Simply Wigs Blog and Community

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What Is a Heat-Resistant Wig?

You know the story. You buy a gorgeous synthetic wig online. It looks like heaven in the box. The first few wears? But then – life happens. A dash of heat. A tiny slip of the curling iron. Suddenly, your wig’s behaving like it’s been through a storm.

Uncovering the Relationship Between Menopause and Hair Loss

Discover the relationship between menopause and hair loss and explore some fabulous wig styles to experiment with. Browse our collection.

Wig Cap Construction Explained

With lots of different types of wigs avaliable, wig cap constructions can be a bit of a minefield for the unexperienced wig-buyer. This is our easy to follow guide.

Hair autoimmune conditions | A daunting experience?

When I was diagnosed just before the COVID pandemic with Lichen Planopilaris it was a shock and my fourth autoimmune disease. Being unable to access the medication my hair loss was really quite quick.

What’s my ‘rare form’ of hair loss?

I am nearly seventy-two years of age and for the last eleven years or so have suffered from what I am told is quite a rare form of hair loss. The name of the condition is “Lichen Planopilaris“.

My eyebrows had disappeared

My journey started 14 years ago with thinning hair when I was only 40. I then noticed that one of my eyebrows had disappeared, imagine my surprise!

Can a viral infection cause your hair to fall out?

Who knew that it would fall out three months after you’d been really ill? I didn’t know any of this until March 2024. This is my story.

11 Short Wigs from Gisela Mayer That We Love!

Discover 11 short wigs from Gisela Mayer that will help you make a fabulous statement. Find your favourite low-maintenance style today!

10 Gorgeous Wavy Wigs from the Gabor Collection

The Gabor Collection is highly regarded for its quality, realistic-looking fibres, breathable caps, and easy maintenance. If you’re looking to reap the benefits of this amazing wig brand, you’re in the right place!

My Valentine Hero, my protector, my confidant

He didn't once move from my side. He's been my protector, my confidant and my hero. I'm now 5 months on and proudly sporting my wig, I also have the confidence to go out without it, which I wouldn't have had if it hadn't have been for him.

Natural Collection Rebrand: Introducing Envy Wigs

Find out everything you need to know about the Envy Wigs rebrand and discover some of our favourite styles! Read about Envy Wigs here.

Wigs have been a life saver for my alopecia

It was only last year that I considered synthetic wigs as I always associated them with total baldness, not Alopecia. They have been a lifesaver for me in total honesty.