WIG CHALLENGE 2011

[CurliDiva]

Just a few questions though:

What is the best thing to cover my hair with under the wig?

Normally, I just wear a flesh-colored wig cap for a natural looking parts with my full lace wig OR a satin cap (gentler) under regular wigs.

Is using the combs a bad thing?

I always remove the combs and just bobby pin my wigs in place with no problems!

How long do they ususally last?

How long your wig lasts really depends on how well you care for it!

If you treat any wig (human hair or synthetic) like crap, it will start to look like crap. But here are my tips to extend the life of a wig:

If you love a wig style – buy TWO. By alternating wearing both wigs at the same time, you will look fabulous while extending the life of each.

The worst is wearing a wig that looks like it “died” on your head, just because you haven’t bought a replacement unit yet.

Use a WIG HEAD to store the wig you are wearing day-to-day. Don’t leave it leaving around to lose it shape and get tangled.

Completely DRY your wig after washing and conditioning before trying to comb or brush the strands.

Do a Fabric Softener SOAK (1 part fabric softener/2 part water) regularly to revive any wig – human or synthetic. Again, let your wig dry completely before trying to comb or brush.

All the same “be gentle” with your hair rules also applies to a wig! This is a great opportunity to practice (and prefect) how you handle/treat LONG HAIR!

 

[Nya33]

Heres a pic of my current half wig curly ones suit me better and i find the older they get the better they look!

 

[Diamond75]

Hi Ladies!!!

I'm joining this challenge. I am a newbie both to this site and to using wigs. After seraching far and wide for a half wig that would be a good look for me I wound up getting this random one last night after work from a BSS close to my job. I think it looks great on me and I am comfortable in it and it blends so well.

Just a few questions though:

What is the best thing to cover my hair with under the wig?

Is using the combs a bad thing?

How long do they ususally last?

You're a lot further than I am in the wig department, but I just wanted to let you know how good that looks on you!

 

[AlwaysSearching]

Curlidiva I hope you don't mine me chatting in every now an again (or maybe every day LOL)

Actually for me I cut out the combs too, I use my seam ripper and remove them. I love my human hair wigs and lace fronts.

What I am doing right now is giving my hair a break until January 4th of 2011. I will braid it up for 3 weeks-21 days and leave it out to baby for the next 9-10 days
I have 50-11 wigs and want more LOL. I am MBL and want Full WL
I doubt I will leave the wigs alone when I get there

I love this wig! I have it in 1B

 

[Jetblackhair]

Hi Ladies!!!

I'm joining this challenge. I am a newbie both to this site and to using wigs. After seraching far and wide for a half wig that would be a good look for me I wound up getting this random one last night after work from a BSS close to my job. I think it looks great on me and I am comfortable in it and it blends so well.

Just a few questions though:

What is the best thing to cover my hair with under the wig?

Is using the combs a bad thing?

How long do they ususally last?

Hi lady, I agree, the wig looks great on you Drtondalia! As far as your questions, I don't have anything to add. Curlidiva's advice is great!

 

[Nya33]

Yes ma'am it is....

Wow no idea it was a lace front ,it looks fab on you!

 

[JJamiah]

I love this wig! I have it in 1B

I am glad to hear the darker color is liked by someone, I read the reviews and seems everyone who got a 1 or 1b was so unhappy.

I have her in a 1b/30 and 4/30

I think the quality of their wigs are good, I don't experience shedding or clumps falling out.

Blair is hot I have always wanted a bob!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Checking In Ladies......Happy New Year!

Still Wiggin' it Daily M-F 8:00 - 5:00 (not so much on the weekends).

Was gone pick up a Fresh One for the New Year, (to return to work in) but didn't get it before 01-01 (my own personal no-buy for the month of January).

I'll pick up one in February.

 

[Lady S]

I have this really nice whole lace wig from Janet Collection that I'm just staring at, because I need to buy a flesh colored wig cap that'll fit my huge head. For now, sporting half wigs.

 

[Lanea87]

Wow no idea it was a lace front ,it looks fab on you!

Im blushing....:blush3:

 

[CandiedLipgloss]

I'm still in, and still wearing half wig Tammy.
I retained lots of length in 5-6 months.

 

[iri9109]

i just got another 1/2 wig called everdream 1021...it was some random one i found in the BSS because i think my tammy is too light and i needed something quick and that was the best looking one they had in the store and it was the last one so i got it...it looks pretty much the exact same as tammy but i think its a lil longer and the waves might be a tad more defined but its still great for naturals...i thought it would be crap b/c i never heard of the brand, but phillydiva and a couple other ppl did reviews and liked it
YouTube - Everdream Instant Cap 1021

eta pics

 

[Drtondalia]

What is the consensus on baby hair? I have always worn my hair down around my face but now that I'm wearing the half wig I'm just wondering if I should be slicking something down in the front.
Maybe I'm just bored .

 

[SouthernStunner]

I ordered some wig shampoo but it hasnt come in yet. Can I use regular sulfate free shampoo?

 

[SouthernStunner]

bump...............................

 

[CurliDiva]

I have this really nice whole lace wig from Janet Collection that I'm just staring at, because I need to buy a flesh colored wig cap that'll fit my huge head. For now, sporting half wigs.

Hey Lady S,

I recently discovered that the "leg opening"of panty hose works great a wig cap for me under my full lace wig.

I had trouble with regular wig cap slipping back (must have a big head) and the elastic portion was always slightly a different color than the rest of the cap.

This area of the panty hose is super comfortable and stays put better.

 

[CurliDiva]

I ordered some wig shampoo but it hasnt come in yet. Can I use regular sulfate free shampoo?

Hi SouthernStunner,

I don't use any special wig products on my wigs........just my normal products.

You should be fine, but please remember to condition the hair fibers afterwards.

 

[Nya33]

What is the consensus on baby hair? I have always worn my hair down around my face but now that I'm wearing the half wig I'm just wondering if I should be slicking something down in the front.
Maybe I'm just bored .

I just use moisturiser and JBCO. I'm tending to wear wigs that do not need any blending with flat ironing as thats more manipulation especially when i have the weakest part of my hair out (temples).

 

[aa9746]

Still wearing my lacefront but i plan on buying a regular wig by the end of the week, i want something with bangs.

 

[katote]

I'm still wigging it! I am noticing some breakage around my hairline. I only use the nylon wig cap and the mesh weave cap over the wig cap. I typically apply a moisturizer before putting on my wig cap.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[Beany]

Still wearing my lacefront but i plan on buying a regular wig by the end of the week, i want something with bangs.

I have 5 (yes F-I-V-E) Manhattan Girl wigs by Freetress. I love it so.

Freetress Fullcap Band Wig - MANHATTAN GIRL

 

[Lady S]

I'm still wigging it! I am noticing some breakage around my hairline. I only use the nylon wig cap and the mesh weave cap over the wig cap. I typically apply a moisturizer before putting on my wig cap.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Are you using the combs? Those can eat up a hairline.

 

[missnurselady]

I just purchased a glueless lace front and I would like to know what you ladies are using to protect your hairline while wearing wigs?

 

[Cleanheart25]

I would like to start the challenge again.

I have some challenges! My hair is very dense, between apl and bsl, natural 3c/4a/4b. I have a big head and big hair!

I like wigs, don't know how to cornrow and find wearing one painful now-especialy at edges. Half wigs only seem to work...but my edges/nape/crown are slightly thinning from combs in wigs/ponytails and headbands from puffs.

Just trying to find some healthy tactics to relieve my edges/nape/crown and leave my hair alone! I'm at a crossroads with my hair trying to figure out what to do with all of it-I want waist length! I figure wigging it well help me decide.

 

[Evallusion]

I'm currently wearing Oakland Girl by Freetress (this is my 2nd one) I heart Freetress so far.

Just ordered 3 more and I'm awaiting their arrival:

Sensationnel Juniper
Sensationnel A020
Zury Eva

 

[Drtondalia]

i just got another 1/2 wig called everdream 1021...it was some random one i found in the BSS because i think my tammy is too light and i needed something quick and that was the best looking one they had in the store and it was the last one so i got it...it looks pretty much the exact same as tammy but i think its a lil longer and the waves might be a tad more defined but its still great for naturals...i thought it would be crap b/c i never heard of the brand, but phillydiva and a couple other ppl did reviews and liked it
YouTube - Everdream Instant Cap 1021

eta pics

I luv this!! You look great!!

 

[Drtondalia]

Hi ladies
I have some bad news....Omara is looking a mess to me anyway. She looks fuzzily and puffaly. Everyone keeps telling me my hair looks great at work but I'm not sure if they can see the fuzzilyness that I see. Maybe I just fell too too in love with how she looked those first few days. I don't want to be like Kim from housewives popping tags on hair everyday cause thats just wastefull. It's been like a week since I started wearing her everyday it is time to get another one?? I'm tryna stay with the same style so I wont look like I've lost my mind to my co-workers who were floored when I came in with her on. They are so used to my hair looking like Michelle Obamas everyday. Now I looking like curly Sue. I think maybe I touch it way too much. It's just getting bigger and bigger. Club big.
Loving wigging it though. Hope everyone is well.

 

[Lanea87]

Still wearing Solange and everyone including myself loves her. I need to make my way to get another one so I can have the back up. I cowashed today using HE HH, I am almost done with that bottle. YAYYY for me!

 

[fattyfatfat]

Samsbeauty.com - Lace front wig, Remy Hair, Weaving, Lace Wig

^^^ I purchased this wig and I dislike it sooo much. Its looks so wiggy...or maybe I just dont know how to wear it. Im thinking about selling it here.

 

[CurliDiva]

I would like to start the challenge again.

I have some challenges! My hair is very dense, between apl and bsl, natural 3c/4a/4b. I have a big head and big hair!

I like wigs, don't know how to cornrow and find wearing one painful now-especialy at edges. Half wigs only seem to work...but my edges/nape/crown are slightly thinning from combs in wigs/ponytails and headbands from puffs.

Just trying to find some healthy tactics to relieve my edges/nape/crown and leave my hair alone! I'm at a crossroads with my hair trying to figure out what to do with all of it-I want waist length! I figure wigging it well help me decide.

Hi Cleanheart25,

This is a great "problem" to have...but seriously your hair is beautiful!

Have you tried gathering your hair in low bun while wet?

I tie down my wet natural hair from bunning or french braiding with scraf so that it will dry flat. This only last a few days before it starts to puff again.