2015 WIG CHALLENGE

[Smiley79]

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

Okay let me try to repost it. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[TopShelf]

Got a synthetic and a human hair wig. Both from Sams beauty and both less than $20. Ordered on the 24th received on the 29th
The longer one is the sentational fab fringe wig and it's human hair and the shorter one is the Piettra wig which is synthetic but heat friendly

No idea where that blue line came from

 

[GGsKin]

@Smiley79 it still doesn't work for me

 

[Smiley79]

@Smiley79 it still doesn't work for me

Ok girl thanks i will try to repost it another time.

 

[almond eyes]

@Smiley79 it still doesn't work for me

I love these wigs, what are they called.

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[Smiley79]

The one above is called Marvel from Freetress

 

[GGsKin]

I love these wigs, what are they called.

Best,
Almond Eyes

Those gorgeous wigs belong to @Smiley79. She named the last one the the post above.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Y'all are killing it in here! Didn't know my subscription had expired lol finally able to come back and post. Anyway I'm still wearing my wigs. Playing around with my oldies and made a new one that's a lace frontal unit. The unit was way to dark for me so I put some highlights in it. I still may go back and lighten it some more.
Anyway here's the oldies...



Here's the new frontal unit before color and then after color...

 

[Smiley79]

@HairPleezeGrow oooooh nice! I love the wigs and the variety of colors that you chose.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

@HairPleezeGrow oooooh nice! I love the wigs and the variety of colors that you chose.

Thanks! I'm getting good at this. I make and color all my wigs myself. Except for my gray one I ordered to bundles already that color and just made a wig with it.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I'm trying to get through those wigs that I ordered a couple months ago. Okay here's:
Freetress DANITY Wig
Color OP99J
Purchased from Wigtypes.com
I really like this wig color for the upcoming fall season. It is a long unit. I'm only 5'2 so I ended up cutting it down a little. The part needed some tweezing too. I'm still working on my blending skills, but so far I am having the best results using MAC NC45 as my concealer. I also did the baby powder technique to cut down the shine. So far so good. Shedding is minimal and tangling happens but nothing out of this world. A good paddle brush gets the job done.
Overall, I'm having a good time with these wigs lately!!!!
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I absolutely love your blending and parting on your units! Great job!!!

 

[Smiley79]

@HairPleezeGrow Thanks so much for that feedback, I been studying these YT videos like crazy, lolll. Btw, are you making your own units. That's what I've been trying to perfect. My challenge is how to lay the tracks to achieve a desired look.

 

[Crackers Phinn]

Haven't bought new wigs since the beginning of the year. Ordered 9 off wigtypes yesterday. I'm so addicted.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

@HairPleezeGrow Thanks so much for that feedback, I been studying these YT videos like crazy, lolll. Btw, are you making your own units. That's what I've been trying to perfect. My challenge is how to lay the tracks to achieve a desired look.

Yes ma'am I make my own units with closure and bundles doing the fold over method. This recent unit though I used a full frontal. Keep looking at the videos and practicing. Once you get the hang of it it does get easier and take your time.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Haven't bought new wigs since the beginning of the year. Ordered 9 off wigtypes yesterday. I'm so addicted.

9 oh lord lol don't tell me that. I already have 10 wigs and hubby is like don't get anymore lol. They must have some nice wigs there if you bought 9.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

This is how my wigs look all of them once I tweeze my part and makeup blend whether I'm wearing a middle or side part


This is how they look when I'm done with my unit without tweezing and makeup blending. This one is my new frontal unit I haven't done anything to the part out of pure laziness

 

[Smiley79]

This is how my wigs look all of them once I tweeze my part and makeup blend whether I'm wearing a middle or side part
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This is how they look when I'm done with my unit without tweezing and makeup blending. This one is my new frontal unit I haven't done anything to the part out of pure laziness
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Wow that is such a big difference; so The tweezing is a must. You do such a good job. I am going to keep practicing, i really enjoy making my own.

 

[GGsKin]

Been taking tips all over the gaf and I'm feeling more confident about blending the awkward line of this wig. Kinda scared to change the part now lol

 

[cherishlove]

I've been wearing the Nikki for 3 months now. I wear it for 2-3 weeks and throw it out and put on a new one. Get my hair braided every 4 weeks. I'm loving this routine. Don't know how I lost 300 dollars worth of hair but I found it fall cleaning. Don't know what I'm going to do with it.

 

[Smiley79]

Quick question, I know this may sound disgusting but is it okay for my hair to be slightly damp under a wig. I am trying to resume doing frequent cowashes but in the morning when I choose to wear a wig for work I will not have the time to wait for my hair to completely dry...so I'm wondering if slightly damp hair will be okay underneath.

 

[Smiley79]

I've been wearing the Nikki for 3 months now. I wear it for 2-3 weeks and throw it out and put on a new one. Get my hair braided every 4 weeks. I'm loving this routine. Don't know how I lost 300 dollars worth of hair but I found it fall cleaning. Don't know what I'm going to do with it.

Which wig is the Nikki wig? Which company?

 

[GGsKin]

Quick question, I know this may sound disgusting but is it okay for my hair to be slightly damp under a wig. I am trying to resume doing frequent cowashes but in the morning when I choose to wear a wig for work I will not have the time to wait for my hair to completely dry...so I'm wondering if slightly damp hair will be okay underneath.

My hair is always damp under my wig but that is because I always baggy with a wig so the bag contains any funky smell.

I guess it depends on your own head and hair; whether it likes/ can take being wet for longer periods- afterall wet hair is more delicate. How it will be styled under your wig? Will you use anything to protect/ contain your hair from the cap?

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Quick question, I know this may sound disgusting but is it okay for my hair to be slightly damp under a wig. I am trying to resume doing frequent cowashes but in the morning when I choose to wear a wig for work I will not have the time to wait for my hair to completely dry...so I'm wondering if slightly damp hair will be okay underneath.

I would not leave my hair damp. How damp is slightly? Can you use a handheld blow dryer to dry it completely or part way at night and let it air dry over night?

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I colored my gray hair purple. I used three different purple colors. Can't wait to play in makeup and style my wig tomorrow.

 

[cherishlove]

Which wig is the Nikki wig? Which company?

It's Janet collection. I buy it for 22 on wigtypes.com

 

[Smiley79]

I would not leave my hair damp. How damp is slightly? Can you use a handheld blow dryer to dry it completely or part way at night and let it air dry over night?

Its moist.....i try to towel dry it wih a tee shirt.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Its moist.....i try to towel dry it wih a tee shirt.

As long as you get most of the moisture out of it since you are not baggying but make sure you are protecting your hair between the wig cap you should be fine.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Here's the completed look guys. I had a side part with the hair pinned to the side and ended up doing a middle part instead.

 

[thatscuteright]

Been taking tips all over the gaf and I'm feeling more confident about blending the awkward line of this wig. Kinda scared to change the part now lol

I really like this wig. it looks natural. Looks really nice on you
Where did you get it?
What is her name ?

 

[GGsKin]

I really like this wig. it looks natural. Looks really nice on you
Where did you get it?
What is her name ?

Thanks @thatscuteright. This is a custom unit I ordered from Premier Lace Wigs a couple of months ago. I've named her Rapunzel. She's 18" Brazilian Kinky Straight silk top.