2017 Wig Challenge

trclemons

trclemons

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WELCOME TO THE 2017 WIG CHALLENGE! ​

Wigs are an AMAZING option when trying to protect, retain, and relax your hair. A WIG means any full, half, full lace, U-part, lace front wig or phony pony (store bought or self-made) that you can put on and take off daily to have access to your hair. Twists, braided extensions, sew-ins, or traditional weaves ARE NOT allowed for this challenge.


If you are interested in joining, please respond to the following:

1. Like this post.

2. How long do you plan on wigging it?

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony?

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning:

5. Current Hair Length:

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal:

7. Starting Photo


Please keep this thread alive with pictures of your current wigs, wig reviews, hair regimen updates, photos of your hair's progress, etc. as often as possible, but at least on:

1. March 31st

2. June 30th

3. September 30th

4. December 31st


:gorgeous: LET'S DO THIS LADIES!!! :gorgeous:​
 
Aggie

Aggie

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Okay this year I am in since I'm a consistent wig wearer.


If you are interested in joining, please respond to the following:

1. Like this post. Done

2. How long do you plan on wigging it? The whole year with a week break here and there.

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Weekly deep conditioning, 2-3 days moisturizing my ends through the week and some scalp massages with my monthly inversions. I'll be keeping my hair plait down in 3 or 4 celies under a wig cap and wig daily.

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: Mildly texlaxed

5. Current Hair Length: Between APL and BSL or maybe BSL by now - I haven't done a length check since August.

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal: Full BSL

7. Starting Photo - coming soon.


Please keep this thread alive with pictures of your current wigs, wig reviews, hair regimen updates, photos of your hair's progress, etc. as often as possible, but at least on:

1. March 31st - I probably won't be doing a length check here

2. June 30th - Length check here

3. September 30th - No length check here

4. December 31st - Length check here
 
mscocopuff

mscocopuff

Well-Known Member
trclemons said:
WELCOME TO THE 2017 WIG CHALLENGE! ​

Wigs are an AMAZING option when trying to protect, retain, and relax your hair. A WIG means any full, half, full lace, U-part, lace front wig or phony pony (store bought or self-made) that you can put on and take off daily to have access to your hair. Twists, braided extensions, sew-ins, or traditional weaves ARE NOT allowed for this challenge.


If you are interested in joining, please respond to the following:

1. Like this post.

2. How long do you plan on wigging it?

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony?

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning:

5. Current Hair Length:

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal:

7. Starting Photo


Please keep this thread alive with pictures of your current wigs, wig reviews, hair regimen updates, photos of your hair's progress, etc. as often as possible, but at least on:

1. March 31st

2. June 30th

3. September 30th

4. December 31st


:gorgeous: LET'S DO THIS LADIES!!! :gorgeous:​
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I plan on wigging it for the entire year.

I plan on prepooing with olive oil, rinsing with water and apple cider vinegar, cowashing, and deep conditioning once a week with Mane Choice.

I'm using the Black Vanilla spray leave in from Carol's Daughter with a homemade butter.

I am also taking the Phyto hair vitamins along with prenatal (we are trying to go half on a baby or two! )

I am going to trim my hair quarterly.

I am Natural.

I recently big chopped to shoulder length due to heat damage, so I won't be length checking for a while.

2017 I expect to be between armpit and BSL.
 

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Chicoro

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!

WELCOME
(Thank you!)​




If you are interested in joining, please respond to the following:

1. Like this post. OK


2. How long do you plan on wigging it? Dec 2017
I plan to wear wigs the entire year of 2017. I have NEVER worn a wig before. I wore one, for the first in my entire life, last night. I had to work up my courage to do so. (The wig I wore is pictured below.)​

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Plaits
I take care of my hair by having it in 8 plaits. I put them in bantu knots. (See attached photo with bantus and braid).I cover that with a plastic, disposable shower cap while in the house. If I need to go out quickly, I wear a scarf wrap over the plastic. When wearing wigs, I unravel the bantu knots then pin the plaits flatly around my head, like a crown, to make a nice canvas for my wigs. My hair is greasy, so I put the plastic back on, then a wig cap and then the wig.

I like to wash my hair every week.
  • Pre-poo using glycerine/aloe vera/oil/essential oil mix
  • Wash with creamy baby wash mixed with Karo Syrup (this is fructose and it clarifies and chelates the hair)
  • Deep condition using homemade coconut milk/cream conditioner, under heat
  • After rinse, spray in water mixed with Infusium and neutral protein filler
  • Coat with whipped shea butter and re-braid
  • Spray in XCEL-21 2x daily
  • Use my basic sulfur oil on my scalp 1-2x daily
  • Aphogee 2 Step Protein every 8 weeks
  • I'm terribly tender-headed, so I only comb after I condition may hair, 1x per week.
4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: Natural
My hair is natural.​

5. Current Hair Length: WHIP(21 to 22 inches)
Body Position: WHIP. My current length is WHIP length. My hair is halfway between my waist and my hips.
Length in Inches: 22 inches in the front, 21 inches in the back​

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal: Butt Length!!! 30 inches (in total length from root to tip)
I would like a minimum of 26 inches in total length and 34 inches in maximum length. (I'm in the 12 inches in 12 months Challenge.)​

7. Starting Photo (at bottom of post)

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Please keep this thread alive with pictures of your current wigs, wig reviews, hair regimen updates, photos of your hair's progress, etc. as often as possible, but at least on:

1. March 31st

2. June 30th

3. September 30th

4. December 31st - Yes!


Front of hair is about 22 inches in the photo, below. When pulled, my hair comes to the top of my belly button.

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CoilyFields

CoilyFields

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1. Like this post.
Done

2. How long do you plan on wigging it?
Probably until the Spring...so 3 months at least

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony?
So this is what I'm trying to decide. I know I will deep condition each week. I cornrowed straight to the back about 8 braids. But I'm not sure what products/routine I will do daily. At least some kind of moisturizing will happen.
I'm currently trying to figure out how to preserve my edges while under this lacefront.

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning:
Natural

5. Current Hair Length:
Growing out a tapered fro, so the back comes to about the bottom of my neck and the front comes to my eyes, while the sides probably touch my ears.

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal:
My goal for the year is APL but I'm mostly focused on having a fuller fro

7. Starting Photo
I'll have to wait until I wash next week

Please keep this thread alive with pictures of your current wigs, wig reviews, hair regimen updates, photos of your hair's progress, etc. as often as possible, but at least on:

1. March 31st

2. June 30th

3. September 30th

4. December 31st
 
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Evolving78

Well-Known Member
If you are interested in joining, please respond to the following:

1. Like this post.
Done

2. How long do you plan on wigging it?
Idk trying for 3 1/2 months first.
3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony?
Ceilie twists and cornrows 5
Wash and deep condition 4-5 days
M&S daily (I will spray my hair daily)
I will wear a spandex wig cap under my wig.
4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning:
Relaxed
5. Current Hair Length:
Neck Length
6. 2017 Hair Length Goal:
Apl
7. Starting Photo


Please keep this thread alive with pictures of your current wigs, wig reviews, hair regimen updates, photos of your hair's progress, etc. as often as possible, but at least on:

1. March 31st

2. June 30th

3. September 30th

4. December 31st
 

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CenteredGirl

CenteredGirl

Well-Known Member
You are crazy beautiful miss Chicoro. You hair is my porn. You are going to become even more fantastic in 2017. Appreciate all your help transforming my hair from dry-wretched to gloriously moisturized this year.

Chicoro said:

WELCOME
(Thank you!)​




If you are interested in joining, please respond to the following:

1. Like this post. OK


2. How long do you plan on wigging it? Dec 2017
I plan to wear wigs the entire year of 2017. I have NEVER worn a wig before. I wore one, for the first in my entire life, last night. I had to work up my courage to do so. (The wig I wore is pictured below.)​

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Plaits
I take care of my hair by having it in 8 plaits. I put them in bantu knots. (See attached photo with bantus and braid).I cover that with a plastic, disposable shower cap while in the house. If I need to go out quickly, I wear a scarf wrap over the plastic. When wearing wigs, I unravel the bantu knots then pin the plaits flatly around my head, like a crown, to make a nice canvas for my wigs. My hair is greasy, so I put the plastic back on, then a wig cap and then the wig.

I like to wash my hair every week.
  • Pre-poo using glycerine/aloe vera/oil/essential oil mix
  • Wash with creamy baby wash mixed with Karo Syrup (this is fructose and it clarifies and chelates the hair)
  • Deep condition using homemade coconut milk/cream conditioner, under heat
  • After rinse, spray in water mixed with Infusium and neutral protein filler
  • Coat with whipped shea butter and re-braid
  • Spray in XCEL-21 2x daily
  • Use my basic sulfur oil on my scalp 1-2x daily
  • Aphogee 2 Step Protein every 8 weeks
  • I'm terribly tender-headed, so I only comb after I condition may hair, 1x per week.
4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: Natural
My hair is natural.​

5. Current Hair Length: WHIP(21 to 22 inches)
Body Position: WHIP. My current length is WHIP length. My hair is halfway between my waist and my hips.
Length in Inches: 22 inches in the front, 21 inches in the back​

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal: Butt Length!!! 30 inches (in total length from root to tip)
I would like a minimum of 26 inches in total length and 34 inches in maximum length. (I'm in the 12 inches in 12 months Challenge.)​

7. Starting Photo (at bottom of post)

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Please keep this thread alive with pictures of your current wigs, wig reviews, hair regimen updates, photos of your hair's progress, etc. as often as possible, but at least on:

1. March 31st

2. June 30th

3. September 30th

4. December 31st - Yes!


Front of hair is about 22 inches in the photo, below. When pulled, my hair comes to the top of my belly button.

​
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Evolving78

Well-Known Member
CenteredGirl said:
You are crazy beautiful miss Chicoro. You hair is my porn. You are going to become even more fantastic in 2017. Appreciate all your help transforming my hair from dry-wretched to gloriously moisturized this year.
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I saw her pic and was like Damn girl! Lol i have been on the boards for years and haven't seen her face in a long time! She is one pretty lady!
 
Chicoro

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
CenteredGirl said:
You are crazy beautiful miss Chicoro. You hair is my porn. You are going to become even more fantastic in 2017. Appreciate all your help transforming my hair from dry-wretched to gloriously moisturized this year.
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@CenteredGirl,
Thank you so much, I appreciate the wonderful compliment! :love2: I am just now seeing this post.

Regarding your hair, I am glad something I have communicated has helped you. I hope you post a sneak peek of your gloriously moisturized hair so we can see it in all its loveliness! All we need to see is just the hair, nothing else. I ask because if you show a picture of the back of your long hair and tell your story, you will inspire and help so many others!
 
Chicoro

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I am waiting for my glue/gel to come in to wear my lace front out into the real world! I have plucked the part and the hairline. I washed it and conditioned it. I have yet to cut the lace because I want to get my glue. Its the Got2B product that people rave about on Youtube. In the meantime, I wear my plastic cap with a beautiful scarf covering my head. I got two more scarves for Christmas. I'm in the house most of the time. I need to create some opportunities to wear my wigs!
 
Nalin

Nalin

Well-Known Member
If you are interested in joining, please respond to the following:

1. Like this post. Done

2. How long do you plan on wigging it? The whole year

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony?
Co wash & deep condition weekly. Will wear hair in cornrows under wig . Daily moisturizer on ends.

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: Natural

5. Current Hair Length: SL

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal: APL

7. Starting Photo: attached

Please keep this thread alive with pictures of your current wigs, wig reviews, hair regimen updates, photos of your hair's progress, etc. as often as possible, but at least on:

1. March 31st

2. June 30th-ok

3. September 30th

4. December 31st-ok


 

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CenteredGirl

CenteredGirl

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Chicoro said:
@CenteredGirl,
Thank you so much, I appreciate the wonderful compliment! :love2: I am just now seeing this post.

Regarding your hair, I am glad something I have communicated has helped you. I hope you post a sneak peek of your gloriously moisturized hair so we can see it in all its loveliness! All we need to see is just the hair, nothing else. I ask because if you show a picture of the back of your long hair and tell your story, you will inspire and help so many others!
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Will do. I will send you an email the first of the year and post it for inspiration. I am blessed that God placed you on the path of my journey. #GameChanger
 
yaya24

yaya24

♥Naija°Texan • Realtor • SPX Options #RichAunty●♡•
1. Like this post. Done

2. How long do you plan on wigging it? All year TBH

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Flat twists

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: Natural

5. Current Hair Length: CBL/SL

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal: APL

7. Starting Photo: Will post tonight
 
IslandMummy

IslandMummy

Well-Known Member
If you are interested in joining, please respond to the following:

1. Like this post. Done

2. How long do you plan on wigging it?
January to May and then September to December. Its way too hot in SoFlo in the summer

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Canerows redone every three weeks

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: natural

5. Current Hair Length: shoulder

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal: APL
 
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lushlady

lushlady

Well-Known Member
2. How long do you plan on wigging it? Jan-May and Sept-December. Occasionally in the summer months.

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Rollerset to stretch, cornrows/twists under my wig, mist with water and oil as needed..

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: Natural

5. Current Hair Length: I guess shoulder length

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal: APL

7. Starting Photo
 
yaya24

yaya24

♥Naija°Texan • Realtor • SPX Options #RichAunty●♡•
Starting pic..this is how my hair is under my wigs-
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yaya24 said:
1. Like this post. Done

2. How long do you plan on wigging it? All year TBH

3. How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony? Flat twists

4. Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: Natural

5. Current Hair Length: CBL/SL

6. 2017 Hair Length Goal: APL

7. Starting Photo: Will post tonight
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ForestRose

Well-Known Member
levette said:
So after you reach your length do you forego the wigs or keep on wearing them.. I'm kinda in.
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It's up to you. A lot of people weave&wigs because it's easier and helps maintain hair health due to less manipulation.

I plan on stopping continuous PS at between BSL and MBL because I know I will be able to get a full braid out that hangs down and lasts longer than a day. My hair doesn't grow well when its out so even if I do reach WL I'll continue to wear them every so often just because they are convenient.
 
bajandoc86

bajandoc86

Lipstick Lover
How long do you plan on wigging it? All year long.

How will you take care of your hair while using the wig/phony pony?
Oil my scalp 2x a week, do LCO 2-3x per week and GHE 1x per week.
Keep my ends pinned up and take them down once a week to really focus on moisturising them.

Once every 2 weeks:
Prepoo my cornrows with sweet almond oil/vatika oil.
Cowash cornrows with
Apply diluted moisturing shampoo to my scalp only and give it a good scrub then let the suds clean the cornrows themselves.
Apply Moisture DC to the cornrows directly, condition for 1/2 hr under my Hot Head Conditioning Cap.
Rinse with cool water.
Apply LI and airdry.

Once every 6 weeks:
Do a full detangle on dry hair with sweet almond oil/vatika oil/ST Knot Glide(new product I am trying out).
Prepoo detangled twists under Hot Head Conditioning Cap for 1/2 hr.
Apply diluted clarifying shampoo to my scalp only, allow the suds to run over my twists and squeeze to cleanse them.
Mild Protein DC for 1/2 hr with heat
Moisture DC for 1/2 hr with heat
Rinse with cool water
Apply LI and heat protectant
Blowdry on high flow, medium heat
Install cornrows on blowdried hair.

New to my regimen in 2017 is inverting for 4 mins/day for a 1 week per month.

Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed, Transitioning: Natural

Current Hair Length: Between SL and APL

2017 Hair Length Goal: Conservative Goal APL, Big Dream Goal BSL

Starting Photo
Dec 2016 LC (attempt#2)*.JPG
 
lushlady

lushlady

Well-Known Member
Uhh...my nape has been irritated for the last 2 days. I'm just going to baby it until it gets back to normal.
 
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