Jonesy brings up a good point.

The younger, more superficial crowd is going to be less accepting and more judgmental of fake hair. Right or wrong, that's how it is.

When you get a little older, your peer group changes. Although I still hang out with a lot of people in their 20's, if you're a little older you get a little more respect that allows you to wear with more confidence. To be honest, I would probably be less inclined to be forthcoming if I were in my 20's.

The good news is that it will get easier as you get older!