Trichotillomania - Why I wear wigs and wear a wig to work
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Trichotillomania is the hair loss condition I continue to survive, 44 years and counting...
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Know what I love about you? You are so real and authentic. You are unpretentious in this pretentious world. You are a breath of fresh air. You are beautiful inside and out.
Awe, thank you Sunny Day 🌞 you made my day Sweetie ❤
I'm starting my wig journey. It is so painful. I am so glad I found your channel. It makes me feel less alone.
It is an experience margrietsmit6, highs and lows... but a wild ride, nonetheless!
It is indeed painful to come to terms with the fact that a wig will give you confidence, and at first it can be uncomfortable and itchy, but I soon got used to it ❤ I know this was from ages ago, so I hope you’re doing well 😊
I have just started to study wigs and bought my first two. No one would ever guess a perky, cheerful, talented woman like you ever came from a disfunctional family. I do also and I understand being so alone during childhood. The abuse has affected my hair too. Now with being over 65 and with illness and drugs, clippies just don't do it. Thank you so much for sharing. I have learned so much from all of your videos. Please take care of yourself. You have a beautiful soul.
Your so sweet and thoughtful to leave me such a heartfelt comment Louise 💓
Thank you so much for watching and keep me posted on your wig journey!
Your hair loss problem is real...many women and teens go through what you are/have gone through. It's hair loss...period...the same as alopecia or any other type of hair loss! It's nothing to be ashamed of. You are one brave woman and this is a topic which had to be addressed and I'm so glad that you addressed it. I'm sure that you have helped many people with this video❤❤
It has taken me 44 years to say the word out loud - trichotillomania. Thank you for watching Kathleen and your gracious comment here
@@DawnStamper hi! I've been looking for more videos and reviews by you, Dawn...I hope all is well...💕💕
Thank you @@kathleenbeauchemin8146 I have a doctor's appointment this week for my elbow, and I should get a clean bill of health and be able to put up a new video and review...
Is there anything you are looking to see?
@@DawnStamper I'm not sure if you have any problems with keeping your wigs on because you have quite a bit of bio hair..but I have about as much as Patti from Patti's Pearls...almost twins in that area😡😱. I don't have a prominent occipital bone and my wigs creep up...a video about different ways to deal with these issues would be great. It stays was ok plastered all over my head in the winter... but this 1st summer wearing a wig was really challenging...thanks so much for answering and asking. Praying for you as always ❤💋
Hi@@kathleenbeauchemin8146 I haven't had too many problems keeping mine on now that I have enough hair underneath to put into a low ponytail but I used to use Got2be Glued around the front hair line 🥰
You look so pretty in that Godvia wig it looks so natural and some of your other wigs. God bless you.
Thank you Polly, and thank you so much for watching 🥰
Girl...you are precious with and without a wig. Your so honest and raw and that makes you real and respected. 😘
Awe Stacey, thank you Sweetie 😊 I so appreciate your kindness and thoughts 💗 I want to thank you so much for watching 👀 💖
You're so precious. Just listening to your story made me tearful. But look at you now. Beautiful inside and out.
You have been with me from the beginning Deborah - I won't ever forget you watching me and sharing such inspiring comments and your friendship! 🥰
Dawn i too suffer from same condition. I truly ty ur style has been mine.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, this helped me.I was just diagnosed with telogen effluvium and have very little stringy frizzy hair and bald spots. I just purchased my first wig!
Wowwwww!!!! Fabulous video. You just cleared the way for a lot of other women who “don’t have the courage”, to say “to heck with that” and own their story and strength. So glad I watched this. Huge respect.
Thank you Jenny, your kind comments mean the whole world to me!
Your story touched me deeply. Thank you for sharing it with us. The world needs our stories to be heard.
Oh Wow, I like that Pam, the world does need our stories... you have blessed me greatly with your comment!
Wow, that took a lot of courage! I really admire you & look forward to more videos. Yes, wig dupes with Paula Young wigs would be cool!!
Thank you so much Amyrosebud, I've gotten put out a new video here soon...
Thank you for sharing such a personal journey, I can not imagine how stressful it must be to battle this disease. I looked it up to educate myself and I can't imagine what you have been going through. You are a strong woman!
I just hit the point where I see myself in all my wigs. I bought so many trying to find that perfect wig, it really was just a matter of time. I needed to get used to seeing myself with hair. I have loss from autoimmune disease and alopecia.
I finally started wearing wigs when I lost even more hair from my infusion treatments. People accepted it because they knew I was in oncology for 10hrs every month. I wish I wouldn't have waited until I had a good excuse to be wearing a wig. I LOVE my wigs and those happy boxes by the front door. White women are so behind on wig wearing and we should all catch up!
I so appreciate you D W, and you couldn't be more right about us needing to catch up to the wiser ones who have been enjoying the freedom of lustrous hair and hair styles for years...
Trichotillomania is not a disease, it's a mental disorder
@@Sssssssslf I understand the difference and that it might be important for others to understand the difference between a disease and a disorder, but, it makes it no less difficult to deal with.
Mental disorders are some of the most difficult health problems to deal with, this is coming from someone with 4 autoimmune diseases - 1 neurological, Ehlers Danlos and Muscular Dystrophy type CMT2. I don't think we need to split hairs on disease or disorder. Dawn understood me just fine. Keep yourself healthy and safe from Coronavirus.
@@Sssssssslf you are correct, it is not a disease... I am still battling the mental disorder to this very day....
@@DawnStamper my heart goes out to you and everyone suffering from trich, it's an awful disorder and every bit as emotionally painful as alopecia ❤
My name is Connie, Charles is my husband. Girl I cried while listening to your story and I get it! I know what it's like to cry and be broken behind the smiles and laughter. You are beautiful inside and out and I am going to share your story on my Facebook because I am coming up on 6 weeks wearing wigs and it amazes me at the ADULT bullies that make are self absorbed and make everything about themselves not taking into consideration there is a reason Connie has made this change. People don't realize all the emotions a woman has to deal with like you shared when starting out in public with a wig. Another wig wearer told me embrace love and own the new me and all the opportunities God has made possible as a solution to my situation. You will indeed be an inspiration to more women they you will ever know and I am one at 71. I told my husband when I got my wig a few weeks ago she medicates me in a place no pill can touch! God Bless you dear so keep on being one on one with your viewers cause I needed to hear your story and to educate people I share anything that connects or touches me. You are being heard dear! Keep on making a difference
Wow Connie, you have touched me this morning and have lifted me more than you can ever imagine...
Thank you for watching, and sharing my story - if only I knew now what I didn't know then, some one could possibly find strength in this and give them courage 🥰
@@DawnStamper Everything has a season and a reason. Don't know when you started your videos but trust me God knew when the right time was and you have are and will continue to be an instrument of healing used by God. Keep on being a part of all past present and future new wig wearers solution and you will be rewarded in ways only God can do!
Thank you for sharing your story. I relate so much to feeling like I have lost myself and not recognizing the person I've become. I have spent the last 15 years trying to hide and disguise my hair loss. I too could hear the catty whispered comments of my colleagues. My wig journey is just beginning. I too have spent days dying to get home in order to receive a delivery of new wigs. I'm still trying to find myself in them. So far I have only ventured out once in my new hair but eventually I hope to have the confidence to wear a wig out of the house every day. Hearing stories from people like you helps me feel less alone and ashamed. Thank you again for sharing your story. You are amazing.
Hi Rebecca, I completely know what you mean when you say you're trying to find your self in a wig - I STILL have to work to see me in some of them too...
The root can be so dark, I can't see past it and my brain just won't let my eyes believe it could be real - it takes a bit of mental conditioning for me, if you will...
Hi, your sister and you are, wonderful people. And you look much younger than 52 on your videos. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank YOU so much Marina - bless your heart, and thank you so much for watching 🥰
Just found you and you touched my heart. I am just starting my wig journey. Your story has really helped me. Thank you!
Hi Cheryl! Thank you Sweetie 😊 I can't wait to come along for your journey...
This 1st wig does look cute on you, really. Sure it's different than your bio hair (aren't they all) but you rock this style & color !!!
Awe Gail, that means so much to me 🥰 thank you so much for your kind comment...
How refreshing to hear someone be so honest and forthcoming. I am 76 years old and wear wigs also. I have always had baby fine, thin hair and I know the loss of self esteem it brings. My lack of hair has always been how I defined myself and believe you me, it hasn't been a good self image! UNTIL, I started wearing wigs! It has changed my life forever! Everyone on Facebook knows I wear wigs, I have made no secret about it, because anyone who really knows me, knows that I have to be wearing a wig. The Facebook friends keep telling me how I never age, but it's the wigs that keep me young! So eternally grateful for the talented people that can create something that can be a beautiful extension of our own true self.
I think your video is, by far, the best testimony of how you started wearing wigs. It is hard when you delve into an arena that is symbolic of something only people going thru chemo using. You just proved that there are many reasons for wanting or needing to wear a wig. Heck, it's just an accessory, so in my thinking, everyone should have at least one wig for those bad hair days, and that's something we ALL have in common! Love you, sweet child! So glad I found your Channel.
Thank you Janette for such a heartfelt, thoughtful comment - I'm glad you found me too! You have blessed me so
I love Godivas Secret Wigs and Pattis Pearls. I learned so much from them and my first GOOD wig came from GS. Starting to wear wigs was a process and not easy for me. But, after I got there I was addicted. I have worn them since Nov. 2016. I used Toppix too for several years. HARD! Thx for your story. I saw you take 10 years off your age, just now. You are so pretty! Please don’t cry or I will too. I relate.
Wow Linda, we started our wig journey/ addiction, at the same time!
Remember Blondie Locks?
Are you still as addicted as you were in the beginning days?
I've watched many of your videos, but this is the first time learning of your story. Thanks for sharing. I've tried so many wigs and sent them all back. I still have a healthy amount of hair, but wanted something on days I didn't want to mess with my hair. Hearing your story ( and others ) on TH-cam, I have an appreciation for what God has given me.
By the way...at age 63 getting up in the morning is a gift. Have a good day 💗
Hi Cassie 👋 thank you so much for watching and your kind words 💕
Yes, Paula Young dupes!! I'm so sorry u had to endure that during your childhood. U sure pulled on my heart strings. U are an overcomer!!! Look at u now!! Helping others, u go girl!!
Thank you so so so so much! 🥰
We are the same age and I started when I was 5. It's incredibly painful to discuss. I started wearing wigs when I was 21. I am just now exploring different styles and colors. I admire you so much for speaking out. It makes me cry. You are beautiful!!!
So much shame is associated with it that we can't say it out of our mouths Amy - once you say it, you can't unsay it and NO One understands... I am right here with you Sweetie!
Have you ever gone into remission for even just a little while?
Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your journey. Our wig and topper company, Silk or Lace, was started because our founder developed alopecia after coming off of birth control. The hair loss process feels so isolating but there is a whole community out there to help you though! We are dedicated to education, helping, uplifting and growing with the community we have built with our company. You have inspired us and reminded us why we do what we do, thank you!
I hope people will see your comment here and will lead traffic to your company... thank you ever so much for your kind words 🤗
I am soooo sorry to hear not only about your fall and broken elbow but about what you had to have gone through losing your hair. That is so devastating for any women. My hair is very thin as I have gotten older, seems like the horror came over night as soon as I turned 68 yrs, old. So now I am having to wear wigs. You have a very beautiful and sweet face like Taz on Taz wigs she has the same illness as you and lost her hair too. You both look gorgeous in any wig you put on your head. Most of us are not blessed in looking so gorgeous in most wigs. Buying wigs is a very difficult on line and expensive for most of us. Thank you for sharing this and since you did this video in 2019 and its now 2022 I know your elbow has well healed. Stay safe and well.
Thank you Debra ☺️ I have since begun losing all my hair again, pulling it out strand by strand. It's completely debilitating 😟 I don't want to go through it again and yet here I am, totally out of my control...
Just found you're channel.. Love it. You look absolutely gorgeous in the color, it brightens up your face & eyes. Your honesty and openness is refreshing. I watch Taz she's amazing... Taz was so helpful to me when I first started wearing wigs. I'm extremely grateful to her. I get compliments on my hair, now that I wear wigs. I smile and say Thank you. Now, I have two wig channels to watch. Iv watched other channels and when I asked a question & no answer after a month I unsubscribe. If woman want you to watch their channel and don't answer questions, I figure what's the point? I love wigs. If I have to run out & don't have time I put on a wig, sunglasses lipstick and a cute outfit and you look put together. I'm glad I found you're channel. Have an amazing day!
Awe, thank you Autumn Storm... TAZ was very instrumental in my early days, and exploring new styles - I never give a second thought to having a bad hair day myself!
Thank you so much for being here with me - I will try my best not to disappoint
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS on your ability to share. I mysteriously lost my hair, since joining support groups online I know my thyroid issues and 3 of my meds are mostly behind it... but hair shame is REAL, no matter the cause. I too have decided to wear the hair for life! I'm so glad I watched you!
Awe Melissa, that means SO much! I am so happy you are here, following along Sweetie!
! Im a hair stylist and I work with many clients struggling with many things! Bless you for sharing your story! It’s important and you have helped many!!
Hi Jennifer, that you so much - you are helping on the front line Sweetie ❤️
Thank you. Loved watching you! I’m 70 and had pretty hair until Covid poisoning. I can’t imagine how you must have felt as a child. You are beautiful
Thank you Libertygirl2u wigs have sure come a long way haven't they...
Love your story and your attitude. When a wig looked better than my hair, it was time. Wish I would have done it sooner. I realized the first day I wore it to work no one cares about YOUR hair. Yes, they may ask a question and say it looks good, but that's it. They care about their own hair, not yours. When I'm complimented on my hair I usually say it"s a wig so she knows she can have nice hair too, it"s not a secret.
The best part is the time and money I save wearing a wig. Always a good hair day!
I absolutely LOVE your screen name akalegs 🥰 thank you so much for watching and subscribing!
I can't thank you enough for sharing all of yourself with all of us.
Hi JJ, this part of me is something I thought I would never share, but I am now, certainly glad I did!
I too have suffered from trickitilloma since the age of 12. My mom took me to the doctor and he said it was because I was ugly and fat. He advised I needed to get a new haircut and lose 20#. I was 12 and had boobs and the other girls made fun of me. I was bullied. I was ashamed of my 38/28/38 figure. This was in 1963 and then the style was thin body and beautiful hair. So I begin my friendship with trick. I could hide it with hair pieces and chignons until I was 28 and had to buy a wig at Kmart and Sears. Then I found Paula Young Wigs and contrary to belief all her wigs aren't for old ladies. I have bought wigs from her for 38 years!!!. It is nice to find another person with trickitilloma but I am so sorry you too suffer from it. I am glad you are getting better. God Bless.
Oh My Goodness His Amazing Love, I just now came across your comment and your words just melted my heart!!!
You are not alone my dear friend - I hope you get this message from me, you posted so long ago and I didn't get flagged that you commented...
I can't thank you enough for sharing your story with me!
That wig is sooooooooo pretty….you look gorgeous! GSW was my first wig…..Freedom, their best seller. Your life is tough….you are a strong woman. Hair loss is hair loss…no matter how it comes out. God bless you sweet girl. Your wigs are beautiful on you…never stop wearing them! ❤❤❤
Such a blessing I have come to find what I hated and despised for ever - My Hair issues!!! But I have the greatest life because of it now with wigs and all the friends I have made, like yourself here, in the wig community 💖
People really are drawn to you Dawn and it's because they do care. 🥰@@DawnStamper
And, YES, I definitely think you should do the Paula Young dups!! I have 3-4 of hers and I love them.....no complaints at all! Very affordable for so many women, and she has so many youthful, lovely styles! ~~Mavis~~
I am waiting on the latest catalog to arrive in the mail Mavis, which styles are your Favorites in the Paula Young line?
@@DawnStamper I haven't worn long hair since I was 15, and I've always worn pixie styles....some longer versions, and some shorter versions. My husband of 50 yrs. has always preferred short hair. I've always kept it that way, and it's what suits me best anyway. My first PY was Geneva because it was most like my bio hair style before I lost so much. They say when you try your first wig you should find a style and colour similar to what you had, which is great advice. When I put my short little Geneva on it still seemed like SO much hair!! Got used to it fast though! Now I like the slightly longer Janine (my favorite so far of my PY's), Victoria and Lauren...but all still pixie's. I've seen some of the ladies on the facebook private groups wear some of the mid-length, and long ones, and they are lovely, and very affordable. Not all the styles they carry are shown in the sales catalogue. Jaclyn Smith has some very cute styles shown in the PY magazine too. ~~Mavis~~
@@roymavistanner8399 I can't wait to explore! 🥳
You have suffered long enough! Do what you need to do for yourself! Hairloss of ANY kind is horrific and heartbreaking! You are gorgeous in that wig! It is up to you to tell people if you are wearing a wig! I do to advocate. You never know who needs to see someone who wears a wig and how good it looks! I wish I had a consultant who cared more aboutme than finding 1 wig and sending me on my way!! No discussion on cutting the bangs which were too long!! Care for the wig..nothing. More interested in taking my money than letting me try on many different wigs. I wish I had Kim and Misty from Mimi's Boutique! Thank goodness for youtube!
Boy do I know exactly what you mean Indigo Girl (by the way, I love your name here!) Wif sellers are just that, selling wigs! Moving merchandise, gettin thank coin! I don't think wig sellers, in large, know enough about how to wear them, style them, maintain them, and the like - thank godess we have this TH-cam!
Thank you for your honesty. You have helped many people with your story. The wig looks amazing on you.
Thank you Nancy, I keep searching the internet looking for answers and to see if I can find someone say it will fade away - still haven't found that yet....
I love the style and color on you, the wig is so pretty and natural on you and you are gorgeous !!
Awe, thank you Cutecamaro - my husband Jeff drives a Camaro! Thank you so much for watching my story... 🥰
I'm just now discovering you. I messaged you last week about the Ashlee wig. I just watched this video and you're just absolutely delightful! Thank you for sharing your story!
Oh no Jennifer, I don't think I got your email - my email address begins with the word email...
Did I respond to your email?
I asked you a question in the comments on the Ashlee video. You answered me! No worries! Thank you!
@@jenniferbluedorn3396 oh goodness, I must be losing my mind lol
Hi Dawn! I have watched this video 5 times! Why? Because you speak to me...your feelings are the same as mine! Thank you so much for telling us your story! Hoping the elbow is better than ever when all is said and done. So glad Pete came into your life. 😘
Thank you for your story. It is an emotional journey. I’m glad I have found all the wonderful ladies that provide support.
Thank you so much for watching Brenda, I am blessed to have you here with me on the journey...
Thank you for sharing it means a lot hearing somebody else's struggle, we aren't all gifted with beautiful hair. ❤
Amen to that Diana! Thank you so much for watching and a Happy New Year to you!
What a truly brave and heartfelt video. You encouraged me to actually start wearing the wigs I have.
Awe Daphne, thank you! Yes, put it on and off you go!!!
(Ayyy girl I’m watching this from the future hehehe) I’m so glad you have come around now (err at least I hope you have!) to the fact that ANY hair loss is “legitimate” hair loss! First of all, trichotillomania is just as REAL as any other illness, And secondly, even if you had no illness, no “hair LOSS” and simply had thin hair or a texture that was hard to manage and you decided you wanted to wig it, that is a legitimate reason to do so! You’re absolutely right to compare it to makeup (or clothes-- dressing for how you want to feel!). The only message I question from this video is the talk about ‘always working with a mirror in front of you to make sure the wig is perfect--‘ this sounds pretty unhealthy to me. Worrying about any part of your appearance that much can become compulsive - I hope you’ve long since given that up!! Xxo 💙 glad you are back to the world of the living (and to making video)
I can't see myself at all in the job I have now... OCD is in the same family as Trichotillomania so that is another thing I try to manage with positive self talk - I have many years under my belt now but have to put the work in daily... So good of you to watch my story and comment... I truly appreciate it 🥳
Sorry to hear about your elbow,. That must have been so painful! This was an incredibly honest and visceral video. You are strong, beautiful and generous to share your journey. I am sure that your video helped someone in pain and in fear about wearing a wig.
I think saying this out loud helped me too Joan 🤗 it is a secret suffering and so taboo that I wouldn't know how I would be received - thank you so much for watching Sweetie
Thanks Dawn for sharing your story. I received the Hollywood wig today....ordered because of your review 💋I wish we could post our photos for you to see! YES do Paula young dupes🤸🏽♂️
Oh Cynthia, I wanna see it!!! Would you mind posting it to my facebook? facebook.com/dawn.stamper2
Thank you for your honesty. I’ve been devastated lately with my hair loss. I’m depressed, sad, angry, feeling sorry for myself and pretty much stay by myself. I know my loss is only going to get worse and I need to come to terms with it but my hair sister’s on TH-cam, are the only ones I feel know my pain. My loss is from a ton of auto-immune issues. I’m trying everything I thing I can to stop it, Rogaine and diet. I went on the AIP diet and writing this today, I found myself in the ER yesterday with Diverticulitis. Trying to get healthy and get my hair back is causing me a ton of other issues. The Rogaine makes my scalp itch and gives me headaches but I keep doing it. Your video gives me the courage to just stop all this madness and come to terms with just wearing wigs. I really wish the Kardashian’s would do a big promotion with wigs that would make it a huge popular thing to wear them, to help people like us. Again, thank you for your honesty and this really helped me today. ❤️
Not yet. My profile picture is Khloe but I wish she was a tad shorter. I know I need to embrace my new normal.
I take it back, it’s not my profile picture on here, it’s my profile on Beauty Nook.
@@debbiewheeler9824 we change identity many times over in life, little girl to teenager to young adult to woman! This is just an accessory to enhance who you are now, from yesterday, and tomorrow Sweetie 🥰
Such a touching video, I could really feel your pain. So glad you had the confidence to not only purchase wigs but start your YOuTube Channel. I’m only 5 months into my wig journey and I love them too! You’re an inspiration! BTW, we lived in Kansas for 5 years just before retiring and moving to Florida 3 years ago.
Hi Sharon 👋 I bet you don't miss this cold winters! Florida is so lovely 🥰 Thank you so much for watching and joining the wig world - it's gonna be so much fun ❤
Hi, I lost all my hair because of chemo therapy 14years ago. I bought a wig back then and it was a Game changer!! Since I found your channel, I got the wig bug to get another one. You look marvelous. Good answers too. Hugs! Robin
Wigs are an amazing time saver, money saver, confidence booster and all around convenience!
God Bless you honey! Your wigs look wonderful! And, you have the most beautiful eyes! Be kinder to yourself, wear wigs, pretty clothes and be fabulous!
Thank you Kim, so thoughtful of you to leave me such an encouraging comment - and thank you so much for watching... 🥰
So sad for you to live with this since childhood. You are beautiful. Glad you found yourself, the wigs look so natural in you. You are so brave to show this, I
know it helps to just let it out. Not sure I could do it myself❤️🌷you do a great demo job. TKS
Oh Willa, thank you, ever so much for watching and commenting 🥰 it means the world to me...
I love your story! I am in the beginning of wigs and toppers. Struggled with trich for most of my life and now starting to branch into this! Thank you!
You won't regret it Freedom Fighter, it won't necessarily take Trich away, but it will bring your confidence back! Congratulations and Welcome 😁
I just found you, thank you so much for sharing your story. My Mom had the same medical condition and wore a wig from age 30 and still today at 94. I have worn wigs only for dance performances, but I love them. Always a perfect hair day, although you do need work with them a bit taking the shinny look off was for me a great discovery I like a little shine but not satelite shine. Thank you for your wonderful inspiring channel. For me it is for the fun of it and the easiest day, but it is so heartfelt for women who have medical conditions that share similar and soulful journeys. Many many Blessings to you.
Hi Kathie, I love your Mom's loyalty to keeping her hair perfectly styled! She is a woman after my own heart 💞
Wow, you said that all so beautifully and expressed the same journey we’ve all been through.... I too just say “thank you” to the hair complements. No need to go into the details... just not necessary😁. You are a gem 💎 🤗
I really had to practice Monica, it's still hard for me to take a compliment... I am hoping someday I will feel deserving of such things - thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for your honesty! You made so many good points! I too am an aqua-eyed, California-born gal-now southerner. Couldn't believe the cities you mentioned coz my dad's fam lives in Modesto...Fresno...wow. Small world. You are stinkin' gorgeous.
Your so sweet Janean, I am in Fresno for good now 🥳
That color is beautiful on you! Putting your wigs in bags is a great idea. You can see what your putting on. I’m new to wigs and I think i will store mine in zip lock bags and just label everything. Great idea!
How exciting Jayne, welcome to the Wig Journey we are all traveling on! You are going to have so much fun 😊
Thanks for the great video! I have Trich also for 50 years! I just started wearing wigs again after being almost pull free for 10 years! ( I blame the pandemic but Trich is a part of my life and I know that. I’ve made peace with it and wear Awesome wigs too! Embrace it girl you are so beautiful ! My coworkers don’t know but they Love my hair. I’m living a better life because of people like You! Keep smiling and I will too❤️👍🌞
It's so bazaar how it goes dormant for periods of time and then strikes when you least expect it...
Thanks for sharing your story. You look beautiful in all your units. I have a friend with trich and I know how hard it can be.
I have chronic TE, but my hair grows back for now so I don’t really feel I fit into any category either. Wigs make the shedding phases bearable until imy hair gets healthy again.
My heart goes out to your friend with trich Salete, please share my channel so they can see a kindred spirit walking along on this plant and not all alone... Thank you so much for watching!
Bless Your precious heart! 💗 It’s so hard when you know or think people are judging you for whatever reason. You are absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful eyes, beautiful smile, face, the works. I have had such a blast since I started wearing wigs. One.day I’m a blonde, the next day a brunette, the next long and luxurious, and the next short and wispy. IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN ABOUT THIS EARLIER 🤣🤣 Way fun!!
I know just what you mean Suzanne!
Me too! I have worn auborn page boy, glazed honey curly, and chocolate glazed short culy layered!! Thinking of a gorgeous gray I saw! Woo hoo!!
How funny@@indigogirl903 I have been eyeing some grey myself...
Indigo Girl 🤣🤣🤣
@@suzannedawson4120 could be the newest fashion trend?🤭💞
Beautiful testimony and gorgeous woman. I love your spirit. I have been wearing wigs for years for no reason at all. I love Dolly Pardon and Cher. One day I go to school with my own short hair and one day I’m wearing a hat-wig. People don’t care girl. After awhile they start telling you which one is their favorite.
It is very cool Kalua! No one ever really cared 🤗
Thank you for your honesty your so brave this will help so many! Please show us your wig collection your first wig looks amazing on you wigs are just wonderful for self-esteem. Why shouldn't we look they we want to nearly everyone on TV does! Hope your arms better soon. Love your channel 🎉 💖 💖 💕
You know Clara, I struggle with that very same thing! I get so frustrated with wigs and how they don't preform on me the way I see them on the others... I just don't have the time or talent to be a Cosmetologist 🥴
You're the most adorable thing ever! thank you for sharing your story.
Awe, thank you Creative Opinions, and thank you for watching my story...
Dawn you are an absolute treasure ✨💕 thank you for sharing .... you are sooo lovable ❤️
Thank you hophaze - you have been so much fun to get to know...
I am in awe of you!! What a great outcome to a rough start. I have alopecia and I am just starting to wear wigs now- thanks for giving me some courage!!
A Kansas girl ❤️
Hi Misty! 🥳 Wichita here, what part of Kansas are you from? 🥰
Daily Dazzle and Dawn - Moundridge
I am so impressed with your honesty. What a brave person you are. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. And I love your first wig.
Thank you Billye, I don't know what came over me - I just felt compelled for one reason or another...
Thank you so much for watching 🥰
I could identify with you. I mourned when I lost my hair. I felt extremely uncomfortable when people started talking hair. It felt like I was lying when I was complimented on my hair and I said nothing about the wig. And then one day.... Everything shifted. There was an almost holy moment, when I realised that I am not defined by my hair. And besides, now I can wear which ever style I want. I can wear the hair that I always wanted. I started to feel grateful for the people who make wigs. And my life changed. I decided to make this an adventure, and enjoy the new colours and styles. I have never received so many compliments. Because now I wear my wigs. Before this my wigs were wearing me! I feared people might notice. But they never did. And now I am free. Because I don't care any longer. And I love my wigs. And with that I discovered a new self confidence. You are beautiful. Consider yourself hugged for sharing. Love from South Africa.
Oh Wow @@karindeklerk1002 thank you ever So much!!! 🥰
You’re so brave to tell your story. ❤️❤️ I’ve lost most of my hair due to menopause, and it’s been tough for me to accept bc I always had “big hair”. Hearing your story gives me hope that someday I might feel confident in my wigs. Also, I order a lot of Paula Young wigs and would love to see videos on those. Love your videos! What you can do with a wig is amazing!
Don't even get me started on menopause She Mac 🤭 its something I wasn't prepared for, and not going away soon enough! Thank you so much for watching... 🥰
Awe,
❤elanie here, I'm so sorry you fell and got hurt. I think ur sweet, and Godiva Secretes FREEDOM, was my first wig, and my out coming if you will, shes also the only name my husband every remembers and tends to call them all Freedom, I also have Katy, and Kelly, I'm so new to wig wearing yet I'm very old at studying all about wigs for 2 years, everything I watched and learned was admittedly good guidance but trial and error has been the real deal..I now own in a short period of time over 22 wigs have modified several to make them my own, and completely destroyed a Jon Reneau Angelique..oh well. On occasion I use IT stays for my LF girls, wig grips for quick and easy out the door, and recently tried tape...OMG that was a trip. You are sweet, and beautiful both with and without ur wigs. Your out front on youtube being brave and helpful to all of us suffering anybtype if hair loss, thank you for sharing and hope u recover quickly
Much wig sister love
❤elanie
Awe, Wow! Thank you Melanie!!! I love hearing about your "Freedoms" 🤣 my husband tries to remember their names too 🥰
@@DawnStamper
Dawn,
Wow, thanks for your quick reply. Like I said I have been paying attention for 2 years..you are on my bestie list right there beside Taz and Denise for my most inspiring heart felt go to girls when I need learning, inspiring, and loving...keep doing what u do, no one can touch ur senserity...to me its Priceless..🥰 I'll be watching, stay safe, happy and healthy
❤elanie
@@808statelady I will be looking for you in comments.... I am so glad I have you!!!
@@DawnStamper
Back at you Beautifil Lady 💯 %🥰💙
I also think storing ur wigs in the bags r a good idea. If they have been sent to you that way. Then it must be fine. U could also write on the bag the name and color if needed, and either store in a drawer or closet:) hope ur arm heals quickly for u too.
I'm thinking that too sheryldarst, I can keep the tag that I have cut off with the brand, style, and color to catalog each one - thank you so much for sharing your thoughts 🥰
I can't believe I've found this. Finally, someone who's like me. I subscribed to your channel a couple of weeks ago, Dawn, when your Jamilla Plus video popped up on my recommended list.
Honestly, I've watched a tonne of videos about wigs and hair loss, from multiple TH-camrs, (who I really enjoy) but that video of yours just struck me. Although I didn't know at the time you had Trich, I just felt you were different from everybody else .. so REAL (and a bit of a character too, just quietly lol). And, I thought it was rather fabulous!
And, then I begin to watch this one today, only to find out you have Trichotillomania! Finally, I have found another real, live human being who understands. Yes, I can relate to so much of your experience. Although, in saying that, to be completely transparent, my hair loss is caused by a combination of a couple of physiological skin conditions, an auto immune condition and elements of Trich thrown in, for good measure lol . So, i guess I'm still a bit of an anomaly, but I'm now one step closer to feeling less like the odd man out, after this video. I've been dealing with my hair loss issue for three years now. Looking back, it all just started off as another relatively minor health problem, but rapidly snowballed into something I was not expecting. Ah, but that's life, isn't it, eh?
Well, I'm just SO surprised at finding this video of yours, and feeling a bit flabbergasted too! But, in a good way. Haha!
I most certainly will be keeping an eye out for your content, and watching more.
Sending a HUGE hug, Dawn.
Thank you for this video. You've helped me so much already xox
Awe Ronda, thank You for sharing yourself with me! 🤗 Telling my story, out loud, for the first time, has made a big difference in keeping it all, somewhat under control 😊
Thank you for sharing your story and being vulnerable! You are so refreshing and honest. I am in the first few months of wearing a wig and I feel so fantastic with hair. Such a huge difference in my confidence and self worth! Keep up the great videos, Dawn!!
Hang in there with me Faith, let me know if I can ever do ANYTHING for you 🥰
Look at all them wigs.... you are a blessed woman! Wow I remember this video, you have come a long way baby!
Awe Vickki, it has been a Wild Ride indeed 😜
Dawn- I love you so much. Honestly, you are so awesome and real. Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are so beautiful inside and out. I so wish we lived closer because I just know we would be really really good friends. You have just helped SO MANY with your honesty. Hugs!
I feel equally as much about you too Denise!!! I love you too...
your story is so touching thank you for sharing.. I don't think you NEED a reason to wear a wig in this day and time.. It's much more acceptable I think. I bought my first wig this summer. I went from a ton of thick thick LONG hair to short very thin hair.. I lost my hair due to a hospital stay and HIGH fevers for several days. My body stressed out. Its growing back but not like it use to be. Being over 50 now, is a challenge too. Bless you girl we are the same age
Oh ho, I love that you know all the hair styles that influence my ideas of what dream hair is, growing up in the era we did Passions of a Cowgirl...
I wish the regrowth of hair wouldn't be so different than before because I am experiencing kinky, curly, wiry hair now, and I am not used to it for sure!
Thank you for sharing your story! You looks so pretty with any wigs on.
You are so sweet and thoughtful to watch this one Hyesun - I wasn't intending to make it such a long video...
Love, love, love the story of your personal journey into the wig world. So authentic and honest, and you express those feelings that we all have in our own journey's. Bless you and your wonderful mom for helping you, and all of us, feel better and more confident with our hair loss issues, and being able to enjoy our helper hair everyday! I really love your first wig on you......you instantly look 32 not 52.....and you have such a beautiful, warm smile!! Thank you for this video! :) ~~Mavis~~
Thank you Mavis, I have absolutely LOVED having you on my journey and all of your support - thank you so much for watching
Dawn, I just now ran across your videos and I absolutely love your first wig. I can' believe how good the condition looks still. Not to mention it looks beautiful on you. I'm just now experiencing hair loss and I'm absolutely devastated at how old it makes me look. I'm encouraged! I'm 72 but I still love beauty and took a lot of pride in making myself look good. Wigs DO take age off me.
Thank you! God Bless!
Truly a fountain of youth Judy - and so much cheaper than cutting and coloring all the time....
@@DawnStamper yes it is. I have white hair and I had dark brown chunky lowlights put in the top/bang and sides. Expensive! Can't do it now due to the hairloss. Don't know if I'm going o get all my hair back or not...some has come back.. I haven't found a wig yet to match that coloring but I'm going to try to get brave with some other colors. Again, thank you so much for sharing your story. I just ordered one you reviewed for us, Make Waves in the F8/60 ... hope I like it. 🥰
@@judymanier5417 oh you might really like New Make Waves - you really gotta pull the bangs down...
@@DawnStamper ❤
Opening up with personal stories help people that have their own struggles. Sometimes people feel they are alone with their personal story. You have touched many people with your honesty! By the way I LOVE your first wig on you.
Thank you Laurie! I wasn't sure if anyone would even be interested - thank you so much for watching, this was a long video 🥰
Oh my, Dawn. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. What a precious, beautiful woman you are and so very much like me. I’m so glad I found you. While I do not have trichotillomania, I have never had good hair except for when I was a teenager and had long, straight lovely blonde hair. Why didn’t we appreciate these things when we had them. I was so insecure. I was able to grow it down past my nipples 🤫 LOL but it was still very thin and once I got into my 20s I desperately wanted different hair. Full, thick and wavy. I won’t go into the whole story, but it is VERY similar to yours trying to introduce a new persona into the public. My first wig was also from Godiva 🤣🤣🤣
Now I could care less. It’s SO MUCH FUN! And it’s especially fun watching wig reviews and discovering precious and courageous women, like yourself, who get it and who are so like minded. Thank you for your transparency, beautiful sister. 🥰
Wow! Thank you Suzanne 🥰 your comment means the world to me...
I just heard about you today and found this video. I noticed you haven't put out anything in awhile. Oh how I wish I would have known about you before. I don't suffer what you suffer. I just have fine thinning hair that I believe is genetics because my mom is that way. However, I felt so connected hearing you share your story. Especially when you patted your chest and you said "you're not fine". I can so relate! I wore wigs for a short period of time in 2000, then I stopped. Then I started again in 2015 and stopped shortly afterwards. In December 2020 I decided I've had enough. So much going on in my life, and my heart, I decided I was sick of it! I still struggle internally with other things but I know I'm happy with my hair, and that helps. Anyway, if you happen to read this, I really wish you would consider coming back on you tube. People need you....I need you! God Bless.
Hi Danielle, 👋 I am still here Sweetie, I am trying to find myself again since finding out my husband cheated on me continued a relationship right under my nose! I feel like I have more to bring to my channel here, but I am still struggling to find myself right now... 🤗
@@DawnStamper I'm so sorry! I can relate. I am still struggling daily with a very similar issue that happened almost two years ago. I have had a ton of health issues since and medically they can't find anything which tells me it is stress internally tearing me up. You are in my prayers! I look forward to the day I see a new post from you. God Bless.
@@dink4evr thank you Sweetie 😊 you made my day today 💕
So sorry about your accident! Heal quickly, sweetie!
Thank you Ruth, I gotta remember to look where I am going lol
Dawn thank you for sharing your story. You are so brave & courageous! I appreciate hearing your story. I think we all share some similarities in our journeys and it helps to hear someone else's story and how they have coped. Thank you so much!
Awe Kari, thank you so much for your kind comment, and for watching my plight...
Thanks for sharing! I am a career coach too! People do stop commenting on them. But like you in the beginning they did. Took years off my face.
Oh cool is that Jackie, that you are also a Career Coach!
God Bless You! My girls pulled the trigger for me! I said ok, “I’m going to go bald or wear a wig” that’s my choices.
They helped me soooo much. I must have spent 2-3k on wogs those first few years.
Just killed me but I was seat bing for the perfect feel, look, style, color.
God Bless You as I totally get it!
Darlene
Thank you so much Darlene
Hey girl I found you again. You are beautiful and I love your hair. You always have a great video. Very helpful information. Thank you Dawn
Awe, thank you Jan 🥰
You are amazing! You have definitely paid your dues! Your story is so heartbreaking yet you made it through and are beautiful! So sincere...I can so relate with your struggles in the beginning! Thank you for sharing your story ❤
Awe Kathleen, thank you SO much!!! and thank you for watching and all of your support
Thank you SO much for sharing this! It is helpful and comforting to know that, whatever the reason for our hair loss, feeling good about the way we look (especially for women) is now possible because of wigs these days. Way, way back, wigs always looked wiggy and the colors were just not ever natural. Now, we don't have to just put up with hair loss and can look, and really pretty, again!
I could not agree with you more Kathleen! You are such a blessing to me ❤️
Love the idea of doing Paula Young Dupes. I hope you do it! Thank you for your honesty and frankness in sharing your journey about a condition that most of us don't really know about. BTW, your first choice for a wig was so much better than mine!
Awe, thank you Brenda! I have identified 2 dupes that I am planning to post with the Paula Young line...
You’re so brave. You’re beautiful with a wig or without it. My husband bought me my very first wig. I was trying on a bunch of wigs and I kept saying, no, I don’t like it. No, I don’t like that one either. Till the sales lady told me, look , a wig will never feel like your own hair. Make it your hair . So now, I don’t buy expensive wigs, I only buy synthetic . I also think , in my mind, that if I wear short wigs, it makes me look older. And I have to wear bangs. I make bangs even if the wig doesn’t have them.I got rid of the boxes that the wigs come in and I put them in zip lock bags. It works for me. Thank you for your story, God bless you always.❤️
I can really identify with so much of what you shared Ofi Boop - I am so grateful to you, for commenting your experience so others who are struggling with this same adjustment, can see they need to just make it their own...
Hi Dawn just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing your story. I look forward to viewing more and getting to know you and picking up a tip or two along the way. Cheers Sandy
Hi Sandy! Thank you so much for watching and hanging in there with me on this video... I am really looking for to getting to know you here through your comments... 🥳
Thank you for sharing your story. Believe me when I say it is very encouraging & helpful to those of us who are trying to wear wigs & be comfortable. You're very brave! And you look just beautiful!👍❤❤
Thank you Mary, that means so much - I never wanted my channel to make anyone feel like they have to spend money to get the latest and greatest. I am hopeful I am able to give encouragement 💓
I love your videos. This one was exceptional. I felt like I was sitting there in the room with you as you
Talked. I know so many people who don’t come out of their problems. You made me sit up straight and say we CAN do it. I will say that to myself whenever I get that little downer we sometimes get about our hair. You are an inspiration to so many of us.
Hope that elbow gets better real soon. Love you!!!!
Hi Janet, my elbow is on the mend and I am regaining the motivation to put up another video (fingers crossed tomorrow) thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching...
Wow, u r 1 powerfully gracious & strong 💪 lady. But, above all of that, u r brave. So happy I found u on TH-cam, bcuz we hav a few things in common. 1 being the fear of, @ 1st, wearing wigs in public. I too hav a few Godiva wigs that I got about 2 yrs ago. I waited 4 1 of r trips 2 S.D. & my hzbnd wz gracious enuf 2 swing by L.A. so I cud visit 1 of her shops. We too hav a beige chihuahua, 12yr old 3-legd we inherited from my inlaws. R dautr (27) hz svrl mentl issues we still keep learning about how 2 help. I wz bullied a litl thru school bcuz I wz the skinny girl w the big nose 👃. But, nothing like u hav ben thru. U inspire me, u teach me bout wigs. Plz keep up the hard work, bcuz u help so many pepl in so many ways. So glad ur mom (I miss my mom dearly I lost her 2 pancreatic cancer 5 mo aftr my only child wz born 😢) cheered u on 2 TH-cam bcuz u r a gr8 teacher 4 so many. 😍
Diane, I can't thank you enough for such kind words! We really do have a lot in common - and I think we even live in the same State! 🥳
I so admire your courage to share your history with us! You look beautiful in your very first wig!!
You came up on my feed yesterday - the video you made in the doggy park 💖. Your wee 🐕 is so stinkin' cute!
Anyhow, I so enjoyed you! Now I'm a new subbie catching up on your channel.
Presently in my late sixties, my hair has thinned enough in the past 24 years to spur me to learn everything I can about wigs🧓. While it's always been baby fine, my hair was thick enough to even require thinning in my young years! Hard to believe now!!
Thanks so much for inspiring and encouraging me!
Be blessed this day, -Susan💖
Awe, thank you ever so much Susan 💓your kind comment made me day 🤗
Thank you for taking the time and gathering the courage to share your story. You have encouraged me. Love to you!
Much love to you too Pantaleimona 💗 you brightened my day...
Godiva's Secret Wigs packages their wig that way because they buy Noriko wigs, rename them and call them their own and shipping them in the Noriko box would be a dead giveaway. It's cheaper to buy them from other outlets as GSW jacks up the prices. It's called white labeling. I wish they were honest and up front about their practices. I've stored some of my pieces in plastic bags and they develop a funky odor. Now I store them in the boxes. xoxo Joan
I agree with you Joan, I have never purchased from them again - it's highway robbery!
So sorry to hear you have injured yourself. Get well soon. Xx
No, don’t throw your boxes out, they stop the wigs from getting squashed. I much prefer getting a wig in a box.
Hair loss is such a personal journey, and what ever reason has caused it is very relevant to each of us. Your story is very sad, and it is wonderful to see how you have come to terms with it, and manage your life. It’s an inspiration to all who hear this. I hear the pain, but also the joy. 🌷🌷🌷
I wrote to you a while back about a wig that you reviewed and you were sending it back to your sister Krissy. She said she hadn’t received it from you at that stage. I wanted to purchase it from her, still interested.
Cheers from Jill Creagh.
I have been very under the weather and not been able to get the package sent to my Sister, my apologies Jill - I will try and ruffle myself together and get it in the mail soon... XoXo
Just concentrate on getting better, there is no rush for me. And thank you for letting me know, I do appreciate it. Xx
I just checked it’s name, it’s the Delectable in FS12/26. It had slipped my mind.
@@Jillybeans140 it is a process that I didn't even expect to recover from....
@@Jillybeans140 please let me know what you got!
I am thrilled and so thankful to have stumbled upon your channel! ❤️❤️❤️
Awe, thank you So much d von 💖
So beautiful and inspirational. I’m trying to find me a wig now. I have AGA. Hair loss is devastating, no matter what type it is. God Bless you.
Thank you Teena, your about to embark on a wonderful, wild ride...
Keep me posted on what you choose 🥳
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’ve had trich since I was 11 and I’m 45 now. I started wearing wigs a few years ago after wearing hair powder for years to try to cover up the bald spots. I love wigs too and always feel like I have to tell people it’s a wig when they compliment my hair. Anyhow, thank you again for being so open.
I wasn't able to say Trichotillomania out loud of my mouth until this year Danielle, thank you so much for watching 🥰 what is your favorite wig right now?
Daily Dazzle and Dawn I wear Heidi a lot by Jon Renau but I straightened it a little with a steamer. I don’t know what to do with all the boxes either. 😂
Truly love you and your courage to share your story!! Such a beautiful strong empowered woman!!! Love that first wig so pretty and natural on you! You said it gave you 10 years??? I think it’s given you At least 20!!!
BJ
I am always mesmerized by how a wig can transform my face back in time BJ... the illusion is crazy to me! Thank you so much for watching BJ and hanging in there with me 🥰
That wig is lush. You're so brave. I think high achiever people get this... didnt mention but my aunt (moms cousin technically) who I said u resemble had trich. She looked balding when she won some sort of national award for highest marks in exams. Theres a pic of her shaking hands taking the award from the PM of Pakistan at the time, and my mom told me at the top she was bald in a jagged way (the pic is taken from bottom so it looks like we are looking up at them). She is a doctor now. my mom told me she used to pull her hair out when studying and the better her grades got, the more hair was lost. My brother with severe OCD is also a genius and since age 5 or so bit his nails and hands till they bled.. He also used to be borderline anorexic though he only explained it recently. My parents didnt notice though he was obsessed with eating little, sucking his ribs in and having his bones show throughout the day he would check his stomach/ribs . Still does bite hands or nails every couple of minutes, but not too bleeding point. He refuses to get 'chewies' which are also made for adults to bite on instead.. So I think it proves if people are highly intelligent doesnt mean they are made of iron. People expect intelligent people to carry the world on their shoulders it reminds me of how so many people with Aspergers (now called level 1 autism) go undiagnosed because their intelligence makes ppl think its their fault instead of uncontrollable..if they cannot self regulate, or talk many times etc. So kind of you to share... Im sure it helps so many people.
You are so very sweet Moni, it is very true... I think every one suffers from something one way or another 🤔
2021 and I just watched this video.
Bless your heart, what a journey you’ve had. You’re right, with the wigs on you do look like you’re in your 30’s. Very beautiful.
I love your candid honesty.
I appreciate you S H and thank you for your kind words 🤗