OFFICIAL Half-Wig Thread (Gallery & Info)

SelfStyled said:
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.
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Wow, I've never heard of that one! I'll definitely be trying that. Thanks so much for the tip!
 
Okay, so I tried on my first half wig today while out shopping with my girl. I am SO hooked, ladies. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for hipping me to this protective style. I am so excited about the possibility of baggying up under one of these bad boys. Talk about double duty. Looking good on top, and nurturing on the bottom, woooooo whoooo!!!!!!

Okay, so I'm broke, right, but I wrote down the two that I tried on and am online now seeing if I can find them a little less on e-Bay or wherever. If I can't; at least I have the information. The two I tried on are:

Sensationnel, Instant Weave Lace Top, #2, Style HZ T004, $22,00, hand tied.

I love, love this wig. As beautiful as this pic is it does it no justice.

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Mono Pam, Empress Weave, H1, $34.99, a long wig, wet/wavy look (IMO). My girl said this one is actually just like my hair (funny, love my hair, didn't like the wig; looked too phony to me). Even the clerk said she likes it because she "likes big hair". Since it more naturally matches my hair I am sure I will get this wig and it will grow on me.
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Meanwhile, I will mark and keep an eye on this thread.

I am seeing I go for half wigs that are at least as long as my hair (which is even with the bra strap across my back for now). Just don't see need in getting one shorter (reserve the right to change my mind). Being the PJ that I am I am sure I will be adding HWJ to the list. Me wanting to do things right will want the styrofoam head for EACH wig I buy. What about you ladies? How do YOU store your wigs?

Hugz, I'm SO excited.

LL
 
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HEY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been MIA for a while but I'm so happy to see how successful this thread has turned out to be. I can't stress what a great option half wigs can be in our protective styling rotation. Keep the photos coming...as for me, I got a couple wigs from hairsisters.com and a couple from my local BSS store, so I'll be sharing them here and on my hair blog. I just need to wrap up '09 (been super busy), lol. Happy Hair Growth ladies!!!! :)
 
I tried my hand at half wigs while I was pregnant & destroyed the edges of my hair. Knowing what I now know, I'm going to try again. I'm natural but have a lot of heat damage so I'm going to go from BSL to maybe APL or my shoulders. These will be great for protective styling, I think.

Thanks ladies for sharing! Some of these curly/textured wigs are calling my name!
 
SelfStyled said:
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.
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SelfStyled, thank you for the tip!

I ordered my first half wig today on sale for $14.97!!!!!!! I guess I'm gifting it to myself for Xmas.
:grin:



https://www.hairsisters.com/ver2/Vi...ortName=product_sort&sortValue=desc&type=cate

HZ 7010 in color 1B. I'll be back with a follow-up on how I like it.
 
LadyPikliz said:
SelfStyled, thank you for the tip!

I ordered my first half wig today on sale for $14.97!!!!!!! I guess I'm gifting it to myself for Xmas.
:grin:



https://www.hairsisters.com/ver2/Vi...ortName=product_sort&sortValue=desc&type=cate

HZ 7010 in color 1B. I'll be back with a follow-up on how I like it.
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OOH! This one has received tons of really good reviews. More than a few posters on hairsisters, blackhairspray, and youtube have said it's the best HW they've bought. Please do tell how you like it, and post lots of pics!
 
How do you ladies care for the wig itself when you're not wearing it? Does it need to be washed or does it just go back in the bag? I'd like to try this as a protective style but I'm afraid of messing up the wig from not knowing how to take care of it.
One more thing, are there any vids of how to install a half wig? Like how to get good blending and what not?
 
LovinLocks said:
Okay, so I tried on my first half wig today while out shopping with my girl. I am SO hooked, ladies.
Sensationnel, Instant Weave Lace Top, #2, Style HZ T004, $22,00, hand tied.
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Okay, okay, so I did it. I got my first two halfs this morning!!! Too bad I ain't going nowhere tonight.


Mono Pam, Empress Weave, H1, $34.99, a long wig, wet/wavy look (IMO). My girl said this one is actually just like my hair (funny, love my hair, didn't like the wig) .
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I got the Mono Pam and I'll show you the other when I get back from the Y. So excited. Wonder what "I" will look like in 'em. :blush:
 
Im so mad..I buy all of my wigs in a 4/30...I rinsed my hair dark brown to cover my greys and now it looks black..so now none of my wigs match my hair!!!! now i have to wait for this crap to wash out..smh
 
*SkolarStar* said:
How do you ladies care for the wig itself when you're not wearing it? Does it need to be washed or does it just go back in the bag? I'd like to try this as a protective style but I'm afraid of messing up the wig from not knowing how to take care of it.
One more thing, are there any vids of how to install a half wig? Like how to get good blending and what not?
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I just keep mine back in the bag it came in and I place the wigs in that net that it came in as well. I only use the synthetic wigs so I do not wash them...once they get a hot mess, I just toss them. They last me a good amount of months with the measures of care that I've been taking. So far so good!:grin:
 
LovinLocks said:
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Okay, okay, so I did it. I got my first two halfs this morning!!! Too bad I ain't going nowhere tonight.


Mono Pam, Empress Weave, H1, $34.99, a long wig, wet/wavy look (IMO). My girl said this one is actually just like my hair (funny, love my hair, didn't like the wig) .
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I got the Mono Pam and I'll show you the other when I get back from the Y. So excited. Wonder what "I" will look like in 'em. :blush:[/QUOTE]


OOOh! Can't wait to see the pics!! Welcome to the half-wig club!!!:lachen:
 
I just bought Outre's Tammy today, she's big and fabulous, l love her and I still have the 2 Polly HWs on the way that I ordered.

ETA: Check out album in profile to see pics of Tammy
 
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Happy 2010 ladies. Here's LL in her FIRST of many half-wig:

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Whatcha think??? I am having fun today. Been taking self-pics, blogging and everything. Next is the other one I purchased :bdance:.

P.S. This is the Vanessa - Fashion Hair by Fifth Avenue Collection; mono PAM; Express weave (true blend thin skin). www.vanessahair.com, color no. 1.
 
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Your HW looks very natural, LovinLocks!

I just got Tammy and I seriously LOVE this HW. Very light, soft, natural looking and easy to blend. It looks JUST like a braidout on blowdried hair. Will be back w/ pics in a bit!
 
LovinLocks said:
Happy 2010 ladies. Here's LL in her FIRST of many half-wig:

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Whatcha think??? I am having fun today. Been taking self-pics, blogging and everything. Next is the other one I purchased :bdance:.

P.S. This is the Vanessa - Fashion Hair by Fifth Avenue Collection; mono PAM; Express weave (true blend thin skin). www.vanessahair.com, color no. 1.
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Work it LL. It looks great on you. I wish my BSS's sold the Pam.
 
:grin:Hey Ladies. Now that my braids are out, I could finally try on some of the wigs that I bought online and at the BSS. This is Outre Jessica. :love3:I love it. I also have more pics of it on the blog www.hairwegrow-again.com
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*Update: Ok, I see the pics aren't showing. Well, as usual, I always have issues uploading pics:whyme:...click HERE to see them.
 
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by the way, I didn't know besthairworld.com went out of business....so now it's down to Blackhairspray, Hairsisters and Clairs I guess...
 
Smiley79 said:
:grin::whyme:...click HERE to see them.
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Hello Smiley,

Ya rockin' it girl, ya rockin' ittttt!!!!!! Think I need to start a HW List with the names/numbers of the ones I am liking (er a most of 'em) to purchase when $$$ comes available.

Just what I need a new product to be a junkie foe, :spinning:. Heeeey, LL is in half-wig heaven.
 
this is my type of thread.. i'll have to come back and post up some half wig shots when I get home to my comp.. LOVE ITTTTT ALL!
 
I am a wigaholic! here are some of my looks. (all in 1b)

outre sabina
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bali girl
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outre tammy
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tammy
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outre ashley
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san fransico girl
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hz 7050
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hz 7052
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carmen
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carmen
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