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levette

levette

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I was just wonder has anyone here had any success using this method. I am sick of buns and thought wearing wigs would be a cute alternative. Plus my hair needs a break and needs to be hid for a while
 
I have been doing that. I went from wearing synthetic half-wigs to human full lace wigs. I like this form of ps b/c I still have access to my scalp and it allows me to style w/o manipulating my hair.
 
There are a LOT of ladies and quite a few threads that address this. I'd do a search of the forum. One word of caution, make sure you cut the combs out of the wig and maintain your hair care schedule.
 
I was actually going to ask the question myself because I see a lot of people using the method but had not seen the successes. Great job, ladies. Keep up the good growth.
 
I wore wigs day in and day out for about a year and half; grew out my relaxer all the way to SL (making my way to APL now) with no problem. I now switch it up with wearing wigs, a beanie, or phony puff. When I get bored I wear a braid out in an updo or loose for a day or two. It works but you have to make sure to take care of your own hair underneath the wig. That's one reason why I prefer wigs over weaves because a wig can be taken off making it easier to care for your real hair.
 
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Great progress Meritamen !!!

I started wearing wigs when I began interviewing hardcore for jobs about a year ago. I was wearing cornrows and didn't think it was the most professional looking style so I got a short wig for when I was called on short notice for an interview. I liked the way it looked and continued to wearing them as a protective style. I went from using them to help me stretch a relaxer, to transitioning to natural, and now again as a protective style after I BC'ed. I like them MUCH better than braids or weaves because as Meritamen mentioned, you can take it off nightly and care for your hair. My only goal in a weave was keeping my hair straight and silky to match the weave. In a wig, I can cowash every night and I pretty much never use heat. My hair is finally thriving.


Check out this thread on ladypanialo 's reggie and the links to her own threads.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=497088&highlight=lady+pin+
 
Meritamen said:
yorkpatties I'm intrigued by the frequent cowashing. What conditioners do you use to cowash with?
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I co wash with Aussie Moist and deep condition with Assuie 3 Minute Miracle. I typically rinse it through my hair at the beginning of my shower and let it sit on a second time while I wash up. I am convinced I don't need a steamer now. I don't know if I will be able to do this once my hair gets longer, but for now I am LOVING this daily cowashing business. It's so relaxing. I didn't know what I was missing! :lol:
 
I've been wearing wigs for protective styling now for about a month, and I really have noticed my hair is growing at a faster rate than it was when I was blow-drying and flat ironing it every week. I am waiting until the end of summer to post any pictures of my progress. I usually just style my hair in twists under the wig, and I have been m&s twice daily, but I will decrease it to once daily since my hair stays moisturized under the wig. I pre-poo, wash, cond, and dc twice per week to maintain my hair and scalp in a healthy state.
 
Yep. I started wearing wigs in April 2011 to help grow my hair back out after it had snapped off from collar bone to neck length.

A week ago I checked my length and its currently at BSL. I was shocked because I hadn't realised due to shrinkage that my hair had grown so much.

I co-wash daily due to my work outs. Spritz with a mix of aloe juice and jojoba oil. 2x a week I oil with JBCO, paying special attention to my ends.
 
Ive also started wearing wigs since last month .my.hair is loving it. At least this protective style really does its work.i tried others ...still breakage .wig is the Only.one.giving the god results . Im taking vitamins ,low.manipulating ,finally found the washing method my hair.likes....and the moisturizer! My hair is thicker and doesnt break.anymore. Ill wear it out for.summer i.guess.
 
I wear wigs as my ps and love it...i make my own as well as just buying them...very versatile.
 
yorkpatties said:
I co wash with Aussie Moist and deep condition with Assuie 3 Minute Miracle. I typically rinse it through my hair at the beginning of my shower and let it sit on a second time while I wash up. I am convinced I don't need a steamer now. I don't know if I will be able to do this once my hair gets longer, but for now I am LOVING this daily cowashing business. It's so relaxing. I didn't know what I was missing! :lol:
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Doesnt Aussie contain parabens ?i woulndt massage my scalP with it.
 
i will be wearing wigs starting this week. i think it is the best way to protective style for me. plus, i wont be so inclined to cutting on my hair as much and keeping my hands in it all day.
 
Kindheart
Aussie Moist ingrediants (no parabens)

Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ecklonia Radiata Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
 
There are many long haired ladies who grew their hair using wigs (and LOTS of threads on it if you do a search). LadyPanpilo (sp?) and VestaLuv are two who come to mind.
 
Love wigs!
As soon as I learned how to cornrow, I began PSing in wigs. They offer a lot of variety and curb my urge to cut.

I stay away from cones to prevent buildup but some ladies can use them with no problems.

I retain very well. And I'm able to rinse or cowash daily if I feel like it.
 
I wish that I could wear one. Myself and my niece was at the wigstore for hours with no success. The just didn't look right on me.
 
This is good feedback. I went last night and bought myself a cute straight half wig. I cut it a bit but it looks similar to my hair when I flatiron it. I just co-washed today and plan to corn- row my hair underneath and leave my bangs out. I will post pics hopefully by tomorrow.
 
Wearing wigs is my new protective style. I feel pretty in them and I can try out new hair styles and hair colors without sacrificing my own hair's health!
 
I will be looking to start my growth process over with using full wigs!!

Do any of you know of any natural lace fronts(glueless of course) I always find when I try to wear them i feel they dont look real enough for me especially in the front. Everyone else I see wearing them in pictures on hairsisters and some on yt look nice and don't look fake but when I try to get one from the bss they always look fake....
 
I think I am :love: with my half wig. I'm about to stock up
 

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MzSwift

How did you learn how to cornrow? any tips? i want to learn, itll be so much more convient than going to my cousin on the other side of town every time i want braids.
 
lindsaywhat

I watched YT videos until I found one that helped. I wish I could remember which one though. :(

My problem was starting the cornrows. Once I found a video that told me to start them with three sections, I was able to finally get them right (after YEARS of trying).

Maybe when you practice, start off making them small and then work your way up to bigger ones. That seemed to help me feel better about the way they looked. GL! :)
 
I grew out my natural hair wearing wigs. I loved it because it let my hair grow without the tension of braids or a weave. I'm about to start wearing half wigs again so that I can leave my hair alone and make my stretch goal.
 
I just ordered three wigs. I am trying to fight the urge to cut and/or color my hair. I can't wait until they get here. I am hoping it will make getting through this akward growing out phase easier. I purchased the mommy (so cute), the hilson and the carmen.
 
Wigs kept me sane, and helped me while I was bald from postpartum shedding, and my hair did grow back while I was using them....but I hated them. I hated being bald, and I missed MY hair. Plus one windy day, one of them almost flew off my head. Once I got to the TWA state and looked better, my Hubby threw em all out. I don't think he was a fan either.
 
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