Making Your Wig Look Real!

Don't want to look too "wiggy"? Don't leave the house before trying this. These are a couple of techniques I learned (mostly from YouTube. Don't you just love YouTube?!) for making your unit look much more real. Only I added my own little twists to their techniques.

The first one is the artificial part. Now most people (if they have a lace front) just bleach the knots (turn the wig inside out and apply bleach). However there is a technique that works well on both skin top and lace front wigs. As a matter of fact I'm demonstrating on how to create this optical illusion on a partial skin top (meaning it's part full).

First you want to use a powder close to your skin color. You can use eyeshadow or face powder. I'm using my Mac powder for this unit.

Got My Freetress Equal Gala Wig!

Yes gaaawd!

This is technically a Protective Style File! Gala came in the mail Tuesday. I ordered it from www.divatress.com on Thursday night, so it only took 3 business days.

They sent a gift with a 10% off coupon code for signing up with their site. So, I think it's safe to say Divatress has my loyalty as a customer. Now... the unboxing! Note: Click images to view larger.

Protective Style Files: Wigs, wigs, wigs!

I just have to make a note of these gorgious wigs! I've looked at so many wigs this past week, from every collection, and I swear these take the cake (course I haven't looked at full lace wigs or anything. I'm just trying to get use to lace fronts. They are a bit irritating on the skin.).

Before I get into it I just have to thank all of the beautiful ladies on YouTube for schooling me on what's hot, what's not, and how to improve your wig. I learned so much over the course of a week. Don't sleep on those ladies. Go to Youtube, type in wigs (lace, full, or half) then comment, rate, and subscribe :o)

The first wig is Tori by Freetress Equal. She's a lace front with a baby hair hairline. Now the hairline is a bit curly but it's nothing a flat iron can't fix as this unit is heat safe (under 400 degrees). It retails for around $34.00 I adore this wig!

Protective Style Files! Getting My Wig Game Up!

Gala wig by Freetress

I just realized that I haven't bought a wig in 2 years. I'm so behind on what's hot now. So I decided to give my hair a rest by putting it in 8 block braids that I will co-rinse (rinse with conditioner) 4x a week, and redo on Sundays (Note: I'm still using my sulfur oil too). This will allow me creative freedom, and to up my wig game.

Now, I'm picky as hell when it comes to wigs so I had to do my research before I dove head first into it. After a few days of researching websites, YouTube videos, and head shapes (no, I'm not joking.) I've narrowed it down to my top must have wigs.

What To Do With Old Wigs

Got bored and took one of my old, rugged looking wigs, cleaned it up, brushed it out, and... cut it! View before and after.

Protective Style Files

In love with this one. Oh yeah, and rate/comment/subscribe to TwinGodesses one of many of the half wig queens (I bow down to your selection, lol). 400 degree curling iron safe. Retails for between $20-25.00 Link Site You Can Purchase It At

Protective Stlye Files

For all you straight hair lovers that want something a bit more natural looking. Or to dream about what you hair is going to look like at this length (real life vision board anyone?). Or give it a trial to see if you would ever want it this length, lol:

Protective Style Files!

I good way to basically do a sow in half wig style :o)

Protective Style Files!

I'm a half wig rocker so I absolutely love this!

Protective Hair Style Files!

My lace front that I'll probably rock like a half a wig. Vanessa by FifthAvenue with a LOT of gel (she's way too poofy without it). It's a little too hot for me now but will come in handy in the fall/winter to keep my head warm as I frequently co-rinse.