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The Wig!

Finally, someone recognized me in public! 

I received my wig back in November and put it on right away.  It was my hair but not my style, no bangs. I have had bangs for 14+ years.  So, the plan was for my niece to style it in December when we went to visit mom in Florida.  Well guess what, I didn’t get to go since I was feeling crummy.  Such is life, so my sister quickly scheduled flights for her and Ashley to come to TN for the long MLK holiday weekend. 

My kitchen turned into a beauty shop, and everyone agreed that the wig needed bangs.  Ashley prepped the wig for the cut.  The plan was to go slow and steady and not cut too much, because there is no turning back once THE cut happens.  With a plan of action, we were ready to go, and we all held our breath during the first cut of the scissors.  It was crazy!  After that first snip to add bangs, I looked in the mirror and wow what a difference.  She made a few adjustments and now the wig is perfect.  I’m me again!!

The story of my wig is in my blog post My Sister Ain’t a Barber.

This wig was a present from my family to make me feel as normal as I can at this time.  It really is crazy how it makes me feel “normal”.  Below are pictures of the wig journey.


Ready to cut!

I didn’t quite have enough, but they had a perfect match.

Straight out of the box.

Discussing the plan.

Ashley prepping for the “cut”.


The cut!


Yay, it turned out great. 



Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2023 at 7:29 PM

    Love it looks great

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2023 at 3:51 AM

    You look good, I agree you need bangs, I remember you eith bangs, when you where young

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2023 at 10:25 AM

    Wow! So great, Mary D! ❤️

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