Pals, I also totally misspoke in this video, when saying alopecia areata I meant to say alopecia totalis. Areata tends to be patchy; totalis is (as the name would suggest) total loss of hair. Silly me. x
A tip I forgot to mention: often with fashion wigs the seller will show photos of people who have natural hair that looks similar to the wig, rather than showing photos of the wig itself (naughty), so always try and find reviews where buyers have shown photos of themselves wearing the wig, to make sure that the seller's photos are accurate. x
Thanks for sharing. I was heavily disabled for two years and still have a few mobility issues now, but they are far more "invisible." One thing I noticed when I entered the disability community is how in a lot of ways we are really only seen by others in the community, but when we are seen by the abled community, we are gawked at. I simultaneously wanted to be seen and unseen at the same time. My worst memory is when I returned to work after recovering from surgery, and the main elevator was broken, and I was physically unable to go up stairs. I could only use the service elevator, but that was on the ground floor, and the only way to get to that was through stairs. So... my workplace put me in a wheelchair and wheeled me down the trash chute, which led to the service elevator. This was at a major university. I sobbed the entire time as flies hit my face and I inhaled the smell of rotting garbage. After this, I said I would not return to the office until the elevator was fixed. And shortly thereafter, I was let go from my job. Now that I am mostly recovered, I am ASTOUNDED how disabled people are completely invisible to most abled people, and I am also exhausted at having to explain why I need to use certain accommodations since I don't "look" disabled. I really appreciate the visibility and conversations you have here.
I just want to say that I love you so much! Since the first video I've seen of yours 5 years ago, you added so much value and joy to my life. When asked about my favourite things about the UK, knowing I live in the same country as Jen Campbell is my number one answer. Thank you!
Call me crazy but I think you look great wearing the first wig with the short fringe. It looked especially good half up. The short fringe made you look fresh and edgy. You totally rocked it.
For anyone interested: To curly style synthetic wigs, you can use flexi rods. Separate the hair into strands and curl with flexi rods, then dip the hair in boiling water for 15-30 seconds! I’m sure someone on TH-cam has a more elaborate way of explaining this but I’ve curled my synthetic wigs like this since my college days lol. Thanks for sharing with us, Jen 💗
As someone who has been losing my hair since I was a teenager and struggle with explaining my chronic issues, your videos cause me such a sense of comfort
Thanks Jen for sharing this. I loved the story. Your attitude is inspiring. I too will tell people that it's a wig when they compliment my hair. They say it looks so real, like it's your own. Well, it is. I bought it, it belongs to me. 😁 Can't wait to watch your next video.
Thanks so much, Jen, for sharing so much of you, and for educating me, not only in your impeccable taste in books, but also in how to be a better human being myself.
Fun fact...I know nothing about this channel...randomly stumbled... Heard Jen and froze by the commonality of thoughts we share or is it serendipity???? just wanted you to know that you made the feelings that was stuck in my heart to come out Into the words I am ever grateful To you for doing this for all of us out there Thank you
Thank you for this video. I'm also losing my hair. I'm a woman with PCOS, and when I investigated my options, they were depressing to say the least. And I have strong reason to believe it's not just the PCOS but an intense amount of stress I underwent for about three years straight that accelerated the process. I'm at a stage where I'm still just trying to hide it, because I've never been someone who works on my hair or styles it. I always just brushed it, so the idea of trying to maintain wearing a wig always felt really intimidating. But the things you've shown here actually look really easy and manageable. I wouldn't have to do much to make it work, and that's a relief to see. So thank you so much. Also, I'm from the south-east of the US and really related to "if someone compliments you, brag about how cheap you got it." YES. I was raised to look for deals and to be proud of how little you spent to look cool. ;)
I love how you are both so vulnerable here and so strong. And beautiful, that peach is so flattering to your face and skin color, it’s made me want to try wigs myself.
The peach one is my favorite too! It's been fun seeing all the different wigs in your videos recently, but I've especially noticed how cute the peach one is. I feel like it really goes with your fashion style since it's kind of bright and playful.
Thanks for being willing to share and for being a really good advocate. This is an excellent video. I am so happy you are enjoying your wigs and they are both a joyful expression and a useful armor when you need it.
I loved this vid so much, Jen! Thank you for letting us into your hair loss process and your way of dealing with it. As I’m in the midst of learning to accept and live with my own disability (autism), although very different,I find seeing you be so open and honest about your process really beautiful and inspiring, it really helps me personally. Also, you look incredible in wigs, I could never haha. And the incident you wrote about, I have no words, people can be so hideously disgusting. I wish I could give Aubrey an earful for you tbh. Anyway, thanks as always for your vulnerability, sending you hugs! Xx
Hi Jen, i stumbled upon your channel by accident. Thank you for sharing your experience on TH-cam 😊. I live with Folliculitis Decalvans since my early 20's. For a little over twenty years now. A really mean contemporary, this disease. I shave my head bald because it makes taking care of my scalp so much easier. I don't wear wigs because my scalp is very sensitive. Which is why I prefer to wear chic hats as an alternative. I bought my first hat after a bad sunburn on my scalp with second degree burns. Ouch.
I’ve been cutting my own hair for the past five years; I’m normally quite good at it but not that fringe 😅 I might consider going to the hairdressers with wigs in the future but in Covid times that’s not an option x
Absolutely loved this video! I’m glad experimenting with wigs has brought you some joy, I love clicking on your videos and seeing what one you’ll have on that day ☺️ best wishes and hope you’re safe xx
YOU are AWESOME!! THANK YOU for this video. Thank you for allowing your viewers to take this journey with you and to challenge us to think differently about ableism! If I could like this twenty times, I would!
This was so interesting, thank you so much. Someone who has a full head of thick hair I can’t imagine what you went through and yes I’m that frivolous person who want’s to try every wig, every style and every colour. But I want it to be my choice not to make somebody feel comfortable. I love the blue ombré one 💙. I have a hidden disability, I had a spinal tumour removed 5 year’s ago so my mobility is pants. I still have partial spinal chord damage so walk as if I’m wearing incontinence pads that need changing but until I move you wouldn’t know 😊 love the poem 💕
I admire your courage, your unbelievable strength, your inspiring honesty. I mean.. If only have of us could think the way you do, we could save our species ❤️❤️❤️
To all the Audreys and Audrey’s friends: You don’t know what you don’t know. Keep your ignorance to yourself. (Years ago, I met a work colleague in the parking lot and made a silly comment about him using a handicapped parking space. Then he told me he was in the beginning stages of MS. I learned that day.) Just preordered your new book through my local indie over here! I hope to have it to read over Thanksgiving!
My alopecia also comes in cycles. For no reason a spot gets itchy and red and then - bald spot. There is no rhyme or reason to it. It is uncomfortable and really depressing. I also have chronic TE that just starts one day and I can lose 1/2 my hair. It starts growing back immediately so I have hair sticking up like Alfalfa until it grows - and falls out again. I was doing chemo and I shaved my head. It felt like revenge! I love your videos.
Thanks for sharing. Your wigs look great because you look great. I admire your courage in confronting things and make the best of it. Besides I feel a lttle bit more educated. Thanks!
I'm pretty sure Rachel Maksy has a video about heat styling synthetic wigs for anyone interested (the video is called 'Making your own vintage half wig)
I have lost a lot of hair and I bought wigs from qvc and I’m very happy with them. If one doesn’t work for me I just return it and get my money back. I love wearing my wigs and my friends tell me which ones they like best I have fun with them
I hope this is ok to ask, but I wondered if the hair loss also extends to other parts of the body? Eyelashes, eyebrows, nose hair etc. It’s not something I’d thought about (weirdly) until my Mum had chemo and was delighted that she didn’t have to shave her legs 😂
Pals, I also totally misspoke in this video, when saying alopecia areata I meant to say alopecia totalis. Areata tends to be patchy; totalis is (as the name would suggest) total loss of hair. Silly me. x
Yep, I’ve had areata (random bald patches) Don’t worry, I knew you meant totalis!
"Sometimes a piece of armour is fine, especially when that armour is playful." I fucking love it.
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A tip I forgot to mention: often with fashion wigs the seller will show photos of people who have natural hair that looks similar to the wig, rather than showing photos of the wig itself (naughty), so always try and find reviews where buyers have shown photos of themselves wearing the wig, to make sure that the seller's photos are accurate. x
Thanks for sharing. I was heavily disabled for two years and still have a few mobility issues now, but they are far more "invisible." One thing I noticed when I entered the disability community is how in a lot of ways we are really only seen by others in the community, but when we are seen by the abled community, we are gawked at. I simultaneously wanted to be seen and unseen at the same time. My worst memory is when I returned to work after recovering from surgery, and the main elevator was broken, and I was physically unable to go up stairs. I could only use the service elevator, but that was on the ground floor, and the only way to get to that was through stairs. So... my workplace put me in a wheelchair and wheeled me down the trash chute, which led to the service elevator. This was at a major university. I sobbed the entire time as flies hit my face and I inhaled the smell of rotting garbage. After this, I said I would not return to the office until the elevator was fixed. And shortly thereafter, I was let go from my job. Now that I am mostly recovered, I am ASTOUNDED how disabled people are completely invisible to most abled people, and I am also exhausted at having to explain why I need to use certain accommodations since I don't "look" disabled. I really appreciate the visibility and conversations you have here.
They sent you down the trash shoot?! God, I hate people. Sending love xx
That’s horrendous and if it’s the UK contact ACAS. Xx
They did what? Dear god, that should be a lawsuit
We love you, Jen. That's it, that's the comment.
I just want to say that I love you so much! Since the first video I've seen of yours 5 years ago, you added so much value and joy to my life. When asked about my favourite things about the UK, knowing I live in the same country as Jen Campbell is my number one answer. Thank you!
Call me crazy but I think you look great wearing the first wig with the short fringe. It looked especially good half up. The short fringe made you look fresh and edgy. You totally rocked it.
At least if you cut your own fringe too short you can wait for it to grow back; with a wig…not so much 😅
For anyone interested: To curly style synthetic wigs, you can use flexi rods. Separate the hair into strands and curl with flexi rods, then dip the hair in boiling water for 15-30 seconds! I’m sure someone on TH-cam has a more elaborate way of explaining this but I’ve curled my synthetic wigs like this since my college days lol. Thanks for sharing with us, Jen 💗
As someone who has been losing my hair since I was a teenager and struggle with explaining my chronic issues, your videos cause me such a sense of comfort
Thanks Jen for sharing this. I loved the story. Your attitude is inspiring. I too will tell people that it's a wig when they compliment my hair. They say it looks so real, like it's your own. Well, it is. I bought it, it belongs to me. 😁 Can't wait to watch your next video.
Thanks so much, Jen, for sharing so much of you, and for educating me, not only in your impeccable taste in books, but also in how to be a better human being myself.
Jen you are such a strong women people can be so petty if someone doesn't conform I am so proud of you be yourself you are perfect
The curly wig looks great with the hat 😊
Fun fact...I know nothing about this channel...randomly stumbled... Heard Jen and froze by the commonality of thoughts we share or is it serendipity???? just wanted you to know that you made the feelings that was stuck in my heart to come out Into the words I am ever grateful To you for doing this for all of us out there Thank you
☺️ x
Thank you for this video. I'm also losing my hair. I'm a woman with PCOS, and when I investigated my options, they were depressing to say the least. And I have strong reason to believe it's not just the PCOS but an intense amount of stress I underwent for about three years straight that accelerated the process. I'm at a stage where I'm still just trying to hide it, because I've never been someone who works on my hair or styles it. I always just brushed it, so the idea of trying to maintain wearing a wig always felt really intimidating. But the things you've shown here actually look really easy and manageable. I wouldn't have to do much to make it work, and that's a relief to see. So thank you so much.
Also, I'm from the south-east of the US and really related to "if someone compliments you, brag about how cheap you got it." YES. I was raised to look for deals and to be proud of how little you spent to look cool. ;)
I love how you are both so vulnerable here and so strong. And beautiful, that peach is so flattering to your face and skin color, it’s made me want to try wigs myself.
Such a treat to have a long sit down with you about something so personal
I'm a fan of the short fringe!!! Thank you for such an educative, honest, brave video. Xx
The peach one is my favorite too! It's been fun seeing all the different wigs in your videos recently, but I've especially noticed how cute the peach one is. I feel like it really goes with your fashion style since it's kind of bright and playful.
I love your writing so much and will definitely check out Sick. Thank you for being so generous with your explanations of everything.
I also have an autoimmune disease. It’s a hell of a ride. Stay strong, sister. ✊🏼🦋
I relate SO MUCH to what you said about the difficulties with hairlines! Thanks for the recommendations.
Thanks for being willing to share and for being a really good advocate. This is an excellent video. I am so happy you are enjoying your wigs and they are both a joyful expression and a useful armor when you need it.
I loved this vid so much, Jen! Thank you for letting us into your hair loss process and your way of dealing with it. As I’m in the midst of learning to accept and live with my own disability (autism), although very different,I find seeing you be so open and honest about your process really beautiful and inspiring, it really helps me personally. Also, you look incredible in wigs, I could never haha. And the incident you wrote about, I have no words, people can be so hideously disgusting. I wish I could give Aubrey an earful for you tbh. Anyway, thanks as always for your vulnerability, sending you hugs! Xx
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Amen God Bless You
Hi Jen,
i stumbled upon your channel by accident. Thank you for sharing your experience on TH-cam 😊. I live with Folliculitis Decalvans since my early 20's. For a little over twenty years now. A really mean contemporary, this disease. I shave my head bald because it makes taking care of my scalp so much easier. I don't wear wigs because my scalp is very sensitive. Which is why I prefer to wear chic hats as an alternative. I bought my first hat after a bad sunburn on my scalp with second degree burns. Ouch.
Thank you Jen! I'm so glad I found your channel all those years ago. Lots of love from Texas!
❤️ thank you for sharing it was very interesting also I love your shirt
Thanks! It’s from Seasalt and I love it 🧡
You are not alone. I deal with this also! If you get a wig you like you can take it to the salon and let them cut your wig.
I’ve been cutting my own hair for the past five years; I’m normally quite good at it but not that fringe 😅 I might consider going to the hairdressers with wigs in the future but in Covid times that’s not an option x
You are so sweet to listen to. Thank you for sharing your story. You are awesome... I wish the world would accept everybody's unique differences.
Absolutely loved this video! I’m glad experimenting with wigs has brought you some joy, I love clicking on your videos and seeing what one you’ll have on that day ☺️ best wishes and hope you’re safe xx
First wig looked fab Jen 😁
I loooove the red hair with the hat 💜 on you.
I feel like adding that hat is a magic trick 😅
I love the grey wig on you! So pretty :)
YOU are AWESOME!! THANK YOU for this video. Thank you for allowing your viewers to take this journey with you and to challenge us to think differently about ableism! If I could like this twenty times, I would!
This was so interesting, thank you so much. Someone who has a full head of thick hair I can’t imagine what you went through and yes I’m that frivolous person who want’s to try every wig, every style and every colour. But I want it to be my choice not to make somebody feel comfortable. I love the blue ombré one 💙. I have a hidden disability, I had a spinal tumour removed 5 year’s ago so my mobility is pants. I still have partial spinal chord damage so walk as if I’m wearing incontinence pads that need changing but until I move you wouldn’t know 😊 love the poem 💕
I’m so grateful for you and your content!! Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve learned so much!
Ps First wig, half up and half down, looked really fab!
I admire your courage, your unbelievable strength, your inspiring honesty. I mean.. If only have of us could think the way you do, we could save our species ❤️❤️❤️
I had no idea you are from the North East! Lovely video, thank you for sharing your experience
Great video Jen. Really enjoyed it, thanks! x
I love that curly wig! It is sooo much fun.
Thanks for posting this Jen 😊
Fantastic video. Thanks Jen!
OMG, the northeast of England and the northeast of the US are a lot alike! :) Also, you did not ask for it, but virtual hug coming your way.
Thank you for this video.Im sure u have help a lot of ppl with the same situation.. Take care. .
To all the Audreys and Audrey’s friends: You don’t know what you don’t know. Keep your ignorance to yourself. (Years ago, I met a work colleague in the parking lot and made a silly comment about him using a handicapped parking space. Then he told me he was in the beginning stages of MS. I learned that day.)
Just preordered your new book through my local indie over here! I hope to have it to read over Thanksgiving!
My alopecia also comes in cycles. For no reason a spot gets itchy and red and then - bald spot. There is no rhyme or reason to it. It is uncomfortable and really depressing. I also have chronic TE that just starts one day and I can lose 1/2 my hair. It starts growing back immediately so I have hair sticking up like Alfalfa until it grows - and falls out again. I was doing chemo and I shaved my head. It felt like revenge! I love your videos.
Your curly red wig took me straight to Nurse Oraetta Mayflower from Season 4 of Fargo, very odd reference I know
Well, I do bake a lot… 😉
Thanks for sharing. Your wigs look great because you look great. I admire your courage in confronting things and make the best of it. Besides I feel a lttle bit more educated. Thanks!
Thanks for your channel , please keep it up.
Thank you for making these videos!
Love your channel! Love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm pretty sure Rachel Maksy has a video about heat styling synthetic wigs for anyone interested (the video is called 'Making your own vintage half wig)
I have lost a lot of hair and I bought wigs from qvc and I’m very happy with them. If one doesn’t work for me I just return it and get my money back. I love wearing my wigs and my friends tell me which ones they like best I have fun with them
tnx for share ur experience friend
we must take care for our hair
I hope this is ok to ask, but I wondered if the hair loss also extends to other parts of the body? Eyelashes, eyebrows, nose hair etc. It’s not something I’d thought about (weirdly) until my Mum had chemo and was delighted that she didn’t have to shave her legs 😂
Mine doesn’t but that does happen with other forms of other people.
Other forms of other people? 😅 other forms of alopecia. Thanks, autocorrect x
Thanks for the interesting video💙💚💛🧡💜❤!
Thank you for this video 🖤
I admire you so much.
Thank you so much❤🙏
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I think you look great...
Ps I like the shiny!
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These middle aged white men who have no time for their kids but NEED to DM and comment when someone critiques James Bond 🙄