2018 Wig Thread

sunflora

Flowah Powah
I am brand new to this so don't want to spend too much money too soon. I think between $50-$70 for my first wig is my ballpark, I'll take lower though.

Looking for:
No Lace
No Glue
Short (Between SL - APL)
Human hair or heat-resistant
Bangs that are not unnatural looking

Any suggestions are welcome. I need something easy and simple, no make up required that I can just pop on and off, and that if it doesn't work out I'm not crying over hundreds of dollars.

TIA
 

SunySydeofLyfe

Well-Known Member
Returning from a long hiatus! Lhcf was and still is my way of getting hair success!!!

1. Like this post. ✅

2. How long do you plan on wigging it? Forever

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Working on those details ‍♀️

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: natural ‍♀️

5. Current Hair Length: idk APL I think

6. 2018 Hair Length Goal: MBL

7. Starting Photo will post later
 

sarumoki

Epicurean Empress
I am brand new to this so don't want to spend too much money too soon. I think between $50-$70 for my first wig is my ballpark, I'll take lower though.

Looking for:
No Lace
No Glue
Short (Between SL - APL)
Human hair or heat-resistant
Bangs that are not unnatural looking

Any suggestions are welcome. I need something easy and simple, no make up required that I can just pop on and off, and that if it doesn't work out I'm not crying over hundreds of dollars.

TIA
When you say unnatural looking bangs, you mean you want fringe bangs rather than full across?

I don't think I know of any wigs that fit all of your requirements. I can only think of one, but it's $129.

Everything that I know of in your price range is either longer than APL and/or has a full bang. If you're not against cutting either the wig or the bangs there are plenty of options out there. There are a bunch of YouTube tutorials on how to thin out bangs on a wig.

Hopefully someone else will have some suggestions. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
 

sarumoki

Epicurean Empress
Returning from a long hiatus! Lhcf was and still is my way of getting hair success!!!

1. Like this post. ✅

2. How long do you plan on wigging it? Forever

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Working on those details ‍♀️

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: natural ‍♀️

5. Current Hair Length: idk APL I think

6. 2018 Hair Length Goal: MBL

7. Starting Photo will post later
Welcome!
 

sunflora

Flowah Powah
When you say unnatural looking bangs, you mean you want fringe bangs rather than full across?

I don't think I know of any wigs that fit all of your requirements. I can only think of one, but it's $129.

Everything that I know of in your price range is either longer than APL and/or has a full bang. If you're not against cutting either the wig or the bangs there are plenty of options out there. There are a bunch of YouTube tutorials on how to thin out bangs on a wig.

Hopefully someone else will have some suggestions. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

No problem! I ended up ordering three pretty cheap wigs from divatress so I could at least get my feet warm and figure out what I'm looking for. One did have the full bangs and one had just a bit of lace. I won't know til they show up what I'm feeling/not feeling so I'll check in when I device.

Thanks for your help!
 

ZapMami

Well-Known Member
How often do you wash and re-braid your real hair ? I had very very thick hair prior to protective styling now my hair is shedding like crazy. I leave my braids in for about 4 weeks. I moisturize on a daily basis. What am I doing wrong?
 

sunflora

Flowah Powah
How often do you wash and re-braid your real hair ? I had very very thick hair prior to protective styling now my hair is shedding like crazy. I leave my braids in for about 4 weeks. I moisturize on a daily basis. What am I doing wrong?

How often are you washing your hair? Four weeks sounds like entirely too long IMO. I would at least wash every 2 weeks, but I personally wash every 1 week. Your scalp needs to be cleaned and exfoliated, if it's dirty and the follicles are clogged that can definitely cause unhealthy shedding.
 

Royalq

Well-Known Member
Ehh, might have to retire this wig early. I don't think I'm going to bother with long synthetics anymore. It always ends up being annoying. The back of this wig is tangling up something fierce. Though everyone loves it and says it suits me. Also it falls into my face too much. I was hoping to wear this till November but iono if it's gonna last that long. It's only week 2 and I'm wearing it in a ponytail or a bun because it's so annoying. Maybe I should get a quick remi human to replace it?
 

TwoSnapsUp

Well-Known Member
I have the Model Model Dream wig and the knots don't or won't bleach. Very annoying since I love the wig, but dislike that the knots are so visible.
 

ZapMami

Well-Known Member
How often are you washing your hair? Four weeks sounds like entirely too long IMO. I would at least wash every 2 weeks, but I personally wash every 1 week. Your scalp needs to be cleaned and exfoliated, if it's dirty and the follicles are clogged that can definitely cause unhealthy shedding.

Thanks. I use to wash my hair weekly while it was still braided...but when I took down my hair it was a matted, shedding mess. Now I try to do every 3 or 4 weeks, and no difference. I don't think the wig life is for me. I don't have it in the budget to get my hair washed and rebraided every two weeks and I can't do it myself I've tried.
 

Nalin

Well-Known Member
I have the Model Model Dream wig and the knots don't or won't bleach. Very annoying since I love the wig, but dislike that the knots are so visible.

I wasn't aware you can bleach knots on synthetic wigs. I normally just add concealer. Can you share your method?
 

Royalq

Well-Known Member
What's the best braid pattern for a side part wig? This wig is a right side part so I braided it parted with hair going horizontally towards my ear and then back. But I felt my hair wasn't as flat as it should be. Should I just braid straight back? But I don't want a lump to be right next to the part
 

GGsKin

Well-Known Member
What is bleaching knots?

The knots are how the hair of a wig is attached to the lace/netting/base. On a human hair wig, you can bleach these knots so that they blend with your scalp, or whatever you wear under your wig. It allows the wig to look more natural, like how your hair actually grows out of your scalp, rather than seeing the little balls. I'll attach a pic.2018-09-10_17.58.32.jpg
 
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sarumoki

Epicurean Empress
Yes and it never sticks. Maybe I'm getting the wrong brand? I don't know. I used foundation or brown eye shadow if absolutely necessary but it never lasts the day.
It depends on the lace for me. Does your wig have hard lace or soft lace? I can't remember which sticks better. I think it's hard lace.
 

GraceJones

Well-Known Member
How are you ladies letting your natural hair get some air to breathe? I take my wig off as soon as I get home and I sleep with satin pillow cases instead of a scarf.
 

Crackers Phinn

Either A Blessing Or A Lesson.
I have been wearing this wig for the last 2 months and I love the way it looks. It's not lace so it can go behind the hairline and blend with type 4 hair. My only issue is that it has 1 small comb in the middle of the front that be holding on for dear life. This wig has given my edges a much needed break but if I buy another one I'll have to sew combs in.
 

sarumoki

Epicurean Empress
I have been wearing this wig for the last 2 months and I love the way it looks. It's not lace so it can go behind the hairline and blend with type 4 hair. My only issue is that it has 1 small comb in the middle of the front that be holding on for dear life. This wig has given my edges a much needed break but if I buy another one I'll have to sew combs in.
I. Need. This.
 
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