While having the need to wear wig, in either the short term while dealing with treatments that cause hair loss or trying to find a long term solution for hair loss, especially the first few times you wear your wig, maintaining a positive attitude is the best thing you can do for yourself. Research shows that positive thinking improves your coping mechanisms and significantly lowers your feelings of stress. It’s a simple, but effective way to improve your overall confidence. Though the situation may not be ideal, your wig is something to enjoy. Doing that will help change everything.
"Are You Wearing A Wig?"
Though it sounds like a question that’s innocent enough, it’s one that many wig-wearers dread the most. That’s because wigs have the ability to act as an extension of our personalities, and most people want them to look as natural as possible. ‘Are you wearing a wig?’ isn’t a question that has to stop you in your tracks though and preparing your answer ahead of time can help lessen your fear around the question.
How To Respond When Someone Asks If You're Wearing A Wig
While the question is deeply personal, most people ask out of sheer curiosity. It’s not judgment that sparks the ‘Are you wearing a wig?’ question, but more so the fact that wigs are becoming increasingly common in society. Still, it can catch most people off guard. Here are three ways to answer it.
1. ASK WHY THEY WANT TO KNOW
Remind the person how intrusive they’re being and answer their question with a question. Asking whether you’re wearing a wig or not is like asking about the type of underwear you have on: there’s just no real reason to know. Unless they’re genuinely curious about where you got your wig (because they want it for themselves), they shouldn’t really be asking the question at all.
2. OWN IT WITH CONFIDENCE
You should be proud of your wig! If this question isn’t one that bothers you, take the opportunity to normalize wig-wearing. If the person asking is someone close to you, you could even share some of the benefits wearing a wig has provided for you.
3. SAY IT’S YOUR REAL HAIR
Responding with something like ‘It’s my real hair! Isn’t it beautiful?’ or something similar is a great way to respond when you’re not quite ready to talk about your wig. It provides a simple answer to the question without getting too personal. And, before anyone says it’s a lie, your wig helps you feel like the real you, so that’s all the real you need.
Wigs Are Not Something To Be Embarrassed About
You don’t have to live in constant fear of someone finding out about your wig. This is an element of your appearance that you should feel proud of and excited to share with those you love. Try not to look at it as “fake” hair, but as a real component of your confidence.
Yes, you’re wearing a wig. And that’s something to be proud of.