Washed my first wig

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 5:49 am

Hello,

Well I finally did it. I washed my first synthetic wig. The only thing I missed was buying the pump spray on conditioner.

I just put some of the wig shampoo, that I did have to go and buy. . . Ok, I'll talk about the purchase first. It was funny and a growth experience buying it. Years ago when I use to buy femme things in the public I'd try to do it on days where I had some facial hair showing. It was like a kind of mask, if you will. So walking in and buying femme things made me think that the women who worked there would go, "Well naturally it's not for him." Since hair doesn't grow anymore (for our newer members) I didn't have my protection.

I just went in and asked the cashier and she pointed me to it. Naturally it was the busiest aisle.

I didn't care, I just got it and left. It was Paul Mitchell wig shampoo. The smell was pretty nice. The glances were a little bit stronger than normal. I was being scanned for sure.

Good thing was I didn't really care.

It felt great getting back into my car and driving away. Such a small deal, such a huge growth experience with a galaxy sized meaning for me personally.

Ok, so back to what I did. I filled up the sink with cold water and added the shampoo. I let it soak for several minutes and then took it out and blotted it dry with a towel. I put it on a wire wig stand that I have and let it sit for several hours. When it was dry I combed it out and just like it said on all the wig care sites it went back to the shape I purchased it in.

My next task will be to do my human hair wig.

Thanks for reading!!!

Beauty

Loretta Ann · Post by **Loretta Ann** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:00 am

I just went in and asked the cashier and she pointed me to it. Naturally it was the busiest aisle. Smile I didn't care, I just got it and left. It was Paul Mitchell wig shampoo. The smell was pretty nice. The glances were a little bit stronger than normal. I was being scanned for sure. Smile Good thing was I didn't really care. Smile It felt great getting back into my car and driving away. Such a small deal, such a huge growth experience with a galaxy sized meaning for me personally.

Beauty,

I can appreciate that you recognize it as another step up the ladder in your journey. As it most certainly is just that. It is your personal witness that you are a stronger person as a result of that experience.

Thank you for sharing that with us.

Love Darlene.

Post by **DonnaT** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:08 am

Congratulation Beauty.

Maybe that's what my wig needs. I've heard Woolite works well for synthetic wigs.

Where did you purchase the shampoo?

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:23 am

Hi Darlene and Donna,

Hey!!! Stop that I got choked up. I so didn't expect to read that. :: pushing them baaaaack :: I'm still pretty good at fighting back the tears, but weaker than I was before my testosterone levels dropped.

That was so unexpected. Thank you.

You two are so sweet.

Ok, back to shampoo stuff.

Donna I got the shampoo from Sally's. There's one that was in Cascades.

Beauty

Post by **DonnaT** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:50 am

Thanks Beauty. There's a Sally's near me. I remember the first time in there, where nearly everyone was a GG.

Good thing I was with my wife.

DeeDee · Post by **DeeDee** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:37 pm

Thanks for a timely (for me) topic, Beauty. I've been staring at my wigs, daring to wash them. Been a bit scared of the possible result....but today's the day for the first victim.
And congrats on the bit of shopping. I have no problems in the aisles of our local CVS, shopping for what I need....but thats a recent evolvement. Now...shopping for clothes.....well..I'm still too shy for that.
As for what I'm gonna try on my hair....as Donna and others have said...Woolite. We'll see:) Heck, I need a new wig anyway (excuses, excuses)
DeeDee

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 4:27 pm

Hi there,

I think woolite will work perfectly. I've heard about that. The only think about Woolite, for me was I didn't want to smell like clothes when I put my hair on.

I'm really kidding. I promise, I just couldn't help myself. It was too easy of a bad joke opportunity to pass up.

The reason I wanted to use shampoo was because I was making a stand for myself. It was a personal triumph, if you will. I knew I could get away with going to any store and buying Woolite and I was getting away with something. For me to go buy wig shampoo was me making a statement about who I am and I did it in front of people who probably saw people like me all of the time. So it was more of a statement of who I am versus the fragrance. I sure hope that made sense?

Beauty

Jadeanne · Post by **Jadeanne** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:03 pm

Hi Beauty,

Thank you for your encouraging tale of bravery.

Anyone can buy Woolite and not attract any attention, but going into a store that's "foreign territory" for most genetic males and then searching for and buying an item that seems to announce "For Genetic Female Girly Girls Only" in front of an audience who seem to to all be noticing really takes some (fill in your own favorite adjective) fortitude.

Congratulations,

Jadeanne

Jadeanne · Post by **Jadeanne** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:21 pm

Beauty,

A question just came to this inquiring mind:

If this is the first time you washed any of your wigs, how did you take care of cleaning them before? My guess is that you may have got some from a salon and returned them for whatever maintenance was required.

I think a lot of us would like to know.

Jadeanne

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:28 pm

Hi Jadeanne,

Good question. That was the first wig I've ever worn that much. You know what? I did wash my human hair wig already!

I remember now. I just used normal shampoo and let it sit and dry. It was pretty easy. I can't believe I forgot that.

The only other wig I had that I wore more than a few times I goofed up and left at a person who took some photos of me. I figured, "I'd be back" Well that never happened and I lost one of my favs because she moved and disappeared off of the planet.

Beauty

DeeDee · Post by **DeeDee** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:02 pm

I'm giggling..because i remember when I bought Pond's makeup removal towelettes at my local supermarket. I had to shop in that sacred feminine aisle. Well..did it, so proud of myself...but while in the check out line..someone behind me said hi...yikes...it was my boss. It all turned out to be nothing..but a giant step for me at the time...so..I understand where Beauty is coming from. It just gets easier and better:)
DeeDee

Connie · Post by **Connie** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:44 pm

Beauty,

Another small step. For many here, it is a sign that this is not a temporary thing, starting to care, wash, our wigs, or clothes, etc. I've washed quite a few wigs over the years and bought my shampoo from a wig shop.

So it was more of a statement of who I am versus the fragrance. I sure hope that made sense?

It makes perfect scents to me.

Post by **DonnaT** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:59 pm

You beat me to it Connie.

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:12 pm

Hi,

Thank you all for your incredible responses to this thread. You totally made my day with your support and unyielding kindness.

Beauty

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:41 pm

I posted this in the other thread, but anyway. It cost me $17.00 to get my synthetic wig cleaned and styled, about the cost of a good hair cut. I have heard that the "human hair" wigs are about the same as going to the beauty shop and unless you are a beautician, and knowing the cost of a human hair wig I would not want to tackle such a job, however, if you are into that kind of thing, I would imagine it could be a fun thing to do.
Virginia