I have wanted to try Avalon for a long time, but when they offered it in a new shade of red, I knew I had to jump on this!
Avalon is a beautiful, stunning wig. The cap is super comfortable on my 22 1/2" circumference, the fibers are soft and silky. The lace front is impeccable and isn't itchy or rough. The curl pattern is gorgeous and very flattering to my features (round face).
I was dying to try one of the new Estetica reds, so I got Avalon in the Mandarin Rooted shade. OMG! That color is striking! It reminds me a great deal of Estetica color 30/28/26, but with a root (my fave Estetica color--I love me some reds!), and it's also reminiscent of my all-time favorite color across the brands: Shaded Iced Pumpkin Spice.
Mandarin Rooted isn't too brassy or orangey. The rooting is done so beautifully; it isn't harsh or long whatsoever. And the coloring blends well with my eyebrows, which are a medium/dark brown.
However, I am finding Avalon quite a challenge. It is a serious face flopper, so am currently working with it to get that under control. I am going to try to move the part and see if that helps. I'm afraid to steam it or take scissors to it because the curl pattern is beautiful, and I don't want to do anything to disturb those at all.
Also, and this is no fault of the wig, the manufacturer, or anyone else: It is going to need some thinning for me to really wear it. I have a round face, but it's also a small face (think "lollipop" head or Charlie Brown, and you'll get the picture lol). So, for now, Avalon will have to be returned to her box until I can find a stylist willing to work on it. Unfortunately, where I live no stylist will work on a wig, and I don't have a wig store nearby where I could take it. So hopefully after we move, there might be one more readily available for me.
All in all, I still adore Avalon! She is gorgeous and Mandarin Rooted is a stunning color! So happy Estetica created some new reds. Just wish they'd add their new red lineup to my favorite, Jones! Come on Estetica, give Jones some new reds, please--it's time! I can't understand why they don't since I hear Jones is one of their most popular wigs.
But I digress...
In conclusion, I want to give a huge "thank you" to Patti's Pearls for always providing top-notch service. And a special thanks to your customer service rep, Emma. Her assistance has been invaluable to me! So, Emma, if you're reading this, thank you so very much for everything! :)
Avalon: My First Impressions
Review by Sandra
on 10/19/23