OFFICIAL Half-Wig Thread (Gallery & Info)

[pookaloo83]

Ok so....are half-wigs supposed to be thin? I am afraid to wear her out of the house.

I bought Outre Lilly. She is cute but I'm doing something wrong with putting her on even though I've watched a million YT videos and read through the wig threads. She doesn't fit on my head tight enough and I have a big head. I did the strappy thing in the back too. Hmm. I'm going to purchase another one in a different style and see if it's just this particular wig or if half-wigs are just not for me.

Not the greatest pic of her curls but it's all I have

On a happy note, DH loves it.

I like it.

 

[NikkiQ]

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[naturalwomann67]

my first time sporting a half wig...i'm hooked! can't really blend with my twa, so i wave it down to my head with some eco gel and use a really thin, elastic headband to cover the wigline.

Outre Latosha
1B/30

 

[Junebug D]

The ever-popular Outre Ashley. Yeah I have new growth, so what! Me + heat = bad. Me + gel = worse.

 

[Mystic]

I have worn half wigs for a long time; helped me to APL but now I have to find a new style and I have no idea what I am going to do because I do not want to wear my hair out. The sides where I place the half wig is now bald. I know it was getting thinner but I was heartbroken when I saw how broken off the sides and nape is. Its too humiliating to post any pics right now. I am in a nurturing mode because of this terrible setback but admiring the beautiful styles regretting that my scalp is so sensitive. ***cry, cry***.

 

[SelfStyled]

I have worn half wigs for a long time; helped me to APL but now I have to find a new style and I have no idea what I am going to do because I do not want to wear my hair out. The sides where I place the half wig is now bald. I know it was getting thinner but I was heartbroken when I saw how broken off the sides and nape is. Its too humiliating to post any pics right now. I am in a nurturing mode because of this terrible setback but admiring the beautiful styles regretting that my scalp is so sensitive. ***cry, cry***.

Aww Mystic- that STINKS! Full wigs will take my hairline out, so I understand. Do you think it was the wig itself that cause the thinning? Or could have been maybe pressure from a headband or something.

Also- did you wear half wigs as your only protective style.?

Hmm...other styles you could wear, buns, frenchbraids, updos, bananna clips, phony ponies- there's lots of things you can do.

 

[Mystic]

Thanks SelfStyled. I mostly use the halfwig with the drawstring in the back and the breakage is exactly in the stops (sides and nape) where the wig is placed. I do not draw it tight but my scalp is very sensitive so the constant placing of the wig in the same spots broke it off pretty badly at the scalp. I wore it as a protective style for probably 1.5 years. Buns, frenchbraids, updos, bananna clips, phony ponies doesn't look good on my face especially when I do my wash and goes. The half wig was da bomb but I have to come up with a different style in order to let my scalp heal and grow - sucks!!

Aww Mystic- that STINKS! Full wigs will take my hairline out, so I understand. Do you think it was the wig itself that cause the thinning? Or could have been maybe pressure from a headband or something.

Also- did you wear half wigs as your only protective style.?

Hmm...other styles you could wear, buns, frenchbraids, updos, bananna clips, phony ponies- there's lots of things you can do.

 

[jamaicalovely]

my first time sporting a half wig...i'm hooked! can't really blend with my twa, so i wave it down to my head with some eco gel and use a really thin, elastic headband to cover the wigline.

Outre Latosha
1B/30

love it

 

[Jetblackhair]

my first time sporting a half wig...i'm hooked! can't really blend with my twa, so i wave it down to my head with some eco gel and use a really thin, elastic headband to cover the wigline.

Outre Latosha
1B/30

Latosha looks great on you, very natural! This was my first curly half wig and I wore this style for a long time.

 

[naturalwomann67]

thanks ladies! nia girl and hz 7048 are on deck .

 

[LaToya28]

My MIL bought me Freetress Kara Girl. I haven't worn her out yet, but I think she's a keeper. She's very big and I have a small head so a lot of fingercombing wasn't necessary...very easy!

 

[Tiye]

Ok so....are half-wigs supposed to be thin? I am afraid to wear her out of the house.

I bought Outre Lilly. She is cute but I'm doing something wrong with putting her on even though I've watched a million YT videos and read through the wig threads. She doesn't fit on my head tight enough and I have a big head. I did the strappy thing in the back too. Hmm. I'm going to purchase another one in a different style and see if it's just this particular wig or if half-wigs are just not for me.

Not the greatest pic of her curls but it's all I have

On a happy note, DH loves it.

They don't have a bulky look like regular full weaves and wigs so they are comparatively thinner but that also makes them look more natural imo.

I have worn half wigs for a long time; helped me to APL but now I have to find a new style and I have no idea what I am going to do because I do not want to wear my hair out. The sides where I place the half wig is now bald. I know it was getting thinner but I was heartbroken when I saw how broken off the sides and nape is. Its too humiliating to post any pics right now. I am in a nurturing mode because of this terrible setback but admiring the beautiful styles regretting that my scalp is so sensitive. ***cry, cry***.

Sorry that happened. If you want to keep wearing wigs maybe use hair pins or a few stitches to secure them. Avoid the combs.

My MIL bought me Freetress Kara Girl. I haven't worn her out yet, but I think she's a keeper. She's very big and I have a small head so a lot of fingercombing wasn't necessary...very easy!

Pretty .

 

[Qualitee]

Bump..........

 

[andyjack]

I never thought I'd wear a wig but I got inspired after reading this thread. I ordered Outre's Polly and Model's Malibu Twist and I'm already making a list of the wigs I want to buy next.

 

[CrissieD]

Bump. Ordering Tammy as we speak

 

[Jetblackhair]

My MIL bought me Freetress Kara Girl. I haven't worn her out yet, but I think she's a keeper. She's very big and I have a small head so a lot of fingercombing wasn't necessary...very easy!

Very pretty!!

 

[kroeskop]

I am a natural with 4c ( more like 4 g Hair texture) and after pulling enough on Morning Glory by Glance it seemed to work well. Any other suggestion for kinky textured hair - wigs that would blend well, is also much appreciated

 

[NaturalLibra]

k so this is my first half wig it's the amy-2020 by aviance. after i got it i pulled it out to look closer to my texture, which worked a little too well and it got really(like, comically) huge. so i played with it and I think its finally how i want it.

 

[cocoagirl]

^cute, blends real well

 

[cocoagirl]

Sooo I am in my first half wig right now and all though just a tad uncomfortable I really like it...

what is the name/brand of this HW? thx

 

[indarican]

Buuuuuuump

 

[blackberry815]

So is there a 2012 official half wig thread...can someone start one please. Just starting out with half wigs and I'm gonna study this thread..

 

[ctosha]

I'm in Toronto and would like to know when some of you order half wigs are there any site/company recommendations? Iam looking specifically for a half wig by Free Tress called Runway (or Runaway) girl, called some BSS's here and they didn't have it. Saw this youtube vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koj7JmT2DsY&feature=relmfu
she blended it so well but I would get the colour black.