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Smiley79

Smiley79

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My last "Official Wig & Weave Gallery" thread was a hit, but it was when I was still relaxed; blending was not an issue.:yep: BUT NOW I browse through the thread in disgust because because it's next to impossible for me to even dream of blending my favorite old wigs anymore :lachen:. Soooo, inspired by the change of season and by me being tired of searching from thread to thread for suggestions, I'm starting this one thread for Naturals only to share the wigs and weaves that work best for them! Favorite wigs, weaves, techniques, suggestions, etc for us full naturals. (Sorry relaxed heads we need a private moment real quick :grin:)

I'm a 4a/4b natural with about three inches so far; I am not a fan of straightening my hair whatsoever so that really limits me when it comes to blending half wigs. I do rely heavily on head bands and beautiful scarves to cover the fronts of my half wigs. I have tried one lace front wig so far (Sensationnel "Lauren") and I love it. Sorry folks, I'm having camera issues right now so unfortunately I have no pics to kick off the thread.
But Ateyaa did a really great tutorial on Lauren a while back if you want to see what it looks like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH8eaUH859c

Anyways, hope this thread turns out as successful as the last one and hopefully it can be at thread that all naturals can drop in on from time to time when you need a protective style or just want to switch things up a bit. Happy Hair Growth!!! :)
 
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I have worn La Jay many times and love that wig.

I am looking at Beshe Drew right now since I've gone over board and have been wearing my hair out since early August. I really need to protective style for a while so I can hit my BSL target.

Glamazini wears Beshe Drew as a half wig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lZI3SUE5JA

The wig looks very much like her real twist out: http://www.youtube.com/user/glamazini#p/u/2/lrp6Hz3PEzI

Taren reviewed Drew: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6xu_1mTt_I&feature=related

This youtuber also wears it as a half wig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YI22yb5I4&feature=related

But it is a lace front wig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLM9ogWWJ0&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgTKq_tDXZA&feature=related

This is my La jay half wig. I cut a lot off since it was huge out of the package.

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naturalmanenyc ...Didn't want to quote cuz of pics but I love what you did.

You really cut LaJaye down a lot. I have that one & love it but your right it is a lot of hair.

I've only worn it once to a party & felt heck a cute with it on. I was gonna take it on vaca next week but decided to try to put my hair away for the Winter, so I'm getting a kinky curly weave tomorrow . It's gonna be big hair too but I'm gonna try to embrace it.

I had Drew too & liked that a lot but a friend was going through chemo & lost her hair so I gave it to her. I'll probably re-purchase.
 
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Indian bodywave lace used the elasti band method and hair pins

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Kinky straight weave w/ matching closure

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Yaki bodywave w/ matching closure.

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Monica by outre (half-wig)

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Tammy from outre (I bought like 5 of them)

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Yasmine by outre
 
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I'm shy when it comes to wigs - I love them but I'm so self-conscious in them! I've been eyeing LaJay for a while, but I think I'm IN LOVE with Beshe Drew! I think I might get her and where her to get through the winter! I might try Lady Paniolo's DMM with twists (since I can't cornrow or flat twist) and Drew! Thanks for the suggestion! Can't wait to see what else comes out of this thread!
 
Wow, Ms. Blue, you got a lot of options! Real nice and I like how you have a variety. Btw, does Tammy need to be wet to be wavy?
 
i have drew. still havent cut the lace off. idk why but i am so nervous to wear a wig out. it just seems soo big even though i love big hair. anyone have pics of them in it?
 
Here's my Hair Esthetics Cuticle Kinky Straight right after I got it done on Saturday. My stylist used the curling wand. My hair is a natural 3c/4a. My hair survived a rainy/drizzly day at universal studios hollywood. I love it. It's 18 inches, 4 oz with the wefts split and sealed with Dritz. I bought a 1b but it was a little too light so I dyed it "soft black" #200 with garnier herbashine. The hair gets puffy/frizzy just like natural hair does, I like that about it. It's very realistic. It's "kinky" but very soft.

The stylist used a remington curling wand to create the curls.

The hair is here:

http://www.hairesthetic.com/hairextensions_cuticlekinkystraight.aspx
 

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Smiley79 said:
Wow, Ms. Blue, you got a lot of options! Real nice and I like how you have a variety. Btw, does Tammy need to be wet to be wavy?
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@Smiley79 No, the tammy wig is already wavy. It comes that way out of the pack and stays wavy. It is the longest lasting synthetic half wig I've ever had. It's really nice and low/no maintenance. It's full and fluffy but it's Very light, it's not heavy and hot. It's flows and bounces. Definately try it.
 
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That was a wonderful gesture, to give your friend Drew after she lost her hair to chemo.

I just ordered Drew. I need to put my hair away for winter too. I am sitting her with a head full of Kinky Curly preparing to wear my hair out tomorrow for the 100th time or so since August.

I've been wearing somewhat big hair for months (braid out) so Drew should not be too much of a shock:perplexed

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NY braid out left v. humidity & Miami braid out right

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naturalmanenyc ...Didn't want to quote cuz of pics but I love what you did.

You really cut LaJaye down a lot. I have that one & love it but your right it is a lot of hair.

I've only worn it once to a party & felt heck a cute with it on. I was gonna take it on vaca next week but decided to try to put my hair away for the Winter, so I'm getting a kinky curly weave tomorrow . It's gonna be big hair too but I'm gonna try to embrace it.

I had Drew too & liked that a lot but a friend was going through chemo & lost her hair so I gave it to her. I'll probably re-purchase.
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ManeStreet said:
Here's my Hair Esthetics Cuticle Kinky Straight right after I got it done on Saturday. My stylist used the curling wand. My hair is a natural 3c/4a. My hair survived a rainy/drizzly day at universal studios hollywood. I love it. It's 18 inches, 4 oz with the wefts split and sealed with Dritz. I bought a 1b but it was a little too light so I dyed it "soft black" #200 with garnier herbashine. The hair gets puffy/frizzy just like natural hair does, I like that about it. It's very realistic. It's "kinky" but very soft.

The stylist used a remington curling wand to create the curls.

The hair is here:

http://www.hairesthetic.com/hairextensions_cuticlekinkystraight.aspx
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Gorgeous! I'm definitely considering this hair. :yep: I want to get an install for the new year.
 
I tried on Drew today, by Beshe. OMG!! That is a lot of hair.
Drew is a lace front wig.

The texture is very realistic. It's a combo of what I'd say are 3c curls at the front (mostly sides) and nape and then a mixture of 4a/4b curls throughout the wig. It sort of reminds me of a twist out that is a few days old (with respect to the back). The wig I tried was a bit ratty from being tried on by so many customers, but it was still cute.

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I also tried on Shelly (Beshe) which is much more my speed. Shelly will be here soon. Shelly is also pretty realistic and a combo of 3c/4a/4b hair textures.

Shelly is a half wig (no combs).
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