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CurliDiva said:
Don't they come with both? :look: I tend to cut everything off because my hair has gotten caught on thoses little hooks of the strap adjustments, too.
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I don't know. I have never tried the wigs by Vanessa before. The wig that I had at the beginning of the challenge was purchased at a local bss and it has the strap and no combs. My hair will be shaven close to my hair this time next week and I am really needing the wigs with straps. I plan on going to the bss this weekend to see what selection they have.
 
Thanks! I do have the Modu #101 and plan to buy a couple more of them this month....but with some color:grin:

CurliDiva said:
Member Liyah started a thread about synthetic lacefront wigs which got buried that I wanted to make sure everyone saw:

I don't know how to link to a thread, so I hope Liyah does not mind the I copied and pasted her original post in this post....

Liyah, THANKS FOR THE INFO! :yep:


Hey all!

I wanted to let thos eof you who wear wigs and have the same problems I have with them being a natural. 1.) Full wigs seem to look very wiggy and too thick. 2.) Falls and Partials don't blend with my hair so if, you have these same problems, I wanted to let you know about some wigs I found.

They are synthetic wigs with just lace in the front. Thanks- Regswife, I was all up in her fotki! I believe she has the Modu IvisiLace Wig, which I like but, I didn't really like the style they had available.

Here are the sites: http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/moinwi.html and http://www.beautynsense.com/3pro/lis...cate_id=010125

They are really nice and a great buy for about $60.:drunk:

I also found some somewhere else but, I have to hold that secret down for a few days so ya'll don't steal my wig.:look:

But, quite a few places online sell Synthetic Lace fronts, even Amazon.

If you have one let me know how it works for you and how much you like it.

One thing I learned is some people have about 1 inch of lace in the front and are sceeming you out of your money so make sure, you ask to see the botton of the wig (flip it over and take pic) and there should be at least 3-4 inches of lace so you can part it however you want.

A member on BHM got one as well and she loved it heres that link:
(Well I can't find it now but, you could do a search on there)

Here is one though, someone is bidding on one here:
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/foru...asp?TID=153727

These wigs are very cute and I really like the lace option so if you are having the same hair probs as me and don't wear or want to pay for human hair lace fronts, whole lace fronts etc. this is a great alternative.


Hope this helps someone!

~Liyah
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FOR CURLIDIVA & MD/DC & VA LADIES:

Have you ladies heard of a wig shop in Silver Spring called Helena's Wigs (?). This guy who works at a restaurant in my building told me about the place and said it was HUGE. He said he spent 2 hours looking for a wig for himself....that they have a huge variety of wigs, in every color, hair texture, etc. He said they even have a salon in the back that will style the wigs to fit you. He said it is definitely a full service wig store. He said this store has rows upon rows of wigs to choose from. I think it is worth me taking a trip this Saturday to check it out since I live in DC. Of course he said it is a good idea to go in the afternoon, after the morning rush. Let me know if you've heard of this place .....

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ThatJerseyGirl said:
FOR CURLIDIVA & MD/DC & VA LADIES:

Have you ladies heard of a wig shop in Silver Spring called Helena's Wigs (?). This guy who works at a restaurant in my building told me about the place and said it was HUGE. He said he spent 2 hours looking for a wig for himself....that they have a huge variety of wigs, in every color, hair texture, etc. He said they even have a salon in the back that will style the wigs to fit you. He said it is definitely a full service wig store. He said this store has rows upon rows of wigs to choose from. I think it is worth me taking a trip this Saturday to check it out since I live in DC. Of course he said it is a good idea to go in the afternoon, after the morning rush. Let me know if you've heard of this place .....

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I think a field trip is IN ORDER!:grin:
 
Let me know. He gave me specific instructions on how to get there. He wasn't sure of the name either, but he definitely gave me step by step directions....
 
My new wig!:grin:

I picked one with some color this time - 1B/30 since they did not have 2/30 ot 2/27
It's just pinned the wig (not glued or taped) and I did not gel my hair....but will when I wear it outside.
 

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tishee said:
ty so much for your reply. do you mind me asking where you purchased the Vanessa wigs that you have?

I have been trying to search the internet for a retailer but am having no luck.

tia,
tishee
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I got mine from the BSS. I've been trying to find online retailers too, just because I like this wig so much I want to purchase a back up, but they don't seem to have them. :sad: I'll keep looking and if I find an online place I will post it here.:yep:
 
CurliD and deja....and ladies who are in the DC area, I plan to take a trip up there this coming Saturday. Let me know if you want to meet up there. I saw him again today and he reassured me the directions. My credit card is clear and a sista is ready! We can make a day of it and do lunch or something afterwards....just a suggestion.
 
Hi ladies -- just checkin in... I've uploaded my last wig to display. This is another one of my favorites because it so closely resembles my style. I also have another one that I will be uploading shortly. I think this is one of my most favorite challenges!
 

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Ok Ladies!! I am here to update you on my trip to the wig salon my friend was telling me about.

First, apologies for taking so long to post this. Between work, gym, etc, I've been quite busy, but I haven't forgotten.

He had the name wrong, as he wasn't sure of the name. The name of the place is Esther's Beauty Salon and Wigs. Here is their address.

9309 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. 301-585-9000 or 301-587-7000 (From their business card).

Here are the directions, as he told me. Now, he did get this right! :yep:

Proceed up 16th Street, NW. All the way until you get to the top of a hill, which is Georgia Avenue. There will be three lanes. As you travel up 16th Street, at some point, it will open up to three lanes. Get in your far right lane if you can. When you get to the top of the hill, or the end of 16th street, all of the traffic will go to the left. You can only go this direction. Drive slow because as you are turning to the left, it is right there to your right, and it is a small sign with red letters that say "WIGS." If you are driving fast, you will miss it. I see why he told me to go up 16th Street versus up Georgia Avenue. If you follow these directions, you can't miss it. Right on the corner is a dry cleaners. You can't park in that lot, so you have to make your first right onto Corwin Street and park there where they have meters. It was on a Saturday, so no, I didn't pay the meter!

Now, when you walk in, there are 5 aisles, complete with wigs. They have SHELVES of wigs. It's so many!!! Directly in the back, they have a small salon section where they will style your wig for you (i.e., cut, trim, etc). The woman even offered to cornrow my hair for $35 so that your wigs lay flat. The two ladies who helped me were Sarah and Elizabeth. In fact, I think they are the only two who work in there. Sarah told me the owner was extremely ill and could no long work in the shop. They have every style, color, maker, cut imagineable!!! I was in there for two hours. I even took a lunch break and went back they have so many wigs. And the women are very personable. They are not there to try to sell you anything, they really help you to achieve the look you are looking for and they were very patient.

They even have a table with Wig catalogs, so if there is a particular one you want, they probably have it. If not, they can get it. This I picked out a really nice wig and have gotten MAJOR compliments on it at work! I will try and post a pic, as I am not computer savvy when it comes to these types of things. I had to get someone to post the one in my siggy, which is old. But to give you an idea, I have a Rihanna-ish type short cut wig and it is HAWT. They have human, synthetic, lace, you name it, they have it. I was very impressed.

They even had, what they called an "Oprah" one..with the loose curls. They have all of the latest styles, etc. Trust me when I tell you, they have so many to choose from, and, their prices aren't bad at all!!!!!

I hope this feedback helps, but of course, THIS POST IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS :lachen: I'm trying ladies.....
 
I can hardly believe it has been nearly a year of wig wearing:spinning:! I know my transistion would have never gone so far if I'd not been in the challenge. I have so many, many wigs and will continue to wear them for quick hair styles when the need arises even after the challenge ends. I am so happy you started it CurliDiva. Thank you!
 
Does anyone know what kind of wig Kim Zolciak wears on Real Housewives of ATL? It seems like a monofilament half wig that you just leave a little bit out at the front.
 
ThatJerseyGirl said:
Ok Ladies!! I am here to update you on my trip to the wig salon my friend was telling me about.

First, apologies for taking so long to post this. Between work, gym, etc, I've been quite busy, but I haven't forgotten.

He had the name wrong, as he wasn't sure of the name. The name of the place is Esther's Beauty Salon and Wigs. Here is their address.

9309 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. 301-585-9000 or 301-587-7000 (From their business card).

Here are the directions, as he told me. Now, he did get this right! :yep:

Proceed up 16th Street, NW. All the way until you get to the top of a hill, which is Georgia Avenue. There will be three lanes. As you travel up 16th Street, at some point, it will open up to three lanes. Get in your far right lane if you can. When you get to the top of the hill, or the end of 16th street, all of the traffic will go to the left. You can only go this direction. Drive slow because as you are turning to the left, it is right there to your right, and it is a small sign with red letters that say "WIGS." If you are driving fast, you will miss it. I see why he told me to go up 16th Street versus up Georgia Avenue. If you follow these directions, you can't miss it. Right on the corner is a dry cleaners. You can't park in that lot, so you have to make your first right onto Corwin Street and park there where they have meters. It was on a Saturday, so no, I didn't pay the meter!

Now, when you walk in, there are 5 aisles, complete with wigs. They have SHELVES of wigs. It's so many!!! Directly in the back, they have a small salon section where they will style your wig for you (i.e., cut, trim, etc). The woman even offered to cornrow my hair for $35 so that your wigs lay flat. The two ladies who helped me were Sarah and Elizabeth. In fact, I think they are the only two who work in there. Sarah told me the owner was extremely ill and could no long work in the shop. They have every style, color, maker, cut imagineable!!! I was in there for two hours. I even took a lunch break and went back they have so many wigs. And the women are very personable. They are not there to try to sell you anything, they really help you to achieve the look you are looking for and they were very patient.

They even have a table with Wig catalogs, so if there is a particular one you want, they probably have it. If not, they can get it. This I picked out a really nice wig and have gotten MAJOR compliments on it at work! I will try and post a pic, as I am not computer savvy when it comes to these types of things. I had to get someone to post the one in my siggy, which is old. But to give you an idea, I have a Rihanna-ish type short cut wig and it is HAWT. They have human, synthetic, lace, you name it, they have it. I was very impressed.

They even had, what they called an "Oprah" one..with the loose curls. They have all of the latest styles, etc. Trust me when I tell you, they have so many to choose from, and, their prices aren't bad at all!!!!!

I hope this feedback helps, but of course, THIS POST IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS :lachen: I'm trying ladies.....
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Wow, thanks for the review JerseyGirl!

I'm trying not to spend $$ on more wigs, but this shop sounds very tempting! :grin:
 
BrooklynSouth said:
I can hardly believe it has been nearly a year of wig wearing:spinning:! I know my transistion would have never gone so far if I'd not been in the challenge. I have so many, many wigs and will continue to wear them for quick hair styles when the need arises even after the challenge ends. I am so happy you started it CurliDiva. Thank you!
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Hey BrooklynSouth!

I'm so glad this challenge has been working for you! I never thought I would ever wear a WIG, but the styles today are so on point. :grin: This is really allowing me to focus on my hair and not worry about hair health versus looking stylish!

This is my number #1 protective style!

Good luck, Curli Diva
 
If you ladies have shorter hair or prefer to leave less out, I recommend trying the Sensationnel Instant Lace Top half wigs. :yep: There's a thinner lace part that extends a little bit beyond the comb attachment, so you don't have this big lump to disguise. I hope that made sense :spinning:
 
Wanted to add a pic of my new wig to this thread as well. Silhouette - "Venus." More pics in fotki. I really like it!!
 

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