Hi MissK,
There is a wealth of info in this thread and the 2008 WIG thread..so just start reading! Also, You Tube is a great resource for info!
can they just fall off or slip off or be pulled. how do they stay on securely?
Most wigs have small combs attached (or adjustable bands) on the inside to secure them. Some people (inlcuding myself) worry about the combs along your delicate hairline and remove them. You can secure your wig with these combs, bands, bobby pins. Lace wigs are ususally attached with wig glue or tape. You could also se in a wig just like a weave.
what are the differrent types. i keep hearing about lace front?
Wigs come in all styles and are either made of human hair or synthnic just like weaves. A lace "front" a wig that has a more realistic base at the top so that you can shift your part and your scalp show thru. I recommend that you visit at BSS wig (versus ordering online) for your first wig. They will let you try on different styles and ask your questions.
and some are so inexpensive ($20) and then there are some around $600...
Only a human hair lace wig (not a lace front) should cost $500 or more....This is the type of wigs that Beyconce and Tyra Banks wears that can be worn with deeper parts! If you decide to go the lace wig route, then visit the BLACK HAIR FORUM website- they are lace wig gurus!
how to upkeep them..can pple tell you have cornrows underneath up close? does it look bumpy?
Again, start reading this thread for tips. There are also several guides on YOU Tube of people caring for and blending their wigs.
I wear my hair in cornrows, a low bun or two french braids with not problems.