Wearing a Wig to Work: Confidence, Compliments & Owning Your Look
- Steph
- Jul 25
- 3 min read
Let’s be honest — showing up to work in a wig for the first time can feel like a capital B Big Deal. Whether your new hair is longer, thicker, curlier, straighter, darker, lighter, or just too good… it can feel like all eyes are suddenly glued to your head.And in some cases — yeah, they probably are.
But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. 👀 ✨ I’ve Been There, Too
When I first started wearing wigs, I was young. I’m in my 30s now, but I’ve been doing this for well over a decade — and even before that, I tried it all: extensions, toppers, you name it. But when I finally switched to wigs full-time, I felt nervous.
Not just about how it would look, but about how it would be perceived.
I had this fear — maybe you’ve felt it too — that I’d look like “the girl in a wig.” That people would stare. That I wouldn’t fit in. That I’d somehow look unnatural or off.
Back then, I was going out with friends, dating, working full-time, trying to feel confident — and let’s be honest — trying not to spiral about what people might say behind my back.
And what no one really tells you is…
✨ Wigs Actually Improved My Social Life
Seriously.
I get more compliments on my hair now than I ever did when I had “real” hair — and back then, I spent so much money on it. Salon visits, professional color, full extension installs, blowouts — the works.
And even then? My hair looked great for maybe a week, then the extensions would grow out or the color would fade or the roots would come in… you know the drill.
But my wigs?
Bombshell hair. Every. Single. Day.
When I wear one of my realistic wigs — the ones I really feel good in — I get compliments from strangers at the grocery store, in line at coffee shops, at appointments… everywhere.
And those compliments hit different when you’ve gone through hair loss. They’re healing in a way only someone who's experienced it can understand.
✨ The Office Wig Secret
At one of my old jobs, people used to say, “Steph always has the nicest hair.” They didn’t know I wore wigs. My coworkers didn’t know. My clients didn’t know. Nobody knew.
And honestly? I liked it that way.
Sometimes, the easiest thing to say was, “Oh, I just got extensions.” For some reason, that felt easier to admit than saying, “I wear a wig.”
And you know what? That’s okay.
✨ You Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation
You get to decide how much (or how little) you share. Maybe you’ll tell a close friend at work. Maybe you won’t tell a soul. Either way is okay. This is your story, and you get to own it in the way that feels right for you.
If someone does ask and you want to share, here are a few easy, breezy responses:
“Thanks! I just felt like switching things up.”
“I’ve been exploring some hair options — this one’s so easy to throw on and go.”
“Appreciate it! It’s actually a wig — I’ve had some hair loss and this has made such a difference.”
But if you don’t want to say a thing? That’s okay too.
Confidence doesn’t mean you’re not nervous.Confidence means you’re nervous… and you show up anyway.
✨ From One Wig-Wearer to Another
You’ve got this.
Wearing a wig to work might feel big right now — but I promise, it gets easier. You’ll start to feel more like you again, not because the wig changes who you are, but because it lets you step into your day with confidence.
And if you're looking for glueless wigs that are realistic, breathable, and don’t scream “wig,” I’ve got you. I’ve been wearing wigs daily for over a decade, and now I design the kinds I actually want to wear.
With love, Steph Founder, Wigs by Steph
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