2015 WIG CHALLENGE

[GGsKin]

What is cling film?

What you (maybe) call saran wrap.

 

[Smiley79]

What is cling film?

What we call saran wrap

 

[scarcity21]

What we call saran wrap

But how does that stay on under a wig cap? I can see a processing cap staying on underneath a wig cap due the elastic band.

 

[scarcity21]

Thank you @scarcity21.
Probably. I have a full lace wig that I know I wouldn't have that problem with because the lace lays so flat, it just blends into my skin with ease, but that hair is way too silky for me to be exposing hairline. However, the seam on the silk edge is just so noticeable it's a real shame. I absolutely love everything else about this unit. I wish I'd looked closer at their cap construction because I didn't realise there wouldn't be a lace edge.

Thank you @scarcity21.
Probably. I have a full lace wig that I know I wouldn't have that problem with because the lace lays so flat, it just blends into my skin with ease, but that hair is way too silky for me to be exposing hairline. However, the seam on the silk edge is just so noticeable it's a real shame. I absolutely love everything else about this unit. I wish I'd looked closer at their cap construction because I didn't realise there wouldn't be a lace edge.

@absyblvd, how do you secure you full lace wigs without glue? Elastic band method?

 

[Rain20]

Thanks @AbsyBlvd. Will try letting the curls cool. I tried using flexi rods overnight. The hair looks nice when I flat iron but by the end of the day it looks like rained on flat ironed natural hair.

 

[Smiley79]

But how does that stay on under a wig cap? I can see a processing cap staying on underneath a wig cap due the elastic band.

I haven't tried it but I like the idea of that under my wig cap, especially around my edges/perimeter of my head. And I'm thinking I may even get a GHE action as well.

 

[ClassyJSP]

fell in love with the inna wig after seeing it on youtube ended up ordering a DR30 and DRBG but I'm tempted to go back and order an 2 also.

 

[GGsKin]

@absyblvd, how do you secure you full lace wigs without glue? Elastic band method?

My first FL (the massive one) I started off bobby pinning it down, and using a little lash glue (for individuals as opposed to strips) on an inch or less section at my part. I then added the elastic band and stitched down the adjutable straps (making sure to keep them stretched as I went). The back is still really loose.

This new unit is a glueless cap, and fits perfectly, and I use three bobby pins- two to pin the sides down and one off-centre at the front (incase of any slipping back).

 

[GGsKin]

But how does that stay on under a wig cap? I can see a processing cap staying on underneath a wig cap due the elastic band.

You know what? It does slide back. Not all the way, but still. It was something that I thought would work better (less bulk) than the plastic carrier bag I was using on my last round of wigging, but I may just go back to the carrier bag because it was more secure, and my GHE experience was consistent.

 

[Smiley79]

You know what? It does slide back. Not all the way, but still. It was something that I thought would work better (less bulk) than the plastic carrier bag I was using on my last round of wigging, but I may just go back to the carrier bag because it was more secure, and my GHE experience was consistent.

^^That's the reason why I want to try it as well

 

[Smiley79]

Sensationnel Rihanna wig
Color 1B
Purchased from Wigtypes.com

 

[GGsKin]

@Smiley79 you have this wig laid. Love it.

 

[Smiley79]

@Smiley79 you have this wig laid. Love it.

Aww Thanks @AbsyBlvd lolll.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Sensationnel Rihanna wig
Color 1B
Purchased from Wigtypes.com

Deedee sold me on this wig:

I'm so glad you sent a pic with you in this wig. I saw it the other day and tried it on but it was a fail. Now I see I wasn't wearing it correctly. I will be going back!

 

[Smiley79]

Thanks @pre_medicalrulz Yes that wig needs a little bnit of work to make it look more realistic but it's a cutie.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Lace wig...............

 

[Smiley79]

@pre_medicalrulz Love it!!!!

 

[PeaceFlow]

I'm still wearing my curly wig.

Personally I don't think it looks quite like it does on the model as it gets poofy, but I'm glad I found this one anyway. Sensationnel Danielle.

 

[mshoneyfly]

@Sumra
It looks even better on you! when choosing a new wig, I try to remember that the pic of the model is not going to look just like the wig. They bring in stylists for the photoshoots and you know the stylist has GOT to "style" the unit their own way. How many of us know a hardheadedstylist?

The one you have looks like they may have cut it some on the ends.

 

[Smiley79]

OT: @Sumra @pre_medicalrulz how are you girls watermarking your pics?

 

[divachyk]

@Smiley79 I use apps on my phone. I have an Android and use PicsArt or Photo Grid.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

OT: @Sumra @pre_medicalrulz how are you girls watermarking your pics?

Photogrid

 

[yaya24]

1.How long do you plan on wigging it (3months, the entire year, between other protective styles, etc.): September - December 2015 (really until it gets warm next Spring)

2.Purpose of joining challenge (protective styling, low manipulation, hair retention, etc.): Leave it the heck alone ie length retention, low manipulation and time saved

3.Whether you are: natural, relaxed [texlaxed, bonelaxed, texturized, etc.], transitioning: Natural

4.Current hair length: NL

5.Styling choice of hidden hair (ie. Beehive, plaits, cornrows, etc.) 8-10 flat twists (I wish I knew how to cornrow lol)

6.Photo of any wigs you are currently wearing and/or hope to wear: Purchased Sensationnel Wig: Chantel. It looks like my hair's big sister.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

View attachment 334747 Lace wig...............

Freetress Equal
Lace Deep Invisible L Part
Style: Jannie

 

[Always~Wear~Joy]

Is it rude to ask my stylist to install a wig I ordered instead of one she made? I know some are kind of touchy about that stuff.

 

[GGsKin]

Is it rude to ask my stylist to install a wig I ordered instead of one she made? I know some are kind of touchy about that stuff.

I've never thought about it before and know nothing of that etiquette, but I can't see why there would be an issue. So she didn't make the unit, it's still a paying job to install and make it look pretty.

 

[Always~Wear~Joy]

@AbsyBlvd thanks for your advice!! It was no big deal after all

 

[GGsKin]

My braid out this morning, on the kinky straight.

 

[Smiley79]

@AbsyBlvd Love it! Love it! Your hair is so pretty AB!

 

[GGsKin]

Thank you @Smiley79 . I can't see your Annie pic. Do I need special permission?