it being a wig unless you had said something.
While I do not wear wigs on a basis, I wear them for fun and I do own a few very high quality expensive wigs, they are lots of fun fooling others. They're especially helpful since I'm growing out my hair and I can't wait for it to be long! (I have one almost exactly like your long brown one and it matches my natural hair well)
You're brave for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI honestly thought your wigs are real.
And you know what? You look fab. <3
I've wanted to try wearing a wig for awhile, but never knew where to get a good one...thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous! Though I have to say somehow the darker colors just compliment your skin so well that I prefer the dark brown. I can't wait to see you in something in a dark red or purple hue! I'm really very proud of you for sharing something like this publicly and I know it must be hard, but you know what, you're gorgeous and you're brave and you're one hell of an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteyou are so brave!
ReplyDeleteI think the wigs are beautiful
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-Jaz
http://www.fluffyfashioncents.blogspot.com
you look so beautiful with the brown long hair :*
ReplyDeleteI love the first one! It looks so romantic :))
ReplyDeleteThose wigs are amazing! would never have guessed they were wigs xx
ReplyDeleteLove the first one !
ReplyDeleteVery nice!!! I like especially the brown wig, I think it's perfect on u! :)
ReplyDeleteThumbs of for being brave to share. An occasional wig wearer myself, I also waited to come out with it. Looking back I don;t know why I was secretive about it. There's absolutely no need. You look great!
ReplyDeleteYou're such an inspiration. I have a major girl crush on you.
ReplyDelete<3 Lynne xx
www.dollfacedlynne.blogspot.com
OHMYGOSH! that brown is the most beautiful color on you ever! the color cut and style is soo flattering! i'm so glad you found the review helpful! congrats on sharing your experience! no shame in wearing wigs :D <3 <3
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much for sharing! I would have never guessed that those were wigs. You pull them off beautifully and look gorgeous. Now I want one!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for coming out and being brave - that's a hard thing to do. I know a lot of women who wear sheidels (aka very expensive wigs) for religious reasons so wigs are just a way of life for a lot of people I know.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the platinum one - such fun!
It's so great you mustered the courage to share! You look beautiful no matter which one you wear!
ReplyDeleteOh myyyyyyyyy you and the wigs are awesome! You've just inspired me to add wigs to my 2011 List!
ReplyDeleteThank you for having the courage to spill the beans! The truth shall set you free. :) You have great style, including your hair, and whether or not it's real is of absolutely no consequence.
ReplyDeleteI think you're incredibly brave for admitting this. If possible, I would stand up and applaud you in a crowded room, but I suppose wording my admiration for you on the internet is almost the same thing.
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely gorgeous, as always. ♥
love the first one, you're so beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteYour very beautiful!!! Love your blog :)
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You are so beautiful! I really love the first wig :) No matter what your hair looks like, you are such a lovely individual!
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The first wig is so perty!!!
ReplyDeleteWig or no wig...you are beautiful...people put way to much negative emphasis on fake hair anyways....So I understand why you didn't want to share before!!! I used to be afraid to tell people that I wear weaves and then one day I said to myself who cares if everyday is a costume party. I'm going to be myself regardless of what's on my head! Thanks for sharing...and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing and so natural!
ReplyDeleteI used to wear wigs for going out in, I really need to look into investing in some more!
You look stunning! Everyone where I live wears wigs/weaves/extensions and it's no big deal. Actually it is but not in a negative way, everyone wants to show off their newest and most natural looking fantastic hair. I wear clip comb extensions but have this horrible cowlick in my fringe that prevents me from ever having really mod blunt cut bangs so I've been looking into wigs, I might bite the bullet and buy the Egyptian Queen one!
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ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome! I've been thinking about getting a wig or two and I think you may have convinced me. These are fabulous and you look gorgeous! Wigs are so much fun :)
ReplyDeleteI just bought a wig from Miss Violet Lace, too! I got a long layered burgundy one - but thus fur I suck at trying to a) get it on right and b) style it - you however, look fab!
ReplyDeletei LOVE your eye make up!! Im forever trying to perfect the liquid eyeliner :) Great wigs too ;)
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Beautiful Face.
ReplyDeleteMy wife told me to tell you that you look really pretty with those wigs. Well, she also wears fake hair like you, so you have a comrade in her. In fact, she has a full set of African American wigs, which she wears during formal occasions. I think she already bookmarked your blog. Thanks for being an inspiration, Sonia!
ReplyDeleteWow grate look ..
ReplyDeleteReally Good Blog ..................... and you talking real sense too. Great!
ReplyDeleteWow... Both of this wigs are so nice and you are looking so beautiful. Wig helps woman to look more stylish and beautiful by styled hair nicely. Wigs are the best solution that makes you feel like you have the perfect hair. I buy all my wigs from online store Elevate Styles. They have good collection of stylish wigs. Hope to get more interesting articles from you soon.
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