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Alternative Hair Alchemist - A podcast about everything wigs, toppers and alternative hair! Debra Heim - Certified Wig and Topper Specialist, Alternative Hair Boutique Owner
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Welcome to the Alternative Hair Alchemist Podcast!
It’s a scary place to be in when you are losing your hair. There’s a lot of unnecessary shame and loneliness that can go along with it. Not to mention the overwhelm when you are trying to figure out what kind of replacement hair works for you.
Between having had chemo twice and alopecia areata on top of that, I know all too well that sinking feeling when you see more scalp than hair when you look in the mirror.
I also know that it is overwhelming when you don’t know who to ask for help, what to do, or where to start – and I want to say, helping you do just that is my gift.
Hi, I am Debra Heim. I’m a certified alternative hair expert, wig wearer and the co creator of a one of a kind wig and topper boutique, The Very Best Little Hair House. And I created this podcast to educate, inspire and empower you!
Out of my own hair loss journey was born a desire to make wearing alternative hair feel normal and an exciting place of possibilities. I use my superpower intuition to help women in my shop in a one on one, private and comfy environment with fifteen of the worlds’ best brands of alternative hair find their beauty again.
And I take wearing what you may know as wigs to a whole new level and my goal is to bring your beauty back to full on radiance.
Because you don’t want hair that looks good on someone else! You want to find the hair that maximizes your own unique beauty and I want to help you do that!
I have helped over five hundred women of all different looks, shapes and sizes look better than they’ve ever imagined.
My shop is where the magic happens and confidence is restored! Our clients leave looking fabulous and knowing not only what works for them but also how to care for it with ease.
Because let’s face it - if finding the hair that lights you up was as easy as choosing from a picture, I wouldn’t need to have my shop.
Think of me as that “tell it like it is” friend that also happens to be an expert in alternative hair.
The shame starts to end when you learn how to make yourself feel beautiful again and I am going to help you do that. At the end of the day, natural hair or not, wig or not, I want you to know that we are all worthy of love and belonging.
So take a deep breath, feel the love I’m sending your way–it’s time to find and love yourself again. Let’s do this!
Let’s Connect!
Facebook: Wise Wig Advice Facebook Group- A shame-free zone for alternative hair wearers!
Instagram:@verybestlittlehairhouse
Youtube: Very Best Little Hair House - YouTube
Visit my website: Very Best Little Hair House
Email me: debra@verybestlittlehairhouse.com
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Have you tried a super inexpensive wig lately? I did and here's my thoughts!
Long story short, I was pleasantly surprised by quality of the haul of wigs I purchased each for 12 USD or less! I think the least expensive one was 6 USD. I tried many colors, shoulder length or longer, hats with hair attached and one with detachable hair! I will post a few of the pictures in the Wise Wig Advice and Support group on Facebook. This is not a sponsored review.
Other than size variations and a few construction differences in them they were much better looking than I expected. So if you've been on the fence, I say at that price you should give it a go!As always.....Peace, Love and Alternative Hair
Debra Heim
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Part Two of "Why is shopping retail more expensive? Why aren't there more wig shops?" series!
Hey there! Part Two I start to explain a little more about the pricing structure and how they are suggested from the manufacturer of the alternative hair for retail and internet suggested pricing plus what to reasonably expect from an authorized dealer.
Thanks for listening!Peace, Love and Alternative Hair,
Debra Heim -
Why is shopping retail more expensive than an internet outlet? First in a four part series of the pros and cons of each!!
Hey there! This is the first in a multi part series where I am going to talk about alternative hair shopping in a boutique or salon versus internet. There is a price difference but there is also a RESULTS difference from going to a qualified alternative hair consultant or a hairdresser educated and up to date in alternative hair versus doing it yourself.
This episode, I tell you about my qualifications and certifications so that you can see for yourself the education and service I personally provide to a client. The results you'll get from coming to my shop or any shop like mine just by the guidance, trying caps, styles and colors on in person, can save you money, not to mention trial and error. I explain some of the behind the scenes factors that go into making a wig purchased in a retail setting vs internet site initially more expensive.
I try and keep these episodes less than 15 minutes, so this is going to be a series explaining everything I feel you should know so that you can understand what I wish someone would have told me early in my alt hair journey!
Thank you from the 💖 for listening, as always...
Peace, love and alternative hair!Debra H. -
Feeling guilty about spending on your alternative hair? Three reasons why you shouldn't!
One thing I see in common with all women, no matter how much money they earn, there is the tendency to feel guilty about what they spend on their hair. Here's the reasons why you should allow yourself to feel good and how to reframe your thinking about it.
Peace, Love and Alternative Hair,
Debra Heim -
Shopping pre-owned synthetics--four things you want to check that don't show in the photos!
There's so many places to get a good deal on alternative hair that someone else purchased that didn't work for them.....if you know what to check for! First and foremost you want to trust the seller, do your due diligence on that. But here are a few questions you might want to ask because things like care products or perfumes used by the person selling can scent the hair. These questions are just a start as to what to ask the seller. When you find a group where trusted sellers buy, sell, and trade you will learn so much more.
Upcoming episode: I'm going to give you my review of some super inexpensive wigs and hat/hair type wigs from different sites. Also, how to handle vulnerable moments when you are an alternative hair wearer. If you have any other episode suggestions, just send them on it!
Peace, Love and Alternative Hair,
Debra Heim
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What will it take to end the stigma for alternative hair wearers? These two things need to stop!
Back in 2017, practically nobody was using the term "alternative hair' for wigs and toppers. I deliberately chose that term to help change the perception of "wig" to become more acceptable. Words have power, and it worked to an extent! But, I got tired of explaining the term as I meant it: alternative hair is just that....an ALTERNATIVE to hair you grew yourself. Wigs have long been the source of jokes and just the word 'wig' can cause fear in some, but not so much anymore. We have come a long way towards acceptance of self and acceptance of "helper hair" but there are two things that need to stop pronto! And those are: making jokes or telling stories about wigs looking bad or flying off, and wearing wigs that are obviously not right for the person. But don't get me wrong everyone has to start somewhere with alternative hair, you get better at it and learn more about what works for YOU along the journey. But lets face it, there are some wigs that are so obvious they cause someone to feel fearful about how they will be percieved.
Remember, wearing alternative hair doesn't mean anything about you! It's not superficial to want to look great, nor is it dishonest or inauthentic to wear alternative hair. It's about confidence!
Much love to all my alt hair family that listen to this podcast and thank you!
Peace, Love, and Alternative Hair,
Debra