Wig Out: A healthy alternative for flexibility

The biggest misconception about wig wearers, like myself, is that we have something to hide, we are bald or lazy. False! My natural hair is happy and healthy beneath it all and growing stronger every day. I embrace wearing wigs because it gives me the flexibility, the comfort and the fierceness that my busy lifestyle requires. I started playing in my mother's wigs at a young age and felt as if they gave me a sense of change, difference and character. As a young adult, on the go and a rising businesswoman, the cost of a wash and go continued to increase which was why a $20-$30 wig was my go to and end to ever having a "Bad Hair Day".

Just like that, I was addicted. Knowing that I could sleep in later, jump in the shower and still go on about my daily grind while skipping all of the hair drama that usually made me late. I could exercise, attend my kids games and even "kick it" all without the worry of how my hair would look. Wigs saved my life and my pockets. I rocked my signature look for a while but then curiosity led me to try on all types of cuts and colors without the damage to my own hair. The prices for synthetic wigs, which last about a month, were unbeatable so I started trying new looks on for size. I called them my $25 makeovers. It was so much fun. The next thing I knew, I had a wig for every mood and occasion. Plus, I could take it off when I walked into the door, and clean, condition and scratch my heart out without worrying about messing up the next day’s style.

After realizing that I had over 40 wigs hanging around in my closet at different points in my life. Ranging from – human, synthetic, green, purple and gray I decided that I needed a home for these "hair hats" especially the ones that so many people loved on me! Which lead me to my dream "The Wig Dr. Wig Boutique in 2015. Providing quality wigs for women, men and children at an affordable cost while making people feel good.

Wigs are gaining a better reputation, and becoming more popular today. I used to laugh when people would ask me if I were bald underneath it or if it feels like I’m wearing a hat. I try to encourage more women who want to have more flexibility with their hair to give wigs try. As long as you’re putting in the work to keep your hair healthy and you’re willing to spend the cash, you might find that waking up with a new look can be just as freeing and fun as embracing your natural curls. Give it a try...