So heartwarming to hear your husband has come around. When you said he stroked your hair, that said it all. You gave him the time he needed. A lesson for all of us, “patience pays off.”
IMHO patchy, *cotton-candy* hair makes a person look sad & seriously ill...even to our family. Now you look GI-JANE cool, happier & adorable! Sooooo happy for you! Thank you for being transparent! ❤
When you described your scalp and the thin hairs pulling on our head, that is exactly what I have. I finally buzzed and thought "why did I wait so long"!!! I felt liberated!! PLUS you look stunning!!! I am single so maybe it was easier for me being alone. Love your videos Denise!!
Oh my goodness, Denise, I am so glad you made this video. I have gone back and forth with the idea of shaving my head, literally for about five years. I still have bio hair but not only is it fine (strand wise) but of course it is thinning a little more every day. I want to cry when I look in the mirror. I would love to not fuss with it anymore, but I am flat out scared, plus I don't have multiple wigs to choose from. About two years ago, I went to the salon and told her to "shave it all off" She was horrified and said she would be willing to cut short layers all over, but not buzz it. So, that's what she did. Everything you said rang a bell with me. It must be so freeing. Thanks, Denise for being so transparent with all of us. Diane
It really is such a personal journey, isn't it? Just one little step and then another little step. Knowing you are not alone definitely helps for sure! Thank you for your support and sharing your own journey. Big hugs! 💕
You look absolutely GORGEOUS with it buzzed like this! It looks "Purposeful" and there's a lot to be said about that word. I do have a question... Do you have a video on how you use "It Stays"? I would like to see how you apply it. I don't feel the need right now to use it, buy maybe down the road, or with a certain wig I will need it. Thank you for being YOU!
Hi, Elizabeth! I do have a video on how I use It Stays. I am actually making a new and updated one... hopefully I will post it sometime this week. For now, here is the old one: ua-cam.com/video/GKw-dhdl1bM/v-deo.html
I get the struggle …. I’m just starting my wig journey in fact my first wig came today and I haven’t put it on my head yet . I’m grateful for your videos.
Ok you convinced me. I'm going to have my hubby give me a buzz cut. I run so hot I bet it will feel cooler. Thanks for being so open to your experiences. You never know how it helps others. Thank you!
Denise, you are such a beautiful lady. You have a gorgeous face, perfect complexion, beautiful eyes. You look your very best just the way you are in this video.
Thank you sweet girl!! Me neither. My head is not as irritated without all the straggling hairs to fight. You are so strong & brave. Continuing prayer for you & yours, darlin. 💗💗💗💗
Hi, you are so brave and I'm so proud of you. I've got alopecia and have been hidding under hair powders/large hairbands and such for 30 plus years. (52 now) I've just gone for my first wig fitting and can't wait to walk in a breeze without worrying who can see my scalp. So I'm binging on all wig related videos. Thanks for sharing. A big contactless hug from me to you. Stay safe.
Hi, Trish! Well... welcome to the wig sisterhood! The most wonderful group of women you never wanted to identify with, lol. No, seriously... I know exactly what you are going through and want to send you hugs and love for this journey. It can be tough at times as there is quite a learning curve but it is also SO FUN! I was 46 when I FINALLY discovered this awesome wig community and wigs and had been losing my hair since my 20s. In the beginning it was hard and I struggled to feel comfortable in wigs, but once I got over the mental and emotional barrier and embraced them, it has been awesome ever since! I'm so glad you are here! ❤❤❤
You are really a inspiration, I am very lucky. I have been losing my hair due to Covid and my husband has helped me so much, he even went with me to get my first wig and helps me look online to find styles we like so I could get a few more. I hate not having my hair but this wig thing is not so bad Thanks to awesome people like you that due this reviews. Thanks a million
Hi, Dawn. I'm so so glad to hear about your husband's support, that is AWESOME!! I agree, hair loss is sucky but wigs are so great and definitely make it easier to take. Hope you find some wonderful new styles!
Dear Denise You look cute as an adorable bug!!! So happy for you and your Hubby!!! Yay, Yay!!! You made tears come to my eyes! You are so beautiful and look great and I know you feel so much better! I feel so proud of you and your husband. It was really hard , I can only imagine. My beautiful wig Friend be very proud of yourself and thank you for inspiring others! You Rock! Keep up the great work. You are growing and your enthusiasm is shining and so are you! Love to see your growth! Congrats to a Beautiful Wig Sister and wonderful woman! Be Well and Be Blessed. Love you!!
I love your look with buzz or this growing version. Personally, I'd try to keep the little sideburns for a while to see how it goes. You can always cut them. Please try and remember to give us updates maybe every 2 weeks to see how it's progressing. Even just a short. Love your honest approach to this. Hugz ♡♡
Girl you could shave it bald and you would be beautiful!!! You're comfortable and happy and thats all that matters. Glad the hubs is adjusting well too.
Thank you so much. I recently shaved my head too. Actually, my hubby shaved it the first time, using #2 blade and he was so sweet in doing it. I'm now down to using a #1 and I have the sides longer too for blending. Like you I am still debating on keeping them or not. I am so glad I finally shaved my head. So much better from that thin thin on top cotton candy stuff. I can't use It Stays any more so I use the gel grip and just love the way it really holds all my wigs in place. Thanks a million for these videos. Psalm 119:18 xoxoxo
Hi, Barbie!! The next time I'm using a #2 to see how I like that. It is so awesome that your husband was there to help... mind has come around now and I am so grateful for that! Hugs and thank you so much for taking time to comment.
Thanks so much for this! I love your open, generous heart! I think my husband was ready when I was because he had seen me go through so much with the ebb and flow of my hair growth over our 31 years of marriage. Plus, I had learned years ago that he didn't process almost anything as quickly as I did. When I extended grace to him by giving him the space he needed to process both big and little changes, then he was free to give that grace right back to me. It sounds like you have a great relationship with your husband!
I love this Janis! This is exactly the kind of marriage I want to have (and think I do have, although we stumble at times). big hugs and God's blessings on you and your marriage.
I like it, it's a cute pixie actually. It's not a thin long Bob anymore. Love it, love you!!! Thank you for giving all of us what can help us make it through our transition too.!!!
Great video, brave and beautiful Denise! Buzzing the hair is exactly like making the decision to wear wigs = liberating and you think "I wish I had done this earlier". I want to encourage you to go shorter - I am now using the smallest setting and lately no guard at all, meaning 0 (shaving-like). my hair grows quickly ,so by going with the closest shave I get 3 more weeks until next time. But let's be honest, since it takes me 5 minutes the buzz, the real reason is that it is so comfortable, clean feeling and fun to touch. I tend to walk around the house with a soft baseball cup in the summer and a beanie in the winter, just because I like the feel of a hat on my head. My wigs are short and light (I am child size head) and I never secured them in any way, no wig cup or wig grips.
Hi, Anat! When it is time for me to buzz again I plan to use a 2 and see how that goes... baby steps to get here and baby steps forward, lol! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. 💕
Denise...You ARE A VERY BRAVE WOMAN..it is Hard Enough losing our Hair...I do understand why you did buzz your hair off...I am sure it was very 'Liberating...You Look Beautiful..and Now You Have Wigs...God Bless You!!!
I think you look great. I used to have a pony and the wigs and wig grip would pull my hair. You can even keep it a little longer and blend it with the sides. I keep the front bangs and sides for blending and the rest is short but tapered. Makes it look a little more like an intentional hairstyle 💁🏻♀️
Hi Denise, brilliant to get your update on your journey with the buzz cut. As always, you have such a happy positive disposition & you radiate like sunshine 🌞 I have had major surgery at the top of my spine (cervical) & the little ‘pony’ has been causing me such discomfort I so want to follow your lead. However, I do have toppers that I can still wear so it’s debatable whether or not to just go for my wigs full time or not. We’ll see....... Enjoy the comfort, take care & look forward to seeing you soon 😘 xx
Oh gosh, prayers for your recovery. Many many prayers and hugs! If you can still wear toppers that changes things just a bit. I can't so my hair was more an annoyance than anything that was useful. Take your time and know you have sisters out there rooting for you. XOXO!
Hi Denise, I watched your buzz video twice. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for sharing your thoughts about 'being beautiful as I am'! That inspired me ... and I buzzed my hair 2 days ago. I made a decision beforehand that however the results came out (good or bad), I will not let them affect my feelings of love and self-acceptance. I do not have any bald spots, only very thin hair. I think the results on my scalp look similar to yours in this video. I feel great for many of the reasons you gave, and also because I am aware of a heightened sense of confidence and strength. I will not let judgment about my appearance drag me down. I find I like the au natural look and the 'wig' look, they definitely are different, and I may even prefer the buzzed look ... woman warrior. You look beautiful with a wig and also without a wig.
Hi, Barbara! Woman warrior- I LOVE THAT! I also love your attitude about this, so many of us could really use more of that, me included. Big hug and THANK YOU THANK YOU for taking time to comment and share. It means so much to me! 💓
I know... and I am fully aware and grateful of it. My heart breaks so much for women who don't have that kind of support. I don't understand why men can't see how awesome it would be for them if they would support us. Hugs.
good job! you are very well-spoken esp on the husband topic. my older cousin had 'cotton candy hair' for years (SHE would point it out - nobody else thought TWICE about it we all thought she was gorgeous)... due to lots of things, like being a twin (the WEAKER twin) + health conditions she was born with...she did mention once in a while about wanting to shave it all off and start fresh. but she was worried what people would say (I BET it was only her mom's and aunts she was worried about being mean.) never shaved it then. there are both aspects to it - with her she never ever wore wigs of any kind, i think she might not even have considered it was a possibility! she did use henna and stuff to thicken its appearance.. but she could have shaved it too like she would talk about! i wonder whether she ever ended up doing it?? she wanted to for so long. she also wears the hijab normally, out and about (anyplace there are men besides her husband or family men). so if she was worried about people 'staring' (which tbh they wouldn't have but she was v self-conscious) she would have that to cover it up anyway
We all have our struggles, that is for sure. I would never have considered doing this if I did not have wigs to wear, so I understand her hesitation. I also think that sometimes we notice our flaws a lot more than others do. Thank you so much for taking time to comment!
You and me! My bio hair looks a little worse than yours, but I will never go back to having length. I actually razored my scalp initially, but I won't do that again. I will have a little bit of bio hair. I am pretty thrilled that I don't get hair shedding into my family's food, my wigs fit GREAT (size fits better and no strays falling out from underneath the cap), and I am super happy with the ease of washing and drying my head.
Wow, you are so brave to have gone straight to razoring.... I'm not sure I will ever try that but I do plan to try with a #2 guard next time just to see what that is like. Washing and drying is THE BEST! ❤️
You do look happy. I want to do the same thing. I have been slowly cutting it shorter and shorter. Thanks for the update. I was wondering how you were doing. I’m so glad to hear that it has worked out for you. Have a great week!!!
it's so strange I don't know if it's true but it looks like your hair is coming in where you had some bald spots or real thin spots. Looks 👍 good. Bet your hubby likes it also,because it all looks even now. P.s. just watched rest of your video that is so sweet your husband is a sweetheart I knew he would probably like it.😊
I think not having the cotton candy hair makes it look a little better. He is doing great with it and gives my head little love rubs a lot now- makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside!
Thanks for the update! I just thought today about shaving my head. Not sure if my wig then still fits? I think my husband would be supportive and im glad yours it too 😍 thank you for sharing your experience. Would you go out without your wigs? Who has seen your shaved head?
Hi! No, I have not gone out with my head shaved... yet. Who knows, I might this summer, especially swimming. I can see myself doing it at the beach. My family has seen my shaved head, 2 wig sisters who came over last weekend to chat and play with wigs, and now everyone who finds this video on UA-cam (oh, and I shared a picture on Instagram, I think).
Isn't it freeing?? When I decided to do mine (on November 19th) I told my husband I was going to do it "Since I wear a wig all the time". He said okay and even buzzed my hair for me. Honestly, the man didn't act even the tiniest bit affected. He did rub my head sometimes like yours did and I didn't mind! He was never allowed to touch my head before! The strangest thing is though, that I've not put a wig on ONCE since the day I buzzed it! Sounds weird but it almost felt like my "true identity" was revealed. There was nothing to hide under anymore. I was very self-conscience at first, but adjusted after about 2 weeks. I just kept telling myself, "no one cares what your hair looks like!". My hair has grown a LOT since then. I don't really want to go back to having to mess with it so I may have to get the clippers back out. You look amazing and I'm so happy for you. :)
Thank you, Diane! I can totally relate to what you are saying. I'm not to the point where I am willing to go out without a wig, but I rarely put something on my head now if I am just hanging around the house whereas before I always wore a baseball cap if I wasn't wearing a wig. It IS freeing!! Thank you so much for sharing and big hugs for you and your journey! ❤️
Excellent Denise! I've been wondering how it's gone for you. I guess you haven't experienced any itching because you didn't mention it. I LOVE your spirit...and your "sensitivity with your scalp since you were a little girl" makes me wonder if you are a Highly Sensitive Person?! Look it up - I have some things I could share with you (I am an HSP) if you find you are. I can't wear sandals with the thing between the toes (it hurts too much), and as a kid, I had to cut off any lace or wool around my underarms because it hurt too much. These are signs, plus being a very empathic person. Love this video and thank you for sharing -- you have such a kind heart. Glad your husband is fully on board too.
No- no itching at all! I think it is just the right length, any shorter and maybe that would be an issue. Oh, and OMG! I have one pair of thong sandals that I can wear, but otherwise I have NEVER been able to wear them because they hurt my toes. I could never understand how anyone could find those comfortable. I was thrilled when I found the ones I can wear, and am so said I didn't buy like 4 pairs because I have never found another pair since that don't hurt. I plan to look up HSP and learn about it... that is so cool, thanks for sharing!
I know you had spent a lot of time debating about buzzing your hair. Your hair loss looks a LOT like mine. I just couldn't wait to find a wig I liked so I could cut off the hair that I had categorized as "problem hair" for years -- thin, but wavy and dry, and full of cowlicks, and full of greys that I felt like I had to dye -- and now, no coloring, no expensive haircuts (clipper guard on 2 or 3 all around), showers are so much faster, wigs are more comfortable.... It took my husband a few months to get used to the new 'do, but like yours, now he just sort of shrugs. Of course, HE started shaving his head years ago in response to HIS his hair loss....
It is so funny how our husbands see things that impact them differently, lol. Oh our men :). Thank you so much for taking time to comment, Elsa! Have a great rest of the week!
Denise u r so sweet adorable some time I miss my hair it was very thick but now it very thin on top and I’am on my wig journey now I have not cut my hair off yet but I well as time goes on.I wear my turban on my head when I’am not wearing my wig u keep me going when I watch your videos.
You look beautiful!!! Could you do a wig video now with the short hair start to finish how you do it???? I have been debating cutting mine too! Thanks for all your great tips
Hi, Samantha! You mean cutting it off? Did you see my original one or are you looking for something else? I'm happy to help any way I can! ❤️ ua-cam.com/video/bal2HSRvftc/v-deo.html
I’m so glad you seem happier this week. It looks good and I get the sensitivity thing..I ask my friends does your hair hurt? And they reply huh? I say when you move it on your head ...it hurts. My scalp hurts..oh well. I get it.. you are pretty I’m glad to see your smile and videos. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
I'm single, so I don't have a spouse to worry about, but I do have an 8-year-old son and I have some very close friends and my family as well that I'm thinking of as I consider cutting my hair off. I know for my son it's going to be a change. He's used to seeing me with my sad lil messy bun at the back of my head, but yesterday I tried on my wig after doing some thinning and he said it looked good on me, so he likes me in the one wig I currently have. But having no hair might be a little hard on him. Maybe the baby steps will be easier on him and my friends and family.
Hi, Toni! I used a 3 in the end and went over my whole head with it instead of the sideburns. Here is the original video: ua-cam.com/video/bal2HSRvftc/v-deo.html
Good for you. I found that suddenly you just feel like you need to do another cut. It feels too long and itchy. Hope you are getting some coolness from it.
I keep trying to click on the link to the video where you actually buzzed your head but the link keeps bringing me back here, to the "2 weeks after" video. Disappointing.
You look great! And now, if I put make up on, you will look exactly like your cyber mother! Isn't that cool? Now we both have caterpillar heads! My husband doesn't mind at all. I think he was sick of cleaning up all the hair that was flying around the house, we have hardwood floors, and there were hairballs everywhere. I used to have to vacuum my sweatshirt 2 or 3 times a day... our husband's love us inside as well as outside. A couple of my kids a couple of my kids seemed traumatized when I showed them my bald head, (they are all adults) When my oldest daughter saw me, she said, “ you can go on Facebook and get a ‘go fund me page’, you can pretend you have cancer! “ (a sense of humor really helps). It is an adjustment, and some people take it better than others. It's the decision each one of us has to make, and your videos certainly help💕
So heartwarming to hear your husband has come around. When you said he stroked your hair, that said it all. You gave him the time he needed. A lesson for all of us, “patience pays off.”
It totally does! 💕
IMHO patchy, *cotton-candy* hair makes a person look sad & seriously ill...even to our family. Now you look GI-JANE cool, happier & adorable! Sooooo happy for you! Thank you for being transparent! ❤
GI Jane! COOL! Thank you so much!
i TOTALLY AGREE
You look adorable with your hair buzzed. My husband hated when I started wearing wigs 8 years ago but he doesn't notice now. xoxo Joan
It is funny how that works! Thank you so much!
When you described your scalp and the thin hairs pulling on our head, that is exactly what I have. I finally buzzed and thought "why did I wait so long"!!! I felt liberated!! PLUS you look stunning!!! I am single so maybe it was easier for me being alone. Love your videos Denise!!
Isn't is amazing how that works (with the sensitive scalp)?? Thank you so much for your comment! Hugs!
It’s so great to see you have accepted this part of your journey. You’re beautiful. It’s you and you can pull it off too.
Thank you so much, Sharlene! It is amazing how much fear we can have of the unknown.
I really really love the short hair on you. Having thin hair makes it so structured and edgy. And it looks really healthy and high fashion.
Wow- THANK You so much, Mia!! What a nice thing to say!
Oh my goodness, Denise, I am so glad you made this video. I have gone back and forth with the idea of shaving my head, literally for about five years. I still have bio hair but not only is it fine (strand wise) but of course it is thinning a little more every day. I want to cry when I look in the mirror. I would love to not fuss with it anymore, but I am flat out scared, plus I don't have multiple wigs to choose from. About two years ago, I went to the salon and told her to "shave it all off" She was horrified and said she would be willing to cut short layers all over, but not buzz it. So, that's what she did. Everything you said rang a bell with me. It must be so freeing. Thanks, Denise for being so transparent with all of us. Diane
It really is such a personal journey, isn't it? Just one little step and then another little step. Knowing you are not alone definitely helps for sure! Thank you for your support and sharing your own journey. Big hugs! 💕
Love this Denise! Oh my gosh, you can see how much happier you are, you just glow. Love you dearest!
I am so much happier with my hair gone. You were totally right! LOVE YOU my friend.
Awesome video and nice to see you in a different setting for a change, glad you are happy and have the support of a loving husband ❤ God Bless
Thank you!! 💕
You look absolutely GORGEOUS with it buzzed like this! It looks "Purposeful" and there's a lot to be said about that word. I do have a question... Do you have a video on how you use "It Stays"? I would like to see how you apply it. I don't feel the need right now to use it, buy maybe down the road, or with a certain wig I will need it. Thank you for being YOU!
Hi, Elizabeth! I do have a video on how I use It Stays. I am actually making a new and updated one... hopefully I will post it sometime this week. For now, here is the old one: ua-cam.com/video/GKw-dhdl1bM/v-deo.html
I did the same....and the regrowth is so white! I can live with it! You’re so right-the freedom of super short hair is fabulous!,😘
Totally! 💕💕
I get the struggle …. I’m just starting my wig journey in fact my first wig came today and I haven’t put it on my head yet . I’m grateful for your videos.
Ok you convinced me. I'm going to have my hubby give me a buzz cut. I run so hot I bet it will feel cooler. Thanks for being so open to your experiences. You never know how it helps others. Thank you!
Thank you, Laurie! Please let me know how it goes. Best wishes! 💕
Denise, you are such a beautiful lady. You have a gorgeous face, perfect complexion, beautiful eyes. You look your very best just the way you are in this video.
Thank you so so much! You are so sweet and I really appreciate the nice comment. 💕
Thank you sweet girl!!
Me neither. My head is not as irritated without all the straggling hairs to fight. You are so strong & brave. Continuing prayer for you & yours, darlin. 💗💗💗💗
Thank you so much, Tracy! God bless you! 💕
Denise you look GREAT! I just love you and your message.
Thank you so much!
Denise...you look amazing! Your courage is inspiring 💕
Thank you so much, Alice!
You look so lovely, Denise! I can tell you're very happy with the results. It really suits you! 😘 ❤️
Thank you! 💕
Hi, you are so brave and I'm so proud of you. I've got alopecia and have been hidding under hair powders/large hairbands and such for 30 plus years. (52 now) I've just gone for my first wig fitting and can't wait to walk in a breeze without worrying who can see my scalp. So I'm binging on all wig related videos. Thanks for sharing. A big contactless hug from me to you. Stay safe.
Hi, Trish! Well... welcome to the wig sisterhood! The most wonderful group of women you never wanted to identify with, lol. No, seriously... I know exactly what you are going through and want to send you hugs and love for this journey. It can be tough at times as there is quite a learning curve but it is also SO FUN! I was 46 when I FINALLY discovered this awesome wig community and wigs and had been losing my hair since my 20s. In the beginning it was hard and I struggled to feel comfortable in wigs, but once I got over the mental and emotional barrier and embraced them, it has been awesome ever since! I'm so glad you are here! ❤❤❤
You are really a inspiration, I am very lucky. I have been losing my hair due to Covid and my husband has helped me so much, he even went with me to get my first wig and helps me look online to find styles we like so I could get a few more. I hate not having my hair but this wig thing is not so bad Thanks to awesome people like you that due this reviews. Thanks a million
Hi, Dawn. I'm so so glad to hear about your husband's support, that is AWESOME!! I agree, hair loss is sucky but wigs are so great and definitely make it easier to take. Hope you find some wonderful new styles!
Dear Denise
You look cute as an adorable bug!!! So happy for you and your Hubby!!! Yay, Yay!!! You made tears come to my eyes! You are so beautiful and look great and I know you feel so much better! I feel so proud of you and your husband. It was really hard , I can only imagine. My beautiful wig Friend be very proud of yourself and thank you for inspiring others! You Rock! Keep up the great work. You are growing and your enthusiasm is shining and so are you! Love to see your growth! Congrats to a Beautiful Wig Sister and wonderful woman! Be Well and Be Blessed. Love you!!
Thank you thank you, Katherine! What lovely words! You made me smile today, which I really needed, so THANK YOU!
Thanks Denise. I had been wondering how it was going. Glad to know to been easier and I may just do it myself!!
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Great update. It is so helpful. I have been wondering. I am so appreciative of all you share with us. You are just awesome!
Thank you! 💕💕
You look great, the hair looks thicker and the focus is on your face and expression.
Thank you! It feels so good now.
I love your look with buzz or this growing version. Personally, I'd try to keep the little sideburns for a while to see how it goes. You can always cut them. Please try and remember to give us updates maybe every 2 weeks to see how it's progressing. Even just a short.
Love your honest approach to this. Hugz ♡♡
Girl you could shave it bald and you would be beautiful!!! You're comfortable and happy and thats all that matters. Glad the hubs is adjusting well too.
Thanks! Who knows, maybe I will at some point. I am content right here for now, though.
Thank you so much. I recently shaved my head too. Actually, my hubby shaved it the first time, using #2 blade and he was so sweet in doing it. I'm now down to using a #1 and I have the sides longer too for blending. Like you I am still debating on keeping them or not. I am so glad I finally shaved my head. So much better from that thin thin on top cotton candy stuff. I can't use It Stays any more so I use the gel grip and just love the way it really holds all my wigs in place. Thanks a million for these videos. Psalm 119:18 xoxoxo
Hi, Barbie!! The next time I'm using a #2 to see how I like that. It is so awesome that your husband was there to help... mind has come around now and I am so grateful for that! Hugs and thank you so much for taking time to comment.
Thanks so much for this! I love your open, generous heart! I think my husband was ready when I was because he had seen me go through so much with the ebb and flow of my hair growth over our 31 years of marriage. Plus, I had learned years ago that he didn't process almost anything as quickly as I did. When I extended grace to him by giving him the space he needed to process both big and little changes, then he was free to give that grace right back to me. It sounds like you have a great relationship with your husband!
I love this Janis! This is exactly the kind of marriage I want to have (and think I do have, although we stumble at times). big hugs and God's blessings on you and your marriage.
You look great Denise your husband should be proud of you for sure 🌟 you look so free! 😍
Thank you!
I like it, it's a cute pixie actually. It's not a thin long Bob anymore. Love it, love you!!! Thank you for giving all of us what can help us make it through our transition too.!!!
Thank you thank you, Gail! ❤❤
Great video, brave and beautiful Denise! Buzzing the hair is exactly like making the decision to wear wigs = liberating and you think "I wish I had done this earlier". I want to encourage you to go shorter - I am now using the smallest setting and lately no guard at all, meaning 0 (shaving-like). my hair grows quickly ,so by going with the closest shave I get 3 more weeks until next time. But let's be honest, since it takes me 5 minutes the buzz, the real reason is that it is so comfortable, clean feeling and fun to touch. I tend to walk around the house with a soft baseball cup in the summer and a beanie in the winter, just because I like the feel of a hat on my head. My wigs are short and light (I am child size head) and I never secured them in any way, no wig cup or wig grips.
Hi, Anat! When it is time for me to buzz again I plan to use a 2 and see how that goes... baby steps to get here and baby steps forward, lol! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. 💕
Denise...You ARE A VERY BRAVE WOMAN..it is Hard Enough losing our Hair...I do understand why you did buzz your hair off...I am sure it was very 'Liberating...You Look Beautiful..and Now You Have Wigs...God Bless You!!!
Thank you so much! I feel so much better this way even though non of it is ideal for sure.
I think you look great. I used to have a pony and the wigs and wig grip would pull my hair. You can even keep it a little longer and blend it with the sides. I keep the front bangs and sides for blending and the rest is short but tapered. Makes it look a little more like an intentional hairstyle 💁🏻♀️
There are so many ways to make this work!
Hi Denise, brilliant to get your update on your journey with the buzz cut. As always, you have such a happy positive disposition & you radiate like sunshine 🌞
I have had major surgery at the top of my spine (cervical) & the little ‘pony’ has been causing me such discomfort I so want to follow your lead. However, I do have toppers that I can still wear so it’s debatable whether or not to just go for my wigs full time or not. We’ll see.......
Enjoy the comfort, take care & look forward to seeing you soon 😘 xx
Oh gosh, prayers for your recovery. Many many prayers and hugs! If you can still wear toppers that changes things just a bit. I can't so my hair was more an annoyance than anything that was useful. Take your time and know you have sisters out there rooting for you. XOXO!
Happy to make you smile! Now I am happy too! Love you Denise!, BE well and Be Blessed!
You too, love!! ❤
Hi Denise, I watched your buzz video twice. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for sharing your thoughts about 'being beautiful as I am'! That inspired me ... and I buzzed my hair 2 days ago. I made a decision beforehand that however the results came out (good or bad), I will not let them affect my feelings of love and self-acceptance. I do not have any bald spots, only very thin hair. I think the results on my scalp look similar to yours in this video. I feel great for many of the reasons you gave, and also because I am aware of a heightened sense of confidence and strength. I will not let judgment about my appearance drag me down. I find I like the au natural look and the 'wig' look, they definitely are different, and I may even prefer the buzzed look ... woman warrior. You look beautiful with a wig and also without a wig.
Hi, Barbara! Woman warrior- I LOVE THAT! I also love your attitude about this, so many of us could really use more of that, me included. Big hug and THANK YOU THANK YOU for taking time to comment and share. It means so much to me! 💓
@@heywigsister Thank YOU Denise for all you give to the community!
You look FABULOUS girl! Just glowing!
Thank you!
I feel the same way Denise, good for you.
Cheryl
Thank you!
Its hard to find a man supportive of hair loss in a woman Your Lucky and hes a lucky man to have you!!!
I know... and I am fully aware and grateful of it. My heart breaks so much for women who don't have that kind of support. I don't understand why men can't see how awesome it would be for them if they would support us. Hugs.
Wow you look fab! Thanks for posting, you’re a real inspiration for me..
Denise, so happy that all is well and that you are at the point where you are happy😍🥰. It is so very freeing 💕 💋
It definitely is. ❤
good job! you are very well-spoken esp on the husband topic. my older cousin had 'cotton candy hair' for years (SHE would point it out - nobody else thought TWICE about it we all thought she was gorgeous)... due to lots of things, like being a twin (the WEAKER twin) + health conditions she was born with...she did mention once in a while about wanting to shave it all off and start fresh. but she was worried what people would say (I BET it was only her mom's and aunts she was worried about being mean.) never shaved it then. there are both aspects to it - with her she never ever wore wigs of any kind, i think she might not even have considered it was a possibility! she did use henna and stuff to thicken its appearance.. but she could have shaved it too like she would talk about! i wonder whether she ever ended up doing it?? she wanted to for so long. she also wears the hijab normally, out and about (anyplace there are men besides her husband or family men). so if she was worried about people 'staring' (which tbh they wouldn't have but she was v self-conscious) she would have that to cover it up anyway
We all have our struggles, that is for sure. I would never have considered doing this if I did not have wigs to wear, so I understand her hesitation. I also think that sometimes we notice our flaws a lot more than others do. Thank you so much for taking time to comment!
I think you look beautiful Denise!
Thank you!
I recently got tired of the thinning hair too and buzzed my head. I am liking it. My adult kids think I have lost my mind but I like it
I am about ready to do it again!
You and me! My bio hair looks a little worse than yours, but I will never go back to having length. I actually razored my scalp initially, but I won't do that again. I will have a little bit of bio hair. I am pretty thrilled that I don't get hair shedding into my family's food, my wigs fit GREAT (size fits better and no strays falling out from underneath the cap), and I am super happy with the ease of washing and drying my head.
Wow, you are so brave to have gone straight to razoring.... I'm not sure I will ever try that but I do plan to try with a #2 guard next time just to see what that is like. Washing and drying is THE BEST! ❤️
ok, this video literally answered all of my questions!!
Hi, Lea! Baby steps! It Stays is huge for me. Hope you are having a great day- it is almost over in your neck of the woods, lol.
Got my answer after watching your video. I'm glad your husband is ok.
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You look fabulous!!!
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Thank you so much, Anne!
Good to hear you don’t regret it. I like rubbing the velcro on my head, but it is still a bit cold.
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You are amazing my friend! Such special lady.
big hugs, I am so grateful to be getting to know you through this journey! 💕
You do look happy. I want to do the same thing. I have been slowly cutting it shorter and shorter. Thanks for the update. I was wondering how you were doing. I’m so glad to hear that it has worked out for you. Have a great week!!!
You too, Olivia! Big hugs! ❤️
it's so strange I don't know if it's true but it looks like your hair is coming in where you had some bald spots or real thin spots. Looks 👍 good. Bet your hubby likes it also,because it all looks even now. P.s. just watched rest of your video that is so sweet your husband is a sweetheart I knew he would probably like it.😊
I think not having the cotton candy hair makes it look a little better. He is doing great with it and gives my head little love rubs a lot now- makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside!
You are beautiful and extremely brave! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you!
Thanks for the update! I just thought today about shaving my head. Not sure if my wig then still fits? I think my husband would be supportive and im glad yours it too 😍 thank you for sharing your experience. Would you go out without your wigs? Who has seen your shaved head?
Hi! No, I have not gone out with my head shaved... yet. Who knows, I might this summer, especially swimming. I can see myself doing it at the beach. My family has seen my shaved head, 2 wig sisters who came over last weekend to chat and play with wigs, and now everyone who finds this video on UA-cam (oh, and I shared a picture on Instagram, I think).
Isn't it freeing?? When I decided to do mine (on November 19th) I told my husband I was going to do it "Since I wear a wig all the time". He said okay and even buzzed my hair for me. Honestly, the man didn't act even the tiniest bit affected. He did rub my head sometimes like yours did and I didn't mind! He was never allowed to touch my head before! The strangest thing is though, that I've not put a wig on ONCE since the day I buzzed it! Sounds weird but it almost felt like my "true identity" was revealed. There was nothing to hide under anymore. I was very self-conscience at first, but adjusted after about 2 weeks. I just kept telling myself, "no one cares what your hair looks like!". My hair has grown a LOT since then. I don't really want to go back to having to mess with it so I may have to get the clippers back out. You look amazing and I'm so happy for you. :)
Thank you, Diane! I can totally relate to what you are saying. I'm not to the point where I am willing to go out without a wig, but I rarely put something on my head now if I am just hanging around the house whereas before I always wore a baseball cap if I wasn't wearing a wig. It IS freeing!! Thank you so much for sharing and big hugs for you and your journey! ❤️
I am so happy for you! You look gorgeous!
Thank you!
Excellent Denise! I've been wondering how it's gone for you. I guess you haven't experienced any itching because you didn't mention it. I LOVE your spirit...and your "sensitivity with your scalp since you were a little girl" makes me wonder if you are a Highly Sensitive Person?! Look it up - I have some things I could share with you (I am an HSP) if you find you are. I can't wear sandals with the thing between the toes (it hurts too much), and as a kid, I had to cut off any lace or wool around my underarms because it hurt too much. These are signs, plus being a very empathic person. Love this video and thank you for sharing -- you have such a kind heart. Glad your husband is fully on board too.
No- no itching at all! I think it is just the right length, any shorter and maybe that would be an issue. Oh, and OMG! I have one pair of thong sandals that I can wear, but otherwise I have NEVER been able to wear them because they hurt my toes. I could never understand how anyone could find those comfortable. I was thrilled when I found the ones I can wear, and am so said I didn't buy like 4 pairs because I have never found another pair since that don't hurt. I plan to look up HSP and learn about it... that is so cool, thanks for sharing!
I know you had spent a lot of time debating about buzzing your hair. Your hair loss looks a LOT like mine. I just couldn't wait to find a wig I liked so I could cut off the hair that I had categorized as "problem hair" for years -- thin, but wavy and dry, and full of cowlicks, and full of greys that I felt like I had to dye -- and now, no coloring, no expensive haircuts (clipper guard on 2 or 3 all around), showers are so much faster, wigs are more comfortable....
It took my husband a few months to get used to the new 'do, but like yours, now he just sort of shrugs. Of course, HE started shaving his head years ago in response to HIS his hair loss....
It is so funny how our husbands see things that impact them differently, lol. Oh our men :). Thank you so much for taking time to comment, Elsa! Have a great rest of the week!
You look Beautiful D 🥰
💕💕 Love you my friend.
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Denise u r so sweet adorable some time I miss my hair it was very thick but now it very thin on top and I’am on my wig journey now I have not cut my hair off yet but I well as time goes on.I wear my turban on my head when I’am not wearing my wig u keep me going when I watch your videos.
Hi, Janet! Thank you so much for your kind comment, I'm sorry you are on this hair loss journey, too, but grateful that we are not alone!!
You look beautiful!!! Could you do a wig video now with the short hair start to finish how you do it???? I have been debating cutting mine too! Thanks for all your great tips
Hi, Samantha! You mean cutting it off? Did you see my original one or are you looking for something else? I'm happy to help any way I can! ❤️ ua-cam.com/video/bal2HSRvftc/v-deo.html
I’m so glad you seem happier this week. It looks good and I get the sensitivity thing..I ask my friends does your hair hurt? And they reply huh? I say when you move it on your head ...it hurts. My scalp hurts..oh well. I get it.. you are pretty I’m glad to see your smile and videos. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
You too? I never thought anyone else knew what it was like! ❤️ Thank you for sharing and for your nice compliment.
I'm single, so I don't have a spouse to worry about, but I do have an 8-year-old son and I have some very close friends and my family as well that I'm thinking of as I consider cutting my hair off. I know for my son it's going to be a change. He's used to seeing me with my sad lil messy bun at the back of my head, but yesterday I tried on my wig after doing some thinning and he said it looked good on me, so he likes me in the one wig I currently have. But having no hair might be a little hard on him. Maybe the baby steps will be easier on him and my friends and family.
You look so very pretty with this short buzz. Can you share which guard number you used.
Hi, Toni! I used a 3 in the end and went over my whole head with it instead of the sideburns. Here is the original video: ua-cam.com/video/bal2HSRvftc/v-deo.html
Oh yes. Our husbands are definitely going through this work us. Thankfully, mine “seems” to be okay with me wanting to shave it all off.
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Good for you. I found that suddenly you just feel like you need to do another cut. It feels too long and itchy. Hope you are getting some coolness from it.
Hi, Margaret. I haven't noticed any coolness yet, but hoping for that in the summer.
Well done you and cudos to hubby as well
Thanks, Sandy. He has come SO FAR! He touches it a lot now, lol.
The back is your hair grows just like mine!!
It is really interesting isn't it? Very cowlicky.
I’m so happy ,,,,that you are happy.Your hubby is great!!! And your hair looks great too! High fives girlfriend!!!
Thank you!
You are so pretty.. without the wigs.. pretty!❤️
Thank you so much, Donna. So sweet ❤️
You rock it ! Isn’t it nice not to be worried about your hair?
Totally!
You look beautiful ⚘🥰❤
Thank you so much, Michelle! I hope you are doing well. ❤
Adorable❤️
I did the exact same thing with mine and also another lady that I watch her wig videos.
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Denise you look fantastic!!
How's your husband doing with your new look, I know your wee concered.
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I keep trying to click on the link to the video where you actually buzzed your head but the link keeps bringing me back here, to the "2 weeks after" video. Disappointing.
Sorry about that, looks like I will need to fix it. Here you go ua-cam.com/video/bal2HSRvftc/v-deo.html
Beautiful 🤗💕
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You are such a Sweetie-pie!!!!!
Thanks, Joan! 💕
You are brave and beautiful.
Thank you so much! 💕
You look very beautiful just the way you are. Even without a wig. xo
Thank you so much, Rita!
You look beautiful.
Thank you so much!
Your beautiful from the inside out.
Thank you so much, Kathy!
You look great! And now, if I put make up on, you will look exactly like your cyber mother! Isn't that cool? Now we both have caterpillar heads! My husband doesn't mind at all. I think he was sick of cleaning up all the hair that was flying around the house, we have hardwood floors, and there were hairballs everywhere. I used to have to vacuum my sweatshirt 2 or 3 times a day... our husband's love us inside as well as outside. A couple of my kids a couple of my kids seemed traumatized when I showed them my bald head, (they are all adults) When my oldest daughter saw me, she said, “ you can go on Facebook and get a ‘go fund me page’, you can pretend you have cancer! “ (a sense of humor really helps). It is an adjustment, and some people take it better than others. It's the decision each one of us has to make, and your videos certainly help💕
SO FUN! I am honored to be your cyber daughter 💕💕.
Well Denise, my Hubbs buzzed mine last weekend. I'll PM you pics on Instagram. Even with his support it's been a journey!
IG @nays_eats
Please do! YAY! Big hugs for the support from your husband, that is awesome!
I think you look edgy and cute!
Thank you so much!
I’m so happy ,,,,that you are happy.Your hubby is great!!! And your hair looks great too! High fives girlfriend!!!
Thanks, Victoria!!