2011 Hide Your Hair Challenge! (Jan 1st - June 30th)

[JJamiah]

I am under my self heating cap. I just got finished washing my hair with Hair One Argan Oil, Steaming with Aphogee 2 minute, I have Alter Ego with Silk Elements under my SH cap. Will take this down in 3 hours. Get under the hooded dryer and then Blow my hair out for tomorrow's braiding

Then I have to decide what wig I will be sporting for January

 

[JJamiah]

Ok, I am new to LHCF and this is my first challenge! I am very excited. I pretty much do protective styling most of the time anyway. I am currently wearing a weave cap with bob style. I am trying to get to armpit length. I plan on sticking with caps, weaves, and sew-ins. you ladies here are all an inspiration! Let's get it! 2011 here we come!

I like the wig you have on she looks familiar what is her name she reminds me of my Blair

 

[acapnleo]

My units should be here today! ... I'm so excited and nervous at the same time.

Meanwhile, I have been in up-do's...

 

[danigurl18]

Washed my hair last night and now have my trusty Tammy on

 

[black_cotton]

My 1st challenge, I'm so excited and I'm the 200th person. YAY!

 

[Lynnerie]

I'm in! I'm wearing my hair in twists and they are pinned up. I plan to keep this style for a week and redo.

 

[ojemba]

I was going to bun until I get my hair braided in a beehive at the end of the mnth but I cowashed and air dried yesterday. I am so eager to get this rolling I braided my hair in 4 big cornrows and will use a wig for the upcoming week.

 

[Lanea87]

Sitting here chilling with my DC on my head under my heating cap. I had to take that dang on quickweave out my head after 1 wk, couldnt take it anymore. So in a bun it goes until I get one of these LFs in....

 

[Ms. Tiki]

I'm braided up and ready to wig it. I will be wigging and bunning til the end of this challenge.

 

[acapnleo]

Please help, help, help!!!!
my wigs arrived and let me just say... I'll have to adjust :/
Although I do really like one over the other.

Here's my problem, well problems...
1. the lace is irritating my forehead... I have cut back as much as I could without cutting the hair, but theres still some irritation and I've only tried them on for a little while

2. How do you wear wigs without breakage or damage to hairline????? Is this possible??? The lace serums to kinda catch on my hair... This makes me nervous... Please share if there's a safer way to wear wigs.

3. My 33/32/240 wig has some fuzzy frizzy parts near the crown, is this normal??? Or is this sure to the different color variations (my other wig is more smooth)? I'm not happy with the fuzzy frizzy damage look, its under the hair, so it adds some poof... I Don't know if I can request a return or exchange since I cut the lace. I'll haves to check policy....

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

My second attempt at bantu knots actually ended up worse than my first LOL I dislodged several of them while sleeping so half my hair was curly and half was straight hahaha I just can't seem get it together with this style Here is the pic...

 

[lushlady]

Continuing on from the last HYH challenge. Currently wearing a half wig called Chandra.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

JJamiah and NikkiQ are our wig experts. I'm sure one of them will chime in to give you some help. If you can, post a couple of pix of the wigs.

Please help, help, help!!!!
my wigs arrived and let me just say... I'll have to adjust :/
Although I do really like one over the other.

Here's my problem, well problems...
1. the lace is irritating my forehead... I have cut back as much as I could without cutting the hair, but theres still some irritation and I've only tried them on for a little while

2. How do you wear wigs without breakage or damage to hairline????? Is this possible??? The lace serums to kinda catch on my hair... This makes me nervous... Please share if there's a safer way to wear wigs.

3. My 33/32/240 wig has some fuzzy frizzy parts near the crown, is this normal??? Or is this sure to the different color variations (my other wig is more smooth)? I'm not happy with the fuzzy frizzy damage look, its under the hair, so it adds some poof... I Don't know if I can request a return or exchange since I cut the lace. I'll haves to check policy....

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

My second attempt at bantu knots actually ended up worse than my first LOL I dislodged several of them while sleeping so half my hair was curly and half was straight hahaha I just can't seem get it together with this style Here is the pic...

You are hilarious! You know what they say...the third time's the charm. You will get this style down.

 

[acapnleo]

JJamiah and NikkiQ are our wig experts. I'm sure one of them will chime in to give you some help. If you can, post a couple of pix of the wigs.

Thank you!

I Will shortly... Nearly overslept from being up so late playing with the hair. I'm about to get ready for work, and will post the wigs when I get to work.

 

[Lanea87]

My second attempt at bantu knots actually ended up worse than my first LOL I dislodged several of them while sleeping so half my hair was curly and half was straight hahaha I just can't seem get it together with this style Here is the pic...

Do you sleep bad? How are you pinning the knots before bed?

 

[brg240]

acapnleo I was wondering if you got your wigs in. I was reading some thread about avoiding breakage or damage to hairline. I'm sure JJamiah and NikkiQ will chime in but i'll see if i can find the thread.

my wigs didn't come in yet how long does it take to get from Illinois to va? the usps site only said it was processed at 1AM on Jan 1 and is in transit.

 

[JJamiah]

Please help, help, help!!!!
my wigs arrived and let me just say... I'll have to adjust :/
Although I do really like one over the other.

Here's my problem, well problems...
1. the lace is irritating my forehead... I have cut back as much as I could without cutting the hair, but theres still some irritation and I've only tried them on for a little while I also used to have this same irritation; all I can say is it gradually stopped and I would put some NUGro Professional grease on it to keep it protected

2. How do you wear wigs without breakage or damage to hairline????? Is this possible??? The lace serums to kinda catch on my hair... This makes me nervous... Please share if there's a safer way to wear wigs. wear a net wig cap underneath I also pay attention to my edges often and use nu Gro Spray on them to keep them from getting dry

3. My 33/32/240 wig has some fuzzy frizzy parts near the crown, is this normal??? Or is this sure to the different color variations (my other wig is more smooth)? I'm not happy with the fuzzy frizzy damage look, its under the hair, so it adds some poof... I Don't know if I can request a return or exchange since I cut the lace. I'll haves to check policy....

from what I hear is the hair in a Number 1 doesn't have to be processed as severe as the lighter colors so therefore there is a change in some of the LF/wigs; I haven't really experienced it to much as I get various colors and all I can say is the colored hair is a little drier than the black. I just put a little Oil Free Wig Spray on and it helps that



Try the mesh wig caps or regular wig caps with a large edging, the others roll up and snap off your edges so be careful

 

[Fab79]

i am currently braided up and wigging it, wearing a full cap one, which my daughter calls my mermaid hair, but i like it and pin it up so its not too full

 

[acapnleo]

This is the one I like and have on right now... I dont have on a wig cap, because it makes the wig "hump"??? I guess I really have to get used to this process...

Hi @ brg240!!! Mine got here yesterday... via Fedex, as you probably read, I have mixed feelings on the Mariah... and I wanted to really like that one

I'm still not at work yet... I will try to get back on here when I get there (after I get some stuff done )

 

[NikkiQ]

Another way to keep from having damage along the hairline is to wear the wig back a little further and pull out a small amount of hair along the hairline. It gives you a more natural look and keeps your edges from being rubbed against all the time. I either do that or wear my wig cap down a bit further onto my skin (I have the brown caps instead of black)

 

[JJamiah]

aahhhhh NOW I FEEL NORMAL, I am under my wig Blair She is in my siggy but looks totally different on me!

 

[Evallusion]

Hello Ladies

I'm still in my 2 strand twists under Oakland Girl by Freetress.

I'm thinking about getting a weave...but first, do any of you know how long they last on average? For those of you who have worn weaves and wigs, which did you like better?

 

[acapnleo]

Another way to keep from having damage along the hairline is to wear the wig back a little further and pull out a small amount of hair along the hairline. It gives you a more natural look and keeps your edges from being rubbed against all the time. I either do that or wear my wig cap down a bit further onto my skin (I have the brown caps instead of black)

What about Lace? That is the part I am most concerned about, because the lace seems so harsh... both units I received are lacefront.


Oh and do yall tell your coworkers that you are wearing a wig??? Folks were like, awwww, you cut your hair and colored? It looks nice... I only muttered, something like that...

 

[ms.tatiana]

Hello Ladies

I'm still in my 2 strand twists under Oakland Girl by Freetress.

I'm thinking about getting a weave...but first, do any of you know how long they last on average? For those of you who have worn weaves and wigs, which did you like better?

i like the oakland girl wig !!!

my weaves usually last for about 6 to 8 weeks and i wash and condition mines every two weeks. wigs you can pull off at night and put back on in the morning. & as long as you comb the wig and spray a little wig spray on it, its ready to go.

its really up to you but if you dont like wrapping your hair up at night and all the work it takes to put the weave in and take down.

 

[NikkiQ]

What about Lace? That is the part I am most concerned about, because the lace seems so harsh... both units I received are lacefront.


Oh and do yall tell your coworkers that you are wearing a wig??? Folks were like, awwww, you cut your hair and colored? It looks nice... I only muttered, something like that...

The access lace on the forehead or the lace that the hair itself is attached to?

My coworkers are hip to the wig game b/c I change wigs like once a month or so lol. If it's a random person in my office building, I just say thanks.

 

[acapnleo]

The access lace on the forehead or the lace that the hair itself is attached to?

My coworkers are hip to the wig game b/c I change wigs like once a month or so lol. If it's a random person in my office building, I just say thanks.

The access lace in the forehead area... I think I see some broken hairs already

LOL I guess I should gone and say, "NAW, this a wig!"

*at this rate, I am on the fence about daily wig wearing though

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^I cut as much of the access lace off as possible. Nothing more annoying than bad lace scratching the crap out of your forehead lol

 

[cinnespice]

Im bored with my hair. I need a new wig so im on the lookout for some new hair.

 

[JJamiah]

What about Lace? That is the part I am most concerned about, because the lace seems so harsh... both units I received are lacefront.


Oh and do yall tell your coworkers that you are wearing a wig??? Folks were like, awwww, you cut your hair and colored? It looks nice... I only muttered, something like that...

Those Stickey Situations

Them: Oooh I love your hair?
Me: Thanks so much


Them: Awww you cut and colored your hair
Me: Nah just changed up my style

Them: WOW is that a WIG (in front of large crowd)
ME: I am sorry can't you ask that a little louder please.

Them: WOw is that a WIG (In private, show some tact at least)
Me: Yes GIrl I got this from ....... and it was only ....... if your interested let me know I will send you the link.


I just put my grease on move my wig cap up as far as it can go without looking horrid and wear it like that

It use to irritate me but not any more. Once I started buying the HH LF they were not as rough.