WIG CHALLENGE 2014

[jessicarabbit]

Did a little bleach job on my wig. Hope yall can see it my camera sucks lol

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Did a little bleach job on my wig. Hope yall can see it my camera sucks lol

I can't see it too well on my phone

 

[faithVA]

I ordered Its a Wig Erin today. She is very short. I like Amerie but I hope I like Erin better.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I ordered Its a Wig Erin today. She is very short. I like Amerie but I hope I like Erin better.

You will because that's my name...lol off to go look at this me wig

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[NGraceO]

Hey ladies

Checking in: Not much to say, since Ive settled into a boring, but comfortable routine with my wig wearing, which I am very happy about; I love the automaticity of just slapping a wig on each morning

IT'S MONTH TWO!!!! Go us for making it one month wigging it



Right now, I'm just focusing on trying to ingest my vitamins consistently (big struggle) & keeping my hair moisturized (btwn m&s and midweek cowashes). We're on our way!!

 

[faithVA]

You will because that's my name...lol off to go look at this me wig

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Your funny.

I tried her on at the bss but they only had the one with 3 different colors. She was cute but I couldn't wear that to work

 

[feemy]

Hey Ladies,

I can't join the wig challenge this year because I plan on keeping my hair in marley and havana twists this year. But I did "wig it" all of last year and it certainly did protect my hair. Of course you have to keep your hair clean, moisturized, etc. I use equal parts water and glycerin, few drops of lemongrass EO in a spritz bottle and soften it with shea butter jojoba oil mix. I also go through bottles of soft sheen instant moisturizer, lol, and elasta qp mango butter. I realized my hair LOVES glycerin, and my hair will not be properly moisturized w/o it.

Keeping the hair well moisturized with whatever works for you plus the wig equals undamaged hair that is growing because the ends are protected and will not break off. I have had much success with wearing a wig to better protect and maintain my own natural hair. I started wearing the wig because of a bad protein overload, I put aphogee treatment in my hair and it didnt need it plus a conditioner with protein. BIG MISTAKE.

Here is the wig I used, it's call "afro curl" by its a wig cap! Hope all goes well with the wig challenge!!!

 

[Prettymetty]

I miss this wig. I called her Carmen. I gave her away to my cousin and ive been trying to find a replacement. I only spent like $20 for it because it was the last one. If yall see something similar to this please let me know

 

[emada]

Hi Ladies,

I would love to join you all. I decided to get back to wigging since I got a bad stylist cut last year and have not been retaining my best. Before the cut I wore half wigs for almost two years and was able to grow out my damaged EL hair to a few inches away from BSL.

For now I'm wearing my homemade wig but I'm in the market for possibly a lace front or full lace, haven't decided yet. I'm still struggling with the fact that I haven't been able to find my cheapie Outre micro yaki hair anymore! I may have to take a trip back to NY to see if I can get some.

 

[MACGlossChick]

I almost went to work without my wig on today. I was so busy shoveling around my car and I just hopped in and started driving to work. I caught myself and went back home. I don't know how I would have explained that!

 

[NGraceO]

I almost went to work without my wig on today. I was so busy shoveling around my car and I just hopped in and started driving to work. I caught myself and went back home. I don't know how I would have explained that!

LOLLLLLLL!!!!! Been there!!!

 

[Ann0804]

Lol. I keep a back up in the car just for this reason. I just know I will be in a rush and forget it one day.

 

[Foxglove]

I got a kinky straight wig for days when I don't want to leave any of my hair out. It should get here in a couple of days. Meanwhile I'm still in my u part kinky curly wig. I don't think I'll do the loose twists anymore. I took them out after 3 weeks and omg the SSKs. I'm sticking with my regular celie twists or braids

 

[Kinkyhairlady]

I got a kinky straight wig for days when I don't want to leave any of my hair out. It should get here in a couple of days. Meanwhile I'm still in my u part kinky curly wig. I don't think I'll do the loose twists anymore. I took them out after 3 weeks and omg the SSKs. I'm sticking with my regular celie twists or braids

Foxglove

Where did you get the kinky straight wig?

 

[ojemba]

Good day ladies,

For those that wear plaits or cornrows under your wig, how long do you keep them in before re-doing them? Do you cowash frequently?

Thanks

 

[NGraceO]

Good day ladies, For those that wear plaits or cornrows under your wig, how long do you keep them in before re-doing them? Do you cowash frequently? Thanks

Hey! I keep mine In one week at a time and I co wash once mid weekly, if needed. I went two weeks once and that was a for me. I could do it if Absolutely needed, but I def prefer weekly washes. HTH.

 

[MonaRae]

I almost went to work without my wig on today. I was so busy shoveling around my car and I just hopped in and started driving to work. I caught myself and went back home. I don't know how I would have explained that!

Chile, by now we all should have a wig story!

 

[Prettymetty]

Good day ladies,

For those that wear plaits or cornrows under your wig, how long do you keep them in before re-doing them? Do you cowash frequently?

Thanks

I keep them in for a month. I dont usually cowash because my braids would get too loose. I just spray the braids daily with moisture or protein (aloe/glycerin or aphogee keratin) and I add a creamy leave in and olive oil once a week

 

[Foxglove]

Foxglove Where did you get the kinky straight wig?

Kinkyhairlady I got it from classiclacewigs.com
I'm on my phone so I can't link it but on YouTube search for classiclacewigs Italian yaki silk top and click on the first one that comes up. I'll update this later with the link once I get on my computer

 

[MrsMelodyV]

Creta came last night. I wasn't planning to wear her until the weekend, but I couldn't help it! I flat twisted my hair back and two along my front hairline for a leave out. I pinned it up since I haven't had time to customize it for my face. So far I'm thrilled!

I do have a slight headache. I've only had her on 4 hours. I may have to try bobby pins instead.

 

[NGraceO]

Creta came last night. I wasn't planning to wear her until the weekend, but I couldn't help it! I flat twisted my hair back and two along my front hairline for a leave out. I pinned it up since I haven't had time to customize it for my face. So far I'm thrilled! I do have a slight headache. I've only had her on 4 hours. I may have to try bobby pins instead.

Glad you're liking it. Yeah, those combs are I just took them out all together.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Ugh I was expecting my new wigs today but due to the weather they won't be here until tomorrow! I'm mad I was going to wear one to my health advisory meeting tomorrow

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[Prettymetty]

Does anyone wear loose braids under their wig? I usually do cornrows but its hard for me to braid my own hair

 

[Michelle1971]

I ordered 2 more Freetress Runway Girl wigs and I also ordered Tampa Girl.
I kinda like Creta girl but not enough to get another one right now. It's cool as a ponytail/updo look but otherwise, IDK. Maybe I have to work with her a little more...

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Does anyone wear loose braids under their wig? I usually do cornrows but its hard for me to braid my own hair

I do. Its much easier for me to do three or four when I moisturize and seal and tuck them. I can cornrow my daughter's hair but on French braid my own.

 

[ojemba]

My hair feels amazing. Very moisturized and shiny. This weekend I plan to wash and deep condish and put in some twist for a twist out puff next weekend to go out. I'm not going to let my hair hang because I'm still trying to hide my length loll. I will co wash on the 17th then back in my cornrows/plaits and under my wig.

 

[djkforeal]

Hi everyone,
Just checking in, I received my new wig last week and it got here fast. I am still rocking my straight wig that I did the bleach bath to until I leave to go on my trip tomorrow then I will put this one on. I just had to get her ready by putting protectant on the lace so it wont fray and I took the comb out of the top and sewed it to the back and I sewed in my elastic band. I did not bleach the knots this time cause I don't want to disrupt any of the knots. I will just try to use concealer on the parts. This is the Malika unit from bestlacewigs.com and it is a wavy unit but I flat ironed the roots and curled the rest of the length with my 2" curling iron. I want the big curls look and lump them together. I am going on a business trip so I want to be conservative, but when I get back I am going to ombre the ends with a burgundy color just in time for Valentines Day , but anyway not really for that reason but just because I want to try that look like the Ashanti wig that is ombred. I still have my hair cornrowed with 6 small braids in the front all linked together to join with 2 larger cornrows in the back of my hair. I don't usually wash my hair when it is braided but I do spray some moisturizer on when I remember, I will be taking these braids out next week and re doing them with either the same or similar pattern. Bye for now.

 

[trclemons]

ojemba: I alternate between short & long wigs every 2 weeks. My hair is braided in a beehive for the weeks I'm wearing a short wig and I plait my hair for the weeks I'm wearing a long wig.

I also alternate between co-washing and washing my hair every 2 weeks. Every morning, I butter & oil my edges and every night, I spray on leave in conditioner and GHE overnight. I oil my scalp as needed.

 

[bluediamond0829]

I just started rocking this lace front wig I've had for the longest in my closet. I love it. But wish I could make the front part by my hair line look more real. I have to do some research on it because I know people put foundation on the part. I will look at some youtubes to see if they can give me more ideas.

 

[ojemba]

ojemba: I alternate between short & long wigs every 2 weeks. My hair is braided in a beehive for the weeks I'm wearing a short wig and I plait my hair for the weeks I'm wearing a long wig. I also alternate between co-washing and washing my hair every 2 weeks. Every morning, I butter & oil my edges and every night, I spray on leave in conditioner and GHE overnight. I oil my scalp as needed.

This is similar to what I plan to do. I found I had allot of shed hair when I took out my last beehive so I'm gonna wash and re do plaits every 2 weeks.