2015 WIG CHALLENGE

What do you ladies use for a wig stand and head? I feel like I need both but don't wanna pay too much. Where did you buy them?

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
mshoneyfly said:
What do you ladies use for a wig stand and head? I feel like I need both but don't wanna pay too much. Where did you buy them?

I LOVE this HHJ!!
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mshoneyfly
I have one styrofoam head that I've had for ages and you can get them at any BSS that sells wigs. They should also have the plastic stands that you assemble.

You can also order them from Amazon.com or online wig supplier as well.
 
january noir
I've never had super thick edges but I do have some. My hairline comes out very far and kinda zigzaggy so There is no way to cover them completely. I like for some of my hairline to show anyway to help the wig look a little more natural.

Anyway, I had to stop wearing those stocking caps bc they dried my hair out something terrible. I finally found the satin cap without the thick band of elastic and the edges seem to be doing a lot better. It has eliminated the snapping of random hairs when taking the cap on and off everyday.

I use Hick's Edges edge control which seems to be pretty healthy. Lately I've been using castor oil before applying the edge control. They seem to have thickened up a bit.

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
mshoneyfly said:
divachyk
Thats a good way to stretch them. Also, if you havent already, you could take out the combs to make some room in there (especially the ones in the very front).

I have not tried any short wigs; prob bc I love and want long hair, lol

I LOVE this HHJ!!
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january noir said:
The owner of the BSS I bought my lace front the other day said that too many people are buying off the internet. She said that people don't know what they're getting and it's too much trouble sending it back. I agreed with her to some degree, but if you don't have a BSS or wig seller in your area, then the internet is the only way to go.

I'm sorry they don't fit divachyk, but I'm sure they'll stretch a little. Does the site you order from have cap sizes to choose from or are the wigs supposed to be an average size?
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mshoneyfly january noir

TY ladies. These are without combs. They have these wire tabs where you can bend them inward and make the wig fit a little more secure.

I live in a small area where the local BSS suck! Inventory is low and prices are high. They have a zero return policy so even if I purchased local, I'm stuck.

There is a good BSS about 45 mins to an hour away but prices are higher than the internet. I'm unsure what their return policy is. But get this, one of the wigs I ordered was tried on at this BSS beforehand. The wig fit perfect in the store but the one I ordered is a little snug. I assume it's because the wig I tried on likely have been tried on over and over and stretched.

I also use wig heads to stretch out my wigs. I will also try braiding my hair in a different pattern to gain some room. If I could cornrow, the issue may be solved but I can't. I do celie plaits.

Caps are one size fit all from where I purchased. I mean, all hope isn't lost because these wigs can get some good use inside the home (ahem, if you know what I mean :giggle:) but I purchased them to wear outside of the house.
 
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divachyk said:
mshoneyfly january noir

TY ladies. These are without combs. They have these wire tabs where you can bend them inward and make the wig fit a little more secure.

I live in a small area where the local BSS suck! Inventory is low and prices are high. They have a zero return policy so even if I purchased local, I'm stuck.

There is a good BSS about 45 mins to an hour away but prices are higher than the internet. I'm unsure what their return policy is. But get this, one of the wigs I purchased was tried on at this BSS. The wig fit perfect in the store but the one I purchased is a little snug. I assume it's because the wig I tried on likely have been tried on over and over and stretched.

I also use wig heads to stretch out my wigs. I will also try braiding my hair in a different patter to gain some room. If I could cornrow, the issue may be solved but I can't. I do celie plaits.

Caps are one size fit all from where I purchased. I mean, all hope isn't lost because they can get some good use inside the house (ahem, if you know what I mean :giggle:) but I purchased them to wear outside of the house.
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divachyk
Thanks for the additional information. Based on this, you know the wigs caps will stretch out as you wear them, so that helps.
Sometime, even the wigs displayed in the stores look different when you unbox a new one.
I don't know how to cornrow either and I braid my hair in plaits but connect them by attaching a complete braid and braid it into the new braid to flatten them more. It's not a cornrow, but it's much better than loose plaits.
 
mshoneyfly said:
What do you ladies use for a wig stand and head? I feel like I need both but don't wanna pay too much. Where did you buy them?

I LOVE this HHJ!!
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mshoneyfly, now that I have a lot of wigs, I don't have enough styrofoam wig heads to go around. I presented this question on my Instagram and my chimed in and said they use ziplock / freezer bags to store their wigs. This is a cheaper option for me since I just hauled hard on wigs. My BSS sell wig heads for $5 so 5x10 === not happening! I'll be using freezer bags.

january noir said:
For those who have been wearing wigs on a frequent basis (I'm building my wardrobe of wigs), how are your edges coming along? Are you finding that the wig caps are pulling/breaking your hair at the hairline?
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january noir, my edges are doing great. They started to improve well in advance though because I stopped relaxing my edges in hopes they'd thicken and strengthen.
 
january noir said:
divachyk
Thanks for the additional information. Based on this, you know the wigs caps will stretch out as you wear them, so that helps.
Sometime, even the wigs displayed in the stores look different when you unbox a new one.
I don't know how to cornrow either and I braid my hair in plaits but connect them by attaching a complete braid and braid it into the new braid to flatten them more. It's not a cornrow, but it's much better than loose plaits.
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Sure thing and thank you too. I have 6 - 8 plaits that I then french braid into pin and secure with one bobby pin. Maybe if I made smaller plaits that would work. january noir
 
mshoneyfly said:
january noir
I've never had super thick edges but I do have some. My hairline comes out very far and kinda zigzaggy so There is no way to cover them completely. I like for some of my hairline to show anyway to help the wig look a little more natural.

Anyway, I had to stop wearing those stocking caps bc they dried my hair out something terrible. I finally found the satin cap without the thick band of elastic and the edges seem to be doing a lot better. It has eliminated the snapping of random hairs when taking the cap on and off everyday.

I use Hick's Edges edge control which seems to be pretty healthy. Lately I've been using castor oil before applying the edge control. They seem to have thickened up a bit.

I LOVE this HHJ!!
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Thanks mshoneyfly
My hairline is very fragile and thin and it has receded over the years.
I have massaged in the JBCO oil and used other topicals to keep it moisturized and healthy. I use Hicks too. I just don't want to make my situation worse.

Yesterday, after looking up posts on this topic, I purchased the silk beanies from Pretty Antoinette and sent a request to purchase a Swig cap. The silk beanies will probably come next week, but I haven't gotten a response from the Swig Cap admin.
 
divachyk said:
Sure thing and thank you too. I have 6 - 8 plaits that I then french braid into pin and secure with one bobby pin. Maybe if I made smaller plaits that would work. january noir
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divachyk
Yes, try smaller braids and then connect them. I was using the bob pins (they were uncomfortable), but now I just braid the braids together and I don't need bobby pins.

I have baby fine and naturally thin hair, so you definitely will need more braids if you have thick or more hair!
 
divachyk said:
mshoneyfly, now that I have a lot of wigs, I don't have enough styrofoam wig heads to go around. I presented this question on my Instagram and my chimed in and said they use ziplock / freezer bags to store their wigs. This is a cheaper option for me since I just hauled hard on wigs. My BSS sell wig heads for $5 so 5x10 === not happening! I'll be using freezer bags.


january noir, my edges are doing great. They started to improve well in advance though because I stopped relaxing my edges in hopes they'd thicken and strengthen.
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I kept the vinyl bags and/or boxes that the wigs come in and the netting.
You can place them back in the bags and store the wigs you're not wearing and keep them on a shelf or in a drawer.
 
january noir said:
Thanks mshoneyfly
My hairline is very fragile and thin and it has receded over the years.
I have massaged in the JBCO oil and used other topicals to keep it moisturized and healthy. I use Hicks too. I just don't want to make my situation worse.

Yesterday, after looking up posts on this topic, I purchased the silk beanies from Pretty Antoinette and sent a request to purchase a Swig cap. The silk beanies will probably come next week, but I haven't gotten a response from the Swig Cap admin.
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january noir I have seen several reviews saying the swig cap is overly large so I never purchased. How fitted are the silk beanies? I reached out to her on Twitter to ask if they'll work as a wig cap but she has yet to respond.
 
divachyk said:
january noir I have seen several reviews saying the swig cap is overly large so I never purchased. How fitted are the silk beanies? I reached out to her on Twitter to ask if they'll work as a wig cap but she has yet to respond.
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divachyk
The silk beanies from Pretty Antoinette come in 2 sizes and I purchased the smaller size.

Here is a picture of someone wearing one. I think this may be the larger one but I'm not sure.

Silk Beanie.jpg

The site says that these can be used under wigs.

I plan to tuck any excess material up under the wig and use bobby pins in the back and behind the ear to secure. If that doesn't work then, I may cut out little holes and make it into a silk mesh if I can.
 
january noir said:
For those who have been wearing wigs on a frequent basis (I'm building my wardrobe of wigs), how are your edges coming along? Are you finding that the wig caps are pulling/breaking your hair at the hairline?
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Mine are not but I leave my front hairline out and i still wash, dc and everything to my whole head. I make sure I'm moisturizing and sealing all of my hair as well.
 
january noir said:
For those who have been wearing wigs on a frequent basis (I'm building my wardrobe of wigs), how are your edges coming along? Are you finding that the wig caps are pulling/breaking your hair at the hairline?
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@january noir

I notice definite thinning around the edges and I only wear my wig when leave the house which isn't on a daily basis. I attribute this to wearing nylon wig caps which I've tossed in favor of a silk bandana. This is the only time having a smaller head works to my advantage so any added bulk (although I don't think there is much, if any) is not an issue. I've also tried to focus on my edges more with daily oiling (JBCO, eucalyptus and peppermint blend).
 
cynd said:
@january noir

I notice definite thinning around the edges and I only wear my wig when leave the house which isn't on a daily basis. I attribute this to wearing nylon wig caps which I've tossed in favor of a silk bandana. This is the only time having a smaller head works to my advantage so any added bulk (although I don't think there is much, if any) is not an issue. I've also tried to focus on my edges more with daily oiling (JBCO, eucalyptus and peppermint blend).
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Thanks for sharing cynd!
I have purchased some silk beanies and have considered a silk or satin headband.
I can't afford any damage to my hairline.
 
Still wigging it out with Vanessa "La Jay" whole wig and loving it. I'm loving it so much that I bought 3 more before they take it off the market. I have been wearing the first one since October 2014 and it still looks really good. I do wash it and keep it clean and while it's drying, I would wear Vivica Fox's Kara. But I would always go back to La Jay. She's my baby.

I just started taking Mane Choice Manetabolism hair vitamins 2 days ago so hopefully, I will have some good hair growth coming in soon. I have not texlaxed my hair since April last year and I have even big chopped in June, 2014....again! I think that was the last one. My hair has pretty much been cornrowed under a wig since then. Only a tiny portion of my hairline is exposed in the front.

I wash and treat only once, sometimes twice a month. I don't have the time to go into hours and hours of dealing with my hair every week anymore:nono:.
 
january noir said:
divachyk
The silk beanies from Pretty Antoinette come in 2 sizes and I purchased the smaller size.

Here is a picture of someone wearing one. I think this may be the larger one but I'm not sure.

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The site says that these can be used under wigs.

I plan to tuck any excess material up under the wig and use bobby pins in the back and behind the ear to secure. If that doesn't work then, I may cut out little holes and make it into a silk mesh if I can.
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january noir, TY! she responded that it's good for wearing under wigs.

cynd said:
@january noir

I notice definite thinning around the edges and I only wear my wig when leave the house which isn't on a daily basis. I attribute this to wearing nylon wig caps which I've tossed in favor of a silk bandana. This is the only time having a smaller head works to my advantage so any added bulk (although I don't think there is much, if any) is not an issue. I've also tried to focus on my edges more with daily oiling (JBCO, eucalyptus and peppermint blend).
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cynd, where did you find a silk bandana?
 
Januaray noir

I live in a hot state so smoldering hot is the norm in the summer. I haven't worn wigs in the summer yet and likely won't because it is so hot. In the winter, it's all good and provides good warmth and I'm never hot.
 
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