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Meet Natalie Gray

Meet our Wigs.com Ambassador Natalie Gray! In this exclusive interview with Wigs.com, we are excited to share her wig journey as she discusses hair loss, finding confidence with wigs, and her favorite hairstyles. Join us in celebrating Natalie's incredible story and learning her tips about wigs.

About Natalie

Wigs.com: Tell us about yourself and how your journey with hair loss persuaded you to be such an inspiration in the hair loss community.

Natalie: I have been interested in all things fashion for many years. Beautiful hair always catches my eye, a fashionable outfit will cause me to stop the person and let them know I love their style. Beautiful makeup will always get a compliment from me. 

I always loved my bio hair and was devastated when it started thinning gradually, then quickly. I remember losing my sense of self because I was embarrassed about my thinning hair. Fast forward to searching on Instagram and finding a fashion influencer who was experiencing hair loss and had purchased her first wig. She looked amazing!! I immediately started searching YouTube for wig reviews and taking pages of notes on colors, cap features and hair styles. After making my choice I ordered Raquel Welch's Simmer in Shaded Biscuit. I anxiously waited for the package to arrive. When I put that wig on my head I felt like my old self. I had beautiful hair again! I decided to share my hair loss story & my wig journey on Instagram in the hope of helping other women suffering from hair loss. I will always be grateful for the influencer who shared her story and hope that my story will give another person the courage to try a wig. 

Finding Confidence with Wigs

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Wigs.com: How has wearing wigs influenced your confidence or other areas of your life?

Natalie: My confidence was very low at the peak of my hair loss. I didn't want to be in pictures, I didn't want to show my scalp in public. I would spend so much time trying to use volumizers, fibers and heat tools to give my thin hair density. Once I began wearing wigs, it was a game changer! I had beautiful hair in seconds every single day. I love going out, getting pictures taken and enjoying all the wonderful things life has to offer and never worrying about my hair. Getting hair compliments again feels really good, too. Sounds like a small thing, but a compliment can make someone's day, so be sure and spread the positive. And you just might give someone having a bad day a happy boost and bring a smile to their face!

My Advice For New Wig Wearers

Wigs.com: What advice would you give to yourself at the beginning of your wig wearing journey?

Natalie: If I had to start my wig journey all over again I would tell myself to buy the wig sooner! I wish I had started wearing wigs when my hair loss became obvious. I would also tell myself there is no "perfect" wig out there. You probably won't find one exactly like your bio hair because we get used to our thinning hair and suddenly have a full head of hair again. It's a process to adjust to wearing a wig all day. They are all beautiful, and there are so many styles to choose from. Be patient with yourself and trust yourself on this journey to finding the hair that feels right for you.

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Wigs.com: What is the biggest challenge with wearing wigs?

Natalie: I have done just about every activity wearing a wig that I did with my bio hair. One thing I find challenging is water activities. I would prefer not to glue or tape a wig to my head so swimming or water sports can be challenging. A challenge which can be easily fixed with wig or glue. I am challenging myself to overcome this hurdle in the near future. A huge bonus to wearing synthetic wigs is when they do get wet they don't lose their style. You will look as fabulous with a wet wig as a dry wig! 

Wigs.com: What do you love most about wearing wigs?

Natalie: I love the confidence wearing wigs gives me. I love the versatility of changing styles & colors to go with an outfit. I absolutely love having beautiful hair every day. If I had to pick my absolute favorite thing it would be helping other women embrace wearing wigs & finding the joy they bring. Watching their faces light up with happiness when they see themselves with beautiful hair again is priceless. I was asked to volunteer at a wig event earlier this spring helping women with hair loss. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my hair loss journey. Friends were made, stories were shared & every person in the room suffered from hair loss so no one felt alone. Imagine sitting at a dinner where every person at the table was wearing a wig, not just you. It was amazing! We definitely had the best hair in the restaurant! Sharing the fact that I wear wigs & helping normalize wearing wigs is something I will continue to enjoy. Life is short, wear the hair!

My Favorite Wig Styles

Wigs.com: What are your top five favorite styles?

A Note from Natalie

As we conclude this interview with Natalie, we wanted to a share a sweet note from her about what its like being a Wigs.com ambassador. 

I am so grateful for the opportunity to be an ambassador for wigs.com.  Having a platform to reach more women suffering from hairloss is such a blessing.

Being an ambassador for a company that truly cares about the hairloss community, treats women with caring and compassion and goes the extra mile with their customer service is something I am very proud and grateful for.

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