Yaya, that wig and you looks great! I had a bout of super thinning hair (hypothyroidism) and wore wigs for awhile. I had a short blonde wig that looked much like my own hair and I also had a long brunette wig just for fun. Now that my hair has grown back in, I don't need the wig anymore but occasionally I wear the long brunette wig when I go out to a club or bar with friends. We call it my party hat because I get hit on a bunch when I wear it so it adds to the fun! My party hat: Anyway, I went to a wig salon (where they sell and style) and I would suggest go to one of these places if considering a wig. They have a lot of helpful information on how to wear, style and care for your wig. But most importantly, it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. They are used to dealing with women experiencing hair loss for medical reasons and the depression and low self-image these women have. So the salon is a very loving, happy place to be. I saw a bunch of happy tears while there and even shed a few myself. As far as wig choices go, I agree with Yaya, the Raquel Welch line is very nice and getting one with a very low weight is the first thing to consider because they seem to lay more naturally.

Jane, I just started my 4th month of HRT and I swear my hair suddenly feels familiar again! It has so much more body. Today I didn't even put conditioner in it because it feels so healthy without. Heck, I was going for the heavy duty moisturizer conditioners before and my hair was fly away frizzy and wouldn't do anything I asked - which was not much at all. It sounds like there is only so much you are willing to give up and I can't blame you. I'd try HRT first (3 full months) and if that doesn't work, promise yourself that $2,700. wig. NOW! Stop worrying because either way, your hair is going to be OK. Either with hormones or hair replacement therapy, which ever works. You are too pretty to let a little thing like hair get in the way of your confidence and happiness. $2,700. isn't that much money to spend on something big that can be fixed. Why do we justify so much money easily on our houses and then cheap out on the things that keep us from sleeping well at night? No one should cry themselves to sleep when a mere $2,700. could fix it. Yes, we may be vain. So what! Try the hormones, but don't rule out the wig! I bet a new leg would cost lots more... Be grateful it is only hair you need. LOL!

My old (tired, worn) house was built in 1952. I wish I could say it's a mid-century modern gem. LOL, it's not. I have the original, 1 1/4-inch wide, hardwood (white oak) floors in the livingroom, hallway, and two original bedrooms. We refinshed the floors ourselves. They weren't perfect to begin with; they weren't perfect when they were finished, but they are beautiful, IMHO. We used a matte finish, no shine top coat. Shine/high gloss finishes shows every speck of dust and magnifies marks. I have two huge hunting dogs and a rough-and-tumble DH that live here. The floors are not pampered. They get mopped, once a month or so, with hot water and Mr. Clean. They are swept nearly daily. I think they are beautiful; not perfect, but beautiful. Some people remove their shoes when they come in. I encourage them not to; their socks will be matted with dog hair. Some people leave their shoes on. I have PF, too. I must wear shoes all the time; I cannot walk without my support shoes. I can't wear house slippers; no support for the arches. Here's part of the sewing room floor and Harry's toenails that keep everything real! Here's part of the office floor, showing an 8-ft. long cut in the hardwood. It runs at an angle to the bookcase. The previous owners cut a piece of plywood laying on the floow with a power saw. There's a perfectly straight, 1/"8 - 3/16" wide cut crosswise to the floorboards. There's no hiding it; there's no disquising it. It's just part of the floor, just like the dog scratches. (The ceiling is not "dirty;" it's actually painted the same camel color as the top part of the walls but the lighting makes it look darker.) Everyone is welcome to walk on my floors with whatever is on their feet.

Interesting AAA, I know a lady that has this but I never knew how that all worked. All I knew is she wore some sort of a "permanent" wig that she washed in the shower. It was somehow attached to her head? So now I understand what it is! I've always been intrigued by it and very curious. IMHO it does just look as if she is wearing a wig though. What is the advantage of having it attached to your hair? I think I'd rather just wear a wig so I could properly wash my head.