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princessnad said:
Thanks for all the suggestions ladies. Maybe I should have asked you for some tips before I bought the newhair.:perplexed

Well, I already got it and I love it! I bought the 14" and it was a little longer than I expected so I gave it a little cut. It's a bit thick for my tastes, but I figure when I wear it out, it will thin out.

It looks totally natural. I can wear my hair however I want it. I was very comfortable even though this was my first wig. I will post pictures soon. I know this post is useless without pics.
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Girl you cannot tell us all this with a picture of it! :yep:
 
gelati said:
Aggie...this is a great plan!!!! I'm going to have to use this!!!!:yep: I had some breakage due to stress and stretching without deep conditioning my hair.:wallbash: So I was going to get a short cut, but before I do this. I'm going to try to grow out my short part using your plan!!!!:yep: I've been wearing my half wigs every day but now I want a break. I'm going to put some kinky twist in over the Easter break. My only problem is how can I still deep condition with my hair twisted up?
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How about doing a cowash. That might work.
 
gelati said:
Aggie...this is a great plan!!!! I'm going to have to use this!!!!:yep: I had some breakage due to stress and stretching without deep conditioning my hair.:wallbash: So I was going to get a short cut, but before I do this. I'm going to try to grow out my short part using your plan!!!!:yep: I've been wearing my half wigs every day but now I want a break. I'm going to put some kinky twist in over the Easter break. My only problem is how can I still deep condition with my hair twisted up?
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Gelati, there so much to be learned from this site:-

http://growafrohairlong.com/braidreg.html There are some really great tips on here so please check it out. You'll see that Robin has a reggie even for wig wearers. Personally, I bought a drawstring shampoo cap from the BSS store for washing (diluted shampoo in an applicator bottle) and conditioning my braids. It looks like a net, so it's perfect. She never mentioned anything about dc-ing with the braids in, but she enforces moisturizing and keeping the scalp and hair clean throughout the 2 months of wearing the braids. See her braid reggie for details on this in the link above. She does however, encourages dc-ing before and after braiding.

Someone mentioned co-washing, and that's a good idea too but I wouldn't do it too often as your braids may not wear well for the entire 6 - 8 weeks. Watch your braids to see if they will handle the co-washing well and if it does, then continue doing it, okay? I am just tired of manipulating my hair and hence the reason for starting this new reggie which I will continue until the end of this year and maybe throughout next year as well.

As for using this reggie, go right on ahead honey, I may even start a challenge on it for about 6 months to a year next year:grin:.
 
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motherx2esq said:
How about doing a cowash. That might work.
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Thanks...this is a good idea!!!!:yep: I'm going to get some spray bottles and fill them up with all kind of conditioners and water.:grin: I'm still going to try to deep condition with diluted conditioner and see how that works.
 
Aggie said:
Gelati, there so much to be learned from this site:-

http://growafrohairlong.com/braidreg.html There are some really great tips on here so please check it out. You'll see that Robin has a reggie even for wig wearers. Personally, I bought a drawstring shampoo cap from the BSS store for washing (diluted shampoo in an applicator bottle) and conditioning my braids. It looks like a net, so it's perfect. She never mentioned anything about dc-ing with the braids in, but she enforces moisturizing and keeping the scalp and hair clean throughout the 2 months of wearing the braids. See her braid reggie for details on this in the link above. She does however, encourages dc-ing before and after braiding.

Someone mentioned co-washing, and that's a good idea too but I wouldn't do it too often as your braids may not wear well for the entire 6 - 8 weeks. Watch your braids to see if they will handle the co-washing well and if it does, then continue doing it, okay? I am just tired of manipulating my hair and hence the reason for starting this new reggie which I will continue until the end of this year and maybe throughout next year as well.

As for using this reggie, go right on ahead honey, I may even start a challenge on it for about 6 months to a year next year:grin:.
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Thanks...for all the valuable information!!!!:kiss: I would love for you to start a challenge!!!!:yep: I'm going to follow your program for the rest of the year too!!!!:look: I'm going for 8 weeks and I should really see some growth. I made a promise to myself, not to neglect my hair while in twist. Also I've started exercising more and having my hair twisted up will help me to get right in the gym.:cycle:
 
gelati said:
Thanks...for all the valuable information!!!!:kiss: I would love for you to start a challenge!!!!:yep: I'm going to follow your program for the rest of the year too!!!!:look: I'm going for 8 weeks and I should really see some growth. I made a promise to myself, not to neglect my hair while in twist. Also I've started exercising more and having my hair twisted up will help me to get right in the gym.:cycle:
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You're quite welcomed Gelati. Oh and by the way, just a friendly reminder, co-washing causes build-up and may cause problems when you're ready to remove the braids so try not to do it too often, okay?
 
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sweetpeadst said:
My fall is from www.hairsisters.com and it is the Original Instant Weave HZ-7029

I just braided my hair underneath left a little bit very little bit about an inch or half inch around the edges and used some brown gel (ampro since I am cw) and then tied it down with a scarf and took it off when I finished my make up!

Thanks for all the comments!:blush:
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You did an awesome job blending, because I was thinking it was a lace front wig.

The style flatters you, too!
 
I'm in from now until the end of the year. i want Bsl or close to it by december, so im wear cornrows under neat and take them out everyweek and wash and cond. this will be a great protective style. i'm currently at shoulder length on my way to bra strap
 
InNeedofHairapy said:
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 :ohwell: 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?
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I'm natural and I just braid my hair underneat and wear a bonnet and just put the wig on and just push it back a little so u can see the band of my hair not my hair totally and use bobby pins to poisition the bangs or i just wear a scarf to the front, its hard to blend your natural hair.
 
shatarip said:
I'm in from now until the end of the year. i want Bsl or close to it by december, so im wear cornrows under neat and take them out everyweek and wash and cond. this will be a great protective style. i'm currently at shoulder length on my way to bra strap
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Welcome Shatarip!

:yep: Look at you sharing 'wig wisdom' right at the gate!

Happy hair growing!
Curli
 
sweetpeadst said:
My fall is from www.hairsisters.com and it is the Original Instant Weave HZ-7029

I just braided my hair underneath left a little bit very little bit about an inch or half inch around the edges and used some brown gel (ampro since I am cw) and then tied it down with a scarf and took it off when I finished my make up!

Thanks for all the comments!:blush:
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That wig looks HOT on you! :yep: I LOVE curly wigs best because they look so natural. I wish I could get my natural hair to blend so I wouldn't have to wear a black headband with my IWs. :cry:

BTW: what does CW mean (condish wash?) :look:
 
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Caramela said:
I wore a 1/2 wig (the lazy way, with a headband) today to church. I cannot get over how easy it is. It's like the best thing ever for someone who doesn't like to style their hair but likes to look like they've styled their hair :spinning: I came home and put a deep conditioner in my hair (cholesterol souped up with olive oil and lavender oil :yep:)
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I'm getting bored with my one wig style (curly). Maybe I need to go wig shopping again and look for a change? (highlights, longer length, etc)
 
Aggie said:
You're quite welcomed Gelati. Oh and by the way, just a friendly reminder, co-washing causes build-up and may cause problems when you're ready to remove the braids so try not to do it too often, okay?
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Thanks, I sure will.:yep: I'm not going to do too many co-washes because I hate carrying around wet kinky twist. So,I'm going to wash my hair once a week and co-wash every other wash. I was up late last night making up my hair plan in my calender. Thanks again for the great hair protective plan!!!!:look:
 
gelati said:
Thanks...this is a good idea!!!!:yep: I'm going to get some spray bottles and fill them up with all kind of conditioners and water.:grin: I'm still going to try to deep condition with diluted conditioner and see how that works.
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I do a cowash twice a week and a shampoo once a week. I clarify once a month. My hair feels so good after a cowash! Good luck girl!

*TIP*
I have had a problem with finding something to wear under my wigs and falls. I tried wearing a wig cap but it makes me cringe to think of that on my hair! A shower cap bothered me to no end. lol All I heard was crunch crunch all day! :wallbash: While looking for a new full cap quick weave I ran across children sized satin caps. The fit was perfect! If I want to wear a fall or a wig. It fits just like a wig cap. So if you have been looking for something to wear under your wigs or falls try this. Just wanted to share.
 
motherx2esq said:
I do a cowash twice a week and a shampoo once a week. I clarify once a month. My hair feels so good after a cowash! Good luck girl!

*TIP*
I have had a problem with finding something to wear under my wigs and falls. I tried wearing a wig cap but it makes me cringe to think of that on my hair! A shower cap bothered me to no end. lol All I heard was crunch crunch all day! :wallbash: While looking for a new full cap quick weave I ran across children sized satin caps. The fit was perfect! If I want to wear a fall or a wig. It fits just like a wig cap. So if you have been looking for something to wear under your wigs or falls try this. Just wanted to share.
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Wow motherx2esq,

This sounds prefect - I really have gone back and forth about what to wear underneath my wigs.

I like to baggie, but I need something to hold everything down without the crunch sound.

I'm going to go looking for one after work today! :yep:

Thanks!
 
CurliDiva said:
Wow motherx2esq,

This sounds prefect - I really have gone back and forth about what to wear underneath my wigs.

I like to baggie, but I need something to hold everything down without the crunch sound.

I'm going to go looking for one after work today! :yep:

Thanks!
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You're welcome. If it is to small I would even try the adult size one. I have not had a problem with it slipping off either. Good luck I hope it works for you!
 
motherx2esq said:
I do a cowash twice a week and a shampoo once a week. I clarify once a month. My hair feels so good after a cowash! Good luck girl!

*TIP*
I have had a problem with finding something to wear under my wigs and falls. I tried wearing a wig cap but it makes me cringe to think of that on my hair! A shower cap bothered me to no end. lol All I heard was crunch crunch all day! :wallbash: While looking for a new full cap quick weave I ran across children sized satin caps. The fit was perfect! If I want to wear a fall or a wig. It fits just like a wig cap. So if you have been looking for something to wear under your wigs or falls try this. Just wanted to share.
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Thanks so much!!!! This is a great idea!!!! Mother2esq, you just gave me a great idea for when I wear hats to the gym. I can wear one of these under my hat and no one will ever see the satin cap.:yep: Thanks!!!!:grin:
 
motherx2esq said:
I do a cowash twice a week and a shampoo once a week. I clarify once a month. My hair feels so good after a cowash! Good luck girl!

*TIP*
I have had a problem with finding something to wear under my wigs and falls. I tried wearing a wig cap but it makes me cringe to think of that on my hair! A shower cap bothered me to no end. lol All I heard was crunch crunch all day! :wallbash: While looking for a new full cap quick weave I ran across children sized satin caps. The fit was perfect! If I want to wear a fall or a wig. It fits just like a wig cap. So if you have been looking for something to wear under your wigs or falls try this. Just wanted to share.
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OK, Motherx2, you need to tell me where you found these? Was it a BSS in the area? I was just looking for satin caps but haven't run across any child size ones. HELP!


I've been trying to follow the thread but I have some catching up to do. My latest wig is in my avatar pic...half wig with human hair. It's my first human hair wig and I love it! I had it cut in layers and I love being able flat iron or curl it. I have to shop for more. I'm especially loving being able to work out w/o caring about styling my own hair. :yep:
 
kimistry said:
OK, Motherx2, you need to tell me where you found these? Was it a BSS in the area? I was just looking for satin caps but haven't run across any child size ones. HELP!


I've been trying to follow the thread but I have some catching up to do. My latest wig is in my avatar pic...half wig with human hair. It's my first human hair wig and I love it! I had it cut in layers and I love being able flat iron or curl it. I have to shop for more. I'm especially loving being able to work out w/o caring about styling my own hair. :yep:
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I am not sure where you live in the city Kim but the BSS I go to in the city is on Chicago at Telegraph. It's in the plaza, I forget the name, with Kroger and Bally's. The name of it is All Stars. Or if you will be at the next meeting I will bring you a couple! BTW I love that fall!
 
O man! I have pictures of my most recent wigs on my digi, I have to upload them.


I went out of town recently to the Nordstrom Make up fashion show, wore one of my wigs and got compliments.

My bf rather I not wear wigs, but he complimented the three he has seen.



He prefers my fro so he can sniff it and play in it, but he understands, I have hair goals.
I will post pics soon.
 
motherx2esq said:
I am not sure where you live in the city Kim but the BSS I go to in the city is on Chicago at Telegraph. It's in the plaza, I forget the name, with Kroger and Bally's. The name of it is All Stars. Or if you will be at the next meeting I will bring you a couple! BTW I love that fall!
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Thanks Motherx2! I go to the Charter One in that Kroger sometimes. I'll go to that BSS this weekend and get some. I do plan to be at the next meetup though. Thanks for the compliment! :grin:
 
kimistry said:
Thanks Cmesweet! I'm crackin' up at your location. It might be a little far for you, but we're having a Detroit meetup soon. Here's the info...

Information regarding the Spring Meet Up here:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=204673


*Please RSVP in the following poll thread by April 21, 2008.*

[URL="http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=211423"]http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=211423[/URL]
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Well with gas prices it might be a problem.

I won't be able to come to the one in April. I'll make sure to keep in contact with you, in case you have a summer gathering.
 
Hi Lovely Divas!


I have updated my wig section in fotki if anyone wants to take a peek. I bought an Omega part 1/2 wig 3 months ago and just broke ot out this morning. Me likey mucho:yep:.

I gave it a trim, the hair reminds me of the hair on the new Old Navy commercial. I think after another trim in the back it will be perfect for Easter.


Here's the link:

http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2007/2008/half-wigs/
 
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