WIG CHALLENGE 2008

[motherx2esq]

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.

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/

Why are you trying to get me to spend money I do not have! I want one. That looks good!

 

[SelfStyled]

Why are you trying to get me to spend money I do not have! I want one. That looks good!

erplexed .......it was only 29.95 at Hairsisters that's not too bad compared to some. I have a good friend that says...."you should invest in yourself". Whenever I make a purchase that I know shouldn't -----I hear those words........

 

[kimistry]

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.

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/

Lookin' good Girl! I like how you've played around with the Omega wig.

 

[LayneJ]

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.

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/

Wow, it looks really natural on you!

I'm wondering if it would work for me, since I'm natural....:scratchch

 

[CurliDiva]

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.

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/

Hi SelfStyled!

Your wigs look great!

Have a question about your hair dryer - could you give me the brand/model info?

I'm looking for something new.

 

[SelfStyled]

Wow, it looks really natural on you!

I'm wondering if it would work for me, since I'm natural....:scratchch

I think it could work but you would have to either rollerset or flat iron the little leave out section to get it work. Also the New Hair line wigs at Especially Yours come in yaki. The Omega is a little silky. HTH.




Thanks everyone for the nice words. It made may day

 

[SelfStyled]

Hi SelfStyled!

Your wigs look great!

Have a question about your hair dryer - could you give me the brand/model info?

I'm looking for something new.

I ADORE my bonnett dryer. I got it at Sally's like 5 years ago. The brand is Ion and I no longer have the model#. I just googled Ion soft bonnet dryer and did not see mine. I checked Sally's website and did not see it. I think I have seen it in the store at Sally's though recently. I am panicking a little bit because I would be lost if I could not replace this dryer. Let me know if you can find it.

 

[CurliDiva]

I ADORE my bonnett dryer. I got it at Sally's like 5 years ago. The brand is Ion and I no longer have the model#. I just googled Ion soft bonnet dryer and did not see mine. I checked Sally's website and did not see it. I think I have seen it in the store at Sally's though recently. I am panicking a little bit because I would be lost if I could not replace this dryer. Let me know if you can find it.

Thanks SelfStyled!

I may have to go shopping after work today!

Curli

 

[Caramela]

Hairsisters.com is having a 1/2 off sale on their 1/2 wigs!!!!! I can't believe it!!! Go for it!

 

[LayneJ]

I think it could work but you would have to either rollerset or flat iron the little leave out section to get it work. Also the New Hair line wigs at Especially Yours come in yaki. The Omega is a little silky. HTH.




Thanks everyone for the nice words. It made may day

That's a good idea, thanks! My hair comes out reasonably straight with rollersets/carusos.




And thanks for the info, Caramela. I'm going to go look around, now.

 

[deola]

Subscribing.......Will come back to read later

 

[BrooklynSouth]

First time bought a human hair wig. BEVERLY JOHNSON #2856 from HAIRSISTERS. Not bad, I am not uncomfortable with it because it's short for warmer weather ...the hair does not touch my skin. So cute too. Mistake I made was to do the alkaline wash with vinegar water{always do this for my synthetics} so lost the hard curls at the top-forgot it was not synthetic. Still it has a soft curl now..kind of soft spikeiness. I'll take it to the salon to have it hard curled in time.
The Wig Challenge is the best; didn't even realize my stretch has been 9 weeks so far, love my natural crimped new growth!

 

[CHEEKQUEEN]

Ok first and foremost, I just read the last 15 pages and I just wanted to say that everyone that posted a wig looks Fabulous in it.

I am now 13 weeks post and on a 6 month relaxer stretch (June 7th). I will be taking a break from my wigs due to I just had kinky twists installed a couple days ago. I plan to leave them in until May 24th and rest my hair for 2 weeks. I can't wait to get my relaxer then get back to wearing my wigs.

 

[CurliDiva]

I think I want to buy some short (think rihanna bob) length wigs for this SPRING!

I feel like a change, and when I do wear my APL hair out for the first time...everyone will be like !

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I think I want to buy some short (think rihanna bob) length wigs for this SPRING!

I feel like a change, and when I do wear my APL hair out for the first time...everyone will be like !

This is so OT, but what ever happened to the actress in your avi?? She was hot, and then a hot mess for a minute...I hope she's doing well....I can't think of her name....

 

[Caramela]

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)

Go for it. Personally, I've never tried the highlights, but I'm sure it could work!

 

[cmesweet]

Ok,

I get the eye make up for that one wig...Umm I don't plan on wearing it until a couple of weeks from now.

I have't linked a picture in here but here it goes.

I purchased this phonypony

http://www.public.fotki.com/jonesrey/wigs-and-weaves/swingphonypony.html

I then put it in and pinned it because I am natural, to make it blend more

http://www.public.fotki.com/jonesrey/wigs-and-weaves/swingphonypony3.html

Here is a wig I purchased last year, way before the challenge. I wear this to the club,instead of having my fro to keep shrinking while I danced

http://www.public.fotki.com/jonesrey/wigs-and-weaves/amberrenee2.html

 

[CurliDiva]

This is so OT, but what ever happened to the actress in your avi?? She was hot, and then a hot mess for a minute...I hope she's doing well....I can't think of her name....

Hi AtlantaJJ,

My avi is the actress Lisa Nicole Carson from Ally McBeal (roommate), ER (black doctor's baby mamma) and Love Jones (Nia's best friend) fame. I'm not sure what happen to her, but she had great hair, too bad she disappeared!

I hope she did not start making 'other' (cough ....porn) types of movies!

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Hi AtlantaJJ,

My avi is the actress Lisa Nicole Carson from Ally McBeal (roommate), ER (black doctor's baby mamma) and Love Jones (Nia's best friend) fame. I'm not sure what happen to her, but she had great hair, too bad she disappeared!

I hope she did not start making 'other' (cough ....porn) types of movies!

LOL I hope not as well !! I remember her in Devil in a Blue Dress with Denzel Washington... She had a small but hot role in that movie! They killed her early in the movie...

 

[MJ]

Hi AtlantaJJ,

My avi is the actress Lisa Nicole Carson from Ally McBeal (roommate), ER (black doctor's baby mamma) and Love Jones (Nia's best friend) fame. I'm not sure what happen to her, but she had great hair, too bad she disappeared!

I hope she did not start making 'other' (cough ....porn) types of movies!

I got this from Wikipedia

Lisa Nicole Carson (born July 12, 1969) is an American actress.

Carson was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent her adolescence in Gainesville, Florida, attending F. W. Buchholz High School and graduating in June, 1987. Carson was noted for her talented singing voice, which contributed largely to her placing as a runner-up in the 1986 America's Junior Miss scholarship/talent pageant for the state of Florida. After she graduated high school, she moved back to New York to pursue a career as an actress, where she began her career by appearing in a number of 'After School Specials' and Home Box Office made short films.

Career
Carson appeared on two critically acclaimed primetime shows, in some cases simultaneously. She had a recurring role on ER from 1996 to 2001, and a supporting role on Ally McBeal as Ally's best friend Renee from 1997 to 2001. Carson received press notice for both roles, and in 2000, she was voted by readers of Black Men Magazine as one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year." In 2001, she was fired from roles on both shows, because of her "unpleasant attitude", her mood swings, her drug use, and the frequent amount of times she came into work whilst inebriated.

In 2000, she was arrested for 'interfering with a lawful business establishment' and 'not leaving the premises' after a disorderly conduct incident at a luxury hotel. Shortly after, she was hospitalized in a mental health facility which was reportedly due to a drug-related incident[1]. However, in recent years her family and friends have acknowledged that Carson's aberrant behavior was actually due to her developing schizophrenia[citation needed] .

Little has been known of her life since she made her last on-screen appearance on the series finale of Ally McBeal. Carson has since withdrawn from acting and public life while suffering from schizophrenia. Currently, Carson is being cared for by family and mental health specialists treating her debilitating disease.

 

[Charlotte]

Ladies,

Help me to decide.

After waiting 4 long months I have an upcoming appointment with Reniece the Weave Specialist. Her prices are slightly high but worth every single penny. My appointment is scheduled in two weeks.

I was in the BSS store today and found this FABOULUS Remy Goddess wig priced at $300.00. After I purchase my weave and pay Renice to do my hair it will surly be over $300.00. Keep in mind I typically wear my weaves approx. 3-4 months (depending on my upkeep)..... but this $300.00 Remy Wig will last forever. I can cut it, dye, curl it and still be able to wash and maintain my hair underneath.

What would be the better "investment"? $300+ getting my weave put in by Reneice or $300.00 on a wig that I will have 4eva???

 

[CurliDiva]

Ladies,

Help me to decide.

After waiting 4 long months I have an upcoming appointment with Reniece the Weave Specialist. Her prices are slightly high but worth every single penny. My appointment is scheduled in two weeks.

I was in the BSS store today and found this FABOULUS Remy Goddess wig priced at $300.00. After I purchase my weave and pay Renice to do my hair it will surly be over $300.00. Keep in mind I typically wear my weaves approx. 3-4 months (depending on my upkeep)..... but this $300.00 Remy Wig will last forever. I can cut it, dye, curl it and still be able to wash and maintain my hair underneath.

What would be the better "investment"? $300+ getting my weave put in by Reneice or $300.00 on a wig that I will have 4eva???

Hi Charlotte,

I've only heard GREAT things about Renice's services! She are cares about the health and growth of her clients real hair.

This is a hard decision.

Is this remy wig really worth $300 dollars? Are you sure it will last forever?
Maybe you could find a cheaper remy wig and still get your hair done by Renice. The cheaper wig would gives you another option when you take out your weave.

I know you could buy a stock lacefront wig for less money.

 

[Charlotte]

Thanks, CurlDiva! I will certaintly look into that.

Do you know the advantages/disadvantages of synthetic vs. human hair wigs?

I know for synthetic I love the fact that when I wash my wigs the curls just naturally snap back as it dries.

 

[metro_qt]

Hey!!!
That's the wig (the Lucy in Human Hair) that i'm wearing in my avatar.
You can see my own hair out, around my eyes and chin, and the rest of the hair is the 3/4 wig. I love it!
I just wish it wasn't so expensive in cdn dollars, or i'd get another.......

I am new to this wig thing so I ordered this thing called New Hair.

http://www.especiallyyours.com/dept.asp?did=178&cid=1&mscssid=&adsrc=CLPY

Have you guys tried it?

It is like a 3/4 wig, but you only have that U shaped part out kinda like a sew in. I think it seems cool so I ordered it. I will tell you guys how I like it but you should check it out online and tell me what you all think.

I plan on braiding my hair underneath (kinda crown and glory) and stretch my relaxers for a 6 months at a time. I will just flat iron my hair that is left out. I hope this goes well.erplexed

 

[divinefavor]

Good Morning All!

I'm still doing the wig challenge and it's been great! Although this week, I am taking a break. The long synthetic wig I had started this challenge out with started to get very tangled and isn't looking too great. I'm now on a search for a human hair wig similar to the long synthetic. The Sunday before last I bought a shorter wig that is two colors (#4 and #30) and I really like it. Next week I may rock that one again.

If anyone can tell me where to go for a nice inexpensive long (APL or BSL) human hair wig, it's greatly appreciated.

I've attached a picture of the short wig. Please excuse the puffy face, it was very early in the morning! I don't think you're able to see the color though in this pic.

 

[SelfStyled]

Good Morning All!

I'm still doing the wig challenge and it's been great! Although this week, I am taking a break. The long synthetic wig I had started this challenge out with started to get very tangled and isn't looking too great. I'm now on a search for a human hair wig similar to the long synthetic. The Sunday before last I bought a shorter wig that is two colors (#4 and #30) and I really like it. Next week I may rock that one again.

If anyone can tell me where to go for a nice inexpensive long (APL or BSL) human hair wig, it's greatly appreciated.

I've attached a picture of the short wig. Please excuse the puffy face, it was very early in the morning! I don't think you're able to see the color though in this pic.

That is a really cute wig. It looks realistic. Is that Oakland girl by Freetress?

 

[divinefavor]

Thanks girl!

It's an Enstyle wig and the style is called Jennifer. I love the texture of it as well. The tag said that it's 100% Kanekalon and/or Toyokalon Fiber.

 

[CurliDiva]

Good Morning All!

I'm still doing the wig challenge and it's been great! Although this week, I am taking a break. The long synthetic wig I had started this challenge out with started to get very tangled and isn't looking too great. I'm now on a search for a human hair wig similar to the long synthetic. The Sunday before last I bought a shorter wig that is two colors (#4 and #30) and I really like it. Next week I may rock that one again.

If anyone can tell me where to go for a nice inexpensive long (APL or BSL) human hair wig, it's greatly appreciated.

I've attached a picture of the short wig. Please excuse the puffy face, it was very early in the morning! I don't think you're able to see the color though in this pic.

Hey Divinefavor,

You're looking great in that new wig!

Have you tried using fabric softner on your synthetic wig? Wash and then let it soak in 1 part fabric softner/2 part water, rinse and air dry. It really does help to restore the hair fibers.

Good luck, Curli

 

[MJ]

I'm still going strong with this challenge . I think this is month seven or eight, and I plan on continuing through December (at least).

 

[Christa438]

Hey Divinefavor,

You're looking great in that new wig!

Have you tried using fabric softner on your synthetic wig? Wash and then let it soak in 1 part fabric softner/2 part water, rinse and air dry. It really does help to restore the hair fibers.

Good luck, Curli

See how you learn something new every day! The next time I wash my wig, Im going to try this.

Thanks Curli...even though you weren't talkin to me.

I like your wig, Divine!