Featured Here: Zara by Jon Renau in color 8RH14 Mousse Cake

Storie & Interviews

Meet Susan "Sparky" Sparks

At Wigs.com, we believe confidence starts from within—but sometimes, the right hair can help bring it shining to the surface. Wigs.com ambassador Susan “Sparky” Sparks show how wigs have became far more than a beauty accessory; they became a powerful tool for rediscovering joy at every stage of life. 

Sparky’s wig journey is a celebration of fearless confidence, personal transformation, and embracing every version of yourself. In this inspiring story, she shares how wigs helped her step outside her comfort zone, reclaim her sparkle, and ultimately find the freedom to live boldly and authentically.

About Susan

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.

Susan Sparks: "My full name is Susan Sparky Sparks and I go by 'Sparky.' I am newly single, having been married for 23 years. I have a 25-year-old daughter who absolutely loves my hair. She giggles when people think I’m her aunt or older sister. She has her favorites and is not shy to make a request for special occasions."

"I am going on dates and keeping it light. I am super happy being on my own for now. I love to travel at a moment’s notice. The men I have met love my hair. I usually mix up my hair for the second date. I have not met a man yet that has not loved the idea of me having lots of different looks. My gal friends have asked me, 'What if you meet a man and he doesn’t like wigs?' My response, 'Then, he is not the man for me.'

"Wigs are my super power. When I put on my hair and look in the mirror, my face lights up. I walk a little taller, and I feel like the true star and leading lady of my life story. Wearing wigs makes me feel sexier than I have ever felt in my life. At age 63, I feel like a movie star. These last few years have been challenging and now I am the happiest and most vibrant I have ever been. I am this many years old and I can now say confidently, I have found JOY."

"Wigs are my super power. When I put on my hair and look in the mirror, my face lights up. I walk a little taller, and I feel like the true star and leading lady of my life story. Wearing wigs makes me feel sexier than I have ever felt in my life. At age 63, I feel like a movie star. These last few years have been challenging and now I am the happiest and most vibrant I have ever been. I am this many years old and I can now say confidently, I have found JOY."

Finding Confidence with Wigs

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

Featured Here: Paige by Envy in shade Platinum Shadow

Susan Sparks: "Wearing wigs has increased my confidence in all areas of my life. I have always had fine hair that I can never grow long. As I have gotten older, I notice my hair is thinner and finer, not to mention the gray that forces me to keep my hair lighter in color to hide the 'landing strip' of gray hair on my part line. 

"I have tried hair extensions, which took nearly 12 hours to install, and once I had them, I would wish for my short hair again. I like my short hair, but it doesn’t look very dressy, and I feel like a boy when I wear a hat (to protect my scalp from the sun). [I] always envy women with long hair, curly hair or hair that is different from mine. I am very dedicated to keeping in shape, taking care of my skin, and eating well. The only thing I can not change, no matter how hard I work, is my hair. Until now."

Featured Here: Zara by Jon Renau in color 12FS8 Shaded Praline

"Wearing wigs makes me feel put together and on point. I choose my hair length and style based on where I am going. I like to say, 'I choose my hair depending on my audience.' For example, if I am attending a board meeting, I wear my shorter wigs with a shadow root. If I am attending a court appearance, I wear January in Strawberry Syrup with a business suit, panty hose and heels. If I am going to a classical concert or ballet, I will [wear] Miranda or Adriana by Jon Renau both in Strawberry Syrup. 

 "If I am going on a date, I [wear] Zara by Jon Renau (blondes or reds) – a second date Miranda (Strawberry Syrup) . If I’m hanging out with friends all the above will apply. For golf with the ladies, I wear Beaming Beauty or Tabu in Rosewood Rooted with a visor. Golf with men, Zara in a pony and a hat. I love mixing it up."

"I am super active, waterskiing in the summer several days a week (in my wigs) and snow skiing in the winter (in my wigs). I love defying gravity! Waterskiing in my wigs is the most amazing. People comment on my hair and how it stays so perfect, despite the speeding boat or riding on the water. Wigs are my super power!"

"Wearing wigs makes me feel put together and on point. I choose my hair length and style based on where I am going. I like to say, 'I choose my hair depending on my audience.' For example, if I am attending a board meeting, I wear my shorter wigs with a shadow root. If I am attending a court appearance, I wear January in Strawberry Syrup with a business suit, panty hose and heels. If I am going to a classical concert or ballet, I will [wear] Miranda or Adriana by Jon Renau both in Strawberry Syrup. 

 "If I am going on a date, I [wear] Zara by Jon Renau (blondes or reds) – a second date Miranda (Strawberry Syrup) . If I’m hanging out with friends all the above will apply. For golf with the ladies, I wear Beaming Beauty or Tabu in Rosewood Rooted with a visor. Golf with men, Zara in a pony and a hat. I love mixing it up."

"I am super active, waterskiing in the summer several days a week (in my wigs) and snow skiing in the winter (in my wigs). I love defying gravity! Waterskiing in my wigs is the most amazing. People comment on my hair and how it stays so perfect, despite the speeding boat or riding on the water. Wigs are my super power!"

Featured Here: Zara by Jon Renau in color 12FS8 Shaded Praline

Susan's Advice For New Wig Wearers

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

Susan Sparks: "The best advice – NO ONE CARES!!!! No one cares that you are wearing a wig. I have been so inspired by my wig journey that I decided to write a book – WIG WISDOM. I talk about my initial challenges to wearing wigs, and mostly I share ways to start wearing wigs. This is a book for the beginner who is thinking about wearing a wig and needs that helping hand to say, 'yes'. This wig sister community is rich with women who are eager to share and help. This is not just an accessory, it is a movement to change the stigma of wig wearing. It’s time to embrace all of the choices we have and one of them is wearing a wig – no matter your reason. You have permission, and moreover, I encourage you to try your first wig. It is LIFE CHANGING!"

Featured Here: Miranda by Jon Renau in color FS27 Strawberry Syrup 

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

Susan Sparks: "I think the biggest challenge is hearing people say mean or negative things. Comments like, 'I like your own hair better,' or 'I wish you’d wear more age appropriate wigs,' or 'you should see her real hair.' I believe in my heart that those people are uncomfortable in their own skin. It is more about them than it is about my hair or my hair choices. Life is too short to be concerned with the thoughts of others. If they spent one day in a wig, they would probably be on this journey too. Recently, my daughter wore one of my longer hair wigs to her work. She called me and said, 'I get it! The compliments are insane!' Yes, you get a ton of compliments on your hair. I just say, 'Thank you.' When my friends ask, 'How are you aging backwards?' I tell them it’s my hair."

Featured Here: Avery by Jon Renau in shade FS27 Strawberry Syrup

Featured Here: Avery by Jon Renau in shade FS27 Strawberry Syrup

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

Susan Sparks: "I love how quickly I can look amazing. I have always been able to get ready in a hurry, but a wig makes me look like I spent hours on the process. I also love how big my smile is when I look in the mirror and how sparkly my eyes are when I see my reflection. This sounds crazy, but it’s like seeing ME for the first time. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the compliments! Maybe since I feel more confident, I give off a more approachable vibe. I love empowering other women to be the best versions of themselves. I have found my super power – wigs."

*Spotlight in Biscuit by Raquel Welch is shown on my book cover.

"I have been busy. Wearing wigs has given me the confidence to author a book, launch my own website and business and become an educator / coach in the wig wearing space. I owe all this to Wigs.com. They saw something in me that I did not see yet. Wearing wigs brought me to my inner confidence and who I am today."

Sparky's Top 5 Wigs

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

Final Thoughts

Sparky’s story is a reminder that wigs are about so much more than hair—they’re about confidence, creativity, and giving yourself permission to shine. Whether she’s hitting the slopes, stepping into a boardroom, or embracing a new chapter in life, she proves that the right wig can transform not only your look, but the way you feel about yourself. Her journey encourages women everywhere to let go of fear, ignore the stigma, and explore the freedom that comes with trying something new. As Sparky says, wigs can truly become your superpower—and sometimes, the most empowering thing you can do is simply choose joy, confidence, and yourself.

Related Posts

Featured

Follow Us & Share this Blog Post on your Favorite Platforms!