2016 Wig Challenge

[jasmyne14]

My length check pic for March 2016 & I've given the wigs a break as my edges took a beating and they are starting to grow back so for now I'm just bunning in a top knot or donut bun .

 

[trclemons]

I need to catch up for the week:

1. Tuesday = Put TJ Tea Tree Tingle on my hair & sat under the heat cap for 30 minutes. Rinsed out 80% of Kynx I Am Strong and added Design Essentials Mouse for a rollerset.

2. Saturday = Prepoo'd overnight with AVJ spritz & Belle Butters Orange Dream Cream on ends. DC'd with SM Manuka under heat cap for 1 hour; Used CC's Natural Scalp Scrub, CW'd with TJ Tea Tree Tingle, Garnier Reconstructor & rinsed out 80% of Kynx I Am Strong. LCOB'd with L = Ion Repair; C = Coco Curls; O = Mission Condition on length; B = Kyra's Shea Rejuvenation on scalp & Belle Butters Orange Dream Cream on ends.

3. Sunday = Day 1 inversion with Keravada Alter Ego on scalp for 4 minutes.

I enjoyed wearing my hair out last week and I think I am going to go 1 more week before I go back under the wig.

 

[Prettymetty]

I cut about 3 inches off my wig taking it from hip length to Mbl with blunt ends. I love this one so much. And it was only $20. I should buy a couple more in this same style just in case it gets tangled

 

[trclemons]

Put TJ Tea Tree Tingle on my hair & sat under the heat cap for 30 minutes. Rinsed out 80% of Kynx I Am Strong & LCSO'd with L = Ion Repair; C = Blue Roze Okra Curling Cream; S = Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel; O = Mission Condition on length.

I am taking a break from wigs this month to enjoy my hair, but I will return to them in May.

 

[steffiejoe]

I just ordered a fall from extension plus. That will be my next hairstyle. I need my hands on my scalp. I've noticed some things going on and I think I've gotten it from my stylist.

Did you like the fall? Is it similar to a half wig?

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

Has anyone worn a wig with clips? I want to order a heat free hair wig but it has clips so I'm worried they my hurt

 

[trclemons]

Shampoo & Twist Saturday

• Prepoo'd overnight with AVJ spritz and Duafe Unscented Whipped Amla & Honey's Handmade Knot Going Bananas.
• Added HQ The Slip, Roux Porosity & Bhringrai Powder DC mix under the heat cap for an hour.
• Shampoo'd with Coco Curls, CW'd length with TJ Tea Tree Tingle, Garnier Reconstructor, ACV rinse & Kynx I Am Strong with 80% rinse out.
• LCB'd: L = Carol's Daughter Monoi; C = Blue Roze Okra Curl Cream; B = Kyra's Shea Rejuvenation on scalp & HQ Twisting on length & ends.

I twisted my hair and penned it to stretch while it dries.

 

[trclemons]

Last night, I pre-poo'd with Avon Volume for about 45 minutes in the heat cap & CW'd. I added Kynx I Am Strong with 80% rinse out. LCOB'd: L = Carol's Daughter Monoi; C = Blue Roze Okra Curl Cream; O = Annabelle's on length & Keravada Alter Ego on scalp; B = HQ Twisting on ends.

 

[Prettymetty]

My synthetic wig is holding up nicely. It doesn't tangle as much as silkier textures, but it sheds like crazy. I should get another month or 2 out of it.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

I'm going to order a Big Chop Hair u-part wig. Worried that the comb clip things might hurt but oh well

 

[trclemons]

CoWash Saturday:

• Pre-poo’d overnight with AVJ mix & Belle Butter’s Orange Dream Cream on the ends.
  
  
• DC’d with Shea Moisture Manuka & Noni.
  
  
• Used CJ Naturals scalp scrub, CW’d with Avon’s Volume, Garnier Reconstructor with 80% rinse out of Motions Moisture Plus & ACV.
  
  
• LCOB’d: L = Carol’s Daughter Monoi; C = Blue Roze Okra Curling Cream & Obia Curling Custard; O = Mission Condition Glaze; B = Kyra Shea’s Rejuvenation on scalp & HQ Twisting on ends.
  

I put 2 flat twists in the front and 5 two-strand twists for the rest of my hair. This is supposed to be my last week wearing my hair out, but I don't know. I will keep you posted!

 

[Smiley79]

I'm bowing out of the wig challenge to focus on my hair a bit more; I may wear them occasionally for a special occasion or something.

Changed my mind...this past week i realized that wigs keep my hands out of my head and therefore keep strands on my head, soooooo i will opt for a 50/50 system and keep it balanced between rocking a wig half the month and wearing my own hair the other half. Ill figure it out.

I orderd a back up Outre Annie wig and a Outre Jessica half wig. (Happy dance

 

[jasmyne14]

Still in the challenge just waiting for my hair to arrive so I can start making my own wigs again , I got a 1inch trim yesterday and my hair looks and feels better and at the moment I'm just rocking buns until my hair arrives

 

[cherishlove]

I'm still here. I've been switching between ponytails, wigs and buns. I do want to get one sew in throughout the year. I'm on an mission to do my own hair for the year and just do things that me, my family or friends can do to my hair. I'm tired of all the setbacks.

 

[trclemons]

• Used Avon Volume under the heat cap for about 45 minutes & CW'd it out.
• Rinsed out 80% of Motions Moisture Plus.
• LSOB'd: L = Carol's Daughter Monoi; S = Obia Curling Custard; O = Mission Condition Glaze; B = Kyra Shea's Rejuvenation on scalp & Belle Butter's Orange Dream Cream on ends.

 

[ceecy29]

Still wigging it and thriving! I've attached a picture of my hair from my most recent take down. I will straighten it in June. Loving the ease!

Previous photos in this post

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I want to unofficially join this thread since I always forget challenges. I have a bun, a few ponytails and a few wigs.

 

[trclemons]

Shampoo Saturday

• Pre-poo'd overnight with AVJ mix & HH Knot Going Bananas.
• DC'd for over an hour with SM Noni.
• Shampoo'd with Coco Curls, CW'd length with HQ Strawberry, Used Garnier Reconstructor, & rinsed out 80% ACV & Motions Moisture Plus.
• LCS'd with L = CD Monoi; C = Obia Curling Custard; S = Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel.

Before bed, I will break the cast with Avon's Argan Oil & band to stretch this WNG for tomorrow.

 

[trclemons]

I want to unofficially join this thread since I always forget challenges. I have a bun, a few ponytails and a few wigs.

We're glad to have you!

 

[Smiley79]

Has anyone tried this wig. It looks really natural.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I haven't tried it, but it looks gorgeous!

 

[trclemons]

Added HQ Strawberry under heat cap for a little over 30 minutes & CW'd it out. Rinsed out 80% of Motions Moisture Plus. LSO'd with Jakeala Pineapple, Obia Curling Cream & Avon's Argan Oil.

 

[trclemons]

• Pre-poo'd overnight with AVJ mix.
• DC'd with Vatika Garlic under a heat cap for 1.5 hours.
• Scrubbed scalp with CJ Naturals, CW'd with HQ Strawberry, Reconstructed with Garnier, & rinsed out 80% of Motions Moisture Plus.
• LCB'd with L = Jakeala Pineapple, C = Obia & Mop Top Curling Cream, & B = HQ White Tea & Lemon Twisting.

I still haven't returned to my wigs, but I have been using protective styles on my hair instead. I just finished putting my hair in 2 strand twists.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I generally despise lacefront wigs, but I might have to rethink my stance as far as the curly lacefronts. Here's a pic:

 

[trclemons]

• Pre-poo'd twists with HE The Sleeker The Butter under the heat cap for a little over 30 minutes & CW'd it out.
• Rinsed out 80% of Motions Moisture Plus & Tresemme Moisture Rich.
• LCO'd with L = Jakeala Pineapple; C = Coco Curls; O = Keravada Alter Ego on scalp & Avon Argan on length.

 

[trclemons]

• Prepoo'd overnight with AVJ and a mix of HH Knot Going Bananas & Sunny Isle Coconut Oil.
• DC'd with Vatika Garlic for a little over an hour under a heat cap.
• Shampoo'd with TJ Tea Tree Tingle, CW'd with HE The Sleeker The Butter, Reconstructed with Garnier & an 80% rinse out of ACV & Tressemme Moisture Rich.
• LCOB'd with L = LRC Shake n Go, C = Coco Curls, O = Keravada Alter Ego on scalp & Buttercream Wedding on length, B = HQ Twisting.

 

[meka72]

I gave up wigs for now and currently have crochet braids installed. As long as my actual hair thrives, I'll stick with crochet braids for the next 6-12 months.

Unfortunately my kinky straight wig from best lace wigs became unworkable after I washed it a 2nd or 3rd time, which led me to crochet braids. I'll still be in here lurking though.

 

[Smiley79]

lat twisted my hair last night. Now I'm back in a wig after taking a longgggg break from them. I opted for Jessica by Outre. (It's a half wig) But for ease of blending, I think I'm going to rock the Annie wig moving forward. I can blend that wig in my sleep....it's such a perfect match for natural hair. And your hair doesn't have to be super flat underneath, so big plaits or a low bun is just fine. I just need to cut it down because it's way to long for my short self. And I want to look into removing the combs from the wig. Hopefully I won't mess up the construction of the wig by doing so.

Hair Care Regi while wiggin'

• Section my crown separate and treat it with TLC; pay attention to my edges; remove combs from wigs if possible.
• Tuesday- Quick Cowash and DC; 4-5 big flat twists; JBCO pimento on scalp
• Fri/Sat-Bentonite Clay or Black soap poo depending on scalp needs; Protein if needed or a balancing DC or a moisture DC; 4-5 big flat twists; JBCO pimento on scalp
• Mist flat twists with Naturelle Grow Moisture Boost daily
• Not use shower cap; let the steam from my shower give my hair moisture daily.

 

[trclemons]

• Pre-poo'd twists with HE The Sleeker The Butter under the heat cap for 30 minutes & CW'd it out.
• Rinsed out 80% of Tresemme Moisture Rich.
• LCOB'd with L = SSI Moisture Mist; C = Coco Curls; O = Keravada Alter Ego on scalp & Annabelle's Essential on length; B = SSI Kiwi Kiss on ends.

 

[YesToHair!]

Still wigging it...