Hello, my name is Audrey, I am a hairdresser by trade, however I now work in travel retail, based in a U.K. airport. Although I have changed my career, I still do the odd cut and colour here and there, and I haven’t lost my passion or creativity when I do hair. I’m a bit of a perfectionist, especially when it comes to doing my own hair.
I would always cut my own layers as I didn’t trust anyone one else to get it right. I always left my house in the morning with brushes and the odd roller in my hair and drive to work like it. I am even known to go through security at work with rollers in my hair. Yes, I did get some funny looks but I didn’t care. Your hair is what frames your face – it’s what gives you confidence – it makes all the difference when your hair feels and looks nice.
When I was looking for my first wig I knew that I wasn’t going to find anything that looked like my own hair, so I went for something totally different.
My hair is really straight so I went for some curls.
Although I have enjoyed the change, my next wig however, will be a bit straighter.
A couple of years ago one of my work colleagues was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I remember her saying how hard it would be for me to deal with losing my hair and she couldn’t imagine me coping with it – I said you’re right, it would be my worst nightmare! Not in a million years did I think I would be facing similar challenges not so long after.
When I got my cancer diagnosis my best friend was with me. The first question she asked the doctor was, will she lose her hair? (She knows me well) I was told that I would lose every hair on my body. Fortunately, I haven’t lost every hair on my body but I do have a crew cut now (I put my brushes straight on eBay).
I feel that I have dealt with losing my hair very well really, unfortunately it is just something I have to go through, and it will grow back.
For me this is all a part of my soul’s journey, and it has helped me with self-love – something I have struggled with over the years. Beauty comes from within, if you have a beautiful soul, you don’t need hair to validate it.
Now when I look in the mirror, I see strength and survival and I find it really impowering.
Sending love to you all, Audrey x
Thank you to you all for your lovely comments ??
My hair is about 3 inches now, very grey and has a bit of a curl to it – I’m up for the challenge, but not ready to ditch the wigs yet..
Lots of love, Audrey
I am Audrey’s Best friend who asked the question will she lose her hair.
I am so proud of her and the way she has focused on the positives and not the negatives of her illness
and losing her hair. She still takes ages to get ready as she washes and blowdries her wig but she is an inspiration to me and her friends and work colleagues. She truly is beautiful inside and out and I am so lucky to have her as my bestest x
Dear Audrey,
Thank you so much for sharing your story.
You look very beautiful and the style suits you wonderfully well. Everybody dreads loss. Life throws most people a curved ball, from time to time however, sometimes, it brings new opportunities, once you have overcome the fear and trauma.
My confidence was restored by my specialist wig stylist. She managed to steer me away from just wanting to look ‘like myself’ and opened my mind to seeing a different, ‘improved me’. Using an ordinary, affordable wig, she created a beautiful style for me, just as you have cleverly done for yourself.
It would be just wonderful if you could share your skills and knowledge with new wig wearers. You would be an inspiration!
Keep in touch through this blog to wow us with the different colours and styles that you choose . Have fun XX
My wig certainly helped me get through my chemo treatment. Wigs are a godsend and made me feel like me again xx
What a great read this is!…
You sound so positive and upbeat..you’re so right about hair..I feel it isn’t the be all and end all, so to speak..mine will never grow back..that’s OK.. what is the big deal about wig wearing? I love mine..
You look beautiful in yours, and I enjoyed reading your story..
All the best to you..
You’re inspiring…x