2011 Hide Your Hair Challenge! (Jan 1st - June 30th)
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JJamiah
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^^^^ I need to join one of thoseI am getting out of control
Well when your done purchasing for the year join me LOL!
I am also making sure my wigs get some use because once I got my Vanessa I was wearing her like no tomorrow and no other wig got any play. So the max is 3 weeks. Only one will be worn for 6 and that is my summer wig.
Gives my other wigs a chance to come out and play. LOL
I added 2 more to my collection today... I am excited and really hope they are good choices... I think Mariah caught me off guard due to the colors and the resulting mixed textures for the colors... but I may be able to make it work... I'm going to try rollersetting it and adding some curls...
Maybe I will join you... but I need to get the mesh wig cap and some argan oil.
Maybe I will join you... but I need to get the mesh wig cap and some argan oil.
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chasturner84
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So I've started testing the half wig waters for this challenge and I must say that I'm loving it! I purchased Outre's Keya, a curly synthetic half wig for $24.99, the week before New Year's Eve 2010 but I chickened out of wearing it to my NYE party. Well, I decided to wear it on my birthday (Jan 14) and fell in love. Keya will definitely be worn a lot more.
Outre Keya half wig:
Picture of the curls:
I purchased a #2 because my hair isn't exactly black and has a natural reddish brown tint to it. Even though the color wasn't an exact match in the light, my real hair made it look like I had a rinse. It was still cool.
(Peep the color around the front down to my shoulders)
Birthday hair:
I wore it out last night and received so many compliments on my hair.
It certainly boosted my confidence with my wig game. More wigs to come! (Maybe a new one every month 
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Looks like I'll be bunning through the week for the office and having fun with wigs on the weekend
Outre Keya half wig:
Picture of the curls:
I purchased a #2 because my hair isn't exactly black and has a natural reddish brown tint to it. Even though the color wasn't an exact match in the light, my real hair made it look like I had a rinse. It was still cool.
(Peep the color around the front down to my shoulders)Birthday hair:
I wore it out last night and received so many compliments on my hair.
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Looks like I'll be bunning through the week for the office and having fun with wigs on the weekend
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JJamiah
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Well no rush, your just starting so; get your stash together to where you won't be tempted.
Hey who am I kidding I have a stash and I am still tempted.
I have her also, bought her last year with my Vanessa and Ashley and She is my August and September wig that I will be rocking for 6 weeks total
So I've started testing the half wig waters for this challenge and I must say that I'm loving it! I purchased Outre's Keya, a curly synthetic half wig for $24.99, the week before New Year's Eve 2010 but I chickened out of wearing it to my NYE party. Well, I decided to wear it on my birthday (Jan 14) and fell in love. Keya will definitely be worn a lot more.
Outre Keya half wig:
Picture of the curls:
I purchase a #2 because my hair isn't exactly black and has a natural reddish brown tint to it. Even though the color wasn't an exact match in the light, my real hair made it look like I had a rinse. It was still cool.
Birthday hair:
I wore it out last night and received so many compliments on my hair.It certainly boosted my confidence with my wig game. More wigs to come! (Maybe a new one every month
Looks like I'll be bunning through the week for the office and having fun with wigs on the weekend
First you look great in it. Second I am so happy you found something that you feel great and confident in. THIRD that one per month is how the addiction starts LOLOLOLOL Bring it on though because it is such a fun hair accessory.
Show me those pics when you buy. I love pics that goes for both of you LOLGreat Job ladies, I think your purchases were awesome.
chasturner84
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Thanks! I really think it may become an addiction...I find myself browsing for wigs in my down time. The fine folks at my local BSS know my name now lol
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So, I added a little oil sheen to Mariah and... I think this is going to work!!!
I put her back on the wig head inside out and by the time I am ready to wear, which is planned for Spring / Summer, we should be all good I decided after I get tired of it straight, I will try to rollerset and make her curly... we'll see how that turns out... to be continued....
I became inspired again watching some youtube reviews and just the way the ladies were working those wigs...
JJamiah
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So, I added a little oil sheen to Mariah and... I think this is going to work!!!
I decided after I get tired of it straight, I will try to rollerset and make her curly... we'll see how that turns out... to be continued....
I became inspired again watching some youtube reviews and just the way the ladies were working those wigs...
I am so glad Mariah is working out now; out of all my wigs I have one that just won't due. I go with the concept of what if this was my hair. I would make it work some how.
Honestly the one I have that can't work is so little hair and it is 1 inch long and I can't do anything that would make it not look like a bowl. So I am giving her away to my kids grandma who likes those short wigs with small curls.
I got a Funky Chick like Nikkiq and she is my favorite spiked short do today LOL
Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
I am sitting here with this stinky garlic treatment on my head getting ready to DC. Suppose to be getting my hair cornrow so that I can wear my wig for like 3-4 weeks, by that time I will be 12 wks post and ready to relax../
How long should I leave this mess on my head and should I rinse it out or add my DC on top of it?
How long should I leave this mess on my head and should I rinse it out or add my DC on top of it?
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Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
I meant to put "on" LOL
After the relaxer I may wear my own hair in styles like braidouts, buns, and curlformers.
I've been in this challenge unofficially, so i might as well join
I wear halfwigs 4 days of the week, and the other 3 days I bun at home. No one has seen my hair down for about a year (give or take a few exceptions).
I'm currently in cornrows and loving the ease. I just wear some sort of scarf at night to sleep. During the day I sprits my braids with CHI keratin mist. And every couple days oil my ends with JBCO or sweet almond oil.
As for washing and conditioning, it's minimal. I basically wash my hair when my scalp gets mad itchy with HE color me happy (has sulfates and smells great). That usually stops the itch. then I follow up with a moisturizing conditioner.
I wear halfwigs 4 days of the week, and the other 3 days I bun at home. No one has seen my hair down for about a year (give or take a few exceptions).
I'm currently in cornrows and loving the ease. I just wear some sort of scarf at night to sleep. During the day I sprits my braids with CHI keratin mist. And every couple days oil my ends with JBCO or sweet almond oil.
As for washing and conditioning, it's minimal. I basically wash my hair when my scalp gets mad itchy with HE color me happy (has sulfates and smells great). That usually stops the itch. then I follow up with a moisturizing conditioner.
chasturner84
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...and why can't you do them yourself? They are so unbelievably easy to do!
Caychica
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Checkin in. I didnt like the Goddess Remi French I had in so a few weeks later I switched the hair w/o taking out the braids & put in Premium Too 16" 1.
Since then I've washed twice, it sheds/frizzes a bit too much for my liking but it was a cheap alternative & I expected it .
Since then I've washed twice, it sheds/frizzes a bit too much for my liking but it was a cheap alternative & I expected it .
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NikkiQ
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b/c I don't know how to braid...
Can't wait for my mesh wig cap to come; I'm ready to wear my LF. Me and my hair are not vibing right now as JJ and Chas very well knows.
Hey Divachyk, I found a mesh wig cap at Sally's
I grabbed that and the men's do-rag which doesn't have a tail or need to be tied... the package was specific about locking in moisture, which sound good to me
I also got a couple of conditioner caps, maybe I will also baggie under my wig... we'll see. Prepping for these wigs, so I can get my monetary worth!
chasturner84
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I don't either...I just got one of my friends to braid my hair then I installed the hair.
LilMissSunshine5
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@NikkiQ- I co-sign with Chasturner! I don't know how to braid/cornrow either, so I got my friend to do it! Then I installed the crochet braids myself...if you don't have a friend that braids, then can you go to a braider for just the cornrows? It probably would only cost you $20-25 maybe for plain cornrows and then you could do the crochet braids yourself. The hair & latch hook only cost me $19 total (3 packs of Freetress Water Wave and a latchhook needle) and I plan to keep it for at least 6 weeks! I think they may charge at least $100 for the salon to do it bc it takes several hours. I am broke, which is why I did crochet braids bc I can't afford to pay $200 for micros 
So it would be more money saved to go towards your wedding
I love the crochet braids, so I am a big advocate! They are SUPER easy! One word of caution though...if you are not patient (I am NOT), then this may be a little frustrating to DIY. The pattern of my braids meant I had to fully cover 6 braids instead of 2, so it took me probably close to 6 hours
But most other ladies on this board only took 4 hours to self install them bc they had braids straight back instead of slanted like mine. So, as usual, I'm slow 
I just wanted to give you a heads up on the time commitment bc I know you are planning a wedding and may have tons of responsibilities right now and little patience IMO, it is worth it to not have to do your hair for 4-8 weeks (depending on how long you want to keep them in before removal and/or a new install). HTH
So it would be more money saved to go towards your wedding I love the crochet braids, so I am a big advocate! They are SUPER easy! One word of caution though...if you are not patient (I am NOT), then this may be a little frustrating to DIY. The pattern of my braids meant I had to fully cover 6 braids instead of 2, so it took me probably close to 6 hours
But most other ladies on this board only took 4 hours to self install them bc they had braids straight back instead of slanted like mine. So, as usual, I'm slow I just wanted to give you a heads up on the time commitment bc I know you are planning a wedding and may have tons of responsibilities right now and little patience IMO, it is worth it to not have to do your hair for 4-8 weeks (depending on how long you want to keep them in before removal and/or a new install). HTH
LilMissSunshine5
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We miss you Janet! 
divachyk
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Girl, shut your mouf! Say what, say what? I called myself looking in there. Will you post a pic or send it to my PM of what the packing looks like? CONGRATS on finding it and not having to order. I won't even quote how much I paid in shipping.Hey Divachyk, I found a mesh wig cap at Sally's
I grabbed that and the men's do-rag which doesn't have a tail or need to be tied... the package was specific about locking in moisture, which sound good to me
I also got a couple of conditioner caps, maybe I will also baggie under my wig... we'll see. Prepping for these wigs, so I can get my monetary worth!
LilMissSunshine5
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^^^CayChica, your hair is lovely! I can't wait until I have enough hair to completely see my hair pattern...I can already tell my curls are tighter than yours LOL Go transitioners! Hide that hair
Janet'
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We miss you Janet!
I miss y'all, too!!!
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