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Finding the perfect wig is sometimes more challenging than it should be. Many women end up in a wig that feels uncomfortable, fits poorly, and ultimately doesn’t feel like them. Going to a wig shop or making a purchase online without doing your research often means your wig is destined to be a disappointment.
How does someone new to wearing wigs find their perfect match when they don’t even know what to look for?
That’s where having a wig consultation comes in handy.
Here at Daniel Alain, we’ve mastered the art of the wig consultation, even if we say so ourselves! We offer free, private consultations with our experienced team of stylists, who know everything there is to know about human hair wigs.
We’ve been taking the pain and guesswork out of how to find the perfect wig for over 20 years. We believe in championing continued education and learning so that even long after you have purchased your wig, you feel supported in knowing how to care for, style, and wear your hair.
In this article, you’ll learn exactly why a wig consultation is important, what to expect during one, and how having aftercare support can help you own your wig. We asked our real Daniel Alain customer, Mirna Wilson, to share her experiences purchasing a wig: the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. We hope that you’ll learn from her experience and feel prepared when the time is right to begin your own wig wearing journey.
Is a Confidential Wig Consultation Worth it?
Mirna suffers from hair loss caused by alopecia areata. Before finding human hair wigs, thinning hair and bald patches were Mirna’s secret shame. Aside from confiding in her husband and parents, she didn’t tell anyone she was losing her hair. Over the years, Mirna tried every cream, lotion, and treatment to stop the hair loss. She even resorted to painful steroid injections in an attempt to regrow her hair.
Nothing worked, and in desperation, Mirna went searching for her first wig.
“I had tried every snake oil people threw at me. Nothing was working and I continued to aggressively lose my hair. When I went to buy my first wig, I was desperate. Any wig would do,” recalls Mirna when asked about that time in her life.
Mirna had never bought a wig before, didn’t know anything about alternative hair, and didn’t have a list of questions, expectations, or requirements. She visited a local wig shop where the assistant handed her an expensive brunette human hair wig. After going home to think about it for the night, Mirna went back the next day to buy it.
Mirna wore that wig for five years, and it never for one minute felt like her. It didn’t feel comfortable, she was concerned about it falling off, the color didn’t match her skin tone, and she had no idea how to care for it.
“It was not cute,” Mirna admits. “I wanted to rip it off every 3 seconds as it was so uncomfortable. I didn’t know any better. I thought that was just how wigs were. It also felt very unnatural. I had it colored and cut. I tried to do things that would make me feel better in it, but ultimately, it just wasn’t me.”
Eventually, Mirna’s wig journey led her to find Follea human hair wigs by Daniel Alain. She had a wig fitting consultation with an expert stylist who guided Mirna to find the perfect wig for her.
And she hasn’t looked back.
Finally finding a wig that feels so comfortable she forgets it’s there and looks so natural that nobody knows it’s there, was a life-changing experience for Mirna.
“I don’t take off my wig now because I feel beautiful in it,” she says.
A wig consultation will help you find a comfortable and secure wig
When asked about her first experience in the wig shop all those years ago, Mirna remembers, “I can’t believe I didn’t get measured! Measurements have so much to do with a wig’s comfort.”
Taking measurements is quick and easy and the first and most important thing you should do in your quest to find the perfect wig. During a wig consultation, you will have your measurements taken to determine your perfect fit. Mirna spent five years wearing the wrong size wig and she thought it was normal to want to remove it every chance she could get. She didn’t realize a wig could fit so comfortably that she would forget she was wearing one.
“I wasn’t guided in the proper way,” explains Mirna. “I bought a very expensive wig but it wasn’t the right size for my petite head. I think a lot of people get distracted by pictures of wigs they see online. The best wigs start with a good fit and taking accurate measurements is everything.”
In addition to comfort, wig security is the number one concern of wig-wearers. During a wig consultation, you will be shown how a good-fitting cap will ensure your wig stays in place all day.
“People ask me how I was able to wear my wig on a roller coaster and I tell them that’s because it fits right!”
A wig consultation will help you find the right hair for you
A consultant will provide a wealth of information as they guide you through the purchasing process. When Mirna was looking for her first wig, she knew she wanted a human hair wig, but not knowing about the different kinds of human hair, she ended up in a wig that didn’t feel like her.
“I knew I wanted human hair, but they didn’t tell me anything about the hair I was buying. Now I know better. Now I know that not all human hair wigs are of the same quality,” says Mirna. “I felt unsure of myself and I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror when I wore it. That’s not the experience you want when investing in something that you have to look at in the mirror every day.”
Unfulfilled and dissatisfied, Mirna kept searching for “that feeling of being beautiful.”
Having a consultation on the other hand? “My consultant made me feel more confident that I was making the right choice. It made me feel empowered and like I was in the driver’s seat. I found the hair of my dreams.”
A wig consultation can help with continued learning and wig education
With her first experience buying a wig, Mirna was given no follow-up support and didn’t know how to care for her wig. She was so scared of ruining her expensive wig, she never learned how to wash, style, or care for it herself. She would drop the wig off back at the wig shop every two weeks so that it could be washed for her. Mirna had no sense of ownership over her wig and it certainly didn’t feel like part of her.
During Mirna’s consultation at Daniel Alain, she was able to get her questions answered and her concerns addressed. They could point her in the right direction for continued learning and offer post-purchase support and advice on how to live in her wig. “Consultations are a unique and helpful way to learn all about wigs. And the aftercare means you can continue to learn and feel supported,” Mirna enthuses.
These days, with the ongoing support and guidance of her consultant, Mirna has not only gained the confidence to wash and style her own wigs with ease but regularly shares her tips and tricks to help others care for theirs.
“At the end of the day, finding a really good retailer or going to a brand directly is really important. Especially when they provide continued support and education.”
Are You ready for a wig consultation?
Confusion, stress, and regret are some feelings that might occur while purchasing a wig. Without knowing what questions to ask and what you should be looking for, you will be fumbling around in the dark. It’s very unlikely you’ll end up with your perfect match.
Let’s change that.
Doing your research, feeling supported and confident that you know what to look for will empower you in your search, and you are much more likely to end up with the hair of your dreams. Knowing what to expect during a consultation and arming yourself with a list of questions will set you on the right path for success.
If you’re ready to have your questions answered and take the first steps toward finding the right wig for you, booking a consultation with one of our experts is a great way to get started. We know that deciding to purchase a wig is a big deal. With a wig consultation, it’s possible to make the right decision the very first time.
