Wig Appreciation Month

   Wig Shown Above: Kari Wig by Envy in color Almond Breeze

   I wish there was such a designated month, officially. Regardless, I have decided to celebrate all things wig related in May. It is now my unofficial day of thanks for the wig industry—from the designers who work tirelessly on new styles and colors to give us more choices, to those who put them together, and some are put together by hand, as we all know. Thanks to the models, reviewers, and everyone in-between.

   I recently had (and am still enduring) what has turned out to be a rather serious back injury. Out of the many gadgets, cane, back brace, home help and delivery services I’ve had to call on and depend on, at the top of my most appreciated list—my wigs. I could barely stand in the shower for two minutes to do the minimum, much less worry about my hair. I was lucky to get the shampoo out before my pain threshold was reached. Standing was painful, and the longer I stood the more painful it became. I can make it about five minutes now.

   Everything became a challenge, and not just physically. I looked in the mirror and didn’t like what I saw. But I learned that if I could get out of my robe and into regular clothes, and put on my wig, it raised my spirits. Going through this has made me appreciate so many things that I took for granted. Bending, stooping, lifting, standing without help or a cane, sleeping in my bed, to name a few. It’s been weeks and I still have some pain, in some places. I still sleep in my recliner.

   I always thought of myself as an independent person. For the first time as an adult, I had to get help to take out my trash, do my laundry, clean my house, and not only deliver my groceries but put them away. But the one important thing that I didn’t have to ask for help with was my hair. It was such a relief to pick one wig and put it on my head. It was one of the few things that helped me feel as if I were still in charge of my life. At least this was one thing I didn’t need help with and one thing that made such a difference.

   So, to the entire wig industry, and especially to WigStudio1 that has provided me the opportunity to learn so much about wigs, a special thanks! I thought about you every time I put on a wig, and still do. I think about the wig wearers out there who are also thanking you and appreciating you for helping them as they put their wigs on every day so they can be themselves.

                Until next time—when maybe I will be sleeping in my bed,

                Vickielynn