Wow. I knew ppl could spend a lot on hair, but dang! I learned to do quick weaves myself, but that usually only last 2-4 weeks. As such, I don't get hair that is more than about $25 pack.
I have seen quite a few people on this board making wigs/half wigs and stuff and then sewing them on. I want to learn how to do that, but I kinda suck at braiding my own hair.
Any tips from ppl that do it themselves??
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If you know how to do a quick weave, you can make a wig. The only difference is you'll be using a needle and thread to attach the tracks instead of glueing them on. Most people use stocking caps for quick weaves. For a wig, the deluxe weave caps are better - these even come with a u-shaped section in the front that you can cut out if you want to make a half-wig.
I don't spend a lot on hair either. I use bss brands, if you know how to pick them you can get decent quality. Some of the bigger online bss stores have two for one sales etc., sometimes and that's where I get most of my hair. The most I'll spend is 50/pack if it's upscale bss. However not all of my hair is "upscale" or special label bss. I also use protein hair sometimes. My wigs last a long time. I've never had to throw out or retire one of my handmade wigs yet. Some are over a year now and I don't foresee having to get rid of them any time soon. The hair is reuseable if you want to make another wig, or do a weave, etc.
When i was 18 i dated a guy who bought me $600 virgin indian hair. I'm not into weave and i tend to do my hair myself so that was crazy to me...Oh...and a "friend" ended up stealing the hair.
Wow - what a story.