2015 WIG CHALLENGE

[Napp]

I'm late to the party but I am loving my wigs now that I cut them in the part and wear them like a removable weave. I love that I can just snatch them off at the end of the day. I'm mad it too me so long to figure that out. I think I will wear them all year in 2016

 

[scarcity21]

I'm late to the party but I am loving my wigs now that I cut them in the part and wear them like a removable weave. I love that I can just snatch them off at the end of the day. I'm mad it too me so long to figure that out. I think I will wear them all year in 2016

@Napp , what do u mean? You cut the part in the lace?

 

[Napp]

@Napp , what do u mean? You cut the part in the lace?

Sorry I didn't clarify. I have a bunch of l part wigs that I bought thinking I could tweeze the part and put a little concealer like the girls on YouTube but they looked so unnatural. I forgot they say you can cut them too and since I had to cut out my weave early I had no other choice. I'm glad I did because they were just sitting in my closet.

 

[Napp]

Also how often do you ladies wash and moisturize your hair?

 

[yaya24]

I wash weekly (alternate btwn diluted shampoo and diluted conditioner vs. Cowash and condition).

I've read the direction of "moisturize your cornrows when they feel dry, at least 2-3xs a week"..

Well mine always feel dry so I:

Moisturize nightly with diluted moisturizer and then I lightly mist braid spray on them in the morning before my wig cap.

 

[scarcity21]

Sorry I didn't clarify. I have a bunch of l part wigs that I bought thinking I could tweeze the part and put a little concealer like the girls on YouTube but they looked so unnatural. I forgot they say you can cut them too and since I had to cut out my weave early I had no other choice. I'm glad I did because they were just sitting in my closet.

@Napp, so you're doing this with the synthetic l part wigs? Like outre, sensationnel?

 

[Napp]

@Napp, so you're doing this with the synthetic l part wigs? Like outre, sensationnel?

Yup! I got so many compliments. People think is my real hair. I am currently wearing sensationnel crystal

 

[scarcity21]

Yup! I got so many compliments. People think is my real hair. I am currently wearing sensationnel crystal

Thanks so much for the clarification

 

[yaya24]

^^ very nice! @Smiley79

 

[ClassyJSP]

ordered two more wigs today.. they should last me until the new year (when I order a new wig for new years eve of course).. I'll snap pictures in them later but I got freetress minty and Julianna.

 

[Napp]

I just got 5 wigs in addition to the 4 I already have. I'm gonna protective styling at least until the summer if not the entire year.

How often do you ladies change your wigs?

 

[melisandre]

I ordered Freetress Lena in OH227144 and Danity in OP99J. They arrived today. I think I'll get Lena in a few more colors.

 

[ForestRose]

New wig that I made over the weekend. This is the first time I made a full wig without using a closure; I was so nervous trying to figure out how to close it up at the top. Thank you Youtube, lol. I used 3 bundles of kinky curly hair from Yvonne Hair (on Aliexpress).
I have really enjoyed this wig challenge; it's given me the chance to access my hair daily while still rocking a protective style that I have full control of on my head. No more tight braids or installs. I hope we can continue this next year.
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Wow you look great! I bought that hair a few months ago. It was really good but my inexperiences with weave showed when I tried to install and style it. Right now it is in a bag because I can't wear it but one day I will bring it back to life somehow. Did you use the flip over method? If so how is it holding up?

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Also how often do you ladies wash and moisturize your hair?

I wash my hair once a month with shampoo but I cowash twice a week and moisturize three times a week.

 

[Smiley79]

Wow you look great! I bought that hair a few months ago. It was really good but my inexperiences with weave showed when I tried to install and style it. Right now it is in a bag because I can't wear it but one day I will bring it back to life somehow. Did you use the flip over method? If so how is it holding up?

Thank you so much. No i didnt do the flip over method...i tried the checker board method by Roxxy Luv after i saw Sofreshdyamond's video on YT. When i have a chance i'll post some links.

As far as how the hair is holdong up, this is my third time with kinky curly and i it is a high maintenance hair in the sense of staying on top of your detangling. Ill see how this vendors hair holds up though.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

New wig that I made over the weekend. This is the first time I made a full wig without using a closure; I was so nervous trying to figure out how to close it up at the top. Thank you Youtube, lol. I used 3 bundles of kinky curly hair from Yvonne Hair (on Aliexpress).
I have really enjoyed this wig challenge; it's given me the chance to access my hair daily while still rocking a protective style that I have full control of on my head. No more tight braids or installs. I hope we can continue this next year.
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Loving this!

 

[quirkydimples]

Can anyone recommend a medium length (APLish) wig that looks natural but doesn't require me to have to break out scissors, razors, or concealer? I'm too lazy for all of that. Does what I want exist?

 

[Smiley79]

Can anyone recommend a medium length (APLish) wig that looks natural but doesn't require me to have to break out scissors, razors, or concealer? I'm too lazy for all of that. Does what I want exist?

What texture, curly, straight, kinky?

 

[meka72]

You did a great job! Did you use a closure? I want to make a wig but I'm laaaaaazy. Lol.

My full wig that I made with Aliexpress body wave hair and a closure; I absolutely love making my own wigs on the weekends. I feel like I'm living out my dream of going to Cosmetology school, lol, smh.
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[quirkydimples]

What texture, curly, straight, kinky?

Straight no bangs; basically a lob

 

[meka72]

Do you do something like this?


I love the wig you posted and might pick it up if I can make it look more natural. TIA!

Sorry I didn't clarify. I have a bunch of l part wigs that I bought thinking I could tweeze the part and put a little concealer like the girls on YouTube but they looked so unnatural. I forgot they say you can cut them too and since I had to cut out my weave early I had no other choice. I'm glad I did because they were just sitting in my closet.

 

[melisandre]

I ordered Freetress Lena in OH227144 and Danity in OP99J. They arrived today. I think I'll get Lena in a few more colors.

Ordered Lena in OP27 and OP430. Ok, No more! I'm done for a while... Definitely, won't purchase any new units before Spring.

 

[quirkydimples]

Ok I'm in a shop and they have the Freetress Heaven! Please have my color! I take back what I said about concealer!

Update: Dang it. Burgundy and blonde/brown only

 

[Smiley79]

You did a great job! Did you use a closure? I want to make a wig but I'm laaaaaazy. Lol.

Yes I used a closure. Thank you

 

[ClassyJSP]

I ordered Freetress Lena in OH227144 and Danity in OP99J. They arrived today. I think I'll get Lena in a few more colors.

I LOVE lena I've had her in two colors so far I plan on ordering her in OP430

 

[melisandre]

I LOVE lena I've had her in two colors so far I plan on ordering her in OP430

Ooh, what are the two colors you already have?

 

[Napp]

Do you do something like this?


I love the wig you posted and might pick it up if I can make it look more natural. TIA!

Yes I did! I just didn't add extra clips. I will be modifying it a little by coloring the lace with a sharpie to make it less noticable

 

[Napp]

Ok I'm in a shop and they have the Freetress Heaven! Please have my color! I take back what I said about concealer!

Update: Dang it. Burgundy and blonde/brown only

I wanted Heaven but I ended up getting sensationnel Goldie instead. I hear they are similar

 

[meka72]

Ooh thanks! I think I could do this. If not, I'm sure my daughter could do it for me.

Yes I did! I just didn't add extra clips. I will be modifying it a little by coloring the lace with a sharpie to make it less noticable

 

[Smiley79]

I LOVE lena I've had her in two colors so far I plan on ordering her in OP430

I want to try Lena too. I liked Danity but it tangled sooooo bad in a shirt period of time. Marvel held up really well.