WIG CHALLENGE 2014

[Michelle1971]

I was busy this week and may have inadvertently found a new way to wear my hair under wigs. I had my hair banded to airdry. Rather than taking all the bands out to flat twist, I just took the front bands out and banded them to the back ones. I rocked that all week. The only downside was the the middle of the banded sections was a little dry. I'd probably have to make smaller sections or GHE at night to get moisture to the middle. I only did 4th this time.

uofmpanther
How is this working out for you? I can't stand braiding up my hair and the takedown is a pain
I am thinking about giving this a try

 

[MonaRae]

Anyone experiencing a sore scalp due to the lack of manipulation? It's not severe so no real alarm here. I'm using this as a good sign that I'm not over manipulating my hair. Under manipulation, I believe I'm guilty of that.

Also, S-Curl has been a great help against dryness and once apon a time tangles but now I suffer tangles. Does anyone know a good detangling conditioner?

 

[onesoulsista]

Just taking a general poll: Does every one sew their wig down or use wig combs or bobby pins to secure their wig?
I sew mines down and remove once a week but I don't think this method allows me to M&S enough

 

[CurliDiva]

Just taking a general poll: Does every one sew their wig down or use wig combs or bobby pins to secure their wig?
I sew mines down and remove once a week but I don't think this method allows me to M&S enough

Hi onesoulsista,

I just use the adjustable straps - no combs or bobby pins. I

f I need extra security, then I'll sew it down. This never last for an entire week because I want access to my scalp.

 

[CurliDiva]

I've co-washed nearly daily this week and my hair feels lush!

 

[onesoulsista]

ok thanks for your response CurliDiva. maybe I need to sew an adjustable strap into my wigs

 

[onesoulsista]

M&S once a week isn't working for me

 

[onesoulsista]

Keep the response coming ladies.

 

[Michelle1971]

Just taking a general poll: Does every one sew their wig down or use wig combs or bobby pins to secure their wig?
I sew mines down and remove once a week but I don't think this method allows me to M&S enough

I mostly use the wig combs - but not the one at the nape.
I occasionally use bobby pins, it depends on the wig though.
I will never sew my wig down. I have to wash my hair too much to do that.

 

[Prettymetty]

I dont bother sewing my wig down because I only wear it a few days a week. When im at home I just wear my braids under a satin bonnet

 

[ghanagirl23]

Just taking a general poll: Does every one sew their wig down or use wig combs or bobby pins to secure their wig?
I sew mines down and remove once a week but I don't think this method allows me to M&S enough

as of now I am wearing a part so I sew around the leave out because the combs are just painful and use to rip out my hair

I wash and deep condition my hair once week

 

[NGraceO]

I don't sew down. For my non-elastic wigs( made on a base that isn't stretchable) I may use a couple of bobby pins. For the elastic ones, I use nothing. No combs, no elastic bands. My head is large so it just stays

NGraceO

 

[NGraceO]

Here are my plaits done on freshly washed hair. So happy about the length I am at right now. Longest it's ever been in my life!


OAN: I may go pick up another Creta girl wig today so I can have one I use only for buns/updos, and one I wear down. That wig is proving to be my staple. Yay! NGraceO

 

[uofmpanther]

Hey, ladies! I came across this article on preserving synthetic wigs and thought I'd share - http://www.clutchmagonline.com/2014/01/secret-making-synthetic-wigs-look-like-new-year/

 

[uofmpanther]

I don't sew my wigs down. I prefer wigs with an elastic band, and that is usually enough

 

[ojemba]

Just taking a general poll: Does every one sew their wig down or use wig combs or bobby pins to secure their wig? I sew mines down and remove once a week but I don't think this method allows me to M&S enough

. I don't sew mines down nor do I use the combs. If needed I use bobby pins.

 

[prettykinks]

I don't sew my wigs down. I use hair pins or bobby pins.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I don't sew mines down either.

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[MrsMelodyV]

I ordered a creta girl today. It'll be here Tuesday. I'm super excited! I'll try it out this weekend. If I like it and don't feel too self-conscious, I'll wear it to work next week.

 

[NGraceO]

I ordered a creta girl today. It'll be here Tuesday. I'm super excited! I'll try it out this weekend. If I like it and don't feel too self-conscious, I'll wear it to work next week.

Woo-hoo! Go team Creta girl! Lol

Don't be afraid to chop it! Or wear in a bun if you feel self conscious!!

NGraceO

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I just ordered two 3 wigs from hairsisters. The one with bangs I ordered in a 99J and then one in a mixture of brown and blondish tips and the other one in a dark brown.







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[trclemons]

It seems like I start getting bored with my wigs after about two weeks. I will use two different wigs each month, some of which may be worn in totally different styles, so I have my eye on about 8 more wigs to finish out the year.

Also, I'm thinking about returning to weekly washes/co-washes because either my hair does better and/or I do better with not having the larger amounts of shedding. It's just a little too much for the both of us.

Below is Lucia, wig #3. I got her from Sam's Beauty for $6.99. You will see her again in another style towards the end of the year. At any rate, I enjoyed the Shorty and Clover wigs last month and I'm excited about the wigs for this month.

Stay on the journey ladies and have a great week!

 

[RockRideTrue]

I looooovvveeee Creta Girl. So natural looking the older it get. Make sure to give it a good cut when you get it.

 

[ojemba]

I took down my beehive because I'm gonna give mega Tek another try (I was cleaning and found the bottle). I want to be able to asses my hair weekly. I did some medium single plaits and pulled them back into one cornrow in the back. I added condish to each plait so my hair is very moisturized. My wig still looks good on since it's a curly wig.

 

[CurliDiva]

Since its snowing, I decided to do an oil pre-poo today at work with a shower cap under my wig.

unfortunately, so now I'm stick discretely wiping my neck with a tissue! lol

 

[NGraceO]

Since its snowing, I decided to do an oil pre-poo today at work with a shower cap under my wig. unfortunately, so now I'm stick discretely wiping my neck with a tissue! lol

BOL!!! *lachen*

NGraceO

 

[NGraceO]

I took down my beehive because I'm gonna give mega Tek another try (I was cleaning and found the bottle). I want to be able to asses my hair weekly. I did some medium single plaits and pulled them back into one cornrow in the back. I added condish to each plait so my hair is very moisturized. My wig still looks good on since it's a curly wig.

Liking those plaits!!

NGraceO

 

[Aggie]

I ordered a short curly human hair wig on ebay last week and already got a notification that it's shipped and I should have it by tomorrow. I can't wait to see it up close and personal. I looks like a neck to shoulder length coily-fro. It was pretty on ebay so we'll just have to see if I like as much when I see it on my head.

 

[Prettymetty]

I went wig shopping at this huge hair store near my house. I didnt find anything I really liked. Im looking for something short or curly because I cant have long hair as a waitress

 

[trclemons]

Just taking a general poll: Does every one sew their wig down or use wig combs or bobby pins to secure their wig?
I sew mines down and remove once a week but I don't think this method allows me to M&S enough

onesoulsista: I don't sew my wigs down. I take the combs out and use the adjustable straps. If I ever need to go beyond the straps, I will use bobby pins.