My first wig

[Kroma]

I went and bought my first wig today. It wasn't a difficult experience at all. I went downtown during the middle of rush hour, and just like it's always been said, everyone is so caught up in their own world, no one on the street corner saw this mid-20s guy walk into a wig salon.

The Chinese lady that ran the shop seemed a bit skeptical at first, but soon warmed up to my requests. I tried on a few different styles and colors, but I knew the moment I found the one that "fit." However, I did try on a few more to ween the curiosity that other styles provoked.

I really expected more ... resistance? If I could offer some incoherent wisdom from a newbies perspective; I don't think it's going to be possible to spend money wisely without putting myself out there. Honestly, only one of the five different hairstyles I picked out online would have looked "ok," which could have been a costly mistake. I'm happier knowing I have a wig which looks great, and that I left a sales attendant with a story to tell her friends. Plus, I think there is an aire of excitement which is lost when shopping online; it's a feeling I'll be compelled to pursue again.

Besides paying and leaving, that was it. I know you would normally want pictures about now, but I'm still in need of make up, which is my next challenge (advice on this is humbly accepted). There's also the little matter of a novel regarding some teenage wizard, of which I'm sure you all know nothing about. Rest assured, pics will come when I'm ready.:D

Have a great weekend ladies!

[Samantha B L]

Hi Kroma, I'm not as experienced a crossdresser as some of the other ladies in the forum. But I've gotta say that wig stores are always lots of fun because it's places like that which have had a big CD/TS/TG clientele going back for many years. So they make no bones whatsoever about selling you just the right wig and are totally nonplussed about you being a guy. Post some pics when you can.

[Megan_Girl]

Bravo to you for taking this big step.
Many of our gurls recommend MAC counters as very accepting. Call ahead, explain what you want and make an appiontment.

If you check out the Clothing threads you'll see an good discussion in shopping. The bacics are just this....businesses are out there to get money. You've got it they want it. If you have a problem in a store, don't go back.
Now get out there and shop!
XXX
Megan

[Josephine98648]

Kroma,
You must be very pleased and happy. I have not yet gotten a wig, keep kinding myself that I can pass by just keeping my hair longer, but it does not work well. I hope that I can have buying a wig go as well as you did, great going girl.

[Chiana]

Way to go. I clearly remember my first trip to a wig saloon. sigh.....