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WIG CHALLENGE 2008
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CurliDiva
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Welcome LadyEsquire!
Your hair is beautiful! There are some great looking wigs - please check out this thread for many of our ladies modeling their favorite styles.
Good luck, Curli
InNeedofHairapy
New Member
Does anyone have tips on blending for naturals? I love the curly falls (especially Latosha by Outre) but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to blend my natural hair with the fall hair and not looking ridiculous 
I'm mostly just wearing my hair slicked back/wig on top and with a headband to cover up the 'bump'
I'm sick of headbands to say the least.....any tips?
I'm mostly just wearing my hair slicked back/wig on top and with a headband to cover up the 'bump' I'm sick of headbands to say the least.....any tips?
cmesweet
New Member
^^^ I'm natural but I mainly wear a phony pony or full cap wigs.
Some naturals are using flat twists in the front and then wearing the half wig.
For my phony pony, I usually get one with loose curls and then pin it up to show less of my natural hair.
You can check in my fotki for that one.
Soon I will be receiving some natural 4b hair from hairsisters.com and using the pin in method instead of sewing it in. From the members on NP it seems to blend with the natural 4's hair very well.
Some naturals are using flat twists in the front and then wearing the half wig.
For my phony pony, I usually get one with loose curls and then pin it up to show less of my natural hair.
You can check in my fotki for that one.
Soon I will be receiving some natural 4b hair from hairsisters.com and using the pin in method instead of sewing it in. From the members on NP it seems to blend with the natural 4's hair very well.
MidBackCrisis
New Member
Damn! I know im late but I wear wigs a lot so this is the perfect challenge for me. By the summer Im gonna blow my hair out and see how long it has gotten. Sorry ladies but I dont have any starting pics, however, I did cut all of my hair off into a short style a few months ago and it has made amazing progress. Believe me! lol
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Christa438
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THANK YOU CMESWEET, MINNY AND DIVINEFAVOR!
I have a friend who doesn't like most synthetic wigs especially on me, but the certain ones I buy he likes because they actually do have a human hair texture/look whether straight or curly. When I first bought one and finally put it on and went out...every one who didn't know me was asking me if the hair was mine and they said it really looked like mine. ( I only let a few people in on the secret that it wasn't mine though :wink2: .)
I have a friend who doesn't like most synthetic wigs especially on me, but the certain ones I buy he likes because they actually do have a human hair texture/look whether straight or curly. When I first bought one and finally put it on and went out...every one who didn't know me was asking me if the hair was mine and they said it really looked like mine. ( I only let a few people in on the secret that it wasn't mine though :wink2: .)
Christa438
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I was using a silk sleep bonnet, but it made my wig slip and slide too often!
It would be nice if they perfected the wig cap to have silk or satin on the inside and be non-slip. I use a cut doo rag or satin sleep cap (I wear this one flipped inside out because I no like the elastic band on my hair) tucked under my wig cap and it works to protect hair and doesn't slip.
CurliDiva
Well-Known Member
Does anyone have tips on blending for naturals? I love the curly falls (especially Latosha by Outre) but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to blend my natural hair with the fall hair and not looking ridiculous
I'm sick of headbands to say the least.....any tips?
Hey InNeedofHairapy!
Maybe you could set your hair in perm rods to create curls? I wear full wigs so that I don't have to worry about blending the textures. I do let my baby hair show sometimes, but it looks very natural.
CurliDiva
Well-Known Member
Welcome MidBackCrisis!
SouthernJewel
exceeding expectations...
Does anyone have tips on blending for naturals? I love the curly falls (especially Latosha by Outre) but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to blend my natural hair with the fall hair and not looking ridiculous
I'm sick of headbands to say the least.....any tips?
Leave only like an inch (1x1)piece of hair out.
Then braid and pin the hair you will leave out.
In the morning,it will blend with the wig.
Heres a pic of my relaxed hair and a curly 1/2 wig im wearing right now. You cant tell I have hair out. And your hair should blend even better because yours is already curly.
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If youre wearing a straight wig,the only way to have it blend is to straighten your bangs (thats all you need out).
In the pic below I only have 1/2 of my bang area out.
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Jetblackhair
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Does anyone have tips on blending for naturals? I love the curly falls (especially Latosha by Outre) but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to blend my natural hair with the fall hair and not looking ridiculous
I'm sick of headbands to say the least.....any tips?
I try to leave out as little hair as possible around my hairline, 1/2 inch to 1 inch. I put twists in the front portion of my hair at night. In the morning I unravel and moisturize and my hair looks pretty close to the fall. I just start fluffing until it blends. I have also worn Latosha by Outre.
Jetblackhair
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Does anyone have tips on blending for naturals? I love the curly falls (especially Latosha by Outre) but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to blend my natural hair with the fall hair and not looking ridiculous
I'm sick of headbands to say the least.....any tips?
I try to leave out as little hair as possible around my hairline, 1/2 inch to 1 inch. I put twists in the front portion of my hair at night. In the morning I unravel and moisturize and my hair looks pretty close to the fall. I just start fluffing until it blends. I have also worn Latosha by Outre.
OT: Oh your baby is a cutie
cmesweet
New Member
This just came in this week. I like it alot, but it is not full of volume as the picture. I like it alot though.
This one I am not too sure about. I got the exact color as the model. Maybe I am just not use to color or something. I think this particular wig calls for makeup like the model, it makes her eyes stand out. That is something I am going to take into consideration within the next few days and if my mind changes, return it shall go.
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CurliDiva
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I got this one and wore it all week, it looks much more natural on me than on the model, every one loves it....I got the 4/27/30 combo and I love how they blended the colors!! I lucked up on this one
Hey AtlantaJJ!
I have that ONE too - and get so many compliments when I wear it!
I love the layers!
CurliDiva
Well-Known Member
This one I am not too sure about. I got the exact color as the model. Maybe I am just not use to color or something. I think this particular wig calls for makeup like the model, it makes her eyes stand out. That is something I am going to take into consideration within the next few days and if my mind changes, return it shall go.
Hi Cmesweet,
I agree that you would probably need to wear stronger makeup (to bring out for eyes) with this style since it covers the top and sides of the face.
Also, your earrings would be hidden unless you wear long ones like the model. But the look is very cute.
Caramela
New Member
Sexybeach is that a lace front in your siggy pic?? If it is, I can't tell. It's beautiful. Or, if it's your hair, you have a lucious thick head of hair.
DreadlockedLady0171
New Member
I was wondering...
has anyone taken a half-wig or instant weave and cut out the combs and sewn it in instead?
I'm thinking of doing that instead of using the combs, I think they are damaging my hair
I have tried bobby pins but they make my head sore
has anyone taken a half-wig or instant weave and cut out the combs and sewn it in instead?
I'm thinking of doing that instead of using the combs, I think they are damaging my hair
I have tried bobby pins but they make my head sore
cmw45
Well-Known Member
I'm not even gonna lie...I went to visit my SO (out of state) and he got me to let my hair out. 
The minute it came down he was like 
I've been back up under the wig.
NaturalgurlAZ: I think most people take out the combs to avoid breakage. I don't use them.
It gave me headaches.
The minute it came down he was like I've been back up under the wig.NaturalgurlAZ: I think most people take out the combs to avoid breakage. I don't use them.
It gave me headaches.
AtlantaJJ
Well-Known Member
Your hair is so pretty!! I don't use the combs either, they will cause breakage. I wear lace fronts with bobby pins and I don't get any breakage at all, but with regular wigs, never use the combsI'm not even gonna lie...I went to visit my SO (out of state) and he got me to let my hair out.
NaturalgurlAZ: I think most people take out the combs to avoid breakage. I don't use them.
LOL at your SO!! Your hair is so pretty
AtlantaJJ
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I think bobby pins would be too much with a regular wig, they work great with my lace fronts because they are so light weight..I pin them to the wig cap mostly not to my hair if I can help it. That saves my hair and my poor head!! LOL I have heard of people having them sewn in.... I would want to be able to get to my hair to do my massages and co-washes, DC's etc...I was wondering...
has anyone taken a half-wig or instant weave and cut out the combs and sewn it in instead?
I'm thinking of doing that instead of using the combs, I think they are damaging my hair
I have tried bobby pins but they make my head sore
AtlantaJJ
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Yes, this one is definately a winner!! I love the layers too!!Hey AtlantaJJ!
I have that ONE too - and get so many compliments when I wear it!
I love the layers!
AtlantaJJ
Well-Known Member
Oh snap...here I go trolling for the BJ Mono wigs, I'll have to keep reading in the thread to see if there is a recommended site. I like my real lace fronts, I get them directly from China, I save a lot of money but they are work, I have to wash, condition and set thoses babies, it's like taking care of two heads of hair, the synthetic mono's would give me a much needed breakthanks for leading me to this post!
AtlantaJJ
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This is awesome info!! I'm trolling now... I am searching on Beveryl Johnson hand made... I'll try handmade together or mono and see if I get more hitsA couple of weeks ago I posted that I was on the lookout for MONOFILAMENT wigs.
A Mono wig is constructed like a LACEFRONT - meaning that strands of hair are attached to a thin net (lace) see-thru base instead of tracks to a thicker stocking or fake skin base like a regular wig. IMO, this is the BEST compromise between a regular wig and a pricey lacefront.
The great benefits of a MONOFILAMENT are 1. you don't have the fake, pale skin part showing, 2. the hair fall more naturally in any direction and 3. you can part the hair in different places.
Here is my personal review of the 3 brands that I seen/tried:
Red Carpet – Pure CRAPthese wigs (the hair) just looked so stiff and fake in person! The mono base is so small, that it really does not allow you to part the hair more than an inch in any direction and the hair will not fall naturally from the part.
Sensationnel– Called the “Instant Mono Front” line on the tag. These are easy to find at most BSS, great variety of styles and colors at reasonable prices. I give the line two BIG thumbs up! :2cool: The mono base is larger than the Red Carpet brand and the hair really falls and lies how you part it!
I bought a Lily style in a great color combo – FS4/30! I look and feel sexy in this style!
Beverly Johnson – I am in love with BJ Handmade line!Unlike most MONO wigs, BJ’s “handmade” wigs are completely MONO. I mean the ENTIRE wig is attached to a thin see-thru base.
LADIES, THIS IS AS CLOSE TO A LACEFRONT THAT YOU WILL EVER GET FOR $40-60! Check online, even most synthetic lacefront still cost hundreds of dollars.
Because these wigs are hand–knotted to a see-thru base, the WHOLE wig could be parted anyway you want. It is feather light to wear and falls perfectly.
If you have ever seen a too bulky lacefront, you know why this is important. These wigs are not lacefront because they do have a thin band around the edges.
This is the Beverly Johnson “handmade collection” only! I never even noticed this important distinction online – I think I was distracted by BJ modeling all of the wig styles. The whole BJ "Handmade Line" is a little harder to find in BSS, but it is worth ordering online.
There are other brands out there, but unless they are full cap MONO, Beverly Johnson has a customer for LIFE!
SelfStyled
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I was wondering...
has anyone taken a half-wig or instant weave and cut out the combs and sewn it in instead?
I'm thinking of doing that instead of using the combs, I think they are damaging my hair
I have tried bobby pins but they make my head sore
Due to inspiration from Curli Diva. I recently did this in a fit of frustration. The combs were not causing me breakage. I was just soooo tired of manipulating my hair at 9 weeks post (trying to make an 11 week stretch), and shedding.
I moisturized my hair, oiled my scalp, parted the leave out hair and cornrolled 2 braids across horizontally, I also made 1 small braid across my nape ala Mooks Hair. I placed the half wig in with bobby pins, felt for the top braid across and pinned the hair out of the way and took some weaving thread and gently sewed the tracks of the wig onto the braid. I then repeated for the second braid. I then took the bobby pins out. I did not sew the wig on at the nape- cause that's my trouble area and I wanted access.
I did this halfway in my wash cycle, so its been like this for 4 days. So I will be taking it out today washing and DCing and resewing this time I will leave it on for a week, who knows maybe even 2, so I can relax.
I have sprayed in between the tracks with conditioner spray, and moisturized my nape w/ my daily moisturizer.
OP, if you decide to not go this route. Maybe you can still cot out the combs and strategically sew in a few wig clips and use so those instead, I find those to be a easier on the hair the wcombs that are in the half wigs. HTH. PM if you have any ???.
motherx2esq
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SelfStyled
Well-Known Member
I like this! I am stealing...
I would would have been pegged you for this one,I have seen your fotki lady
. Seriously though, much cheaper than a sew in, not as damaging, but can really just give your hair a break from the daily manipulation.Steal and steal shamelessly.