I can’t cover my hair

amother

Thu, May 16 2024, 5:56 pm

When I am out during the day wearing my wig I get migraines
When I’m home not covering I’m ok
If I put it on during shabbos I immediately need to take it off because I feel the incoming pain

amother

Nasturtium

Thu, May 16 2024, 7:27 pm

I had this OP. I got a larger cap but it still didn't help me. I ended up getting a scarf and a shaper with velcro so I can adjust to a size that doesn't hurt me at all - and I've never looked back. I may stand out but I'm comfortable, and migraine free BH.

amother

Floralwhite

Thu, May 16 2024, 7:56 pm

amother OP wrote:

When I am out during the day wearing my wig I get migraines
When I’m home not covering I’m ok
If I put it on during shabbos I immediately need to take it off because I feel the incoming pain

That doesn’t go against what I said about the root being from something else and the wig is the cherry on top.

You need to find the root of why your head is so extra sensitive

amother

Hydrangea

Thu, May 16 2024, 8:00 pm

I find it super challenging. I shaved the back of my head. When I look in the mirror the front is visible so I don’t look crazy but the less hair has been super helpful

amother

Electricblue

Thu, May 16 2024, 8:07 pm

I wear a lightweight hat fall and a straw hat or wool fedora.
I also get terrible headaches from full wigs.

amother

Lime

Thu, May 16 2024, 8:16 pm

t12345678 wrote:

You might be able to have a velvet grip sewn into your wig so you don’t have to wear a band under

This and remove all clips. Game changer

:)iknowit

Thu, May 16 2024, 8:31 pm

I got a lace top topper from Milano. They have many diff types you can try on. With more or less coverage. I have 100% coverage. I had them sew in some velvet so I don’t need any bands or clip and it’s beyond light. I still only wear it when going to my kids school or I need to be presentable but I’m not living on imatrex anymore.

https://milanowigs.com/product.....-wavy

I actually took my wigs I got married with that have been sitting and collecting dust to get a makeover. Cut out so many wefts , ear tabs, made the cap to be the size of a yarmulka (they call is a 3/4 wig. cut bangs and added the velvet. Also a game changer. New wig for $400

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amother

Tealblue

Thu, May 16 2024, 8:33 pm

amother OP wrote:

When I am out during the day wearing my wig I get migraines
When I’m home not covering I’m ok
If I put it on during shabbos I immediately need to take it off because I feel the incoming pain

I'm the same way...married 4 years and still can't wear a wig. No matter how many different wigs I tried. It's the fact something is on my head gives me migraines. I wear a tichel most of the time besides for when I got to shul or a simcha. I've gotten pretty used to wearing a tichel everywhere.

amother

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:16 pm

I know tichels won’t help because I can’t even wear it at home

I would love to figure out a root cause but I am not sure where to start!

amother

Chambray

Fri, May 17 2024, 5:01 am

I font know of this will help you or not bot I know 2 different ladies who hot medical heters to mot cover.
I almost had to do that but I tie my tichels very loose now and thats all I wear. But these women couldnt have anything on their heads. It was that bad.

readreread

Fri, May 17 2024, 10:00 am

I sympathize with this. I get migraines really easily too from wigs and even from tichels (unless they’re quite loose pre-tieds). Have you considered Botox for your migraines? I don’t know if it will help the wig issue specifically, but it has helped my migraines a lot and has made them less frequent.

amother

Kiwi

Fri, May 17 2024, 10:04 am

amother OP wrote:

Everything is big
Any bit of pressure sets it off
A wig in the front by the hairline
My fall by the band line
I size up in all my wigs but the pressure from keeping it on is too much

Hate to say it, but you need the more expensive wigs. The Israeli hair is light and doesn’t give headaches. The processed wigs do. That’s my experience
I only buy unprocessed Israeli wigs now, even though they start at $4k