Da wig thread!!!!

[Rapunzel*]

still looks good as a 3/4 wig..i like this one better than the other ones...she has her hair str8 and dark over top of it....ur hair in natural state would blend in better than they have it on there

yes ita. me too when i seen this one i fell in love with it. it saddens me that its synthetic but it should be ok. i hear that vinegar knocks off 50% of the shine. if its not that shiny i wont bother though. yea that gives it away the black hair and the blonde pony lol

 

[mz. new~new]

here's my contribution:

my current favorite:

 

[gabulldawg]

thnx mama, you got me wanting to go to hair store and try on one of those super short style wigs....just to see if I can pull one off

If anybody is like I was a few years ago and thought wigs were for old folks and people with small heads or thought they just looked to excessively fake...then they may be tempted to try them out as an alternative to wearing weaves for short term styles or looks where they don't have to spend a grip of money on the hair, stylist and spend more than a few minutes doing it if they do it themselves

just have to remember with half wigs, and 3/4 wigs that excessive wear can damage your own hair if not careful.... the edges in front and back and if looking for a wig for long term that you can wear alot but still be able to nurture and take care of your own hair investing in a human hair one may be a better option

I think somebody mentioned using wave caps or something vs the nylon caps for better protection early on in this thread

You should DEFINITELY try one! I think you could rock it! And I was right there with you in terms wigs. I really thought they were lame and for women that were my mom's age and older! I used to always get weaves and by the end of the first week I'd be ready to take them out cuz of the itching and paranoia that my hair was breaking. Then I stepped into a beauty supply store and bought my first wig about a year ago and it was all over from there! After that I got into 3/4 wigs and love them more than regular ones. I get SO many complements wearing them and constant questions about how to find good hair when I tell people they are fake. I don't even know how many wigs I have now. I love wigs!

 

[gabulldawg]

I saw in your other thread where you had your hair braided up before you wore it out....while you are in the process of doing a braidout you can cover your head with a wig cap , leave a little of your hair out in the front and rock a wig for the day...

I do that as well....but I just do two big french braids or regular braids and throw a wig cap over it.....I definitely don't spend alot of time braiding my hair up to wear a wig....I like to at least wet my own hair daily or every other day so I don't do anything that will take more work or effort than necessary for what Im trying to do

That's EXACTLY how I wear my hair under my wigs. I do two french braids and if I'm doing a half wig I leave some hair out in the front and still do the braids in the back. This time I tried something different and did the two french braids and a small braid along my nape to see if that would help prevent breakage back there. I'm still trying to fix that problem.

 

[so so chic]

That's EXACTLY how I wear my hair under my wigs. I do two french braids and if I'm doing a half wig I leave some hair out in the front and still do the braids in the back. This time I tried something different and did the two french braids and a small braid along my nape to see if that would help prevent breakage back there. I'm still trying to fix that problem.

That's what I do also. I just do two regular braids at the back and cross them around to the opposite side, then throw on my wig cap. I got my hair cownrowed once but I like this better because I can't cornrow and it saves me money, and this way I can easily take each braid down daily to spritz and moisturize and then easily put it back up.

 

[so so chic]

here's my contribution:

my current favorite:

These look really good on you. Did you order them all online? I'm always so scared I won't like it. When I go to the bss, I always see wigs that look so good, then when I try it on I hate it!!!

 

[SelfStyled]

Very nice Ms. New New! You wear them well.

GA Bull Dawg, maybe try cross wrapping the back of you hair. I do a cross wrap , which seems to protect my nape in and of itself. I also moistuirize the heck out of my nape before and seal it with an oil.

How often are you wearing wigs? I switch it up with, buns, ponies, french braids, etc.

Just wanted to add that I live in the NE- and as the weather is getting colder, these bad boys are like hats to me. All three of my kids are involved in fall sports, and I am at outside practices most days of the week.

 

[SelfStyled]

Two of my faves...first one is a wig, second is an instant weave

The second one(straight)- Do you remember the brand/style.

nvm- just saw you don't remember, lol

 

[QT]

The on as my avatar as well

 

[mz. new~new]

These look really good on you. Did you order them all online? I'm always so scared I won't like it. When I go to the bss, I always see wigs that look so good, then when I try it on I hate it!!!

Thanks... I started out ordering online (hairsisters.com), now I go to the BSS (just so I can collect points and get $5 or $10 off a future purchase.) Sadly, I've had more misses from the BSS than buying online. I thought I'd look good in a short wig... Got home and my whole family was calling me Velma Dinkley, from scooby doo.

 

[nichelle02]

I love the pictures you ladies have posted. I'm considering a wig for the winter if I can find something that looks like my natural hair. Has anyone tried a semiweave wig? I really want to try them but haven't seen a review. A portion of your hair is left out in the center or the side in order to reveal your own part.

Here's a still shot from the video (http://www.newhairwigs.com/swf/nh3_2.asp) on the site:

And these are a couple of the wigs:

Has anyone ever tried this type of a wig?

 

[SelfStyled]

I love the pictures you ladies have posted. I'm considering a wig for the winter if I can find something that looks like my natural hair. Has anyone tried a semiweave wig? I really want to try them but haven't seen a review. A portion of your hair is left out in the center or the side in order to reveal your own part.

Here's a still shot from the video (http://www.newhairwigs.com/swf/nh3_2.asp( on the site:

And these are a couple of the wigs:

Has anyone ever tried this type of a wig?

Here is a recent thread on these wigs
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=265069

I just ordered a left part Dee in 12" last week -their colors seem to be lighter than other sites, i.e. the 1B looked like a 4 IMO. I exchanged it for a color#1. As soon as I get it I will definitely let you know what I think about it.

Also, check out the Esepecially Yours website there are customer photo's and also if you click on the Simi Weaves you can see if there are any customer reviews as well.

I cannot wait until my Dee get's here . The brief time I had it I was amazed at how much the hair looked like African American hair-it was not the least bit shiny, or barbie doll hairish, if you know what I mean.

 

[Msmia]

You guys are killing the wig game. I just went thru my wig collection and tossed some old or not cute wigs. Now I need to start purchasing for winter. I have found for me, if I am going to wear a short wig, the straight ones look better and if I want to go curly, the longer ones look better.

I use to order from hairsisters.com weekly, now I go to bss because the carry brands not on hairsisters and I can try them on before I purchase.

My new venture for the cooler months are to wear some that completely different from my natural haircolor; more blended color wigs.

 

[crlsweetie912]

oh im excited now i thought i would have had to braid it as if i had to do a sew in

this makes me more happier now that i dont have to pay 20+ to get my hair braided in a circle from left to right.
im going to order off gmbs i believe these bss charge a arm and a leg for wigs and wanna lie and say synthetic wigs are human

Try hair sisters as well
www.hairsisters.com

They have great prices!

 

[crlsweetie912]

i dont get this one...
i dont know if i cn get my natural hair in a pony
i would love to use it as a 3/4 wig though

its only 22.95
http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/ha125hawigpl.html

you don't have to put your hair in a pony, just leave what you want out in the front and put the wig cap over it. or just a few braids.

 

[l_choice2001]

 

[TwistedRoots]

And these are a couple of the wigs:





Has anyone ever tried this type of a wig?

Yes I love those kind of wigs. I had a couple of them a year ago. Can't find the orginal wigs...but here is how I wore them mostly.

 

[tiara76]

I'v e seen those in the store....never tried one as of yet...they were all straight....do they have curly ones like that.....maybe they just look weird to me...lol ^^

I like the ones ^^^..esp the str8 one u have on tasha looks really natural...I like that one on you

 

[mz. new~new]

Yes I love those kind of wigs. I had a couple of them a year ago. Can't find the orginal wigs...but here is how I wore them mostly.

very cute!

 

[gabulldawg]

Very nice Ms. New New! You wear them well.

GA Bull Dawg, maybe try cross wrapping the back of you hair. I do a cross wrap , which seems to protect my nape in and of itself. I also moistuirize the heck out of my nape before and seal it with an oil.

How often are you wearing wigs? I switch it up with, buns, ponies, french braids, etc.

Just wanted to add that I live in the NE- and as the weather is getting colder, these bad boys are like hats to me. All three of my kids are involved in fall sports, and I am at outside practices most days of the week.

Thanks for the tip. I try not to wear wigs too much. I actually don't really wear them for the first 6-8 weeks after I get a perm. I pretty much only start wearing them once my hair (NG) starts getting unmanageable for me. I also try to alternate between wearing wigs and wearing a phony pony or twist-outs. Are there any tutorials for cross wrapping? I don't think I know how to do that.

 

[ChocalateDiva]

Here is my favorite wig.

 

[Rapunzel*]

you don't have to put your hair in a pony, just leave what you want out in the front and put the wig cap over it. or just a few braids.

thanks i know i cn use it as a 3/4 wig but i want it as a pony too 2 for one deal ill just wait until my hair gets longer to do the pony part.

 

[Rapunzel*]

Here is my favorites wig.

you look great

 

[Rapunzel*]

here's my contribution:

my current favorite:

does that last wig feel wiggish? did it frizz up easily?

 

[ChocalateDiva]

you look great

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gabulldawg]

does that last wig feel wiggish? did it frizz up easily?

I was wondering the same thing. I have a curly wig at home that I would like to "frizz" up to make it look more realistic and match with my own hair.

 

[tiara76]

cute wigs...chocolate diva and mz new new...i have to admit Im biased to the curly natural wigs..they look good on ya'll

 

[tiara76]

I was wondering the same thing. I have a curly wig at home that I would like to "frizz" up to make it look more realistic and match with my own hair.

try washing it a couple of times and do seperating the curls with ur finger...u dont want to brush it out....just pick it out and tease it up a bit

 

[Rapunzel*]

try washing it a couple of times and do seperating the curls with ur finger...u dont want to brush it out....just pick it out and tease it up a bit

great tip
even though u told me that yesterday
its good to hear it again

 

[tiara76]

great tip
even though u told me that yesterday
its good to hear it again

...I do brush out the wigs that are more wavy or str8 and then wash them...but to brush out one thats kinky or tightly curled can make the wig look a HAM....esp if its synthetic hair....and after a few wears it will start to look a lil more worn too...