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WIG CHALLENGE 2008

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lydc said:
I've read through this and the 2007 challenge and I plan on joining in. I purchased one wig that I've been rocking for the past two days and have found two additional that I can't wait to wear as well. Here are photos of the two that I purchased today:

http://images33.fotki.com/v1117/photos/4/42859/6002357/rollerset-vi.jpg

http://images31.fotki.com/v1098/photos/4/42859/6002357/FC351JamaicanGirl1_M-vi.jpg (this one needs to be trimmed before I wear it out).
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Oh I like both...Very pretty
 
Oh my goodness...I think my edges are thinning :ohwell:

I either need to find a full wig that does not have a comb, not use the combs on these falls and pray that a strong wind doesn't make my hair fly away, or abandon this challenge all together (which I don't want to do, b/c on the upside, my hair IS retaining some serious length)
Any advice ladies? A product I can use to get my edges right again? or something?:sad:
 
InNeedofHairapy said:
Oh my goodness...I think my edges are thinning :ohwell:

I either need to find a full wig that does not have a comb, not use the combs on these falls and pray that a strong wind doesn't make my hair fly away, or abandon this challenge all together (which I don't want to do, b/c on the upside, my hair IS retaining some serious length)
Any advice ladies? A product I can use to get my edges right again? or something?:sad:
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If you're wearing a fall, your edges shouldn't be pulled. The front of your hair is out, right?
 
InNeedofHairapy said:
Oh my goodness...I think my edges are thinning :ohwell:

I either need to find a full wig that does not have a comb, not use the combs on these falls and pray that a strong wind doesn't make my hair fly away, or abandon this challenge all together (which I don't want to do, b/c on the upside, my hair IS retaining some serious length)
Any advice ladies? A product I can use to get my edges right again? or something?:sad:
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I've been alternating between wearing my falls and whole wigs to avoid my edges thinning out and so far so good. I usually only wear my falls about 2 weeks at a time then alternate with my whole caps for two weeks and so on. This weekend I'm having my hair done in individual braids for 2 months then I'll go back to wearing my wigs. I really need to stop manipulating my hair for a longer period of time temporarily. I'm still in this challenge though.

If my braids go well this time, then next year I think I might consider mixing in an 8 week braidout challenge alternated with a 6 week wig challenge.

Here's how I plan to do it:

1) Relax my hair
2) Wear wigs/falls 4 weeks
3) Wear braids 6 - 8 weeks (using the crown & glory technique) depending on how they look
4) Wear wigs/falls for 3 weeks again
5) Then return to my next relaxer

I think this method will allow me to easily stretch the 13 - 15 weeks at a time and wear my hair in more versatile styles taking out the boredom of just one type of look:yep:.
 
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I should really join this, will be LF-ing, half weaving and braiding till I get to APL hopefully by Dec (aside from 2 weeks in the summer)
 
InNeedofHairapy said:
Oh my goodness...I think my edges are thinning :ohwell:

I either need to find a full wig that does not have a comb, not use the combs on these falls and pray that a strong wind doesn't make my hair fly away, or abandon this challenge all together (which I don't want to do, b/c on the upside, my hair IS retaining some serious length)
Any advice ladies? A product I can use to get my edges right again? or something?:sad:
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Hey InNeedofHairapy,

Sorry to hear about your edges..:ohwell:....have you considered trying MN and/or castor oil.

I need to buy more, but MN total filled in my edges (I had dips at the temples and now it is almost a straight line ) quickly.

Also, castor oil could help to keep that are moisturized and less prone to damage.

Good luck! Curli D

p.s. your little angels are adorable!:grin:
 
CurliDiva said:
Hey InNeedofHairapy,

Sorry to hear about your edges..:ohwell:....have you considered trying MN and/or castor oil.

I need to buy more, but MN total filled in my edges (I had dips at the temples and now it is almost a straight line ) quickly.

Also, castor oil could help to keep that are moisturized and less prone to damage.

Good luck! Curli D

p.s. your little angels are adorable!:grin:
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thanks for the advice, and the compliment on my puddins' :grin:

I'll try MN or BT or sulfur or something..ANYTHING

Has anyone ever tried the temple balm by ORS? Maybe that would help too
 
Caramela said:
If you're wearing a fall, your edges shouldn't be pulled. The front of your hair is out, right?
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No...:nono:. I wear all my hair pulled back w/ a headband. I'm wearing curly wigs so that they match my natural hair better, but my own hair doesn't blend well, so I rock the headband. I need to try wearing it out to help. I can't have edges like Coral, man :ohwell:

and Aggie, that sounds like a good regimen :yep:
 
InNeedofHairapy said:
No...:nono:. I wear all my hair pulled back w/ a headband. I'm wearing curly wigs so that they match my natural hair better, but my own hair doesn't blend well, so I rock the headband. I need to try wearing it out to help. I can't have edges like Coral, man :ohwell:

and Aggie, that sounds like a good regimen :yep:
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What type of material are your headbands made of?

Unless they are silk or satin this may be part of the problem.

Have you thought about wearig a full wig?

I'm 100% natural, and just don't want to hassle of trying to make my hair 'blend'!
 
CurliDiva said:
What type of material are your headbands made of?

Unless they are silk or satin this may be part of the problem.

Have you thought about wearig a full wig?

I'm 100% natural, and just don't want to hassle of trying to make my hair 'blend'!
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Cotton :blush:

The only reason why I don't wear a full wig is b/c I think my d'ern head is too big for one :rolleyes::lachen:

I'll have to maybe go try some on though just to make sure.
 
InNeedofHairapy said:
No...:nono:. I wear all my hair pulled back w/ a headband. I'm wearing curly wigs so that they match my natural hair better, but my own hair doesn't blend well, so I rock the headband. I need to try wearing it out to help. I can't have edges like Coral, man :ohwell:

and Aggie, that sounds like a good regimen :yep:
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Oh no! My suggestion would be to try and part your hair and blend it if you can. You can always switch up your part which helps since one area isn't always stressed. Have you tried different textures? Something has to blend with your hair. If you're getting good growth otherwise, I would just say modifiy your application. I don't think wigs, falls, & phony ponies have to be damaging.
 
Ladies I want a new wig. Hairsisters doesn't have anything I am really looking for. What other sites are there? I want something to wear pretty much every day that is simple and either a full wig or full cap. I don't want any of my hair out. TIA ladies!
 
InNeedofHairapy said:
No...:nono:. I wear all my hair pulled back w/ a headband. I'm wearing curly wigs so that they match my natural hair better, but my own hair doesn't blend well, so I rock the headband. I need to try wearing it out to help. I can't have edges like Coral, man :ohwell:

and Aggie, that sounds like a good regimen :yep:
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Thanks honey.
 
My fall is from www.hairsisters.com and it is the Original Instant Weave HZ-7029

I just braided my hair underneath left a little bit very little bit about an inch or half inch around the edges and used some brown gel (ampro since I am cw) and then tied it down with a scarf and took it off when I finished my make up!

Thanks for all the comments!:blush:
 
Thanks for all the suggestions ladies. Maybe I should have asked you for some tips before I bought the newhair.:perplexed

Well, I already got it and I love it! I bought the 14" and it was a little longer than I expected so I gave it a little cut. It's a bit thick for my tastes, but I figure when I wear it out, it will thin out.

It looks totally natural. I can wear my hair however I want it. I was very comfortable even though this was my first wig. I will post pictures soon. I know this post is useless without pics.
 
Aggie said:
I've been alternating between wearing my falls and whole wigs to avoid my edges thinning out and so far so good. I usually only wear my falls about 2 weeks at a time then alternate with my whole caps for two weeks and so on. This weekend I'm having my hair done in individual braids for 2 months then I'll go back to wearing my wigs. I really need to stop manipulating my hair for a longer period of time temporarily. I'm still in this challenge though.

If my braids go well this time, then next year I think I might consider mixing in an 8 week braidout challenge alternated with a 6 week wig challenge.

Here's how I plan to do it:

1) Relax my hair
2) Wear wigs/falls 4 weeks
3) Wear braids 6 - 8 weeks (using the crown & glory technique) depending on how they look
4) Wear wigs/falls for 3 weeks again
5) Then return to my next relaxer

I think this method will allow me to easily stretch the 13 - 15 weeks at a time and wear my hair in more versatile styles taking out the boredom of just one type of look:yep:.
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Aggie...this is a great plan!!!! I'm going to have to use this!!!!:yep: I had some breakage due to stress and stretching without deep conditioning my hair.:wallbash: So I was going to get a short cut, but before I do this. I'm going to try to grow out my short part using your plan!!!!:yep: I've been wearing my half wigs every day but now I want a break. I'm going to put some kinky twist in over the Easter break. My only problem is how can I still deep condition with my hair twisted up?
 
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