Wig Season is coming: What r yall buying/wearing?

[cutiebe2]

Update:I love the Friday Night Hair GLS21 its the best lace front I've had so far, and earlier this summer I spent 150 on a wig that did not do me any justice. This one is not too thick which is most time the sign of a wig. And the lace is just the right color. I brush it out every day and it keeps its soft curl. I think I will buy a new one every two months or so.

 

[kupenda]

Oweee I like the Evony and Creta alot. Its been a while since I've worn or bought a wig but I'll be getting those two for sure.

I want Creta badddd. I just bought a different half wig. Don't remember her name. But I'll be wearing her fir the first time tomorrow. I hope I don't look crazy lol


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[firecracker]

I want Creta badddd. I just bought a different half wig. Don't remember her name. But I'll be wearing her fir the first time tomorrow. I hope I don't look crazy lol
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What's the name of the one you are wearing? Is is big and bold?

 

[reeko43]

I bought Motown Tress Evan Wig. Didn't like at first. I reshaped and now love it. It is so strange but this wig is now such a man magnet! I have had quite a few tell me they like my hair and think it is sexy, lol!

 

[ms.blue]

This are the wigs I'm wearing and going to wear over the winter till spring.

Italian yaki 22" lightly flatiron lace wig (custom ordered)

20" yaki curl lace wig (custom ordered) currently wearing the hair straight

My first u part wig that I made w/ virgin "brazilian" hair (not really brazilian but the hair is nice) 16", 18" and 22".

 

[foxee]

I just ordered La Upon from Blackhairspray.com.

 

[LaidBak]

*sigh* I would LOVE to rock a wig all winter. But I suck at picking out wigs. They always look good on the mannequin but look stupid on my head. I need someone local to give an LHCF class on wig buying and styling! HELP!

 

[tdwillis]

Try muffinsismylovers on youtube. She is the queen of wig styling.

 

[LaidBak]

Wig experts, I have a serious question.
When I do wear a wig I wear a stocking cap underneath. But then the back combs from the wig end up pushing the stocking cap up and it gets bunched up, messing up my hair underneath. How do you avoid this? Also, how do you avoid nape damage from the combs in the back?

 

[AceH]

Outre Quick Weave Synthetic Hair Half Wig - Evony

ETA - I did have to customize Evony because she comes longer than what's displayed in my picture. Took me about 10 minutes or so to cut her to my shoulder in layers

 

[kupenda]

What's the name of the one you are wearing? Is is big and bold?

I just looked at the package. I have the FreeTress brand Sophia Girl halfwig. I really like! It's abt an inch or two longer than my own hair, same length in others. Someone upthread posted a pic of her. Me likes her


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[transitioning?]

MaiTai that envoy is cute!

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[transitioning?]

LaidBak I am no wig expert but I know alot of ppl including myself cut the combs out of the wig

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[Jewell]

Wig experts, I have a serious question.
When I do wear a wig I wear a stocking cap underneath. But then the back combs from the wig end up pushing the stocking cap up and it gets bunched up, messing up my hair underneath. How do you avoid this? Also, how do you avoid nape damage from the combs in the back?

^^I agree, cut the combs out and if necessary, use a few bobby pins in the back to keep the edges down. That is what I do, but I don't need any pins in the back, I just place one or 2 along the temple area to keep that area flush in the front. The combs attached to the wigs will rip hair out and cause thinning.

 

[LaidBak]

@LaidBak I am no wig expert but I know alot of ppl including myself cut the combs out of the wig

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Really?? How do you get them to stay in place? I did that once in the front and it slid off when I leaned back. I was mortified, but luckily no one was around.

 

[LaidBak]

^^I agree, cut the combs out and if necessary, use a few bobby pins in the back to keep the edges down. That is what I do, but I don't need any pins in the back, I just place one or 2 along the temple area to keep that area flush in the front. The combs attached to the wigs will rip hair out and cause thinning.

I will give that a try!

 

[Jewell]

Anyone wearing own any short wigs they would like to recommend? I need a new one with a comb (had an embarrassing moment a day ago ...people believed it was my hair too lol)

I own 2 short wigs: one lace front: "Elise" by FreeTress Equal Lace Front Synthetic Wig. She is a slanted bob, falling at mid-neck up to the nape in back. I have her in color 1 (jet black). She is beautiful on every woman I saw her on while looking at reviews on the 'Net.

The other is "MYA" by "It's a Wig/It's a Half-Wig" and she is color DX-3147 (honey blonde and auburn). She is a curly/wavy half-wig with combs in front and back. I can't blend my jet black hair with her, so i use a headband in the front. Both are pictured in my Fotki at: http://fotki.com/jewellj in the "protective styles" album, if you'd like to look!

I also have a medium length (hangs to the shoulders and slightly past) wig called "MAYA" by "It's a Wig," and she is also honey blonde and auburn, having bangs and large barrel curls. She is not pictured yet in my album, I don't think. All these wigs have very soft hair and are not easily tangled. HTH!

I'd love more short wigs, but my hair is very thick and I can't cornrow it down myself very small...hence my need to wear long, thick and "poufy" big hair wigs!

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I'm wearing my own hair flat-ironed right now, but if and when the moment comes and I get tired of it, I will be scooping up "Backy" a FreeTress Baby Hair Lace Front, and possibly another wig from my Chinese wholesalers on Ebay!

 

[naturalnikki]

Outre's Evony can't wait for it to come in!

 

[ojemba]

after i made my 3/4 last Saturday....i'm not turning back...i'm a 3/4 wig making machine!!!!!

I agree!!!! I made my first last week and plan to make more.

 

[Evallusion]

Just wanted to update you ladies on the wigs I was anticipating.

Janet Collection Premium Encore Wig - ELLA (Color: 2) (Human Hair)
This is a horrible wig. It is soooo unbelievably thin and stringy. And it sheds like crazy. I was finding hair all over my clothes and the house. Don't even think about getting this one.

Sensationnel BUMP Wig - FAB FRINGE (Color: Autumn) (Human Hair)
This one is AWESOME. I've gotten numerous compliments on this one. Its a good quality wig and the color is nice. You dont have to do much style it and it irons well. I am reordering this one in a different color. And one more thing, if you have a big...I mean voluptous head , this is not the wig for you. It has a very small cap.

Sensationnel BUMP Wig - VOGUE CROP (Color: Champagne) (Human Hair)
If you wear glasses, this is not the wig for you. Also, if you have a long face, its best to shy away from this one. Its too boxy for those features bu its a good quality wig.

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Also, I just ordered 3 more wigs from a new place I just came across today (www.divatress.com). I like the site andhopefully they will have great service. Anyhow, here's what I ordered: (I'm too lazy to post pics)

Saga Remy Wig – Destiny (1B)
Sensationnel Bump Collection Wig – Fab Fringe (Fall Leaf)
Freetress Equal Wig – Cassandra (P1B/33)


They're cute and worth a click...trust me.

As usual, I'll post up when I receive them.

 

[ImFree27]

I'm wigging it until wsl i'm mbl now. just got a new one in the mail.

 

[HauteHippie]

I got Tammy and love it! Just ordered Shanti.

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[HauteHippie]

MaiTai Fabulous wig! You look great!

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[NJoy]

I cheated on Motown Tress LG-61 and picked up Freetress Samara Girl. I love herrrrrrr.

Here we are together:

I gots a thang for big, Diva hair. This is so my goal look.

 

[shasha8685]

I cheated on Motown Tress LG-61 and picked up Freetress Samara Girl. I love herrrrrrr.

Here we are together:

I gots a thang for big, Diva hair. This is so my goal look.

NJoy I have Samara Girl sitting in my bathroom right now. I keep trying to decide if I should make her my November wig.

I like big, diva hair too.....it suits me

 

[RayRayFurious]

Do you have a link for this one? I think I'm in love!

 

[MzSwift]

Wow, that looks good, NJoy!

 

[Linxnme]

Okay so I have decided to try the wig thing. I have Mariah by Freetress. After watching tons of YouTube videos. I fell in love with her. I personally do not like big hair and she is not big but I still feel a little conscious and I feel like thinning her out. Well I will get over that part. But I have another issue. I don't know if my head is too small and I have adjusted the straps to each setting and the wig still feels like it does not fit right. I mean it feels secure but it seems to be very bulky (only when touch it) in the middle. I have used the combs and tried Bobbby pins. It has a slight bump and when I pull it taut with my hand it is perfect but of course when I let my hand go, it rises right back up. What can I do? I need this to work because this seems like a great stretching and protective style idea. HELPPPPPP

 

[MzSwift]

Okay so I have decided to try the wig thing. I have Mariah by Freetress. After watching tons of YouTube videos. I fell in love with her. I personally do not like big hair and she is not big but I still feel a little conscious and I feel like thinning her out. Well I will get over that part. But I have another issue. I don't know if my head is too small and I have adjusted the straps to each setting and the wig still feels like it does not fit right. I mean it feels secure but it seems to be very bulky (only when touch it) in the middle. I have used the combs and tried Bobbby pins. It has a slight bump and when I pull it taut with my hand it is perfect but of course when I let my hand go, it rises right back up. What can I do? I need this to work because this seems like a great stretching and protective style idea. HELPPPPPP

Linxnme
A tip I learned for short wigs, which tend to have the cone head thing going, is to turn the wig inside out and spray it with hair spray. Let it dry and then flip it back over.

I haven't had to try it but the wig experts on another forum swear by it.
HTH!

 

[Linxnme]

MzSwift Thanks for the info. Oh yeah the cone shape was another issue but I did actually leave it on the wig head inside out however I did'nt use hair spray. What kind should I use? oil sheen or are you referring to a water based spray?

However, the bulkiness is not at the top, it is moreso at the back of my head. It is not from how my hair underneath because that is pretty flat. You know how when you put it on the wig head, it has a nice form fit w/out feeling bulky in the back? Well I don't get that feeling when it is on my head. You can't see it by looking at it but I can feel it. Then if I pull it down (pulling from the middle back not the edge) it looks perfect.