WIG CHALLENGE 2013
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Nina_S
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I like it! I want some BoBraz - I am so impatient with my growth.
I'm so in! This is the first time I've actually be taken care of my hair under a wig (sad but true). I was a little nervous to wear this wig to the beach, but it actually held up pretty well, and it was Super windy that day too 
erplexed
After I came back this wig was filled with sand, shells, and other critters, but it was a cheap, synthetic wig that served its purpose.
erplexedAfter I came back this wig was filled with sand, shells, and other critters, but it was a cheap, synthetic wig that served its purpose.
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HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
I'm so in! This is the first time I've actually be taken care of my hair under a wig (sad but true). I was a little nervous to wear this wig to the beach, but it actually held up pretty well, and it was Super windy that day too
After I came back this wig was filled with sand, shells, and other critters, but it was a cheap, synthetic wig that served its purpose.
Oooh such a pretty wig. I just bought a new wig on my trip this weekend but will color it soon. I don't like the color after I bought it and returned home lol.
HPG
Don't judge...Sent from my SPH-L900 using LHCF
ojemba
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@ojemba your braids are so nice and neat! I've been fighting the urge to braid my hair but I just might do it. The thing is I braid it myself and during the process I always wanna strangle myself with that darn kanekalon hair!
thank you. lollll at strangle urself with the hair. I don't have the patience and strength to do this myself.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Here's my new wig. Please excuse the no make up. Its called Celtic Girl (?) By freetress. I left about 2 inches of hair out in the front from ear to ear. So far I like her.
HPG
Don't judge...Sent from my SPH-L900 using LHCF
HPG
Don't judge...Sent from my SPH-L900 using LHCF
QueenAmaka
Live, Love, Laugh :)
I've been wearing my beloved mommy wig for the last 2 - 3 weeks. I think this will be my go to wig for the rest of the summer...maybe even through the end of the year. I get really good retention when I wear wigs.
ItsMeFre
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The mommy wig is going to be my July wig...I'm so anxious/excited because I've never worn hair that short in my life. Hopefully I'll remember to post pics!
polished07
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I'm still very much in love with my Kinky straight wig! I'm giving it a little 2 week break and then ill be roller setting it for the holiday I'm excited to see how she turns out
FemmeCreole
Island Gyal
I took my weave out yesterday, after wearing it for 3 weeks. I think my nape leave out suffered although I kept it moisturizer and only flat ironed it once. I just ought a new wig because I'm kinda tired of my other 2 wigs. This one is quite long...lol.
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I'm in!
I love wigs as a protective style, they helped me get from APL to MBL.. I'm going to revisit this method since I made a U-Part wig last weekend:
I keep my hair in 2 braided sections underneath, which makes it easy to just undo if I need to moisturize, oil etc. I wash and DC every 1-2 weeks. Really my regimen is unchanged just no heat and a whole lot less manipulation
I love wigs as a protective style, they helped me get from APL to MBL.. I'm going to revisit this method since I made a U-Part wig last weekend:
I keep my hair in 2 braided sections underneath, which makes it easy to just undo if I need to moisturize, oil etc. I wash and DC every 1-2 weeks. Really my regimen is unchanged just no heat and a whole lot less manipulation
Yesterday I didn't realize how much tension was on my head until I took off the wig after work and my scalp was sore where the clips were. Immediately massaged those areas with Jamaican black castor oil and tea tree oil to soothe and prevent any kind of damage. Today I was a bit more mindful of where I positioned the clips and there's ZERO tension at all. Maybe because I used only a few clips as opposed to snapping on all of them.
So just a note for you ladies to be mindful of the clips & combs
So just a note for you ladies to be mindful of the clips & combs
Random Wig thoughts:
I'm gonna have to invest in a fedora. Wind and a u-part wig don't go hand in hand
Been getting compliments every single day this week, from co-workers, my mom, my manager and even a customer. This wig not only looks great but my hair is retaining length underneath. What more could one ask for?
Think I'm gonna keep my length hidden until late September (relaxer day and end of heat challenge).
I'm gonna have to invest in a fedora. Wind and a u-part wig don't go hand in hand
Been getting compliments every single day this week, from co-workers, my mom, my manager and even a customer. This wig not only looks great but my hair is retaining length underneath. What more could one ask for?
Think I'm gonna keep my length hidden until late September (relaxer day and end of heat challenge).
polished07
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Random Wig thoughts:
I'm gonna have to invest in a fedora. Wind and a u-part wig don't go hand in hand
Been getting compliments every single day this week, from co-workers, my mom, my manager and even a customer. This wig not only looks great but my hair is retaining length underneath. What more could one ask for?
Think I'm gonna keep my length hidden until late September (relaxer day and end of heat challenge).
I don't glue mines down either I will rock a cute turban with mines though too to change up the look we are on the same pg I have my hair out now until vacay then I'm braiding up and back under the wig I go
polished07
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Oops I meant to add a pic
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CurliDiva
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Random WIG thought:
I realize that I love synthetic wig much, much better than human hair wigs even my full lace HH wigs!
My full lace - natural curly - wig was a B**** to maintain and I ended up relaxing it just for manageability and styling.
Does this mean that I really don't want my real natural hair this long? :/
I realize that I love synthetic wig much, much better than human hair wigs even my full lace HH wigs!
My full lace - natural curly - wig was a B**** to maintain and I ended up relaxing it just for manageability and styling.
Does this mean that I really don't want my real natural hair this long? :/
the hair was only $12 so not too much of an investment
thinking of a super long ombre style
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
I'm just checking in because I forgot about this challenge. I have been faithfully wigging it every week day. On the weekends I let my hair breathe. I keep my regimen fairly simple, though I'm a recovering product junkie:
- Deep Condition overnight Friday night
- Co-wash or shampoo on Saturday (I only shampoo if I need it)
- Detangle with conditioner in the shower
- Put in leave-in, seal with oil and leave my hair out to breath on Saturday
- Sunday, I put in 8-10 flat twists using a moisturizing butter (I love the Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter). I flat twist going straight back and it lasts all week if I keep my hands out of it
- During the week, I spritz my hair in the morning and at night with my oil/water mix and then spray with a light oil mix using a Misto oil mister, and I use a satin scarf at night
Now that my hair is getting longer, sometimes I undo the twists to wear them out on Saturday and then do my overnight DC on Saturday night instead. This has really been working for me. I've been retaining my length, and I look cute doing it. I have a little over 5 inches of growth, which is on track for half an inch a month.
Right now, I'm in a Nina wig that I've had since the winter, but I may switch it up for the summer. I'll see if I can find a pic to add.
- Deep Condition overnight Friday night
- Co-wash or shampoo on Saturday (I only shampoo if I need it)
- Detangle with conditioner in the shower
- Put in leave-in, seal with oil and leave my hair out to breath on Saturday
- Sunday, I put in 8-10 flat twists using a moisturizing butter (I love the Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter). I flat twist going straight back and it lasts all week if I keep my hands out of it
- During the week, I spritz my hair in the morning and at night with my oil/water mix and then spray with a light oil mix using a Misto oil mister, and I use a satin scarf at night
Now that my hair is getting longer, sometimes I undo the twists to wear them out on Saturday and then do my overnight DC on Saturday night instead. This has really been working for me. I've been retaining my length, and I look cute doing it
. I have a little over 5 inches of growth, which is on track for half an inch a month.Right now, I'm in a Nina wig that I've had since the winter, but I may switch it up for the summer. I'll see if I can find a pic to add.
FemmeCreole
Island Gyal
My current wig
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Almost done making two new u-part wigs. One is with Outre Timeless "brazillian" hair (synthetic color 2) that I will probably use as casual weekend wig. The other is long, straight and has color (1B/30)
I'm gonna try to get my hair cornrowed tonight to eliminate bulk under the wig
I'm gonna try to get my hair cornrowed tonight to eliminate bulk under the wig
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
Here is my current wig
I'm just checking in because I forgot about this challenge. I have been faithfully wigging it every week day. On the weekends I let my hair breathe. I keep my regimen fairly simple, though I'm a recovering product junkie:
- Deep Condition overnight Friday night
- Co-wash or shampoo on Saturday (I only shampoo if I need it)
- Detangle with conditioner in the shower
- Put in leave-in, seal with oil and leave my hair out to breath on Saturday
- Sunday, I put in 8-10 flat twists using a moisturizing butter (I love the Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter). I flat twist going straight back and it lasts all week if I keep my hands out of it
- During the week, I spritz my hair in the morning and at night with my oil/water mix and then spray with a light oil mix using a Misto oil mister, and I use a satin scarf at night
Now that my hair is getting longer, sometimes I undo the twists to wear them out on Saturday and then do my overnight DC on Saturday night instead. This has really been working for me. I've been retaining my length, and I look cute doing it
Right now, I'm in a Nina wig that I've had since the winter, but I may switch it up for the summer. I'll see if I can find a pic to add.
I like this routine. I may try switching my routine to once a week as well, because this 1x month thing is a no go. I just undid my braids and turned them into twists because I noticed that the ends began dreading (it's only been 2 weeks!!!) Also flat twisting will give me a flatter appearance and I'm horrible at cornrows so I don't even attempt them.
Going on week 3 of wigging for the summer!
