Hey ladies. Since I'm guessing a lot of crossdressers buy wigs from stores and thus retailers know men buy wigs, have any of you had any odd reactions while buying one?
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Katie
Hey ladies. Since I'm guessing a lot of crossdressers buy wigs from stores and thus retailers know men buy wigs, have any of you had any odd reactions while buying one?
Kisses
Katie
When I got my last one (my avatar) my wife and I went to a salon (I was drab). We looked about as they were a little busy and then a lady came to help us asking what we were looking for. We both chimed in with color, style and length information and she immediately went to my wife and started talking directly to her. We told her that it wasn't for her, but it was for me and she said..."we don't carry men's wigs". We answered in unison..."We know."Originally Posted by Katiegal
She then got the idea and was great about it. Took us to a private room, began bringing in wigs for me to try on. She is actually the one who suggested the style I did buy. She thought it looked great...my wife agreed, but I was unsure. I tried some more...then went back to that one and agreed...and I love it!!
A week later I went in (dressed) to pick it up and she put it on me, brushed it out and made sure of the fit. I thanked her, paid with MY credit card and we left to go shopping and to dinner.
It was a great experience all around.
I don't wear women's clothes, I wear MY clothes !
When I bought my first wig it was near Halloween and I used the old Halloween costume ploy. The young SA thought it was cool. When buying the second wig, also around Halloween, the women was totally perplexed. She was a recent immigrant from Korea and probably had not yet encountered cross dressers or Halloween. The third wig came through eBay.
Most wig stores have had, and probably continue to have, male customers who buy female wigs. If they haven't then now is a good time to start. If they do not want to start serving men in this way, then they do not deserve our business. That being said, everyone that I have interfaced with were very nice and professional. A nearby customer may be a little surprised. But that is no different than when going out dressed. People will notice, maybe stare, maybe make a comment to whomever they are with. But it shouldn't really deter someone from availing themselves to the services and products offered by the store. Said in another way, worry more that you are getting a wig that will compliment and hopefully improve your presentation and less about what others may see, think or say. Good luck.
Thought about going to a local wig shop, but since the SO is 'supporting', but not inclined for others to know, I opted for an online 'shop' which has created great results.. SO and I browsed thru the styles, colors and sizes and decided on two different styles/colors which I currently own..They are somewhat similar, but different depending on which style clothing I am wearing at the time..
Thoroughly happy with the scenario..
"If it feels good.. - Wear it"!
I haven't had any difficulties but then again I always call before I go. I do this for 2 reasons. Firstly I don't want to travel to a place that can't/won't accomodate me and secondly, many of these shops help women going through the dificulty of losing thier hair due to cancer treatments. I would never want to make them feel ill at ease or impart more stress on them. let them know what you are looking for and see what they say.
I went to a local shop and was given the "sorry we don't have anything for you" really she told me that! then recommended 2 other places to try! please remember I live in northeast Tennessee where if it 'aint fried it 'aint cooked!
I found 2 on eBay I really like and the price is wayyyyyyy better!
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Like many of you, I once had a an uneasy feeling about walking into a store and asking for assistance. That was years ago BTW. When I finally approached a shop owner and told her my truthful intentions, she was totally accepting. As a matter of fact, she indicated that a significant part of her business volume came from transgendered people. Since then, I have returned many times and she was always a great help.
We have become friends and she really understands people's needs for discretion and privacy. Transgendered folks aren't the only ones seeking this. Most of her business is with people that have lost their hair through chemotherapy. Some are GG's that have also lost one or more of their breasts. When they walk through her door, their dignity and self esteem can be as low as it gets. So if anyone truly understands how to deal with scared and anxious people, it would have to be a wig merchant.
She shared this with me on my last visit. (Stephanie 47 please don't take this as something directed at you.) Too many TG's try using the Halloween excuse for coming into her store. Sometimes it takes a while for their true intentions to surface. She says that if you want to dress up for Halloween, then go buy a cheap wig at the costume shop. However, if you want to look your very best as a female, then be honest with her and she will bend over backward to make you feel good about yourself.
Somewhere, there has to be at least one wig shop owner who will not be accepting of TGs. Fine - that's their prerogative. I'd be willing to bet they are very rare. If you are still nervous about going, then call the shop on the phone, be honest with your intentions and ask if they could help you. The worst they could say is no. Chances are it will be yes and you will be on your way to looking great.
Babette
Someone else's imagination is a terrible thing to waste.
Usually it is no problem I'll bet CDs make up a lot of the business for wig shops and in most cities the shops know their client population. I have bought wigs in drab and dressed and it has always been a good experience.
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No, I go to a wig shop that is very CD friendly. I call ahead, and they always welcome me warmy.
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I have shopped for wigs in two different cities, and have not had a problem. The shop I have close to me has booths for client privacy since as was noted, many are women going through a very difficult time. The manager said she has a fair number of trans customers and does not have any problem helping us. I would also bet that the large majority of wig shops are trans friendly, or at least tolerant..............Stephanie
Last wig I bought.... When I tried it on.... the girl said "ohh wow... That is really cute on you"... SOLD!! I love Lolittas Lingerie Store!
I've been to several wig stores, told them up front that I was looking for a wig for myself and what I was looking for. In every case I received a positive response and service. Like everything else, you are there to spend money and their job is to help you do that. Nothing to worry about.
The local wig shop lady even does makeup on you for free if you are going to purchase a wig from her. How friendly can anyone get?
I’ve never had a problem in a wig shop and I have always gone in drab. This past summer I went to one that is considered one of the better shops in San Diego and I was treated very well. The woman who helped me brought out a number of wigs and she also made suggestions about color and style. None of the other customers in the store seemed at all bothered by my presence and one even came over to tell me that one wig I had tried on looked better on me than the one I was currently trying on.
Babs
Wow Sara where is that shop ? Sounds like my kind of place ! I'm now on my fourth wig and never had a problem. I know buying on line is less stressful for some of us girls, but nothing beats shopping in person. Just get over it,lol. Today I got my latest I must have tried on at least four different ones a couple of times each, before settling on the "one".
My first wig came from a thrift store, and it has been one of my favorites. It's the one in my avatar pic. Later, for Halloween, I went to a wig store, (in drab) and told the owner I wanted to get one for my Halloween costume, (which was true). She was very helpful and accepting and assisted me in choosing one that looks great on me. She then educated me on wig styling and maintenance. It was an all-around great experience for me. My third one came from an ebay seller, and was a human-hair wig. It is quite realistic looking but not as long and although I do wear it, I don't like the look as much as my first two wigs. I've tried a few others since then but I prefer the first two and wear them the most.
I'd like to find a nice long-length one that can be styled using a curling iron or curlers, which most synthetic wigs cannot. I've seen some heat-tolerant long wigs on Ebay but have not ordered one yet. Has anyone had any experience with any of these heat-tolerant stylable synthetic wigs?
http://www.pameladeewigs.com/about.htm You probably need an appointment for makeup as it is not an advertised service but complementary.
Wig shops are normally more welcoming than your average clothes shop and they target for more trans customers as only few GG's buy wigs.
The 1st place i went to and told the sales lady what and why she was turned off and offered no help at all. Then i went to another place which is a favorite of our local roganization and she wasn't bad in asisting me; went to the third location and the woman in there was so helpful i spent almost an hour with the different styles and shapes that i ended up going there again bought another wig from the same lady she was just so helpful and the wigs look good on me when i comb and fix them up. Took me 3 x's to find the proper place but it was well worth the expierence. Now if i can only do that with makeup!
Reggie
My wife and I went to one of the local shops that many of the local CDs used, and gave good ratings to.
The shop didn't have a private room, so I was fitted in full view of anyone entering. There were no adverse comments from any of the customers.
DonnaT
My last wig was like your first one Stephanie. The SA was in her early 20's and thought it was cool. The other one was bought online from a wig company. Billie Jean
Usually if I go in somewhere and I'm not treated well, I'll say something on my way out. Most of the time I've good experiences though.
Dana Ryan
Last time, I called first, about 1/2 seemed uneasy... one said no problem at all... went there and was treated very well. Go at a quiet time for the best service. They don't really care why you want it... you could be a member of a rock band, for example.
Chickie
Had no problems at all shopping for wigs locally in drab. Went to 2 stores and the 2nd one was wonderful: a small shop with a very nice, non-judgemental owner and staff. She took her time with me, showing numerous wigs, and had a back room for privacy so felt completely at ease. Used Halloween as an excuse but then told her I would wear the wig more frequently!...
I've never had a problem with a wig store. The last one I went to I tried a few wigs on, I was actually looking for one for halloween as well as crossdressing. I came right out and told the owner that I crossdress and I was alone in the store at the time. She sat me down in the chair that was wide open and we tried a few on but they were a little over the top and were priced around 175 +.
I left without buying one but I came back the next day with my wife to pick one out. The SA was helping out 3 other ladies at the other end of the store and she must have tipped them off that I was in the store shopping for me and not my wife because 1 lady shouted out hey there are some good wigs down here and pointed at the long ones. I said sure with a smile. About 1 min later they said hey we have some wigs over here that will look good and were not leaving the store until you try one on. Well as you all could imagine how much torture this was going to be. I blurted out well you should see my outfit to go with this wig but I had no pics stored on my camera phone hehe. Anyway I tried some on and kept them on as I shopped for one that was going to work.
As I said it was pure torture and pain.
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