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Does my hair look fake?

189 replies

LighteningBug · 12/10/2025 12:44

I would really like honest opinions.

Due to decades of chronic health issues and many, many years being very anaemic my natural hair basically looks awful. Couple this with parents who have naturally very thin hair genetically I was never going to be blessed with thick locks.

Doesn't matter what I eat, which supplements I've tried, hair loss medication/products, getting my iron levels to normal ranges with infusions etc, I still and will forever have shite hair.

I reached a point around 10 years ago where I just couldn't stand going out with hair like it is. I could dye it, get good cuts, wear it up with a bun/ponytail attachment etc but it still really depressed me and frankly made me feel old......Then I discovered hair toppers.

At first I wore cheaper synthetic ones, they were ok but never integrated well with my own bio hair. I then moved on to human hair toppers (once I got over the ick of wearing someone else's hair). Good quality ethically sourced hair is not cheap though and I have spent a small fortune on them over the years and they are getting more and more expensive (many £1k+).
With every day wear they only last a year or two and sadly atm due to my chronic health issues worsening I've not been working much so have had to purchase a cheaper topper until my finances resolve but I have become very conscious that it looks like it doesn't belong to me.

I appreciate this is just a photo and you aren't seeing the hair in RL but can I ask what your opinions are? Does my hair topper look fake? Would you know by looking at me that I'm wearing helper hair?

I've added my own horrible hair so you can see the difference.

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Londontown12 · 12/10/2025 13:21

I’m a hairdresser and it looks super good !!
I have worn toppers before and even my family don’t notice lol or colleagues there so good nowadays !!
if anyone is interested in have purchased 3 from here and they are excellent even worn throu airport security non detectable
beautifulbetsy.co.uk/shop/?mc_cid=fc21f06cd5&mc_eid=74caa428b2

ozarina · 12/10/2025 13:22

It looks great !

Lagirl20 · 12/10/2025 13:25

It looks fantastic. You’ve chosen a very natural option.

dicentra365 · 12/10/2025 13:26

I think it looks great too. The only time I would notice is if I thought it was unlikely that a person had such long/thick hair. Yours looks completely natural.

Prestonpope · 12/10/2025 13:33

I think it looks lovely, very natural. Where did you purchase it?

I’m interested in a hair topper as I have a high receding hairline (and no hair at the sides and of my face) due to frontal fibrosing alopecia. Im hoping that will help rather than having to wear a full wig.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 12/10/2025 13:35

Where did you get it please?
It looks great

Louloubelles · 12/10/2025 13:35

Looks really good.

ChangeOfNameAujourdhui · 12/10/2025 13:38

Looks great- and you have had amazingly positive responses. Please ignore the inevitable crushing response that will inevitably show up soon 😄❤️

Sandy483 · 12/10/2025 13:42

I've never heard of these miracle workers but you look amazing OP!

neveradmit17 · 12/10/2025 13:43

Looks lovely x

ChristmasSlacker · 12/10/2025 13:45

I’ve been thinking of getting one. Where do
you get yours? It looks great!

bollockyness · 12/10/2025 13:54

It looks fabulous, OP

notnorman · 12/10/2025 13:55

I need one of these! Looks gorgeous

perimenopoppet · 12/10/2025 13:56

I would never have thought that wasn’t real, your hair looks lovely. It’s amazing how natural these look and something I’ve wondered about trying too as my hair has thinned.

Recently, TikTok has realised I have thin hair and started pushing wigs at me and it’s astonishing how real and affordable synthetic wigs are now. There are loads of people who try them out and share videos wearing them in broad daylight without filters and they are so realistic I’ve been very tempted. There is a connection I think with more people losing weight very rapidly on injections with thinning hair as a result.

So many people now change their actual faces with fillers and Botox, I think extensions/toppers/full wigs have become quite unremarkable in comparison.

MagicLoop · 12/10/2025 13:59

Totally natural-looking and really nice!

LighteningBug · 12/10/2025 14:03

Prestonpope · 12/10/2025 13:33

I think it looks lovely, very natural. Where did you purchase it?

I’m interested in a hair topper as I have a high receding hairline (and no hair at the sides and of my face) due to frontal fibrosing alopecia. Im hoping that will help rather than having to wear a full wig.

They are starting to offer smaller toppers purely for receding hairlines. I can't remember the brand but will see if I can find a link for you.

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indoorplantqueen · 12/10/2025 14:05

Looks lovely!

leli · 12/10/2025 14:05

Are you wearing it in the first picture and not the 2nd and 3rd?

My DD has similar hair. She is ver self conscious of it. I'd be very grateful if you could tell me what a topper is and how you attach it please? I'd like to look into it to help her.

LighteningBug · 12/10/2025 14:07

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 12/10/2025 13:35

Where did you get it please?
It looks great

This one (I'm embarrassed to say) was from Shein, it was only £70.

I've purchased from Beautiful Betsy, a couple from Etsy sellers and Simply Wigs but if money is not an issue then I'd recommend Perfect Fringe, the lady makes them herself but her prices shot up dramatically over the last few years and sadly I can't afford them but they are lovely and really good quality.

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LighteningBug · 12/10/2025 14:07

Sandy483 · 12/10/2025 13:42

I've never heard of these miracle workers but you look amazing OP!

They really have helped me gain my confidence back.

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sassyduck · 12/10/2025 14:08

It looks pretty good. Very natural.

LighteningBug · 12/10/2025 14:09

ChristmasSlacker · 12/10/2025 13:45

I’ve been thinking of getting one. Where do
you get yours? It looks great!

This one is from Shein but if you are looking for a better quality one I'd recommend Perfect Fringe.

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LighteningBug · 12/10/2025 14:10

I'd forgotten, there is also UniWigs, their toppers are lovely but from the US so delivery is a bit longer.

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Mumofteensandcats · 12/10/2025 14:11

I think it looks lovely, really suits your skin tone and I like the length of it too 😍

StrawberryJangle · 12/10/2025 14:11

I wouldn't have noticed a thing! It looks very natural.
Keep that head high!

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