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WIG CHALLENGE 2008
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Christa438
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CurliDiva,
LOL. you're right! I've already forgiven him. We talked about it later and he told me he noticed I kinda snapped at him but he didn't even take it seriously. he's so cute
.Hey Dapper. im happy your hair has been growing good. I also love that wigs let you look good but also you can take care of your hair underneath easily from roots to ends on a daily basis if you want. I'd hate not being able to co-wash (daily)! I just texlaxed 4 mo of NG and it felt much heavier and thicker when rinsing--i know Im on my way, yay
!...and now I've decided i want to go ahead and go natural because Im sick of relaxers and stylists period. i just wished I could've decided it before i went ahead and texlaxed and not after...oh well...all's well that ends well. HHG!
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20Pearls_Girl
New Member
Ditched my curly fall this week because its so matted looking. I tried soaking it in fabric softener but ummm NO.
So I went back to my wig. I will probably only stay on this Challenge about three more weeks, then I will really get into CW for the summer. It's too hot in GA during the summer for hairpieces (for me anyway).
If I am not at the length I want by August, I am going to get one of those U Shaped wigs until Dec.
So I went back to my wig. I will probably only stay on this Challenge about three more weeks, then I will really get into CW for the summer. It's too hot in GA during the summer for hairpieces (for me anyway).
If I am not at the length I want by August, I am going to get one of those U Shaped wigs until Dec.
nakialovesshoes
Well-Known Member
I know I'm very late but I would like 2 join this challenge. Since sew-ins don't work. 
Tree braids don't work. Basically I have 2 b able 2 get to get 2 my own hair & scalp. And I've found that wigs r perfect 4 me.
I'm able 2 still care 4 my hair on a daily basis & I love how I can come home n the evening & snatch off my wig. Definitely can't do that w/braids & weave.
Plus wigs are so much cheaper. I have 1 that I spent $21 on that I've been wearing lately & I receive so many compliments.
I plan 2 wear wigs until September of next year.
Tree braids don't work. Basically I have 2 b able 2 get to get 2 my own hair & scalp. And I've found that wigs r perfect 4 me. I'm able 2 still care 4 my hair on a daily basis & I love how I can come home n the evening & snatch off my wig. Definitely can't do that w/braids & weave.
Plus wigs are so much cheaper. I have 1 that I spent $21 on that I've been wearing lately & I receive so many compliments.
I plan 2 wear wigs until September of next year.
CurliDiva
Well-Known Member
I know I'm very late but I would like 2 join this challenge. Since sew-ins don't work.
I'm able 2 still care 4 my hair on a daily basis & I love how I can come home n the evening & snatch off my wig. Definitely can't do that w/braids & weave.
Plus wigs are so much cheaper. I have 1 that I spent $21 on that I've been wearing lately & I receive so many compliments.
I plan 2 wear wigs until September of next year.
Welcome Nakialovesshoes!
CurliDiva
Well-Known Member
Hey Ladies!
How is everyone doing?
I think I posted that I want a new 'wig' look for spring/summer. I'm just tired of long hair (plus it is getting hot) and want to rock a BOB.
After searching several BSS, I realized I had a problem. All of the BOB wigs that I saw were too short, had heavy bangs, or just seemed to bulky. 
I wanted something edgey (yet cute) with angled bangs and great flow - so I CUT and STYLED my own Rihanna-inpsired BOB from one of my long wigs! I'm so proud of myself!
How is everyone doing?
I think I posted that I want a new 'wig' look for spring/summer. I'm just tired of long hair (plus it is getting hot) and want to rock a BOB.
After searching several BSS, I realized I had a problem.
All of the BOB wigs that I saw were too short, had heavy bangs, or just seemed to bulky. I wanted something edgey (yet cute) with angled bangs and great flow - so I CUT and STYLED my own Rihanna-inpsired BOB from one of my long wigs! I'm so proud of myself!
A10derRoni
New Member
Hello LADIES....
I know it has been awhile since I updated you all. I am still very much in this challenge and like many of you looking for a summer style.
I just ordered my first lace front wig and when I get it, I will post photos for comments from my sistas.
My hair is growing and very NAPPY...atleast I don't get headaches anymore. My hairline is SLOWLY growing in but if anyone has a hairline solution that is working PLEASE let me know.
I HAVE BEEN RELAXER FREE FOR 2 1/2 years.
I know it has been awhile since I updated you all. I am still very much in this challenge and like many of you looking for a summer style.
I just ordered my first lace front wig and when I get it, I will post photos for comments from my sistas.
My hair is growing and very NAPPY...atleast I don't get headaches anymore. My hairline is SLOWLY growing in but if anyone has a hairline solution that is working PLEASE let me know.
I HAVE BEEN RELAXER FREE FOR 2 1/2 years.
20Pearls_Girl
New Member
Still wiggin' it. It's HOT.
nakialovesshoes
Well-Known Member
Okay I have bad news. I've failed this challenge already.
erplexed I was scratching at my own hair under the wig so much that when I'd go 2 the bathroom my wig would have shifted 2 one side and would b looking soooo crazy. Plus I live n Georgia & it's heating up & I wasn't even wearing a cap under mine & it was a short wig but it was still 2 hot. So last night I snatched it off, rebraided the cornrows that were underneath & cornrows are now officially my new protective style!So 2 make a long story short I will not subject myself 2 anymore challenges ( was a member of the C&G challenge - then I did a personal tree braid challenge - all of which I failed n no time flat) which involve any hair besides what grows out of my scalp.
I was starting 2 feel like I had relaxed again - I want 2 b free!
However, I do wish all of u ladies much continued success w/this challenge. I'll still wear wigs, just not long term.
Take care...
Christa438
Well-Known Member
nakialovesshoes,
In the same voice of Smokie asking Craig in Friday, "how u gon get fired on yo day off?" :
"Nakia, How you gon drop out and you just joined?" lol.
Im playing wit ya. Congrats on your new protective style!
HHG! see ya around.
Ladies, I looked in the mirror today and it is extra fuzzy around my edges. My edges were thin last year. I think that co-washes + MN + this humidity + wearing my wig is helping my growth/thickness so much. I have to stick with this. Im on a roll. :superbanana:too legit..too legit to quit....hey hey
In the same voice of Smokie asking Craig in Friday, "how u gon get fired on yo day off?" :
"Nakia, How you gon drop out and you just joined?" lol.
Im playing wit ya. Congrats on your new protective style!
HHG! see ya around.
Ladies, I looked in the mirror today and it is extra fuzzy around my edges. My edges were thin last year. I think that co-washes + MN + this humidity + wearing my wig is helping my growth/thickness so much. I have to stick with this. Im on a roll. :superbanana:too legit..too legit to quit....hey hey
mscocoface
Well-Known Member
Still doing my wigs but I am flat twisting in the front and putting on my curly girlfriends in the back.
I am going to pick up another 3/4 wig this week so I have 2 short curly wigs and one 3/4 that is right at my shoulders in length.
For now it seems to be working and I don't feel like dealing with braids or twists for now.
I am doing box braids/twists in the back so I can still do wash and goes and when I am home I can take the wig off and the back looks pretty decent w/o the wigs.
Keeping the back part under a silk head cap when I put the wigs on, I don't like the wig rubbing on my hair and the wig caps are too tight, they cause headaches sometimes.
So I cowash every morning, use my spritz or hair cream then seal my ends with Jamaican Castor Oil.
My hair is very healthy and is growing again. Since this routine is working I am staying with it for now. I take down my box braids/twists every two to three weeks to redo them.
box braids/twists means I braid my hair until I get about an inch or two from the ends then I start twisting until I reach the end of my hair. This method seems to be easier to take down instead of having a braid from beginning to end to take down.
This also helps to keep my hair from dreading with the constant cowashing. I cannot just do twists and cowash daily my hair dreds faster than you can say Bob Marley.
Using JBCO on my ends every single day is a MUST also!
I am going to pick up another 3/4 wig this week so I have 2 short curly wigs and one 3/4 that is right at my shoulders in length.
For now it seems to be working and I don't feel like dealing with braids or twists for now.
I am doing box braids/twists in the back so I can still do wash and goes and when I am home I can take the wig off and the back looks pretty decent w/o the wigs.
Keeping the back part under a silk head cap when I put the wigs on, I don't like the wig rubbing on my hair and the wig caps are too tight, they cause headaches sometimes.
So I cowash every morning, use my spritz or hair cream then seal my ends with Jamaican Castor Oil.
My hair is very healthy and is growing again. Since this routine is working I am staying with it for now. I take down my box braids/twists every two to three weeks to redo them.
box braids/twists means I braid my hair until I get about an inch or two from the ends then I start twisting until I reach the end of my hair. This method seems to be easier to take down instead of having a braid from beginning to end to take down.
This also helps to keep my hair from dreading with the constant cowashing. I cannot just do twists and cowash daily my hair dreds faster than you can say Bob Marley.
Using JBCO on my ends every single day is a MUST also!
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Just checkin' in as I haven't posted in this thread since I joined the challenge. I know...
:buttkick:.It's starting to get hot here and the wig I was wearing was too much. I was burning up and I almost thought I'd have to ditch the wigs for the summer, but I bought another shoulder length wig yesterday and
, I love it. It's really cool and light and not poofy like some wigs can be. Hopefully I'll post a pic v.soon.But for real, I'm getting tired of these asian ladies at work staring up in my scalp tryin' to see if my hair is real or not
.Yesterday, one of them said, "you're hairs nice and straight, did you straighten it?" (This is with the new wig I bought).
I just told her straight up, "It's not real".
Enough already!
However, I still got a lot of compliments on my hair...I mean, my wig yesterday
.
20Pearls_Girl
New Member
This is wig is HOT. Help!!!
CurliDiva
Well-Known Member
How did I miss this thread? It would have saved me a ton of time when I was searching for wig options and online stores. I don't know if I can still join the challenge, but I'm wigging it up for the summer. Just purchased my first two wigs and I love them
It is not too late to join - welcome BotanyGrl!
katote
Well-Known Member
CurliDiva where are your photos?? I wanna see how it came out.
Hey Ladies!
How is everyone doing?
I think I posted that I want a new 'wig' look for spring/summer. I'm just tired of long hair (plus it is getting hot) and want to rock a BOB.
After searching several BSS, I realized I had a problem.
I wanted something edgey (yet cute) with angled bangs and great flow - so I CUT and STYLED my own Rihanna-inpsired BOB from one of my long wigs! I'm so proud of myself!
gabulldawg
Well-Known Member
WOW! That wig looks very real! Can you provide the info for it please?
fluffylocks
New Member
I didnt even know there was a challenge going on, if i could i would love to join for the 7/8 months left in the year
There were falls on sale at my BSS for $10, but they were all color 4, and i like 1/1b, so i thought i could buy bigen or any permenent dye to color it black.....Didnt work
So i found info on dying wigs with arcrylic paint or sharpies if it hasnt been discussed all ready http://pinoycosplay.com/index.php?showtopic=1157
I was wondering if these instant lace tops by sensational were supposed to be worn with hair out in the front, and if not did they look real/not to fake if anyone knew
And was also wondering if these wave caps men wear that are satin/spandex/silk were good to wear instead of the stocking type texture or if it would make wigs slide on your head as i thought i read .
There were falls on sale at my BSS for $10, but they were all color 4, and i like 1/1b, so i thought i could buy bigen or any permenent dye to color it black.....
Didnt workSo i found info on dying wigs with arcrylic paint or sharpies if it hasnt been discussed all ready http://pinoycosplay.com/index.php?showtopic=1157
I was wondering if these instant lace tops by sensational were supposed to be worn with hair out in the front, and if not did they look real/not to fake if anyone knew
And was also wondering if these wave caps men wear that are satin/spandex/silk were good to wear instead of the stocking type texture or if it would make wigs slide on your head as i thought i read .
Hi Gabulldawg,
I got it from one of my local BSS's and I should think you could get it near you too. If it helps, here are the details:
Brand: American Beauty
Wig name: Chelsea Wig
Colour: Colour 2
Hair type: 100% synthetic hair.
fluffylocks
New Member
The sharpie thing worked....
I had two falls i brought that were on sale for $10 instead of $20-24
They went from color 4 to a dark brown, and almost jet black like the pictures below
I left the dark brown one in the bowl with the ink for 5 min or so, and the other one for like 15.
I had alittle of everything in my house, probally couldve got darker if i followed exact/new/enough materials.
2 old sharpies from around the house
2/3 oz left of alchohol (90 something percent)
Bottle of water
Plastic Bowl
Gloves
Ragged towel
Scissors
Cut open the sharpie (i cut at the beggening of the sharpie, right in the middle of the black/white, after you kind of squeeze the scissors on that part, it will pop open, and you can pull out a cylinder rubber/foam looking thing that holds the ink.....put it in the bowl)
Added alchohol and pressed my finger on the ink things that came out the sharpie so that the ink would come out
Added water
Put wig in, move around, and let soak.
Took out, placed on towel, and let dry.
Once dryed rinse in cold water, and let it dry again.
---It can be messy and the smell of the markers was loud, next time i'll do it in my tub...i was sitting on my bed
I had two falls i brought that were on sale for $10 instead of $20-24
They went from color 4 to a dark brown, and almost jet black like the pictures below
I left the dark brown one in the bowl with the ink for 5 min or so, and the other one for like 15.
I had alittle of everything in my house, probally couldve got darker if i followed exact/new/enough materials.
2 old sharpies from around the house
2/3 oz left of alchohol (90 something percent)
Bottle of water
Plastic Bowl
Gloves
Ragged towel
Scissors
Cut open the sharpie (i cut at the beggening of the sharpie, right in the middle of the black/white, after you kind of squeeze the scissors on that part, it will pop open, and you can pull out a cylinder rubber/foam looking thing that holds the ink.....put it in the bowl)
Added alchohol and pressed my finger on the ink things that came out the sharpie so that the ink would come out
Added water
Put wig in, move around, and let soak.
Took out, placed on towel, and let dry.
Once dryed rinse in cold water, and let it dry again.
---It can be messy and the smell of the markers was loud, next time i'll do it in my tub...i was sitting on my bed
katote
Well-Known Member
Very pretty! I like the short wigs on me too.
I’m in,
I hope it’s not too late.
I only wear short wigs because they look better and (real) on me.
Vanessa Wigs
Jacy
Elcy
gabulldawg
Well-Known Member
Thank you!
browniemiss
New Member
MISSVI, those wigs are gorgeous! What do you do with all your hair up under your wig?
I've been wearing half-wigs since last week just to give my hair a break. Last week I wore Milano Girl
http://www.hairsisters.com/ver2/Vie...t=30&value1=milano&value2=0&value3=0&search=0
This week, I am wearing Vanilla Girl
http://www.hairsisters.com/ver2/Vie...=30&value1=vanilla&value2=0&value3=0&search=0
I'm usually too lazy to blend the front of my hair with the half wigs. All of my hair is placed under the half-wig and I put a headband over the edge of the wig.
I've been wearing half-wigs since last week just to give my hair a break. Last week I wore Milano Girl
http://www.hairsisters.com/ver2/Vie...t=30&value1=milano&value2=0&value3=0&search=0
This week, I am wearing Vanilla Girl
http://www.hairsisters.com/ver2/Vie...=30&value1=vanilla&value2=0&value3=0&search=0
I'm usually too lazy to blend the front of my hair with the half wigs. All of my hair is placed under the half-wig and I put a headband over the edge of the wig.
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Christa438
Well-Known Member
I agree....very pretty.
gabulldawg
Well-Known Member
I have been meaning to post pics of my new phony pony that I have been rocking. There are pics in my fotki. I plan on adding more as I come up with new styles to wear with it. I like it because it looks very realistic. So far I have been wearing it with a braid in the front and with my bangs.
Christa438
Well-Known Member
My newest wig looks like this in front but the wig color is black.
The back length is APL and it's a little flippy at the ends.
I believe my wig is by Zury but Im not 100% because I threw away the tag. My sister said she thought it made me look sexy. Im sure she meant that as a compliment, lol, cause I AM sexy darnit.
The back length is APL and it's a little flippy at the ends.I believe my wig is by Zury but Im not 100% because I threw away the tag. My sister said she thought it made me look sexy. Im sure she meant that as a compliment, lol, cause I AM sexy darnit.