Naturals who wear straight half/whole wigs: How do you do it?

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I went shopping today for a straight hair wig and they all looked fake/shiny/weird on me. I know part of the reason is because I've had my hair straightened a total of 2 times since BC'ing in July 2006. I'd like to wear a straight wig to change up my look every once in a while but how to get started?

I'm willing to straighten out my front to allow for blending. No problem in getting my hair to blend.

Not looking to wear a straight wig going down my back, but something reasonable...like my hair blown out/slightly longer. My hair is at the bottom of my (short) neck so something a little bit past that and a side swoop on my face....

Thanks in advance for your advice.

 

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I use a whole wig, that way I don't have to worry about blending my own hair. For the most part, my hair is braided into 4 french braids with the ends tucked under. Then I place on a wig cap and then my wig.

Here is a link to one of my most recent ones.
http://public.fotki.com/jonesrey/wigs-and-weaves/sierra5.html