About Us

The Wig Shop In Tampa

Our shop was founded in 1972 and run by husband and wife team extraordinaire, Michael and Connie. Their small brick-and-mortar retail store, in an aging, nondescript brick building in the heart of downtown Tampa, FL, grew to become an icon over the years, defying odds and thriving amidst big changes the years brought to the downtown. It weathered the rapid downturn of the area, brought on by the city's questionable decision to turn the area into a pedestrian-only zone, which drove away much of the traffic. It stood while the big names fell, like Woolworth's and the Maas Brothers department store. Our boutique remained steady at the corner of Cass and Franklin Street, so much so that it even landed a double-page spread in the Tampa Tribune newspaper, which celebrated its longevity and resiliency. The shop catered to everyone - grandmothers, chemo patients, drag queens, local news reporters, the Buccaneer cheerleaders, and even several productions at the Straz Theater for the Performing Arts. If anyone mentioned "the wig shop in Tampa," that was us!

In 2021, the two-story brick building that housed our boutique was bought by a developer. Though it was a sad moment for our loyal customers, Michael and Connie welcomed the change and decided it was a good time to begin a new chapter in their lives. They sold their home and moved their shop to Los Angeles to be closer to their daughter and only grandchildren. Longing to retire and take it easy, they took the store completely online. Now, it's in the hands of the next generation, and we are lovingly continuing Paramount Wigs' journey in its new home in California!

Meet The Next Generation!

We are Mishi and Selvin, and together with our kids, we continue to keep the family wig shop running! Mishi is Michael and Connie's daughter, and she does a little bit of everything at the shop, much like her mother did. Many long-time customers will remember her as a child greeting them and punching numbers on the cash register. Selvin is a biomedical engineer at the local hospital but when he's in the office, he's our inventory and organizational wiz! And even though our kids are young, they love taking turns sweeping the office floors and taking customer orders to the post office. We're truly a family business! For those of you who have known Paramount Wigs since the days Michael used to walk you to your car, thank you for the fond memories and your continued loyalty. For those that are new to us, welcome and we hope to be your go-to wig boutique for years to come!