2016 Wig Challenge

[trclemons]

I want to join.
I will "wig it" until summer .... mid June, take a break and be back early fall... October
Neck length, natural. I wash and deep condition weekly. spritz daily with either water or scurl. Take wig off as soon as I get home evenings.

After I put my things down, my next step is to take off my wig. Welcome aboard!!!

 

[trclemons]

1. Like this post.

2. How long do you plan on wigging it?:
All year round although I may do some spring twists in the summer

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony?:

braid take down, shampoo, deep condition every 2 weeks. Moisturize every other night. Retwist leave out daily.

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning:

Natural

5. Current Hair Length:

??? If I was to guess it would be in between my shoulders and armpit

6. 2016 Hair Length Goal:

Brastrap length

7. Starting Photo
I don't have one. I'll take some pics this weekend

 

[trclemons]

This is what I'm rocking this month.

 

[FollicleFanatic]

Since I retwisted my hair my wig lays much flatter and looks way more natural. And here I thought I didn't like the wig.. Jannie is She blends with my hair perfectly!

 

[Smiley79]

Took down my flat twist last night; gave my hair some much needed TLC. I had a bit more shedding than usual. I think I let my braids hang out for too long under my wig. I'm going to up my wash/cowash days to weekly for now.

 

[trclemons]

Took down my flat twist last night; gave my hair some much needed TLC. I had a bit more shedding than usual. I think I let my braids hang out for too long under my wig. I'm going to up my wash/cowash days to weekly for now.

I had to stop letting my braids hibernate for so long for that very reason.

 

[Smiley79]

I had to stop letting my braids hibernate for so long for that very reason.

Yup my hair is a diva...she hates to be ignored for too long, lol.

 

[mostamaziing]

My wig just shipped! It should be here by the 12th I'm so excited!

I also took my sew in out late last night so I'll update my original starting pic.

 

[trclemons]

Last night, I pre-poo'd overnight with my AVJ mix & Brahmi/Amla Oil. This morning, I added ORS Olive Oil Replenishing DC under a heat cap for 1.5 hours. CW'd with Honey's Handmade Pumpkin & Safflower Apple Butter, SSI Okra Reconstructor, ACV Rinse & an 80% rinse out of SM African Black Balancing Conditioner.

I LCOB'd with Cozy Moments Protein Mist, Treluxe Untie the Knot, Keravada Super Gro on scalp, Duafe Amla on length, Kreyol Essence HBCO Peppermint on edges and Kyra's Shea Medley Rejuvenate butter on ends. I'm all plaited up and ready to continue wigging it for the week.

 

[Napp]

I bought a new lace front wig so I could give my leave out a break from my u part wigs. I can't wait!

 

[alex114]

Okay guys, so there's this amazing wig maker that I follow on Instagram.....I recently reached out to her and she said that her base price is 575 for wigs, BUT she provides the hair.....ugh lol. I think I'm going to just do a regular 200 brazilian wig. But I want one of her pieces sooooo badly. I think I'll order one for my wedding, because that's part of my budget lolol

But yeah, I henna'd my hair on Saturday, washed it out, threw some DC on, and put my hair in two buns to stretch and dry, then yesterday I moisturized, sealed and braided it up. Right now I'm under a wig, and plan to be for the next month or so.

 

[trclemons]

Okay guys, so there's this amazing wig maker that I follow on Instagram.....I recently reached out to her and she said that her base price is 575 for wigs, BUT she provides the hair.....ugh lol. I think I'm going to just do a regular 200 brazilian wig. But I want one of her pieces sooooo badly. I think I'll order one for my wedding, because that's part of my budget lolol

But yeah, I henna'd my hair on Saturday, washed it out, threw some DC on, and put my hair in two buns to stretch and dry, then yesterday I moisturized, sealed and braided it up. Right now I'm under a wig, and plan to be for the next month or so.

@alex114
What is the wig maker's Instagram name, I'd like to check out her work?

 

[athenat]

@alex114
What is the wig maker's Instagram name, I'd like to check out her work?

Me too....I wear wigs 1-2 days out of the week. My hair is normally twisted. I haven't brought a wig in about 2-3 years (I had so many) but now i want a nice looking one. So hopefully I can find one. I'm also interested in making my own. I'll have to start watching Youtube for that.

 

[alex114]

@alex114
What is the wig maker's Instagram name, I'd like to check out her work?

Me too....I wear wigs 1-2 days out of the week. My hair is normally twisted. I haven't brought a wig in about 2-3 years (I had so many) but now i want a nice looking one. So hopefully I can find one. I'm also interested in making my own. I'll have to start watching Youtube for that.

Her name is @mshot2mollyhollywood

 

[alex114]

Hey which brands of biotin does everyone take? And @trclemons let me know if you think that wig maker is worth the price lol

 

[trclemons]

Hey which brands of biotin does everyone take? And @trclemons let me know if you think that wig maker is worth the price lol

I have to give it to her, her wigs are very, very nice, but $575 is still a bit too steep for me. I would pay $300 tops.

 

[alex114]

Okay.....lol thank you for that. I needed someone else's input to bring me back to reality I'm going to just do one for about 250. But yeah I'll post pics when I receive it! @trclemons

 

[trclemons]

Last night, I put Dove Nourishing Oil Care Conditioner on my braids, sat under the heat cap for 30 minutes, CW'd and rinsed it out and rinsed out 80% of the V05 Strawberries & Cream.

I LCOB'd with Carefree Curls Gold, Liquid Gold Ginger Cream, Keravada Super Gro on scalp, Duafe Amla on length, Kreyol Essence HBCO Peppermint on edges and Kyra's Shea Medley Refresh & Hydrating butter on ends.

 

[Napp]

Im looking for an affordable human hair lace wig. does anyone know where should i start looking?

 

[january noir]

Im looking for an affordable human hair lace wig. does anyone know where should i start looking?

There are many - it depends on what you mean by affordable.
If you find the 2015 Wig Challenge, you should get some info that is useful to you.
I bought all of my lace fronts from Eva Wigs. evawigs.com
Mine were customized and the average cost was $360.

 

[quirkydimples]

Not sure I'm in this challenge, but I bought a wig...

 

[Napp]

There are many - it depends on what you mean by affordable.
If you find the 2015 Wig Challenge, you should get some info that is useful to you.
I bought all of my lace fronts from Eva Wigs. evawigs.com
Mine were customized and the average cost was $360.

i was thinking 150-200 for a 14 inch italian yaki straight wig

 

[january noir]

i was thinking 150-200 for a 14 inch italian yaki straight wig

You should be able to find in your price range easy.

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

I have to give it to her, her wigs are very, very nice, but $575 is still a bit too steep for me. I would pay $300 tops.

Damn dat. For $575, i can get two bundles of my zig zag curly from extensions plus!t

 

[quirkydimples]

I'm wearing a wig to work for the first time today and I'm super self conscious about it. It's the same length as my own hair pretty much and I work with mostly white people, so everyone thinks I've just curled it or something. It's a little uncomfortable; I'll be taking it off as soon as I get home.

 

[SunnyDelight]

I'm wearing a wig to work for the first time today and I'm super self conscious about it. It's the same length as my own hair pretty much and I work with mostly white people, so everyone thinks I've just curled it or something. It's a little uncomfortable; I'll be taking it off as soon as I get home.

LOL.... when I'm wearing a wig and clear coworkers like my hair.... I say thanks and keep it moving. I will tell the sista's its a wig since they are into haircare and protective styling ~~ and don't have a million questions, except where did you get it!

You look great in that wig girlie!

 

[Dannibear86]

Hi Ladies!

I would like to join this challenge except I plan to sew the perimeter of the wig down for added security. Does that qualify for this challenge or is that more like a sew in?

 

[bluediamond0829]

1. How long do you plan on wigging it?: I plan to wear a half wig until I can obtain the growth, thickness, and length that I would like to have. My hair is already pretty healthy and well maintained even though I've worn weaves and wigs. I found a great product line and treatment that I love(Etae Products).

2. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony?: I will keep my hair wrapped as much as possible underneath the wig cap and wig. I wash and condition at least once to twice a week depending on how oily my hair is. I don't like my hair to be super oily and plus I have to keep the front part nice(I wear half wigs). I can't braid for nothing. I thought about going to a braid shop and just having them braid it down and keeping it braided for two weeks at a time. But I like to brush and comb through my hair at least once in the morning and once at night. I want to get one of those scalp massagers. Actually the lady I went to when I had a weave had this shampoo brush that was really good. I want to get a shampoo brush or a scalp massager.

3. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: I am natural. I don't remember how long and when my last relaxer was but its been over a year and some months since I've had a relaxer.

4. Current Hair Length: My current hair length is neck length. almost like a uneven bob.

5. 2016 Hair Length Goal: I wish to reach at least shoulder or a little pass the shoulder length. I don't mind layers or different lengths of hair.

6. Starting Photo: I don't have any photos right now. I will upload them later.

 

[Smiley79]

Starting this weekend, I'm going to take a much needed break from wearing wigs (about a week or two).

 

[trclemons]

Starting this weekend, I'm going to take a much needed break from wearing wigs (about a week or two).

How will you wear your hair during your break?