2015 WIG CHALLENGE

[divachyk]

Not even RPG @SuchaLady. Maybe if I get enough wig videos under my belt, they will. I don't have many of those up so they probably think it's not worth it.

 

[divachyk]

Taking a break from wigs to rock a faux bun. I will try to last 2 weeks without wigs but we shall see how that goes.

 

[divachyk]

Which hair is better as I'm thinking of making a wig with a closure --- Brazilian or Peruvian or Cambodian?

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I've been wanting to do some gray hair for a while. I bought some aliexpress hair already colored gray bc I didn't want to mess it up or it not turn the color I wanted. Made a unit with it. Just threw some big curls in it and will wear it tomorrow. Excuse the no makeup face.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Finished look with makeup today

 

[divachyk]

Any mesh wig cap recommendations? I will "attempt" to sew on some tracks to make a wig.

I watched some YT vids and one lady turned her mesh cap inside out. She didn't state why within her video. I left a question asking why in the comments but of course she didn't respond.

 

[GGsKin]

Any mesh wig cap recommendations? I will "attempt" to sew on some tracks to make a wig.

I watched some YT vids and one lady turned her mesh cap inside out. She didn't state why within her video. I left a question asking why in the comments but of course she didn't respond.

If its how I think you mean, some people do this to stitch a track around the inner edge of the wig.

 

[divachyk]

She kept the wig inside out for the entire install. @AbsyBlvd Is that normal from what you've seen?

 

[SuchaLady]

What made you want mesh over a dome? @divachyk I used a mesh for my first wig ever. It was too small plus abrasive.

 

[GGsKin]

I can't think of any like that that I've seen. How did it look when it's finished? You've got me curious now. What the name of the YouTuber?

 

[divachyk]

I'm open to whatever. Most seem to use mesh online so I was thinking mesh. @SuchaLady

I think this one is it @abysblvd
Wig Making Step by Step (TIPS VISUALLY DEMONSTRAT…:

 

[cherishlove]

What do you all spray your hair with under your wigs? I'm using Hawaiian Silky at the moment.

 

[divachyk]

What do you all spray your hair with under your wigs? I'm using Hawaiian Silky at the moment.

I use SM Coconut and Hibiscus Moisture Mist @cherishlove

 

[GGsKin]

I haven't even watched the end and I remembered that I've seen this video! Lol. Near the start she says used the cap inside out, by accident.

 

[divachyk]

Oh I missed that. I thought she said that's how she uses hers. @AbsyBlvd

 

[divachyk]

She finally responded @AbsyBlvd and you're absolutely right on the cap as to why she used it inside out

 

[GGsKin]

@divachyk please let me know how your wigmaking goes.

I tried to stitch on one of these mesh caps and it was a total and epic fail lol. I used too much hair, the cap lost its elasticity because of how I sewed it down, and lastly, I cut my wig on someone else so it ended up not suiting me.

 

[divachyk]

@AbsyBlvd I sure hope it works because I have a vendor wanting me to conduct a review on this hair. If I fail, I may have to call in some of my weave expert friends to help me out.

@SuchaLady is it not difficult to sew on to a dome cap?

 

[SuchaLady]

@divachyk Sorry I never responded; I was probably doing homework I don't find my cap harder to sew on. My head is huge so it stretches well. I need that

 

[cherishlove]

Random wig thought: Um ma'ams my wig has been sitting on my forehead all morning, and not one of my "friends" told me..

 

[divachyk]

Do you wash your extensions before making the wig @SuchaLady and others?

 

[SuchaLady]

@divachyk Yes. I wash them in the bundle. I don't loosen them, it's soooo much easier.

 

[mshoneyfly]

I went without wigs all of 4 days! So Im back!
I found that this products works great to keep the synthetic ends from getting frizzy and tangled. It also works to keep the nape of the wig smooth. Today Im flat ironing two of my best yaki textured wigs and using this:

 

[divachyk]

@SuchaLady why wash them? I am so new to all of this. I know most wash when dying. I don't plan to dye them, I don't think.

 

[SuchaLady]

@divachyk Its very dirty when you receive it. Idc how clean it looks, wash it! Not a cowash either, shampoo.

 

[cherishlove]

When working out I take my wig off and put on a cap. My hair is cornrowed in a beehive. Wearing a wig while working out is torture for me.

 

[divachyk]

Any pointers on how best to dye wefts?

 

[SuchaLady]

@divachyk In the bundles. I dont do anything to my hair with it unraveled except sew it on.

 

[divachyk]

TY @SuchaLady
What technique (or video you go by) to sew it in?
Also, what brand of dye do you prefer?

 

[SuchaLady]

@divachyk I try my cap on, color in my leave out, pin to my mannequin and sew. It can take a long time and I've considered hot glue (another method on YT) but once it's on there it's on there so I always stick to what I know. I use Revlon Color Silk. No real reason why