Scarlet knew that she wanted to change her gender from the age of 2 years old. Scarlet has always worn feminine clothes and has always wanted to be a girl. She struggled with becoming taller and looking more masculine, when she knew that she was in the wrong body. There was no NHS funding available, so Scarlet has had to go private and this obviously comes with a huge cost. There is also no NHS help for wigs for people who are wanting to change their gender.

Scarlet cannot leave the house, unless she has her wig on and is feeling herself. The new human hair wig from the Wonderful Wig Company was a massive confidence boost. Being able to wear a real wig has changed Scarlet's life. A cheaper non-human hair wig makes Scarlet feel insecure and when she wears her human hair piece she feels herself again.

  

The wig specialist and hairdresser will advise you what will look good with your skin tone and face shape. Choose the hair that makes you feel confident and not what other people think. Comfort is also another big tip to look for. Scarlet originally thought she would go with a blonde fashion piece, but after trying on all different colours, styles and lengths she settled for a piece that is more natural to Scarlet's own colour and complexion. 

  

It may be more nerve-racking going out and exploring wigs in person rather than ordering them and trying them on from the comfort of your own home, but the value of an expert opinion cannot be overstated enough. Furthermore, online shopping for wigs can often be deceptive, and the final product you receive can often be quite divorced from what you thought you were buying in terms of its actual quality in-person. It’s not just about the look, it’s about the feel - quite literally - so better to get stuck in there yourself.