OFFICIAL Half-Wig Thread (Gallery & Info)

[Bianna125]

I like this wig. I dont blend it very often because I got a 2 instead of a 4, so my hair doesn't blend perfectly. Anyway, I think Beverly Johnson makes pretty good wigs!

 

[morehairplease]

^^^ Is the wig very shiny? How many combs does it have?
tia,
tishee

 

[Bianna125]

^^^ Is the wig very shiny? How many combs does it have?
tia,
tishee

it has 1 comb in the front and one in the back. no drawstring. it is kinda shiny, but some cornstarch takes the shine away pretty well.

 

[Lady Esquire]

Thank you for sharing those pics. I was thinking of getting a 1 or 1b. That's a good tip about the cornstarch. You dip it in water and cornstarch and let it dry?

 

[Missi]

great thread but it has way too many non-pic post (like this one. lol) and quotes of ppls hair just to say how pretty. 3-5 quote re-posts of the same persons pic is too much. Majority of pg 8 is nothin but quotes....dont mean to be mean just wanna see only pics of wigs along with their brand and names

 

[Skyfall]

my halfwig
its a sensationnel I got it from blackhairspray.com I just looked on there and they dont have it anymore.

 

[Lady Esquire]

Sepia H-Nicki (1B half-wig-human)

Angaliquew, I NEED this half-wig in my life. Did you get this online? Please share.

 

[taz007]

Ok, y'all I need help. I just got my "Keya" wig from Outre LAWD I look like:

I will be back with some real pics that you all can see. HELP!

 

[taz007]

Ok, here is the pic. Don't laugh too hard

My DH likes it. He is running around like

I am going to go have him cut about 3-4 inches off right now.

How do I make it not so, so ...what is the word...BIG?!

 

[SelfStyled]

Lady E- hey mama whassup? The cornstarch trick...put a dab on your hands and run your hands over the wig. The CS will soak up the shine.

Taz- I think that wig looks GREAT on you- your DH sounds too cute. Mine cracks me up because he always takes note on how much I groom my wigs. And he says it in this voice like he is talking to the girls here...he is so crazy.

Ok- back to the problem. I would rock that Keya with no problem, but since this is your first half wig, I can see how you might be overwhelmed. You definitely can cut down on the density, if you feel it is too much. I will try to explain, and I know I saw a YT on this recently. Basically you will take some hair scissors and your are going to reach into the wig and cut a few track right at the base of where they are sewn into. Make sure you keep the density even and you should be fine.

Here is the YT
http://www.youtube.com/user/thomasadrianna?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/47/_g10Eg8sLfs
Starts at about 2:15

 

[*Frisky*]

Ok, here is the pic. Don't laugh too hard

My DH likes it. He is running around like

I am going to go have him cut about 3-4 inches off right now.

How do I make it not so, so ...what is the word...BIG?!

I like it!!! Big hair is something you have to get used to..I ordered me two big hair wigs and I probably won't wear them to work..just on the weekends but if I think I look hot in them, I will rock them whenever I feel like it hahaha...

 

[Bianna125]

Thank you for sharing those pics. I was thinking of getting a 1 or 1b. That's a good tip about the cornstarch. You dip it in water and cornstarch and let it dry?

To be honest, I dont have a problem with the shine of most wigs. But I heard from Muffin is my lovers on You Tube, that if you take a tiny bit of cornstarch in your hands and rub in on the dry hair, it cuts down on the shine. Hope this helps!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Just Purchased 2 Full Caps, to get me through this Terrible Winter Weather......Now Ya'll Got me Looking at Half's.

Thanks Self-Styled. Gurrll....You know you are the Wig Diva!

*off to look at blackhairspray.com*erplexed

 

[taz007]

Taz- I think that wig looks GREAT on you- your DH sounds too cute. Mine cracks me up because he always takes note on how much I groom my wigs. And he says it in this voice like he is talking to the girls here...he is so crazy.

Ok- back to the problem. I would rock that Keya with no problem, but since this is your first half wig, I can see how you might be overwhelmed. You definitely can cut down on the density, if you feel it is too much. I will try to explain, and I know I saw a YT on this recently. Basically you will take some hair scissors and your are going to reach into the wig and cut a few track right at the base of where they are sewn into. Make sure you keep the density even and you should be fine.

Here is the YT
http://www.youtube.com/user/thomasadrianna?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/47/_g10Eg8sLfs
Starts at about 2:15

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Great video. Fabulous tips as always!! Off to trim the wig...

 

[Bliss806]

 

[halee_J]

That looks so nice on you! What brand is that?

 

[LaToya28]

Ok, here is the pic. Don't laugh too hard

My DH likes it. He is running around like

I am going to go have him cut about 3-4 inches off right now.

How do I make it not so, so ...what is the word...BIG?!

This is very cute, but I love big hair!

 

[Bliss806]

That looks so nice on you! What brand is that?

That is Born Free brand Style Love. It's actually a Demi Cap.

 

[Nice Lady]

This half-wig thread was so inspirational because I was getting called "Slickback" and I needed some wigs to help me and my appearance especially being single. Thanks to the lady that recommended favorite wigs.

 

[Barbie83]

This is my very first HW! By Bobbi Boss, It's a mono lace cap G, in 1B/30. Got it from the BSS for $19.99.

hmmmm, i like it, but it is verrrrrrrrry shiny and verrrrrrry smooth (the pictures dont have flash so it doesn't seem like it, but trust me, it's EXTREMELY shiny ). Im having a hard time blending with my 14-weeks-post edges, even with a fresh rollerset I find myself just wearing it to run errands on the weekends, when I can keep my hat on the whole time.

I think, instead of buying up a bunch of synthetics (as was my original frenzied plan) I'll save my $$$ and get a human-hair one. I'm just extra self-conscious wearing this. Maybe I gotta let it grow on me.

 

[MonaRae]

Ok, here is the pic. Don't laugh too hard

My DH likes it. He is running around like

I am going to go have him cut about 3-4 inches off right now.

How do I make it not so, so ...what is the word...BIG?!

Nothing funny about this! It looks great!

 

[LaToya28]

This is my very first HW! By Bobbi Boss, It's a mono lace cap G, in 1B/30. Got it from the BSS for $19.99.

hmmmm, i like it, but it is verrrrrrrrry shiny and verrrrrrry smooth (the pictures dont have flash so it doesn't seem like it, but trust me, it's EXTREMELY shiny ). Im having a hard time blending with my 14-weeks-post edges, even with a fresh rollerset I find myself just wearing it to run errands on the weekends, when I can keep my hat on the whole time.

I think, instead of buying up a bunch of synthetics (as was my original frenzied plan) I'll save my $$$ and get a human-hair one. I'm just extra self-conscious wearing this. Maybe I gotta let it grow on me.

I think it looks great on you! Have you tried putting a little powder on it to take away some of the shine? This is why I usually wear textured styles...the shine is not as noticeable and it's a little easier to blend your hair with it. Anyway, I think you made a great choice! You really do look like the Barbie in your siggy

 

[Barbie83]

^^^thanks! i think I'll purchase some baby powder or cornstarch on my way home today

 

[SelfStyled]

Yup- what Latoya said. I think it looks really cute on you btw. I have found only one synthetic half wig that is not shiny at all- and it is a half wig. I have pics in my fotki if you want to see it(Motown LG 28). One other tip to remove shine, soak the wig in the tub with a little shampoo and a little vinegar, soak for about 30 min, squeeze out the exces water, and the towel dry, and let it hang or lay it on a dry towel. When it's dry, most if not all of shininess should be gone. I have done this- and it works like a charm.

I tend to stick with wavy or textured wigs too because they are not as shiny. Let us know how it works out for you.

 

[halee_J]

This is my very first HW! By Bobbi Boss, It's a mono lace cap G, in 1B/30. Got it from the BSS for $19.99.

hmmmm, i like it, but it is verrrrrrrrry shiny and verrrrrrry smooth (the pictures dont have flash so it doesn't seem like it, but trust me, it's EXTREMELY shiny ). Im having a hard time blending with my 14-weeks-post edges, even with a fresh rollerset I find myself just wearing it to run errands on the weekends, when I can keep my hat on the whole time.

I think, instead of buying up a bunch of synthetics (as was my original frenzied plan) I'll save my $$$ and get a human-hair one. I'm just extra self-conscious wearing this. Maybe I gotta let it grow on me.

I was waiting for your post barbie83 I like it! took me a few days and some customization till my HW felt like my own and not 'wiggy'

 

[Dannibear86]

I just wanted to thank you ladies...I read this entire thread the other day and got so excited about all the different possibilities for protective styling that I went out and bought 2 yesterday . They are both Outre one is Emily and the other is Kendis. I'm going to have to customize Emily because she looks really "wiggy" right now but I will make it work.


Then today the PJ in me came out and I took advantage of the lowered shipping through hair sisters and savebeauty and got 3 more lol.

I bought Marbella girl from savebeauty for 11.99 plus shipping
I bought Outre -Shakra ( 17.99) and Freetress-Coconut Girl (19.99) from Hairsisters

Between the recommendations and pictures from you guys and the ladies on YT, I just couldn't resist.

I will post pics when I get them

 

[a_shoe_6307]

Ok ladies, here goes! I have more, but I don't want to take up too much space. I order most of my wigs from hairsisters, but I've also ordered a couple from ebonyonline.

Girl I need to get on your level! All your half wigs look great. You are like the queen of blending. :notworthy

Teach me!!! LOL.

 

[*Frisky*]

Sabina by Outre

 

[Lady Esquire]

Lady E- hey mama whassup? The cornstarch trick...put a dab on your hands and run your hands over the wig. The CS will soak up the shine.

Thanks for the tip! I love this thread.

 

[LaToya28]

Girl I need to get on your level! All your half wigs look great. You are like the queen of blending. :notworthy

Teach me!!! LOL.

Thanks girl, but I very rarely leave any hair out when I wear half wigs. My edges are very thin and delicate so I usually just slick them back and put on a headband.