wigging out

[deza]

I'm still losing hair. Yay. I've got one scarf now to cover the loss, but let's face it--I'm a girl (shocking, I know) and I like to feel pretty. I'm hoping once the current money crunch eases up, we can afford for me to get some nice tubans, head wraps, maybe even a wig or two.

Since this is still in the dreaming phase, give me some ideas. Would it be totally ridiculous for a woman just shy of 40 to wear some wild colored wigs? What styles flatter a round face? Is it true blondes have more fun? Is a scarf cap really necessary? I'd also love links to reputable dealers, if you know of any.

Thank you, LJ fairies!

Comments

[hotcoffeems.livejournal.com]

No, it makes perfect sense to me. That comes up in the comm I mentioned. As a rule, Muslim hijab (and this is why I say al-Amira and khimar won't be readily adaptable) covers *the neck* and part of the chest (khimar comes lower down), as well as -- for most observant Sunni, at least -- covering ALL hair.

Many Shi'ite women (and Sufis) don't cover quite as much; I'm a lousy example because I have a hard time just keeping it on my head :P.

The fact is if you have anything on your head, people are going to assume.You'd think it would be obvious -- and to most people who might not even know the distinction, it IS obvious when someone's hijabi versus when they're just wearing a scarf.