OFFICIAL Half-Wig Thread (Gallery & Info)

[Dannibear86]

Here is Coconut Girl by Freetress. I got her in a 1b... I think I should have done a 2 but I am still getting the hang of this color thing, because in some brands a 2 is too light but 1b is too dark I'll figure it out though.


I was a little apprehensive when she first came in the mail, but with a little tweaking and some encouragement from Latoya28 I went ahead and tried her out today and actually really liked her

I took some tips from Muffinismylovers (April) on Youtube and used the small perm rods in the front of my hair last night so that I could blend the hair together better and that worked out really well. You can see the texture pretty well in pic # 3

I would like to know what you ladies think, did I pull her off ?

 

[InNeedofHairapy]

Dannibear, she looks great on you!! Very nice blending job, and it looks natural

 

[a_shoe_6307]

I was thinking about ordering this one in 2. Have you got her yet & are you loving it?

That is so cute! I've been eyeing that one.

I just ordered this one from blackhairspray in 1B/33. Can't wait to get it!

 

[Dannibear86]

Dannibear, she looks great on you!! Very nice blending job, and it looks natural

Thank You!... You can't really tell in the pic but the color is a little off IRL. My hair has almost a reddish brown tint going on in the front. I was kinda nervous about that but then I was like hey my actual hair is darker in the back then it is in the front so I guess it's all good lol.

 

[LaToya28]

I was thinking about ordering this one in 2. Have you got her yet & are you loving it?

It's supposed to come today! I'll definitely post pics.

 

[InNeedofHairapy]

Thank You!... You can't really tell in the pic but the color is a little off IRL. My hair has almost a reddish brown tint going on in the front. I was kinda nervous about that but then I was like hey my actual hair is darker in the back then it is in the front so I guess it's all good lol.

that is so weird..my hair is darker in the back too...now that I know what color I am finally, I base it on the front too since that's what will be out..even though my whole head isn't the same

and I can't tell about the color..and I don't think most women match perfectl to wigs & weaves unless they've dyed it.

 

[LaToya28]

Freetress Equal Hilson 1b/33...I like this wig. It's a bit shiny, but very easy to work with. I just took it out of the package, as you can see, and fingercombed it a little.

 

[Dannibear86]

^^^ that is REALLY cute...I like the color a lot

 

[preciouslove0x]

bump bump!! i love this thread too much to let it die although ive never tried a HW (or any wig for that matter) AND am currently in braids oh well this fall im getting that tammy !!

 

[LovinLocks]

Freetress Equal Hilson 1b/33...I like this wig. It's a bit shiny, but very easy to work with. I just took it out of the package, as you can see, and fingercombed it a little.

LOOK, at those dimples!!!!!!

 

[a_shoe_6307]

Oh I love it! You are working that bad boy!!! I'm glad I went ahead and purchased it! Can't wait until it comes.

Freetress Equal Hilson 1b/33...I like this wig. It's a bit shiny, but very easy to work with. I just took it out of the package, as you can see, and fingercombed it a little.

 

[SelfStyled]

Dannibear- the Coconut girl looks so good on you. I also HATE the variations between the different manufacturers in regards to 1b vs 2, etc,etc.

Latoya - I swear you can wear anything. Curly, short, you can wear it all.

 

[SelfStyled]

Just wanted to add some info on the Zip lock Method- The zip lock method is when you curl the wig on rollers, put it in a zip lock bag, close the bag and place the bag in a pot of hot boiling water(turn off the stove at this point) for 10 min. Take wig out of zip lock bag at this point, and leave the curlers in until the wig cools off. A half hour should be good. You can use different kinds of rollers to achieve different looks. I use sponge rollers, others use flexi rods.

The Motown LG 28 is my FAVORITE half wig, the texture is a dead match for my own hair. The only downside is that it is pin straight....

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Sometimes, I want some curls. After I tried the Zip lock method this is how it came out

I keep two LG 28's on hand one for when I want a straight look, and one for a more wavy look.

The zip lock method is perfect when you want to make a straight wig curly.

 

[taz007]

Dannibear, LaToya and SelfStyled you all look AWESOME!!!

I have yet to wear any half wigs but you have inspired my to wear one today. After church, I am going to attempt to cornrow my hair and try out the newly trimmed Keya wig. I can only hope that it looks half as good as yours!

 

[♥Lamaravilla♥]

Freetress Equal Hilson 1b/33...I like this wig. It's a bit shiny, but very easy to work with. I just took it out of the package, as you can see, and fingercombed it a little.

Short hair suits you very well.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Ooh, subscribing. I'm the half wig queen lately. They allow me to work out in the mornings and go to work looking fly!

 

[LovinLocks]

It came yesterday.

I would need freshly relaxed hair to pull this one off confidently.

Hopefully I won't 'cause ain't gonna do that. I picked her up on Saturday. Can't wait to wear her. Maybe on Thursday when I go to meetin'!!! I'll have to remember to post a pic. This HW has been calling my name with my curly hair. Will have to get some of those rods or something to pull it off.

LL

 

[lwilliams1922]

Just wanted to add some info on the Zip lock Method- The zip lock method is when you curl the wig on rollers, put it in a zip lock bag, close the bag and place the bag in a pot of hot boiling water(turn off the stove at this point) for 10 min. Take wig out of zip lock bag at this point, and leave the curlers in until the wig cools off. A half hour should be good. You can use different kinds of rollers to achieve different looks. I use sponge rollers, others use flexi rods.

The Motown LG 28 is my FAVORITE half wig, the texture is a dead match for my own hair. The only downside is that it is pin straight....

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Sometimes, I want some curls. After I tried the Zip lock method this is how it came out

I keep two LG 28's on hand one for when I want a straight look, and one for a more wavy look.

The zip lock method is perfect when you want to make a straight wig curly.

@SelfStyled
Those curls look HOT.
Do you have a photo of the curlers in the hair and again in the bag?
I'm horrible at roller sets and I would love to see some pics to make sure I get it right.

 

[DrC]

Half wigs are great...but uhh what is the baggie method?? I hear people doing that when they are wearing half wigs.

 

[Smiley79]

Hey all, I love the Nia Girl wig that I got from Freetress....I got it from hairsisters.com for $17.99 I thought this was another great pick especially for those who are natural, transitioning or stretching; it also was great for different style options. (To see more pics, go to my Fotki below to find them)

 

[arosieworld]

I don't know what 1/2 wig this is because its so old but I purposely ruin them. I spray them with boiling hot water and take a flat iron to the ends then brush it to inches of its life because I think it makes it look more natural. I live next to where I bought it and can always go look if anyone needs to know. My hair is natural with a round brush blow out. I love half wigs and just finished makings some clip in tracks.

 

[Smiley79]

What do you all use to "comb" out tangles curly half wigs? Is it a brush, comb, suggested sprays?

 

[SelfStyled]

^^I detangle just as I would my own hair, wide tooth comb, and detangle starting at the ends up. Nia looks FANTASTIC on you. Such a nice bohemian look.

L williams I don't have any pics- but I only rolled the ends. I used Large sponge rollers and just made one turn, enough to just bend the ends.

 

[Smiley79]

Thanks Self-Styled!!!! I'm trying to get the hang of these half wigs and I'm lovin' every minute of it!

 

[amerAKAn_dream]

I think, instead of buying up a bunch of synthetics (as was my original frenzied plan) I'll save my $$$ and get a human-hair one. I'm just extra self-conscious wearing this. Maybe I gotta let it grow on me.

I'm having the same issue with mine. I just bought one on Saturday...will post pics tonight! It's by Bobbi Boss as well.

But yeah, I'm not used to synthetic hair so I feel sooooo self conscious with it on right now. I'm used to virgin Indian hair for my sew-ins LOL! So I'll be investing in a human hair halfsie instead.

 

[Smiley79]

Yea, the human hair ones are nice too and there is a noticeable difference as well. I boght a lace front one from the it's a wig collection but i realize that lace fronts are not my thing! I thought it was gonna be a simple thing but nahhh I was wrong...and I don't want to glue them down, so I just stick with my synthetics half wigs and call it a day.

 

[Smiley79]

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[amerAKAn_dream]

*GASP*

THIS! I NEED THIS!!

 

[Smiley79]

did we ever get the name on that one? I love it too.

 

[LaToya28]

Ok, Hope this is better than the tiny pics I had before; I finally figured out how to make the pics larger, lol(excuse my slowness, but it seems to only work for me on my work computer)

I love this Smiley!! What's the name of it?