WIG CHALLENGE 2009

YAY!!!! I'm planning on upping my wig game in 2009 after seeing Chavas' growth. :yep: I'm getting sick of my real hair anyway. :giggle:
 
Count Me In!!! I've been doing this most of 2008 I may as well continue into 2009 the same! Thankx!:grin:
 
I'm still in but i'll be alternating between wigs and weaves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV1ejqOJbu4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPy5UwsaTHc&feature=channel
(this is the one im thinking about trying)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fdhP4jG7yA&feature=channel

http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/hz7009.html

And of course i love this one i have this one in my fotki. Everyone thinks its my real hair even some naturals.

and after seeing all the ladies on LHCF that have had success with wearing wigs or falls i'll be doing that mostly thru out 2009 and plus mixing it up with some weaves.
 
MJ said:
Hi CurliDiva,

I'm in again for the 2009 challenge!

I don't think I've ever posted any comparison pictures since I started this challenge in July 2007. So here are some comparison pictures (I don't have a recent afro pic):

June 2007
Fro1_061607-vi.jpg


December 2008 (This pic also serves as my starting pic for the 2009 challenge)
Right_Dec_192008-vi.jpg


The wig, bootcamp, and hardcore C&G (cornrows under wig) challenges are a great combination for me. I plan on continuing with the official wig and bootcamp challenges in 2009. I will do a personal hardcore C&G challenge.
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Hey MJ!

You have made great progress! :yep: keep it up and you'll be BSL in no time!
 
flower said:
how do protect your hairline? is there a specific brands I should stay away from?
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You can protect your hairline in different ways:
  • some remove the combs attached to the underside because the teeth can rip you edges (my personal choice)
  • Others just coat the combs with oil, so that they will easily slide in and out.
  • Also make sure your wig cap is not too tight and get one made out of satin material instead of the stocking type that can be drying
  • You can also baggie under your wig for extra protection
Good luck Flower!
 
Please add me ...... I was unofficially in the challenge since January 08 but didn't sign up..... so for 2009 I want to be official .....lol.
 
Hi , i would like to join. so , please addme to the list . i will just basically DC every week and co wash when necesscary. I love wearing wigs anyway so this would be a very easy challenge for me . :drunk:
 
Count me in. How do you protect your hairline? Lately it seems that my hairline in the back is always irritated by the wig? Suggestions?
 
Hey Ladies!

Sorry I haven't been around! Now I got a wedding to plan for, and I need lovely locs for my big August date, so count me in, CD! :grin:

me~:rolleyes:
 
I just got a sew-in weave since I'm not so much into wigs. I really want to protect my hair, after my last relaxer damaged it.

Do I qualify to join this challenge?
 
Please add me Curlidiva. I followed along unofficially in 08- but would like to make it official. I mostly use 1/2 wigs, I am more likely to use full wigs from weeks 5-8 post relaxer. I alternate my wigs with bunning.

IMO I think my edges do way better with half wigs than full wigs- when I do wear full wigs I put a satin type headband around my edges.....
hblhcf.jpg


I am wanting to come up with a homemade U shaped wig so that I can wear a part that shows my scalp.......when I create something I will be sure to post pictures.
 
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Honey Chile, I got this challenge hands down!! I just gave my curly lace front a bleach bath to release tangles and she is flowing and beautiful, I did the same for my Lt. Yaky. We swanging, bouncing and flowing and ready for this challenge.

I'm adding another curly and a lt yaky to my stash in the spring. I like the lt yaky because it looks the most like my hair straightened. The curly looks like a nice braid out.
 
I hear ya'll with the hairline thing. That's why I love the lace because it doesn't add any weight or cause friction for my hairline.

That's an excellent idea with the head band over the hairline... I would love to do one of of those in silk or satin ... :scratchch - you got me thinking....
 
CurliDiva said:
You can protect your hairline in different ways:
  • some remove the combs attached to the underside because the teeth can rip you edges (my personal choice)
  • Others just coat the combs with oil, so that they will easily slide in and out.
  • Also make sure your wig cap is not too tight and get one made out of satin material instead of the stocking type that can be drying
  • You can also baggie under your wig for extra protection
Good luck Flower!
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Hey Curldiva,

How do I attach the wig if I remove the insides?
 
AtlantaJJ said:
I hear ya'll with the hairline thing. That's why I love the lace because it doesn't add any weight or cause friction for my hairline.

That's an excellent idea with the head band over the hairline... I would love to do one of of those in silk or satin ... :scratchch - you got me thinking....
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Thanks Sweetie!

I forgot to edit my post that the headband is silky, someone else mentioned that they will use silk from a fabric store and make a headband. I got mine form Sally's.

I think a pinned on LF is a great option ...because you are so right there is no tension on your edges at all.
 
adi687 said:
I just got a sew-in weave since I'm not so much into wigs. I really want to protect my hair, after my last relaxer damaged it.

Do I qualify to join this challenge?
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:nono: Sorry Adi687, but this challenge does NOT inlcude weaves.

I know there was a "weave challenge for rest of 2008", so check if a new one has started yet for 2009.
 
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I don't know how successful I will be (because my husband HATES wigs) but I'm willing to give it a try. I'm going to purchase a LF wig next week just in time for the beginning of this challenge. So that being said:

Countmein.jpg
 
thanks for the idea. I will try a silk headband.
SelfStyled said:
IMO I think my edges do way better with half wigs than full wigs- when I do wear full wigs I put a satin type headband around my edges.....
hblhcf.jpg


I am wanting to come up with a homemade U shaped wig so that I can wear a part that shows my scalp.......when I create something I will be sure to post pictures.
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Natasha2005 said:
thanks for the idea. I will try a silk headband.
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hi there,

do you mind me asking where you got this? I went to sally's yesterday looking for the headband SS posted about and they didn't have it/didn't know what I was talking about(they never seem to be of much help really).

tia,
tishee
 
MJ said:
Hi CurliDiva,

I'm in again for the 2009 challenge!

I don't think I've ever posted any comparison pictures since I started this challenge in July 2007. So here are some comparison pictures (I don't have a recent afro pic):

June 2007
Fro1_061607-vi.jpg


December 2008 (This pic also serves as my starting pic for the 2009 challenge)
Right_Dec_192008-vi.jpg


The wig, bootcamp, and hardcore C&G (cornrows under wig) challenges are a great combination for me. I plan on continuing with the official wig and bootcamp challenges in 2009. I will do a personal hardcore C&G challenge.


ETA (Dec. 26, 2008): I cut my hair, so it is approximately 1.5 - 2.5 inches shorter now.
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Did you use a wig to achieve this growth? If so any advice for me since I am a first timer.
 
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tishee said:
hi there,

do you mind me asking where you got this? I went to sally's yesterday looking for the headband SS posted about and they didn't have it/didn't know what I was talking about(they never seem to be of much help really).

tia,
tishee
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Hey there sweetness,

I found it at Sally's where they sell like all the accessories like clips, barettes etc. It was in a 2 pack- one black head band and white polka dotted headband. Also you could try Claires, Walmart, Target etc in the accesories dept.
 
SelfStyled said:
Hey there sweetness,

I found it at Sally's where they sell like all the accessories like clips, barettes etc. It was in a 2 pack- one black head band and white polka dotted headband. Also you could try Claires, Walmart, Target etc in the accesories dept.
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thanks sweetie :kiss4:! I went wig shopping today at Golden Beauty here and didn't find anything I really liked :sad: but wanted to ask you if you could give me recs for brands to try for comb free wigs w/the adjustable straps. I tried the combs today and they were killer. The construction of the wigs I saw made me a little afraid to remove the combs for fear of the entire wig coming undone.
 
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