Washing my hair

I have to find a way to squeeze in washing my hair, as it takes a period of about 10 hours to wash and dry. Remember it has to dry naturally. See my lessons on looking after a wig post.

So its not just a case of: "Ooo, I had better wash my hair before I go out." This does not work. I once tried putting on a wet wig, which had actually been drying for a few hours, and it was disgusting. Imagine wearing a flannel on your head with an elastic band holding it on. Not pleasant I tell you. So the lesson learned was, to ensure I have enough time to wash and DRY my wig.

Anyway back to my story, a few weekends ago, I had a friend coming over at 11.30 for a few hours and then a bit later an overnight guest coming at 5. It was also a Sunday and I wanted my hair washed and ready for work tomorrow. 

What to do!??

I decided to wash it at that moment. I am a relatively spontaneous person and here and now seemed like the best time.   Yet I knew it would not be dry for my guests. Now, to give you context, these were friends who I hadn't see for many years. Namely before I got alopecia. So this was not as straightforward as you may think. However my gut said, wear your hats.  I am anyway most comfortable in them.

So that is what I did. No discussion, no worrying, just hat wearing.

Neither of my friends commented on the hats, but one of them clearly felt they could adress my alopecia head on, which is of course wonderful.

So it is in these moments I always have to make a decision. Expose myself amd declare my baldness publicly or pretend it doesn't exist and hide it with a wig.

I have chosen my path and it feels just fine.