KaramelDiva1978
Well-Known Member
Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon
QUEENDIVA1 and Nucienuce1,
I used to think the same thing. I was very adamant and very anti-wigs, because if you have hair, why not rock it?? Well, that philosophy had me struggling with in-between lengths when I tried to grow out a hair cut, gave me a hella fit when I was transitioning and had me constantly manipulating my hair with heat, gels, etc. However, I took on a new thought process: 1.) Wigs have come a LONG way from when my grandmother was wearing them. 2.) They gave you constant versatility with styles and colors. 3.) I can maximize my hair's growth and health potential by "being good" to it and giving it a rest.
Here is the key though: You have to learn how to "shop" for a wig. Its like anything else, you learn some of your fave types of hairstyles and the colors that complement your skin and go for it! I love, love, love YouTube for this: I see what everyone else is wearing and they show me HOW to wear it. It's much easier to see a fellow diva rocking it than a mannequin.
Start slow and inexpensive like some quick weaves and even half wigs and try styles that may be similar to what you wear now and make it more comfortable to ease into. If you're natural, try a similar texture, if you're relaxed, go with that texture. The ladies on LHCF can give you worlds of insight, this is just some things that helped me out.
Happy Hair Growth Divas!
@ NikkiQ- Your pics are FIERCE lady!! Congrats to you and Bride91501 on making shoulder length!! I hope to be right behind you.
OMG--someone said Tammy Outre wig and my radar went to town. I am a true Junkie!! LOL
QUEENDIVA1 and Nucienuce1,
I used to think the same thing. I was very adamant and very anti-wigs, because if you have hair, why not rock it?? Well, that philosophy had me struggling with in-between lengths when I tried to grow out a hair cut, gave me a hella fit when I was transitioning and had me constantly manipulating my hair with heat, gels, etc. However, I took on a new thought process: 1.) Wigs have come a LONG way from when my grandmother was wearing them. 2.) They gave you constant versatility with styles and colors. 3.) I can maximize my hair's growth and health potential by "being good" to it and giving it a rest.
Here is the key though: You have to learn how to "shop" for a wig. Its like anything else, you learn some of your fave types of hairstyles and the colors that complement your skin and go for it! I love, love, love YouTube for this: I see what everyone else is wearing and they show me HOW to wear it. It's much easier to see a fellow diva rocking it than a mannequin.
Start slow and inexpensive like some quick weaves and even half wigs and try styles that may be similar to what you wear now and make it more comfortable to ease into. If you're natural, try a similar texture, if you're relaxed, go with that texture. The ladies on LHCF can give you worlds of insight, this is just some things that helped me out.
Happy Hair Growth Divas!
@ NikkiQ- Your pics are FIERCE lady!! Congrats to you and Bride91501 on making shoulder length!! I hope to be right behind you.
OMG--someone said Tammy Outre wig and my radar went to town. I am a true Junkie!! LOL
Maybe that'll be a new years resolution for me. 
if they only new that this neck length wig is hiding APL hair. 
and a few drops of my coconut, avocado, olive and brahmi oil mix. To keep my braids looking a little neater longer, I have been going to bed with my head double wrapped in a silk scarf, covered by a satin du-rag. This helps my roots to stay a little flatter too. I'm also remembering to let my hair relax for a day or two in between braid take-down and rebraiding...I think this challenge is working a small miracle in helping me to retain my ends. Luving it!!!
however, I just took my time and detangled slowly and it came out without breakage or damage. I had very small tangles other place as well but the nape was the worst. I think since I braid my hair myself and it's not as close to the scalp as a professional would have it that my beehive corn rolls become too loose too quick and with all the cowashing and dcing it causes my hair in the nape became too tangled. From now on I going to only leave my corn rolls in 4-5 weeks tops and cowash only once a week. I only measured a small section on the front side and a small section in the back and it seems like I have finally reached APL. So all in all my hair really grew and is healthy and thick however there was a lot of shed hair. But, I'm thinking that's normal for 7 weeks right? I'm very pleased with the progress made. Barring any setbacks I'm thinking bra strap length is really possible. I look forward to next month, I plan on getting a trim and color for Xmas.
erplexed.
Just wanted to give a quick update. 
Why are you stating that 7 weeks is too long for your hair? Did it tangle? Mine had small tangles throughout but the back....oh my goodness felt just like a dreadlock going across.
I can laugh now but at the time I was in a panic.
