WIG CHALLENGE 2013

[Evallusion]

Rockin out with Vivica's Campbell wig.

 

[JosieLynn]

Wore my homemade wig today. Hair and closure used on wig is the Onyc Kinky Curly



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Wow that a really nice one! How did you make it?

 

[BonBon]

I'm starting to feel self-conscious with my LFs

I feel when I'm really close to someone, their eyes drift up towards my hairline or part. Am I imagining things? I try to pick wigs with natural hairlines and parts.

My black girlfriends tell me they look natural. One Asian friend always compliments me on my "hair." Does this happen to anyone else wearing LFs? Maybe they are just trying to see if it's mine?

How close?

Honestly, I feel eyes drifting around the hairline is a sign that it doesn't look quite right. It may be something small though. Generally if I get that from quite a few people when in a wig I know something is off.

Do you customize your hairline to look even more natural, or wear it straight out the packet?

 

[Renewed1]

I'm starting to feel self-conscious with my LFs

I feel when I'm really close to someone, their eyes drift up towards my hairline or part. Am I imagining things? I try to pick wigs with natural hairlines and parts.

My black girlfriends tell me they look natural. One Asian friend always compliments me on my "hair." Does this happen to anyone else wearing LFs? Maybe they are just trying to see if it's mine?

Belle Du Jour I totally understand. I cut bangs into the lace front to help hide the lace.

I'm not an expert with hiding the lace, but cutting a side bang chinese bangs will work.

 

[Belle Du Jour]

How close?

Honestly, I feel eyes drifting around the hairline is a sign that it doesn't look quite right. It may be something small though. Generally if I get that from quite a few people when in a wig I know something is off.

Do you customize your hairline to look even more natural, or wear it straight out the packet?

Usually someone sitting or standing 1.5 feet away? I don't feel like it's just with one wig, though. I wear different wigs and I feel like I always get those looks. To me, though, it doesn't look

I'm not sure what you mean by customize but I always trim the lace back following the shape of the hairline. . .maybe that's the problem

 

[cherishlove]

Loving my wig. DH likes it too. School started so I'm wigging it for at least 8 weeks

 

[ojemba]

Wow that a really nice one! How did you make it?

JosieLynn I used a old wig and cut the hair off then sew the hair on the cap. The closure was sewed down also.

 

[cherishlove]

JosieLynn I used a old wig and cut the hair off then sew the hair on the cap. The closure was sewed down also.

That's a good idea.

Anybody know where to get that type of wig cap from?

 

[BonBon]

Usually someone sitting or standing 1.5 feet away? I don't feel like it's just with one wig, though. I wear different wigs and I feel like I always get those looks. To me, though, it doesn't look

I'm not sure what you mean by customize but I always trim the lace back following the shape of the hairline. . .maybe that's the problem

I think some people (the lace experts lol) tweeze the hairline to create a more realistic shape of the actual hairline rather than the lace. I know they have baby hair options on most, but a lot of the wigs are a little too thick and symmetrical round the front. Including a lot of celeb ones It may look nice, but still arouse "hairline curiosity".

Have you tried looking on Black Hair Media in the lace section. Those ladies have a lot of tips. I didn't wear lace enough to get into bleaching knots, dying lace and all that, but it can make a big difference.

 

[beauti]

okay i'm back its been like four months since i posted in here. went from wearing wigs to braids to bunning soooo.....I bought some peruvian hair, four bundles, and a lace closure. they sent me brazilian hair closure instead of peruvian but no biggie. will be making my wig tonight. the hair came with nits i followed the bhm guide to nit removal and 'pooed and dc'd. Will cornrow my hair hair a month at a time

 

[LostInAdream]

Wiggins it for the rest of my pregnancy full lace front rpgshow.com

 

[Meritamen]

Taking a break from the wigs over the summer but I already know what I want to rock this winter. The RPGShow CLW054-c wig.

 

[BonBon]

Wiggins it for the rest of my pregnancy full lace front rpgshow.com

Really pretty

 

[JosieLynn]

So here's the wig that I made, first one I ever made, feeling kinda proud of myself. Got some things to work out but I think for a first time I'm cool. I think I might take the advice of one of the other ladies and actually sew the closure to the u-part that i made so that way I won't have to fuss with making sure the closure and wig are meeting properly. If anybody has anymore tips I would appreciate it

 

[Jobwright]

Great job!!!!! I love your natural look too though.

 

[ScorpioLove]

Thank you! I bought it from eBay. The seller's name is newstarupup. 14 in 1b yaki straight full lace.

I'm in LOVE!

I'm getting it cut tomorrow for a more realistic look.

how is this holding up? Do you still love it? Any issues with it? Do you have any more pics of it? I want to order this today.

 

[coolsista-paris]

This challenge was working kinda good for me. But my edges got messed up and started to disapear. It took me à few months to get them back. I have fine hair by thé way.

I used to take off thé wig each night. And while wearing them i had on à wig cap. (those with thé matérial of tights).

Id really love to start using wigs again but i need all of your precious advice if you dont mind.

Any advice please please please?

 

[MsAminta]

Stoping in to get some tips.

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This is my next PS, plan on wearing her for a while.

Rpgshow full lace wig.

ojemba I love this wig on you! I've been wanting to try a style like this but my question is what do you do when the wind blows? Like what if a wind gust kicks your bangs up?

 

[hnntrr]

Joining and subbing!

BC'd On March 31st, to TWA almost 4 months post relaxer. Been wigging for about a week so far, I have two wigs right now. These are my first ones so its fun and different. pictures when I get on my pc.

 

[Renewed1]

This challenge was working kinda good for me. But my edges got messed up and started to disapear. It took me à few months to get them back. I have fine hair by thé way.

I used to take off thé wig each night. And while wearing them i had on à wig cap. (those with thé matérial of tights).

Id really love to start using wigs again but i need all of your precious advice if you dont mind.

Any advice please please please?

coolsista-paris But you can wear one of those satin caps that are for men. Someone suggested to me to wear the weaving caps used for weaves and soak it in oil, prior to using it.

I personally don't wear caps, I moisturized and oil my hair with JBCO and spray the undercarriage of the wig with oil sheen.

The below link has some tips.....
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=602231&highlight=wig

 

[ojemba]

@ojemba I love this wig on you! I've been wanting to try a style like this but my question is what do you do when the wind blows? Like what if a wind gust kicks your bangs up?

msaminita I've never had an issue with the wind here. But since I sewed the hair on an old wig cap it fits right by my hair line so I suppose it wouldnt look that strange if the hair went back.

 

[MzSwift]

MzSwift, what does M & S mean?

scarcity21

M&S means moisturize and seal. HTH!

 

[MzSwift]

I'm so happy to see a thread about wigs! I just got Freetress Makeover and Outre Barbie. Synthetic hair has improved a little since I last wore wigs.

I'll be cheering on from the sidelines.

ETA: Freetress Make Over tangles like crazy.

And I got a tip to dip a straight wig in boiling water to get rid of the shine.

LovinLea

Wait now, someone told you to boil a synthetic wig to get rid of shine? Hot water/temps are used to seal synthetic hair ends when braiding. I can't imagine what it would do to a wig! Some ladies suggest running a little corn starch or baby powder through the wig to get rid of shine. Maybe you can try that? HTH!

 

[coolsista-paris]

do any of you sleep with your lace front wigs (or wigs)?

I wonder if taking it down everyday is the thing that made my edges break? making my hairline get shorter.

Too much manipulationon the hairline maybe?

What do your think?

 

[beauti]

here goes the wig i made! i made a u part with closure elastic band method, then a few days later went ahead and attached the closure to the u part wig, making it a full wig

 

[beauti]

coolsista-paris are your edges braided? how is your hair underneath your wig? i dont sleep with my wig on. that thang comes off as soon as i get home from work to let my hair breathe. my hair is cornrowed, middle part with the front braided down the sides and the crown going straight back

 

[coolsista-paris]

coolsista-paris are your edges braided? how is your hair underneath your wig? i dont sleep with my wig on. that thang comes off as soon as i get home from work to let my hair breathe. my hair is cornrowed, middle part with the front braided down the sides and the crown going straight back

I cornrow going down,from front edges to nape. Always thé same way.
I always took that lace wig off as soon as i got home too.

Maybe i should cornrow like you explain.
And of course not put thé nylon cap on... Im gonna search for à satin cap (men type like ladies have said here)

 

[beauti]

coolsista-paris yeah i wouldnt recommend braiding your edges straight back due to the tension. i also dont wear caps underneath but if you must, then yes satin or silk would be best

 

[Foxglove]

do any of you sleep with your lace front wigs (or wigs)?

I wonder if taking it down everyday is the thing that made my edges break? making my hairline get shorter.

Too much manipulationon the hairline maybe?

What do your think?

coolsista-paris
How are you attaching the wig? If it comes with combs consider using bobby pins to keep it in place instead of the combs. Also, how are you keeping your hair underneath? If it's cornrows are they too tight? Any damage you're getting from wearing the wig on a daily basis will get worse if you sleep in the wig because you'll be tossing and turning and making the tension worse.

 

[JosieLynn]

So it's been getting easier to work with the wig, I am loving how easy it has been to "do my hair" in the morning before work. The regimen for my hair right now is moisturizing it 2x a day with water, an argan oil conditioning leave-in spray and then castor oil on my edges, once before i put on the wig and once after i take it off at night. I wear a wave cap kind of wig cap underneath my wig at all times, which helps my braids to stay flat and my hair kind of smoother and straight around the edges. Finally figured what curl style to put in the wig as well. Did a bantu knot out around the perimeter of my head, about 10 knots and just let it continue to fall throughout the week, it looks really natural. Probably won't wash my hair for another week since i'm not putting in a ton of product or manipulation. Then i'll wash and DC in the cornrows and take my hair out of the braids at the end of the month for that wash day.