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Today everyone is complimenting me on my beautiful new haircut. The problem is it's a wig. In the past, I've been conservative with my wigs/weaves on workdays and always kept it within range of my own hair. But it's 09 and I wanted to do a new thing. I guess I can wear a ponytail for a week, come in with my hair down my back the following week and they'll never know the difference.:yep:

It's this one in 1B/33.

http://www.hairsisters.com/ver2/ViewDetail.php?product_id=7091
 
I recently moved to West Africa after living in Central Africa. When I was in the States on haitus, I was happily rocking my natural braidout. Then I moved to Senegal and the heat changed my mind. Walking around, I felt self conscious as the only woman not wearing a wig or a weave. Even the white women had their hair in wigs. I was really thinking to myself, why should women not wear their own hair out until I realised, that the heat, humdity and sun were wrecking havoc with my hair. The moisturiser products and oil would literally fry on my hair and run down my face (embarassing). So, I got a weave which is so not me. I realised that weaves and wigs serve as protective styles from the damaging elements and not because a person does not like their own hair or wants to be fake. Anyhow, I couldn't take the weave anymore because my own hair is dense, dry and fine and I was paranoid about the thread wrecking havoc on my hair line, I removed it and found a wig in my luggage that I brought with me from the States. And I love it. I have now found my protective style for the daytime and I feel so much better because I can give my hair better moisture treatments than when it was weaved up. Since everyone here wears wigs, weaves and extensions, I don't feel self-conscious. This thread is very a propos for me. Let's see how it all works out.

Best,
Almond Eyes
 
SelfStyled said:
Yuppers - you can apply heat.


Keedah I am off to watch the video right now. That is awesome that you made that.


ETA - just watched the video- you did a GREAT job mama!
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Thanks.
I was nervous about taking my wig off on video but I had to "take one for the team" :lachen:
 
SouthernTease said:
Has anyone tried Outre's Helen?

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I think I want it.
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This is on sale at hairsisters for $47.99 Has anyone tried it?
 
almond eyes said:
I recently moved to West Africa after living in Central Africa. When I was in the States on haitus, I was happily rocking my natural braidout. Then I moved to Senegal and the heat changed my mind. Walking around, I felt self conscious as the only woman not wearing a wig or a weave. Even the white women had their hair in wigs. I was really thinking to myself, why should women not wear their own hair out until I realised, that the heat, humdity and sun were wrecking havoc with my hair. The moisturiser products and oil would literally fry on my hair and run down my face (embarassing). So, I got a weave which is so not me. I realised that weaves and wigs serve as protective styles from the damaging elements and not because a person does not like their own hair or wants to be fake. Anyhow, I couldn't take the weave anymore because my own hair is dense, dry and fine and I was paranoid about the thread wrecking havoc on my hair line, I removed it and found a wig in my luggage that I brought with me from the States. And I love it. I have now found my protective style for the daytime and I feel so much better because I can give my hair better moisture treatments than when it was weaved up. Since everyone here wears wigs, weaves and extensions, I don't feel self-conscious. This thread is very a propos for me. Let's see how it all works out.

Best,
Almond Eyes
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Not to be nosy but are you an FSO?
 
Keedah said:
Ok ladies I am on a budget and not allowed to purchase another wig for at least a month so Im going to live vicariously through you! These are some pretty good wigs I found on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/18-Premium-Huma...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

http://cgi.ebay.com/French-Lace-Boh...|66:4|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:200

http://cgi.ebay.com/18-Synthetic-La...|66:4|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:200
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I know all about trying to keep up a budget. I had to make my own wig with some weave I bought to keep myself from spending too much money.
I hope someone gets one of these and posts pics!
 
RW- that wig is GORGEOUS! So is it a half wig or full? It blends well with your hair and you're right it does not have that shine. I know what you mean about being doubtful if its really human hair. I bought the the Janet Collection- Ella, and noticed it is not shiny like synthetics- the website said it was hh, but when I got the wig, the tag said something like human hair blend.....lol.

Thanks for posting, because I always wanted to see what that looked like IRL.
 
Thanks!! I nearly sent it back until I decided to play with it for a few minutes. It's not super full like my Polly synthetic half wig, although it looks full, and when put into a ponytail (rubberband) it's a tight ponytail, as if it's human hair. The test will be washing it to see if the curl pattern falls out.

It's allegedly human hair but the tag reads "100% Human Hair quality". I was under the full wigs but the HW in the description had me doubtful. Trying it on made me sure that it's a half wig....although nothing in the packaging notes that it's a half wig other than the HW in the name.

I do like it alot though. :grin: Now the question is how do I cowash daily and still keep my own hair straight enough to blend? I may have to just spritz my hair in the morning and cowash at night.


SelfStyled said:
RW- that wig is GORGEOUS! So is it a half wig or full? It blends well with your hair and you're right it does not have that shine. I know what you mean about being doubtful if its really human hair. I bought the the Janet Collection- Ella, and noticed it is not shiny like synthetics- the website said it was hh, but when I got the wig, the tag said something like human hair blend.....lol.

Thanks for posting, because I always wanted to see what that looked like IRL.
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Reg's Wife said:
Thanks!! I nearly sent it back until I decided to play with it for a few minutes. It's not super full like my Polly synthetic half wig, although it looks full, and when put into a ponytail (rubberband) it's a tight ponytail, as if it's human hair. The test will be washing it to see if the curl pattern falls out.

It's allegedly human hair but the tag reads "100% Human Hair quality". I was under the full wigs but the HW in the description had me doubtful. Trying it on made me sure that it's a half wig....although nothing in the packaging notes that it's a half wig other than the HW in the name.

I do like it alot though. :grin: Now the question is how do I cowash daily and still keep my own hair straight enough to blend? I may have to just spritz my hair in the morning and cowash at night.
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I like that wig too but what the heck is 100% human hair quality?! Its probably one of those new synthetic fibers that are suposed to be like human hair.
 
Reg's Wife said:
Thanks!! I nearly sent it back until I decided to play with it for a few minutes. It's not super full like my Polly synthetic half wig, although it looks full, and when put into a ponytail (rubberband) it's a tight ponytail, as if it's human hair. The test will be washing it to see if the curl pattern falls out.

It's allegedly human hair but the tag reads "100% Human Hair quality". I was under the full wigs but the HW in the description had me doubtful. Trying it on made me sure that it's a half wig....although nothing in the packaging notes that it's a half wig other than the HW in the name.

I do like it alot though. :grin: Now the question is how do I cowash daily and still keep my own hair straight enough to blend? I may have to just spritz my hair in the morning and cowash at night.
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That wig is really cute!! My only question is why would you wear your hair straight with this wig? It seems like it would blend better if you did a flat twist-out with your hair. I wasn't paying attention, but I'm wondering if you are natural. :lol: That would make sense.
 
I bought one the first time y/day to help me with my long relaxer stretch and really love it! I'd never been open minded to wigs before now.

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I am transitioning - last relaxer was 12/30/2007.

gabulldawg said:
That wig is really cute!! My only question is why would you wear your hair straight with this wig? It seems like it would blend better if you did a flat twist-out with your hair. I wasn't paying attention, but I'm wondering if you are natural. :lol: That would make sense.
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I ordered two wigs yesterday from the Hairsisters sale. I hope I like them...I don't have good success with weaves or wigs...they always look crazy on me because my face is small and its always too much hair. I'm gonna get some thinning shears to thin the wigs out with. I'll post pics as soon as I get them.

BTW, all you ladies look gorgeous.
 
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Here is the one I am wearing now. It is a synthetic lace front bob. I'm probably going to go longer soon. My hubbie likes me with long hair.
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daephae said:
I ordered two wigs yesterday from the Hairsisters sale. I hope I like them...I don't have good success with weaves or wigs...they always look crazy on me because my face is small and its always too much hair. I'm gonna get some thinning shears to thin the wigs out with. I'll post pics as soon as I get them.

BTW, all you ladies look gorgeous.
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That has always been my problem. Try getting something not too long ... maybe a bit past SL. Thinning them sounds like a good idea too.
 
daephae said:
I ordered two wigs yesterday from the Hairsisters sale. I hope I like them...I don't have good success with weaves or wigs...they always look crazy on me because my face is small and its always too much hair. I'm gonna get some thinning shears to thin the wigs out with. I'll post pics as soon as I get them.

BTW, all you ladies look gorgeous.
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can't wait to see them.
 
I finally put up the tutorial on my blog for the homemade wig I did with the Outre Duby hair. I put pics if you are not familiar with that hair, but its like a wrap. I used the net weave cap with the adjustable straps that some one posted earlier and now I can bun and baggy when I want which is great for me during this winter air. I'm really loving that U shaped wig idea Selfstyled had, so I think that will be my next project. I post again when i've finished that.
 
Such a good idea! My niece has been making wigs for herself and friends ($20) for a few months. She has been experimenting with closures since just before Christmas and will proably have wig making down on her resume soon.

Very creative.:grin:

sydwrites said:
I finally put up the tutorial on my blog for the homemade wig I did with the Outre Duby hair. I put pics if you are not familiar with that hair, but its like a wrap. I used the net weave cap with the adjustable straps that some one posted earlier and now I can bun and baggy when I want which is great for me during this winter air. I'm really loving that U shaped wig idea Selfstyled had, so I think that will be my next project. I post again when i've finished that.
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bumping/subscribing...i bought my first two wigs today (i was gonna get one, but the bob was calling me). i originally thought about it because i wanted to try out the asymmetrical type haircut without cutting my hair (i'm almost APL, for pete's sake) but as i read this thread i think i'll eventually get into the longer ones. now i just gotta build a regimen and learn how to knock off the shine (still reading).

great thread!

ETA: these wigs look horrible on the models, but i like how they look on me.
http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/decabobom1ba.html (4)
http://www.ebonyline.com/ch1247.html (4/30)
 
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*EDIT* i just washed both wigs...they are drying...hopefully that takes out the shine.

I am on a shopping spree over here thanks to this thread and BHM. The Bali Girl wig is on sale on hairsisters for $16.99 so I'm getting that one...

then i saw THIS ONE on BHM and fell in love. it's $24.99 on gmbs
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found two wigs on sale for $9.99 at savebeauty.com, here is the link...

oh lawd, i'm a mess. better get in the wig challenge, i guess.
 
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all these posts, y'all are gonna start gettin sick of me.

i went to the local bss to see if they had any of the outre or sensationnel half wigs and i left out with a freetress...and a synthetic lace front! i haven't worn the freetress one yet but i came straight home and put on the lace front.

femi "irina" - $59.99
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it's wayyyy too long so i'm gonna cut it sometime soon. today i wore it tucked in a hat:
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here is a stock photo of the freetress "fresno girl" - i paid $27.99 for it.
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lilsparkle825 said:
all these posts, y'all are gonna start gettin sick of me.

i went to the local bss to see if they had any of the outre or sensationnel half wigs and i left out with a freetress...and a synthetic lace front! i haven't worn the freetress one yet but i came straight home and put on the lace front.

femi "irina" - $59.99
yhst-2519492840586_2034_18947527

20090119056-vi.jpg


it's wayyyy too long so i'm gonna cut it sometime soon. today i wore it tucked in a hat:
20090119064-vi.jpg


here is a stock photo of the freetress "fresno girl" - i paid $27.99 for it.
yhst-2519492840586_2037_191447192
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Looks nice! But you look so sad. You alright.
 
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