wig wearer · makeup lover · mom of four · chronic illness fighter

Hi, I'm Kaley.
My reflection changed, but my story did not.

I share honest wig education, beauty, skincare, daily life, and the deeper moments that make us who we are. This space holds both confidence and chronic illness, beauty and grief, faith and fatigue.

Real reviews. Real installs. Real life with chronic illness.
No filters on the truth, only on the lighting.

Life shifted in ways I did not choose.

I talk about wigs because they changed my world, but I also talk about the rest of my world too. Beauty, skincare, and fashion are part of how I show up every day, even in seasons when my things feel heavy or unpredictable.

I also talk about grief and the quiet work of rebuilding your sense of self when life does not go the way you hoped. My faith in Christ holds me steady through all of it, giving me room to breathe when everything feels overwhelming. None of us are only one thing, and I am learning to live that way in real time, letting every part of my life have space without apologizing for it.

What I teach

Not theory. Lived experience turned into practical help.

  • Wigs that look believable in real life
  • Practical routines you can sustain when you are sick or tired
  • Emotional honesty about losing hair and still liking yourself
  • Reviews grounded in reality, not paid scripts
  • Faith that steadies what life shakes
  • Space to feel undone and still deeply worthy

Diagnoses

Multi

medically complex, still fully present in my own life.

Time in wigs

6+ Years

from “overwhelmed and under-informed” to teaching others.

my Faith

Made new

Christ steadies what life shakes. Both fatigue and faith can exist in the same body.

Learn with me: beauty, wigs, and the everyday work of being human

I teach the basics of believable wigs, simple beauty routines, and the deeper rhythms of chronic illness, mental health, and faith. Real guidance for real people with real lives.

Wig 101: first-time guide

Learn the language of lace fronts, density, cap construction, and realistic hairlines so you can shop and advocate for yourself with confidence instead of confusion.

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Beauty that feels like you

Everyday makeup, skincare, and routines that work even when life is heavy. Real tutorials for real faces and real schedules.

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Life I am learning to live

Chronic illness rhythms, mental health, grief, joy, faith, and the quiet work of speaking life over yourself on the days you feel undone.

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What you will find here is real life, not a highlight reel.

Wigs are a part of my story, but they are not the whole story. I share beauty, skincare, daily rhythms, mothering four kids, chronic illness, grief, faith, and the small moments that remind us to keep going. No filters on the truth, only on the lighting.

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TIKTOK FAMILY

160k+

women reminded they don't have to disappear after hair loss.

MY LIFE ONLINE

4k+

TikToks shared about life, wigs, beauty, and more.

IMPACT

1.6M

Audience appreciation on TikTok

Faith, reality, and soft mornings can coexist.

I believe Christ steadies what life shakes. I also believe you can hold faith and fatigue at the same time and still rise anyway. These tools help you meet yourself gently on the days when the mirror feels like too much.

The self-acceptance starter pack

A gentle mini-guide for women navigating medical or emotional hair loss. Save it, print it, screenshot it—use it as a soft place to land when everything feels unfamiliar.

  • · Three grounding reminders for bad body days
  • · Reflection prompts for grief, identity, and faith
  • · Simple boundary scripts for comments on your hair
Download the PDF

Journal prompts

"If my body was my friend…"

Guided questions that help you speak to your body with the same tenderness you offer everyone else—especially on days you feel undone.

Scripts

Answering hair questions with confidence

Ready-to-use responses for curious friends, strangers, and medical staff—so you can protect your peace while staying true to yourself.

The Soft Hair Club

If you need content that feels human, grounded, and faith-held, I would love to hear from you.

No spam, no pressure. Just reminders that you are not defined by the hair you lost or the battles you did not choose.

You can unsubscribe anytime. Your story, your timing, your pace.

Work with me: human-first, trust-centered content.

I create UGC and sponsored content for brands who want to show up in a trusted, human-first voice. If your products serve women facing medical or emotional hair loss, you are in the right place.

  • · Real-world wig reviews and installs
  • · Chronic illness storytelling and panels
  • · UGC video creation for launches and campaigns

Prefer DMs? You can also reach out on TikTok or Instagram @thatkindacrunchymama.