Upon turning 50, I was hopeful that my middle life would be an adventure. I pre-empted the many challenges posed by the increasing responsibilities and also imagined enjoying the benefits that come from a life well-lived.
However, I didn’t plan on the unforeseen challenge of coping with sudden hair loss, which in my case, was caused by contracting Covid. My hair loss hit its maximum within a few months and challenged all my self-perceptions. The fact that I hadn’t had to go to the hospital with Covid and was well enough to be at home with my loved ones made me count my many blessings. In reality, I was extremely lucky.
I remained positive enjoying life, trying to work around my thin and patchy hair by wearing scarves and hats. This worked well but I really missed having a hairstyle so to speak. I was never any good at creating a hair-do, it was more a matter of piling my long hair up on my head into, a messy bun, but all the same, it was very much an identifier of who I was.
Feeling stuck in the scarf world, I eventually happened by chance upon a social media wig lady who lead me onto the many other wig enthusiasts who share tips, tricks and new styles available. I lapped up any good advice I could find online. It was through this route I realised that modern wig constructions were a world away from the imagined horrors I had conjured.
After a few months, I purchased my first two wigs, which weren’t a total success, mainly due to my colour choices. I still enjoyed wearing them and loved the positive comments, but felt like I hadn’t yet found ‘the one’. Then I saw a review of a rather edgy asymmetrical wig in a rooted modern grey/silver – it was love at first sight!
I haven’t looked back since finding my colour and style. It was the first time I had achieved perfectly wonderful preened hair, in a style I loved, which wasn’t compromised by the limitations of my own bio hair. I’ve even had a hairdresser tell me my cut and colour is gorgeous. I didn’t have the heart to tell them the truth! I now own three of the same wig in varying shades but sometimes flirt with a few short styles when I want a change.
Losing my hair was and is still sad at times but in all honestly I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s been such a fun journey and I’m now the ‘shake and go queen’ of the synthetic wig. It is exciting to know that I’ve only just dipped a toe into the world of wig possibilities and so who knows what’s next. All I am sure of though is I’ve never felt or looked better, which isn’t half bad for a middle-life woman who’s looking for adventure.
Love, Melinda x
What a stunner you look I love your wig would you share what it is? Your glasses and necklace are awesome too!
We absolutely have to turn such a negative into a positive and you have done just that and it will inspire others
Well done you ??
What a great attitude, and like your glasses too. Just because we wear wigs doeasn’t mean we can’t be fashionistas too!
You look fabulous x
What a fabulous story..or rather adventure ?
You look great in your wig, I love it! Which is it please?
It suits you so well…
Wishing you all the best..
Ps..I didn’t know Covid can cause hair loss..
Crikey..
You are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story. What is the brand, name and colour of the wig you wear in the picture?
XO Maria
Love your positivity. Keep smiling and the world will smile with you.
Lots of Love
Jill
Well Melinda,You look fabulous hun and you are a real inspiration!!!!
I’m so pleased you are happy again!!!
Hugs and Kisses,Paula B,XXX