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WIG CHALLENGE 2008

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katote said:
Here are a couple of photos of my new wigs. I purchased 2 wigs this past weekend. I will upload more in my Fotki. One wig is like a bob, where one t side is short and ther other side is chin length. The other wig, just the bang is a little longer.

What do you think?
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I think they are so cute.:grin: What brand and name are they?
 
akimat001 said:
Thank you! I plan on making a bob one tonight. Anyhow, I could not see myself paying $100 for a stocking cap wig all the wigs near my house that I tried looked terrible, so I tried it my self, the first one looked to wiggy, the 2nd is my everyday. Here what I did, I placed a plastic baggy (to protect my hair from the glue) then stocking cap on my head (i did have some of the plastic cap to stick once the wig was finished and I tried to remove it not much though), I remember that about 5-7 tracks is enough for a 'full' weave so I was cautious about this, I measured for two rows on the bottom (dont place tracks on the band, it weakens it) and used the BSS hair glue (with the new one I will use the liquid gold it holds better) I used a closure that I had already and cut and styled, you will be amazed at what you can do, also dont worry about the tracks not being perfect they lay on top of each other. This is a quick snapshot of the how to if I can answer any questions or offer some advice let me know. I dont know how to post bigger pics, but here it is, this was New Years!
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:urock:This style looks great, and you have a pretty smile!
 
katote said:
Here are a couple of photos of my new wigs. I purchased 2 wigs this past weekend. I will upload more in my Fotki. One wig is like a bob, where one t side is short and ther other side is chin length. The other wig, just the bang is a little longer.

What do you think?
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:Copy of 2cool: Both of these styles look great on you!
 
I think that I have found a good way to wear my hair under my falls. At first I was trying to corn row my hair towards the back but with my crown being really short from breakage I couldn't catch it up so I had braids that I wouldn't wear out of the house with a hat.

So last night playing around I decided to tr to braid my hair in two french braids something that I have never been able to do and it works, I left out some hair in the front and then french braided m hair on both sides. With the hair in the front I put 2 rollers in so that it can blend with my fall.

With this style I can leave my hair alone between washing and I am not messing with my crown area at all.
 
CurliDiva said:
:urock:This style looks great, and you have a pretty smile!
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Thank you, I am planning on making another one, another tip in making a stocking cap wig is that you can measure the tracks on your head and use a wig head to lay the tracks. I will post pictures of my latest wig tomorrow.
 
akimat001 said:
Thank you, I am planning on making another one, another tip in making a stocking cap wig is that you can measure the tracks on your head and use a wig head to lay the tracks. I will post pictures of my latest wig tomorrow.
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OOOOooookkkkkk
you just made your own wig?
can you give me more details?
Your wig looks great.
I have all of the equipment you mentioned, i'm just not understanding the stocking cap part... how you glued the weave tracks to a.... plastic bag?

Sorry bout being on the short bus, this is sooo interesting, especially since your wig turned out great.
 
akimat001 said:
Thank you, I am planning on making another one, another tip in making a stocking cap wig is that you can measure the tracks on your head and use a wig head to lay the tracks. I will post pictures of my latest wig tomorrow.
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I also made 2 stocking cap weaves a couple of months ago. I made one on a wig head and the other one I made it on a friend's head. The one I made on the wig head is too small. The one on I made on a human fits perfectly. Did this ever happen to you?
 
metro_qt said:
OOOOooookkkkkk
you just made your own wig?
can you give me more details?
Your wig looks great.
I have all of the equipment you mentioned, i'm just not understanding the stocking cap part... how you glued the weave tracks to a.... plastic bag?

Sorry bout being on the short bus, this is sooo interesting, especially since your wig turned out great.
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I did, I placed a plastic processing cap on my head then I placed a stocking cap over that, I began in the back and measured a track from ear to ear, I didnt place the track on the thickest part of the stocking cap because the first time I did it it ruined the 'fit'. The first two back tracks I glued to the stocking cap while it was on my head (because the wig head would be too small) then I finished weaving the stocking cap wig on the wig head because I wanted to make sure the placement of the tracks were in line. Also, place the tracks in the back further apart because they will be covered by the 5 or 6 upper tracks which you need to keep close to ensure no peeping :lachen:. I was able to use a closure (Milky Way) for the top because I have not perfected making a closure. I hope this helps. Let me know.
 
katote said:
I also made 2 stocking cap weaves a couple of months ago. I made one on a wig head and the other one I made it on a friend's head. The one I made on the wig head is too small. The one on I made on a human fits perfectly. Did this ever happen to you?
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No, mostly because I figured that my big jug would not be the same as that little thing.:lachen: Do you know how to make a closure? if yes, please share. I love making them because I can make any kind I want custom to my head for little or nothing using hair from my stash or the 'cheap' milky way from the BSS. I also washed it, I left it on the wig head and let the water from the tubs faucet run on it, rubbed it lightly with Silk Elements (so good on weave) and conditioned it, put it under the dryer and tacked down the loose tracks.
 
akimat001 said:
I did, I placed a plastic processing cap on my head then I placed a stocking cap over that, I began in the back and measured a track from ear to ear, I didnt place the track on the thickest part of the stocking cap because the first time I did it it ruined the 'fit'. The first two back tracks I glued to the stocking cap while it was on my head (because the wig head would be too small) then I finished weaving the stocking cap wig on the wig head because I wanted to make sure the placement of the tracks were in line. Also, place the tracks in the back further apart because they will be covered by the 5 or 6 upper tracks which you need to keep close to ensure no peeping :lachen:. I was able to use a closure (Milky Way) for the top because I have not perfected making a closure. I hope this helps. Let me know.
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This does help!! thanks!
i think i'll be PMing you for more details at some point.
 
Cherokee said:
I think they are so cute.:grin: What brand and name are they?
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Thank U for the compliment. Both are from the R & B collection. One is called New York and the other is called RnB. I purchased them from local BSS, but I am unable to find that brand online. I did get alot of compliments when I tried them on at the store, that I decided to get both of them. Several ladies wanted to get them if I didn't buy them, so I figured what the heck.:grin:
 
CurliDiva said:
:Copy of 2cool: Both of these styles look great on you!
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Thank U!

I am going to need some serious help with taking care of my hair underneath this wig. I purchased a mesh wig cap, but by the end of the day, you can see the imprint from the wig cap around my head. Is this really healthy?
 
Oh... please count me in... I'm a wig-a-holic, so this is perfect for me. I don't think that I take care of my hair the way I should underneath my wigs. Sometimes I don't wear anything underneath... other times I wear caps; I need to be more cognizant for good hair health.
 
It looks like I'm having some breakage in the nape area, from wearing my half-wig. I braid my hair underneath and it's very soft when I take that hair down. My nape, however, looks broken off and beedeebee'd! I moisturize my nape 2-3 times a day, so I can't understand why this is happening.

I started wearing a wig cap but it left indentions right at the nape. I purchased a WaveBuilder Stretch Cap (men use these to create waves), but it still seemed like I got the indention at the nape.

What am I doing wrong?
 
bee said:
It looks like I'm having some breakage in the nape area, from wearing my half-wig. I braid my hair underneath and it's very soft when I take that hair down. My nape, however, looks broken off and beedeebee'd! I moisturize my nape 2-3 times a day, so I can't understand why this is happening.

I started wearing a wig cap but it left indentions right at the nape. I purchased a WaveBuilder Stretch Cap (men use these to create waves), but it still seemed like I got the indention at the nape.

What am I doing wrong?
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Hi Bee,

I'm not sure :ohwell: Are you leaving the comb attachments in your wig?

They may be causing breakage. I remove them and just use bobby pins to secure my wigs.

Or by moisturizing my nape 2-3 times a day, maybe your hair is remaining wet too often/long (wet hair is more fraigle)? Do you seal with an oil?

Hope this helps!

CD
 
Wow, what a great idea for a challenge. I been rocking my wigs for a few months and notice some great growth in time for New Years. Right now, I have a weave but I'm planning of going back to wigs next month. Can I still join?
 
Here is my latest custom wig, I think I am going to make an ole school bob wig this weekend. I am loving this challenge.
 

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2cool4u said:
Wow, what a great idea for a challenge. I been rocking my wigs for a few months and notice some great growth in time for New Years. Right now, I have a weave but I'm planning of going back to wigs next month. Can I still join?
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Yes - Welcome 2cool4u! :gorgeous:
 
akimat001 said:
Here is my latest custom wig, I think I am going to make an ole school bob wig this weekend. I am loving this challenge.
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Hi Akimat001,

:blush: I love this look! - did you cut in layers or is it just curled?

I may have to "try" this to create a long (bsl) curly wig.
 
katote said:
Thank U for the compliment. Both are from the R & B collection. One is called New York and the other is called RnB. I purchased them from local BSS, but I am unable to find that brand online. I did get alot of compliments when I tried them on at the store, that I decided to get both of them. Several ladies wanted to get them if I didn't buy them, so I figured what the heck.:grin:
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OMG!!! That's almost like the one I'm rocking now!:grin: Its by IT'S A WIG, Lana.
 
Wig B Me BBumps -/Humps or lumps above surface of skin of a human or animal. chinchldana or skunk chilla ella or bump fonk
 
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CurliDiva said:
Hi Akimat001,

:blush: I love this look! - did you cut in layers or is it just curled?

I may have to "try" this to create a long (bsl) curly wig.
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I did, I use the cheap razor with the attachment and then use the 1 1/2 curlers, I did another one last night, so cute!! I will post pictures tonight! I love this challenge, I am going to have hair this long, soooooonnnn!!! :grin:
 
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