Once again, another great review from one of our SW community!
A big cheer for our fabulous customer, Tjalke from the Netherlands, who has done an amazing review for the Rene of Paris Evanna wig. Tjalke is wearing the Evanna in two stunning colours, Ice Blonde and Marble Brown.
Hi, fellow wig-wearers or aspiring wig-wearers! Welcome to my journey to wearing wigs.
I felt like my hair had become too thin, and I didn’t like the look, so I just shaved it off. After that, it was fine – no worries or trauma here – but I did kind of miss having hair.
I wanted something to complete my style – something to mess with.
First, I went to a professional ‘hair-replacement salon’. They suggested a glued-on top piece, but I didn’t want one of those since it would require going back each month (ain’t nobody got time for that!). I wanted the freedom of simply taking it off and putting it on myself.
Instead, they custom made a wig for me. They coloured and adapted it too; it cost me a pretty penny. I enjoyed it a lot, although I didn’t wear it every day. I started experimenting with styling and curling and having fun with it as I had planned; it was my favourite fashion accessory.
After about nine months, I had worn it out, which can happen with synthetic hair (especially if you mess with it as much as I enjoy doing), so I started looking for a replacement. I didn’t plan on going back to the expensive salon since I had grown quite confident in messing with wigs. I knew it was relatively easy to style/restyle, cut and curl a wig (just take small steps), and the amount of online support and tutorials, especially on Youtube, is staggering!
That’s when I decided to go for a Rene of Paris wig.
I now own two Evanna wigs and one Adeline (although this has now been discontinued). The price-quality offset is great, and I like the cap construction.
For male wig wearers, I would suggest skipping the ‘male wigs’ tab and looking for good female wigs with the felt flaps with wire. These are great, and there are so many more to choose from!
There’s no better way to make a wig your own than to have fun and mess with it. You do you; you do extra. There are too many boring people already!
Evanna wig Rene of Paris
The Evanna wig from Rene of Paris has stepped into the ultra-trendy world of bohemian chic. Here at Simply Wigs, we are delighted that the beach wave curl is now part of their collection.
We think Tjalke looks amazing in his Evanna wig – it’s a great style choice! If you’re interested in trying wigs from either our men’s or women’s collections, please get in touch with our friendly team today.
I’m a bald ( hair fell out ,thanks to this wonderful disease of mine!) Straight man, in my mid 40’s And I just purchased, my 1st 2 wigs EvEr! Both of them are rather long ( a 20″male, and 24″female wig) both are synthetic fiber ( fer cost savings) and are long, because until my hair fell out, I had BEAUTIFUL super long auburn hair, that took me 7 years to grow!
My favorite cat of 17 years, keeled over and died in front of me on the 14th of March 2024, and I’ve decided to start a new life, under an assumed name, with a variety of ways to do so at my disposal! I will leave a name with this message, but it won’t be mine ( so to speak)…All of you are very brave, to do something like this, and I say that only because there seems to be some kind of Stigma, about men wearing wigs ( I can’t figure out why?)But, even some of my closest family members have been less than supportive of my decision ( thank God I didn’t mention the whole “incognito “, thing to them!) That’s why its always good, to “test the waters”, so to speak, when offering up information. Thanks for all the advice folks! I’m proud to be a new WIG WEARER!!!
Kenneth its very good to read comments from men too. I love how informative and supportive everyone is.
Sharon. That was so well written and I feel exactly the same. I am a man and I am a wig lover.
The wigs look incredibly natural on you, so much so, that I looked the style up and have it in my basket for when I am ready. I love wearing wigs, would never wish my natural hair back. Its so easy to change colour and style. I have loads more confidence and feel good every day. Much easier than visiting the hairdresser for styling and colouring. Thanks to Simply Wigs for helping to give me the hair I longed for all my life.
Thank you!
Hello. Thank you for your sharing your experience. I have been purchasing and wearing women’s wigs. I feel that many of their styles are also appropriately styled for men to look good in. I really appreciate the affirmations you gave in your article. It’s nice to know someone else views men in wigs can simply look better.
thank you both. It is lovely to share the journey with the ‘boys’ as well. Both have encouraged me enormously.
Big thank you, Tjalke – will give it a go and let you know how it comes out. Any ideas where to get extensions?
Keep having fun with your great hair…
Thanks Olivia!
It didn’t look as great after nine months though… I plan on re-using it at ‘carnaval’ as a pirate beard 🙂
If you’re uncomfortable with restyling, just start with an old one 🙂 you’ll get the hang of it soon enough I’m sure.
Oh and small steps is a good tip, don’t immediately decide you want to turn your Evanna into a pixie cut, it might not work on this type of wig 🙂
Thanks Chris! 🙂
Thanks so much! No one benefits from stigma’s, and no one is holding you to them right? Let’s all have some fun with our appearance, I think we can get away with far more than we dare to…
That’s exciting Pam! I’ve become an influencer? Have fun experimenting with your styles 🙂
Thanks so much!
Thank you Annie! Wig wearing should be fun right?
Hi Larry,
Thanks for your reply!
It’s so cool of you to share your story too 🙂
No, men in Europe do not commonly wear wigs, but then again, I see fewer men being experimental with their fashion choices then women.
There are these hair systems that are glued down that some wear, but it wasn’t for me.
Julie and Larry, thanks both of you!
Regards,
Tjalke
Hi Cienna,
Thanks for your reply!
Colouring synthetic wigs is something I have not tried… The way plastics are coloured (bottles, packaging etc, and even wig fibers) does not lend itself to re-colouring, and sharpie and other solvent based paint/ink will damage the fibers.
I would suggest buying some grey synthetic extensions and sewing some strands of fiber in here and there manually. Especially some above the ‘sideburns’ may generate a natural effect.
I’m no expert though, I’m just messin’ with me hair matey 🙂
I’m curious of how you’ll get on, please share your succes or fails so we can all benefit 🙂
All the best,
Tjalke
Hello everyone,
I just had to respond after reading this article. Until I read this, I thought I was the only guy who enjoys wearing wigs and has a variety of different styles and colors. Wigs are a part of my wardrobe. Maybe men wearing wigs is common in Europe, but I’m the only American man (that I know of) who is doing what we’re doing. I’m new here, so I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Larry; I’m a single, 55 year-old straight man, and I’m an Evangelical Christian.
I have androgenetic alopecia, and I shave off what hair I can grow. I truly love my bald head, and I take care of it so it looks as nice as possible.
That being said, I also love to wear wigs. I started wearing them when I was in college and as a project for one of my courses, I had to create a peer based support group. I chose to make a group for people with alopecia areata. I wanted to encourage the members to find their own unique way of coping with their hair loss. It was important to me that losing your hair — whether a man or a woman — does not mean you lose your beauty, or no longer be able to love or be loved. It’s not always easy. I’ve spent many an evening crying with women,and several men who found it difficult and painful to cope with an important loss — and losing your hair is a loss — and it’s right, healthy and good to go through the grieving process, because you are going through a transition in your life. Not only is there emotional pain, but also fear. You are going to look different, and not knowing how people will react and be accepting is something to naturally be afraid of. Because I’m a Christian, I also considered this to be a ministry as well as a course project.
For me, my balding experience was relatively mild, compared to some of the hair loss sufferers I’ve known. I became interested in wigs for several reasons — most of which you ladies can identify with. I enjoy having a variety of looks. Does everyone like it that I wear wigs? No, of course not. On the other hand, a lot do For me, it wasn’t being seen bald that scared me, it was what people would think when I was bald one day, blonde the next, and a brunette the day after that. It took a lot of praying and encouraging support from the women in my life to, “just do it already!”
Well, I started doing it, and guess what? The world didn’t come to an end. I wasn’t made fun of; and as I grew more and more confident, my dating life even improved, I developed friendships with women more quickly, and I was seen as approachable by lots of hurting people who needed to share their pain with someone. They came to me because of my story, that I wasn’t just talking the talk but walking the walk when I was bald as an egg sometimes, and wigged at other times; and they came because they saw Christ in me.
I stopped wearing wigs when I left school — hey I was an adult now and everyone knows you can’t have fun after entering the adult world. Unfortunately, you forget things — even important things.
About six months ago, I got a call from one of my beloved friends from those college days, and she asked me if I still wore wigs. I admitted to her that I didn’t. She demanded to know why not. After giving the lame excuses that I was too old and that I wasn’t involved in a support group, or doing any ministry work that wigs would be useful, she read me the riot act. She reminded me not only of the good things that I had played a part in helping others, or that God had done through using me, and that there was plenty more things left to be done. She then asked me if I missed all the fun I had, and all the compliments I used to get? Well, I had a lot to think about after we hung up, and much to pray about to.
My sister is a breast cancer survivor, and had both breasts removed. I saw that the national alopecia areata awareness day was approaching, as were a lot of other important events and anniversaries in my life also were coming up. I found my motivation to start wearing wigs again. I now wear wigs to draw attention to issues, and causes that are near and dear to my heart. On national breast cancer awareness day, I addressed everyone in the dining hall where I live, on the importance of self examining your breasts once a month, and to have a yearly mammogram because it could save your life. When I spoke at that luncheon I didn’t do so as the totally bald Larry they knew so well, but as a Larry with a beautiful full head of ginger red hair. At my church recently I led the congregation in reading from the Book of Common Prayer. I did so as Larry with short hair, the color of soft pewter. I always refer to my wigs as my hair — I may not have grown it, but I bought it and have both the receipt and pink slip to prove it .
Well, I guess this message has introduced me — probably too much information — but I hope those of you who like exchanging e-mail about our mutually favorite thing — wigs — will feel free to do so.
God bless and love,
Larry
PS. I want to thank my stylist, Julie, for doing my “hair”, and returning me back to the land of wigs, and for believing in what I’m doing with my new heads of hair. She is who got me to buy women’s wigs instead of men’s wigs because they were less expensive, came in greater selections of color, length and style, and she could re-cut and restyle them so they look like wigs for guys.
Thank you for sharing all your tips and tricks. I love your whole attitude towards wig wearing – matter of fact and fun. More reviews please! Oh, and you look great in your customised Evanna.
It looks amazing! Completely natural.
Tjalke – I so love this video. Please keep us all updated with your future wig journey. Both colours look amazing on you. I am on my way our to purchase a steamer!
A brilliant review Tjalke….I loved the info about cutting your wig to suit yourself as sometimes maybe just the length would put you off buying a certain design!
Let’s hope more guys like you feel inspired to be cool and get over the stigma of wearing wigs as hair loss in a man is as distressing as it it with women x
What a lovely man! I learned a thing or two, please get him back for more!
What a fab video, ive never been brave enough to restyle my own wigs, but im going to give the steamer tip a try eith my Evanna. Evanna is also one of my favourites. I have it in toffee long rooted. Hoping hubby will take the hint and santa will be bringing another colour
I love this! I agree, wig wearing should be fun! Often it’s not a choice we are in control of but it doesn’t need to be a dread 🙂
I’m really surprised you made a synthetic wig last 9 months! Well done you!
An inspiring post – really enjoyed it and agree with the approach to make a wig your own and add your style and personality. I want to add a few grey ‘hairs’ to mine – any suggestions on how to do this please? It’s synthetic. Have tried sharpie pens but just rub off. Many thanks.