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“So by wearing a wig in my business role – and
most people didn’t even notice it was a wig - it’s
great for getting on with work life as normal. I
also wore the wig to some events and it looked
great - one lady even said she couldn’t believe
my hair had grown back so quickly. She was
astounded when I told her it was a wig.”
a bit of fun. You’re very conscious of the wig
and think everyone is staring but the reality is no
one cares. As I said, people thought it was my
own hair which is amazing. The wig made me
feel far more confident. Models and actresses
wear wigs all the time. It’s really a part of fashion
that we shouldn’t be frightened about. We
should embrace it and have fun with it, that’s
what fashion is all about.”
So when it came to wig versus scarf was it an
easy choice? Tessa said: “It’s all about options,
versatility and how you feel at any given
moment. The wig is a reminder of the ‘old you’,
the ‘you with hair’ - some days that’s great and
does wonders and on other days it doesn’t. But
that’s the joy of a wig - you have the choice and
that’s the important thing.
SUMMING UP
Choosing the right wig is key. Having it sized or
resized and styled – cut in a bespoke manner
- to suit your head shape is very important too.
We’ve seen many clients whose lives have
been turned upside down by a health crisis.
We offer a private room to give them the right
environment in which they can feel as relaxed
as possible during the wig appointment. For
so many they arrive scarf in situ and leave
with new wig in place, styled to suit and with
head high almost skipping out of the salon,
confidence boosted and self-esteem enhanced.
It can be one of the most rewarding moments
for our team.
WHAT’S IMPORTANT IN SELECTING
A WIG?
The choice of a wig is always key. Creating a
hair image that was as close to what you had
before your illness or creating a different look
is the big choice. Tessa is clear: “I wanted to
recreate me - my look so no one would notice
the difference. The first outing with the w