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WIG CHALLENGE 2008

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classimami713 said:
I'll be back on my wig game soon. I've been braided up for two months and I miss the versatility and instant sexy of my wigs. I'm really thinking about getting this one:
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This is a cute wig, is it the one with the open area that shows the part?
 
I love wigs and everybody who knows me knows I will rock a wig or wigglet in a hot second! Wigs are fun and allow for versatility. I think alot of women as scared to try them...I LOVE THEM!!
 
MindTwister said:
Hey ladies, I'm looking to buy my first wig because I'm planning on chopping my hair off soon. Can anyone please give an idea of wig style that would be appropriate for interviews? I really want a short one with bangs but I don't know how professional that would be. I'm wondering if I should get a long one so as to be able to put into a ponytail...

Anyways, any suggestions please?:perplexed TIA
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Any suggestions for interview-appropriate wig styles? please?
 
classimami713 said:
I LOVE how you put you hair up with the wig. Can you explain how you did it? It looks very natural. :yep:
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Thanks girl! This is how I did it:

1. I made a part at the front of my hair to leave out the half wig.

2. I french braided the middle and back of my hair.

3.I cliped in the half wig on my french braided hair.

4. I gathered the front portion of my hair like I would put it in a loose ponytail, then hair pinned it flat with a bobby pin. I pick at it with my fingers until it looks like a HUMP!

5. I smoothed down my sides and blended the sides into the half wig to hide the bump.
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Here's another pic of the same half wig with the hump part combed to look like a bang!!!
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I play with these half wigs a lot. Love them!!!!
 
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Manushka said:
Thanks girl! This is how I did it:

1. I made a part at the front of my hair to leave out the half wig.

2. I french braided the middle and back of my hair.

3.I cliped in the half wig on my french braided hair.

4. I gathered the front portion of my hair like I would put it in a loose ponytail, then hair pinned it flat with a bobby pin. I pick at it with my fingers until it looks like a HUMP!

5. I smoothed down my sides and blended the sides into the half wig to hide the bump.
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Here's another pic of the same half wig with the hump part combed to look like a bang!!!
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I play with these half wigs a lot. Love them!!!!
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Thanks for the instructions :yep:
 
Manushka said:
Hey my fellow challengers!

I haven't worn any wigs this week (my bad) so I'm going to post some pics to get me in the mood! I'll be headed to an Alicia Keys concert this weekend and I will be sure to rock my half wig!!!!


My straight half wig!
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My curly half wig!
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These look really nice on you :yep: Do you remember the brand and style of these?
 
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Afro Puff PhonyTail

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Spiral Afo Curl Wig

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Afo Wig

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"Oprah Wig"

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wavy Half Wig


These are the wigs adn hairpieces i wear most frenquently and im alwyas looking for new ones!!!
 
Hi , I'm new and you all have inspired me to try 3/4 wigs while I am trying to grow my hair longer. I ordered an outre human hair wig that should arrive today but last night I went to a local bss and fell in love with a motown tress 3/4 synthetic wig that is a perfect match to my curly hair and the best thing is that is was only $19.99. I had been trying to use clip in hair but the blending was awful and I never thought to try the half wigs. Thanks sooooo much for having this thread!
 
THANKS!
and they helped aid me in my hair growing process when i first started wearing them my hair was a little passed my ears and about 6 months of alternating between wraps, falls, and wigs( hair in plaits underneath) my hair grew to my siggy lenght

so they are great alternatives just make sure you keep your own hair moisturized and braided underneath :)
 
stephshe said:
Hi , I'm new and you all have inspired me to try 3/4 wigs while I am trying to grow my hair longer. I ordered an outre human hair wig that should arrive today but last night I went to a local bss and fell in love with a motown tress 3/4 synthetic wig that is a perfect match to my curly hair and the best thing is that is was only $19.99. I had been trying to use clip in hair but the blending was awful and I never thought to try the half wigs. Thanks sooooo much for having this thread!
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Welcome to the challenge Stephshe! :yep: This thread has a wealth of great tips!

Good luck! Curli
 
Amarachi said:
I'm about to get on this challenge. I don't know if this has been asked (tried to do a search), but does anyone know where to buy silk or satin wig caps online?

Anyone????
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Hi Amarachi,

I'm not sure about websites, but I buy my silk/satin wig caps at the BSS. There are really sleep caps. Some buy the kiddie size for a tighter fit, but I have a big head and lots of hair so I buy the adult version.

Look in the section with the regular wig caps/men doo rags/ and weave caps.

Good luck, CD
 
Hey, wig wearing ladies. I had a question regarding protecting my nape. I have noticed some breakage back there! :nono: It's not much, but I don't want it to spread upwards, if you know what I mean. I'm loving wearing wigs but I'm just paranoid about ruining my nape in the process. Any ideas on how to avoid this? I would really appreciate any advice! Thanks!!
 
:grin: With over a 1,000 posts stronger, I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for committing to this challenge and sharing your photos and tips for a great WIG experience!

Finding a great WIG is great but……

I feel like I need to stress that we must view these wigs as a styling option and a protective growth option, not as a crutch for hair negligent.

By all means work each and every wig look…:yep:…… the way that all of my beautiful LHCFers can, but let get and keep our regimens for our REAL HAIR together.

I’m not trying to make anyone feel bad but, we need TAKING CARE OF OUR HAIR UNDERNEATH these wigs and thanks to the great info on this forum that is totally possible.

I’m saddened when I hear that people feel like they 'have to' wear a wig because:
a. their hair is damaged and they don't know what to do
b. don't want to deal with their natural texture
c. they are experiencing breakage or dryness from the wigs

The great thing about a wig versus a sew-in weave or braids is that you can easily remove a WIG to treat and care for your REAL HAIR.

So in the spirit of sharing, ….. let’s post what we do to keep our REAL HAIR thriving. What are your top three HEALTHY REAL HAIR for WIG WEARS tips?
 
My hair is doing really well w/this challenge. Since I am wearing wigs I don't use heat etc.. on my hair and it is really getting healthy. My hair in the front that I leave out gets dry(I wear halfwigs) sometimes but I just make sure to moisturize it. The top 3 things I do are

1) Wash and DC weekly
2) Keep my hair braided and moisturized under the wig
3) Baggy 2-3 times per week at night and sometimes under the wig during the day to keep my hair soft

Also I take the wig off while at home to make sure my scalp gets some air and I massage my scalp as well.

CurliDiva said:
:grin:With over a 1,000 posts stronger, I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for committing to this challenge and sharing your photos and tips for a great WIG experience!

Finding a great WIG is great but……

I feel like I need to stress that we must view these wigs as a styling option and a protective growth option, not as a crutch for hair negligent.

By all means work each and every wig look…:yep:…… the way that all of my beautiful LHCFers can, but let get and keep our regimens for our REAL HAIR together.

I’m not trying to make anyone feel bad but, we need TAKING CARE OF OUR HAIR UNDERNEATH these wigs and thanks to the great info on this forum that is totally possible.

I’m saddened when I hear that people feel like they 'have to' wear a wig because:
a. their hair is damaged and they don't know what to do
b. don't want to deal with their natural texture
c. they are experiencing breakage or dryness from the wigs

The great thing about a wig versus a sew-in weave or braids is that you can easily remove a WIG to treat and care for your REAL HAIR.

So in the spirit of sharing, ….. let’s post what we do to keep our REAL HAIR thriving. What are your top three HEALTHY REAL HAIR for WIG WEARS tips?
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gabulldawg said:
Hey, wig wearing ladies. I had a question regarding protecting my nape. I have noticed some breakage back there! :nono: It's not much, but I don't want it to spread upwards, if you know what I mean. I'm loving wearing wigs but I'm just paranoid about ruining my nape in the process. Any ideas on how to avoid this? I would really appreciate any advice! Thanks!!
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I'm so sorry this happened. I would like to no tips for this too because I don't want this to happen.
 
I'm taking care of my hair while under my wig also.

1. I wash and deep condition weekly and use aphogee 2 min treatment once every 2 or 3 weeks.
2.I keep my hair moisturized with donnie cannon's activator lotion
3. Massage my scalp with claudie's elixir nightly and will be adding MT as soon as it arrives. Claudie's elixir has some really great oils like emu,peppermint,coconut and other great things for the hair.
 
Does anyone have any ideas on how to care for cornrows while I'm wearing half wigs? My hair and scalp really miss the daily cowashes...part of my look is wearing the top cornrows exposed...Any suggestions?

I have been using braid spray, infusium and wild growth or castor oil.

CurliDiva said:
:grin: With over a 1,000 posts stronger, I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for committing to this challenge and sharing your photos and tips for a great WIG experience!

Finding a great WIG is great but……

I feel like I need to stress that we must view these wigs as a styling option and a protective growth option, not as a crutch for hair negligent.

By all means work each and every wig look…:yep:…… the way that all of my beautiful LHCFers can, but let get and keep our regimens for our REAL HAIR together.

I’m not trying to make anyone feel bad but, we need TAKING CARE OF OUR HAIR UNDERNEATH these wigs and thanks to the great info on this forum that is totally possible.

I’m saddened when I hear that people feel like they 'have to' wear a wig because:
a. their hair is damaged and they don't know what to do
b. don't want to deal with their natural texture
c. they are experiencing breakage or dryness from the wigs

The great thing about a wig versus a sew-in weave or braids is that you can easily remove a WIG to treat and care for your REAL HAIR.

So in the spirit of sharing, ….. let’s post what we do to keep our REAL HAIR thriving. What are your top three HEALTHY REAL HAIR for WIG WEARS tips?
Click to expand...
 
gabulldawg said:
Hey, wig wearing ladies. I had a question regarding protecting my nape. I have noticed some breakage back there! :nono: It's not much, but I don't want it to spread upwards, if you know what I mean. I'm loving wearing wigs but I'm just paranoid about ruining my nape in the process. Any ideas on how to avoid this? I would really appreciate any advice! Thanks!!
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This happened to by mom and I think its related to degrading quality of the wig. How long have you had it. After a while is get distorted in a way and you see the effect in the nape. Thats just my observation
 
my top 3 things I do to take of my hair underneath a wig are:

1. con wash and deep condition with heat twice per week.

2. Moisturize and massaging scalp on a daily basis.

3. let my hair totally rest on weekends - no wigs. no cornrows - unless i'm going out.
 
cutiebe2 said:
This happened to by mom and I think its related to degrading quality of the wig. How long have you had it. After a while is get distorted in a way and you see the effect in the nape. Thats just my observation
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Are you saying that her nape would get messed up due to the quality of the wig? The more expensive the wig, the less it will ruin your nape? I haven't had any of my wigs for more than a year. I also don't wear them for too long at a time, so I don't think any of them are excessively worn yet.
 
gabulldawg said:
Are you saying that her nape would get messed up due to the quality of the wig? The more expensive the wig, the less it will ruin your nape? I haven't had any of my wigs for more than a year. I also don't wear them for too long at a time, so I don't think any of them are excessively worn yet.
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Hi Gabulldawg,

Have you tried removing the combs in the back of the wig?

I remove all of the comb attahcments of a new wig and just use a few bobby pins to secure the sides. I don't even bother to pin the nape area - it stays put.

I also noticed that if my wig cap does not cover my nape competely I get some dryness/breakage from where it was

Also, try moisturizing your nape and hairline more often.
 
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