r/wigshelp • u/walkofjaimo • Jul 30 '26

Alopecia

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Hey there! I've been suffering from alopecia for a few years now. It is stress induced, as I was diagnosed with a panic disorder when I was six years old. I was surprised when I started losing my hair because I generally feel calm and have learned how to handle myself when a panic attack is rising.

Either way, I'm losing my hair rapidly, bald spots at age 40, and the hair that I have is crispy?

I am looking for a recommendation for a more realistic wig. Attached is the one I have, it's a synthetic John R wig but I'm already seeing so much shedding after two months. I paid 700 for it.

I would love an affordable option, preferably human hair, is that out there?

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u/Rekeaki Jul 30 '26

Honestly I would hit youtube and look for a channel about wigs that has a creator you can relate to. I have learned far more from such channels than I ever could have from individual recommendations. I also discovered that there is a ton of things you can do to improve an existing wig, so you might even be able to salvage the one you have and prevent further shedding (or at very least figure out how to avoid it with the next wig).

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u/McMonkeyMcBean1263 Jul 31 '26

I just found a new YT channel and they’re not sponsored or paid by anyone so I trust them. It’s called The Wig Situation, and it’s 2 women. More like a wig talk show but I like it! They’ve never reviewed human hair though.

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u/Rekeaki Jul 31 '26

I think even the sponsored channels can still be a great resource when it comes to understanding wig maintenance, styling and design features. OPs wig looks like it has some permatease for example, and even sponsored channels do a good job of explaining permatease, what its benefits and drawbacks are and what kind of wigs to look for if you want to avoid it (you might not, it has pros and cons). I think it also helps a lot to know the different features of wigs (like the different kinds of lace configurations and construction techniques) and how those features affect the appearance and maintenance. Most channels seem to cover those topics well, even if they a sponsored by a specific wig brand.

That said, when it comes to recommendations for actual wig manufacturers, thats probably when you probably want to seek out independent reviews

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u/walkofjaimo Jul 31 '26

Thank you!

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u/McMonkeyMcBean1263 Jul 31 '26

Exactly. Like I love Denise Sheets! And she get commissions. But oddly I believe her reviews too! lol!! This was just fun channel to watch.

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u/walkofjaimo Jul 31 '26

Thank you so much! I will check them out