Let's Talk...U-Part Wigs!

[LivingDoll]

Hey ladies...

I am nervously planning to make my first U-part wig soon. Not sure when but soon...I'm looking forward to making my own wigs because I can control the amount of hair that I use and construction. I've seen many types of methods for making U-part wigs on Youtube. I'm wondering which method I should try first.

For those ladies who have already made U-parts and are successfully rockin' 'em, tell me:

*Which method do you use (sew on or hot glue)?

*Why do you use this method?

*What type of base (cap) do you use (dome cap, weave cap, or other)?

*Is there anything I should know before starting/helpful hints?

TIA!

 

[yaya24]

I have done both (hot glue & sewn)

I do not have a preference, however I only use the glue w/ cheap BSS hair.

I use dome caps.

Tip:
All of the UParts I self made, I used curly hair-- so it was not hard to hide any imperfections.
I think with straight hair you have to actually do a good job. lol

 

[LivingDoll]

I have done both (hot glue & sewn)

I do not have a preference, however I only use the glue w/ cheap BSS hair.

I use dome caps.

Tip:
All of the UParts I self made, I used curly hair-- so it was not hard to hide any imperfections.
I think with straight hair you have to actually do a good job. lol

@yaya24...thanks! I'm planning to do a curly one first.

Do you outline your hairline on the cap first? How do you know where to stop along the edges?

I have a pea head and I'm afraid it will be too big.

Also, how do you secure the wig down?

 

[yaya24]

Start at 2:00 of this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhillWpx68M&feature=relmfu

She is a member here.
I follow her method.

Technically I make 3/4th wigs (vs upart)

I bobby pin them down, or sew them down.

 

[yaya24]

I use the dome caps and have had success with this wig/weave cap (same in the video above):

http://www.blackhairspray.com/annie-deluxe-weaving-cap-black-color-annie4471.html

 

[gn1g]

you can also sew the small comb clips on the underside to secure it.

 

[LivingDoll]

I use the dome caps and have had success with this wig/weave cap (same in the video above):

http://www.blackhairspray.com/annie-deluxe-weaving-cap-black-color-annie4471.html

yaya24...thanks. I saw this one but reviewers said that it was too small so I was not sure whether to try it. I have a pea head but I wasn't sure of how it would fit after hair is sewn onto it.

 

[yaya24]

pea head = small right?

My head is large and in charge and it works for me.
It has adjustable straps.

 

[LivingDoll]

you can also sew the small comb clips on the underside to secure it.

gn1g...like this? (I saw some people say they cut them and sew them all the way around their wigs)

These?

Or these?

 

[LivingDoll]

pea head = small right?

My head is large and in charge and it works for me.
It has adjustable straps.

Okay. I'll try this one. Thanks.

 

[gn1g]

@gn1g...like this? (I saw some people say they cut them and sew them all the way around their wigs)

These?

Or these? YES

they will hold in a storm

 

[LivingDoll]

So do you ladies remove them nightly or sew them on for a length of time?

 

[LadyPBC]

bumping for more responses

 

[Smiley79]

This thread is right on time OP. I need to give sew ins a break. I plan to practice making u part wigs with dirt cheap bss hair until I get the hang of it. My issue is figuring out where to lay the tracks.

 

[LovelyRo]

I use the sew in method for my upart wigs.. I don't have a hot glue gun and sew-ins are second nature to me any way! I'd say the most important thing is making sure you measure accurately. I consistently start too far down and always have to cut off 2-3 tracks at the bottom. I use the mesh dome cap (ordered it off eBay. I have one wig that I sew in and another that I install will wig caps. I just bought wig combs from eBay for the new wig that I'm making. I have consistently been wearing u-part wigs since last year. They are super convenient!!! Instant glamour and they look like a sew in... Without the 2+ hrs it takes to do one!

 

[LovelyRo]

This thread is right on time OP. I need to give sew ins a break. I plan to practice making u part wigs with dirt cheap bss hair until I get the hang of it. My issue is figuring out where to lay the tracks.

I lay them the same way I would lay them for a sew in with a horseshoe.

 

[Smiley79]

I was watching several U-part wig tutorials; I need to build up the courage to just try it. I have never done an install of any sort in my hair so I am clueless when it comes to how to lay them down. I'll keep y'all posted whenever I try it. LivingDoll let us know when you try yours too!!!

 

[karezone]

bumping for more info.

I want to make one, but I will probably use duby hair for a bob.

 

[SuchaLady]

It's so easy! I'm making another one soon, probably before Thanksgiving.

 

[karezone]

what kind of hair did you use? I am not nervous about the construction, I worry about styling. I don't want it to look too wiggy.

 

[SuchaLady]

what kind of hair did you use? I am not nervous about the construction, I worry about styling. I don't want it to look too wiggy.

karezone I used hair from Ali. What's your price point? I may be able to help you find something.

 

[karezone]

aliexpress or alibaba? i haven't established a price point yet. But can you recommend a vendor. I don't need for the hair to be very long. I am not really into long weaves, but I do want it too look as natural as possible.

 

[Covergirl5906]

U part was the best thing they ever created!!! I made one recently, by sewing it on a weaving cap. I made the U part really small for minimal leave out. I sew mine down all around the perimeter on an anchor braid. I take off weekly to wash and condition my hair. That is the greatest advantage over a sew in for me. I couldn't get to my hair often enough to treat it under a sew in. Looks exactly like a sew in with a natural part. Nobody knows it's a wig thomasadriana 's tutorials on youtube were pretty helpful

 

[DrC]

I remember when I first came across a U part wig. I saw them in a beauty supply store and didn't understand why the mannequin head had hair with a bald "U" spot I was staring at it in confusion until the sales associate explained it to me

 

[SuchaLady]

aliexpress or alibaba? i haven't established a price point yet. But can you recommend a vendor. I don't need for the hair to be very long. I am not really into long weaves, but I do want it too look as natural as possible.

karezone http://www.aliexpress.com/store/313334

 

[Smiley79]

trying to keep this thread alive because I am determined to try and learn to make a u-part wig.

 

[MACGlossChick]

I finally wore the u part wig I made a while ago. It was a comedy of errors, but it still looks good! I wore it to my company holiday party, and I was getting compliments all night long. It was easy, so I have already bought the hair to make a bob wig. I love that this is a human hair wig that I made for cheap, and I don't have to worry about it looking plastic-y or melting when I put heat on it. Also, since it's a u part, I don't have to worry about crazy lacefront hairlines or not having enough parting space.

I used a weaving cap, bss hair, and the hot glue method. I used grocery store plastic bags to keep the wig from sticking to the foam head, but the glue ended up sticking to the bags, and I had a hard time pulling it off. There's still some pieces of bag stuck to the inside of the wig, but nobody is gonna see the inside so who cares? I have covered the foam head with packaging tape for next time. I used two packs of hair, so the wig is very thick. Next time, 1 or 1 1/2 packs should be good. I sewed one of those accordion comb things to the wig to keep it on. I just ordered some wig combs from ebay, so when I get them, I'll replace the other combs.

 

[MACGlossChick]

Pic of the wig!

 

[yaya24]

I should have my upart here on Monday.
It will be my PS until the weather gets warm, and then I will switch to my full lace.

 

[ellebelle88]

Pic of the wig!

Looks good!

I make a curly u-shaped wig. I'm actually wearing it now. It has really helped me with my transition to natural hair. I've retained so much growth because I clip it in and out each night and I get to care for my hair underneath in the process. It looks so natural that most people don't know its not my hair until I tell them. The best part is that I've been able to keep this $100 weave for over a year. It's such a money saver.