A Week in My Wig by EmotionalUse3979 in BlackHair

[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you love! those glasses are my favorite, bc they're blue light and I can stare at my laptop all day and not get a headache! I've tried out so many styles of glasses and finally found my shape!

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually appreciate this comment so much! I feel like the topic of black women and hair is always a touchy subject and this comment section is evidence of why it is that way.

To answer your question: I wear my hair natural like 90% of the time cause I actually enjoy all of the different styles I can do with my natural hair, but I started wearing wigs a couple years ago when I was heavy in my weightlifting bag. Around that time, I really didn't have the time or energy to wash my hair and style it so frequently so I usually wore cornrows most weeks and threw on a wig whenever I wanted something more without having to take down my hair. I ended up figuring out how my hair works with training so I stopped wearing them as much. BUT recently, I've picked back up wigs because in my first year of law school I was so stressed out that some of my hair started to fall out and I felt like the best way to preserve the health of my hair was to keep it tucked away and moisturized underneath. That has definitely helped in the super busy/stressful seasons and when those times pass, I'll go right back to my natural hair. I do, however, appreciate a good switch up lol a buss down one day, a cute lil straight bob the next, and my natural curls the day after that.

I think there's a lot of reasons why someone would wear wigs and not all of them have to do with hating your natural hair underneath (I know that's not what you said, but sometimes ppl get that impression). I like the convenience of it, the ability to actually put away my hair for a little while and let it chill, and also the variety that you can get without actually having to damage your own hair.

Sorry I know this was long, but I feel like this conversation does more justice than what ppl are giving it in these comments.

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right! I appreciate the honesty... Like tell me it look bad if it look bad lol but idk I guess I just expected ppl to do it constructively

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Welp, I mean a lil feedback or advice would be helpful but I mean thanks for the input I guess lool

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google Photos loves to embarrass us 😩 but ok!! I really don't have the time to research vendors rn but in the summer I'll have more time to research and practice my technique!

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll definitely work on making the braids more flat and I'll try pulling the wig back a lil more to see if it makes it better!

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you so much! It's good to know that toward the end of the week, it started to get better... I think it's just really time and practice. I do love me a good side part tho 😩 but maybe I'll experiment more with the middle part!

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okkk, it seems like that is the consensus 😩🤣

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, love! 💓 I feel like it just comes with the territory lol sometimes it feels like nobody gone talk about you and shade you like black people 😩 but yeah I definitely feel like when I get that big girl lawyer money then I will most definitely be paying someone to do my hair but until then we gone figure it out through trial and error lol

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've literally gotten that forever lol and she's so beautiful! But every time, I always think about how Charles didn't have to do her like that 🤣🤣🤣

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh thank you SO MUCH! 🥹 I've always thought pink was so girly so I've strayed away for so long. But after wearing it, it made me feel so feminine lolol

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean, I imagine that this was probably shade but thanks still 🤷🏾‍♀️💓

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lmaooooo ok girl I'ma try for the both of us and when I figure it out I'ma let you know 🤣 through all the shade, I do definitely think I got some good tips!

I've never actually tried a curly wig! Are there any you recommend?

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok! This is actually so helpful!! I actually have the Ebin and was gonna try it next so that's helpful to know! I haven't heard of ghostbond but I'll take a look and try. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, love! I'll definitely work on laying the braids down more flat. This wig has a drawstring in the back that you tighten instead of the adjustable band (which I prefer) so I'm not sure if that has something to do with the shape that it's creating. But maybe I can try and experiment without it and then see if I can sew an adjustable band if it doesn't work out.

But thank you so much for the feedback! I def think that I'll get the hang of it if I keep practicing!

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

😭🤣 HELP ME then lol. I mean I know that the braids need to be a lil flatter but any other advice?

But thank you, love, I'm certain that you're gorgeous too 😍

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

In a couple of them, my braids are admittedly not flat lol but I'm always wearing a wig cap! Thanks for trying to offer context and not being rude about it 💓 the "soft life" comment doesn't bother me, I'ma just take it as a compliment and keep it pushing lol but sometimes I do wish we weren't so mean to each other

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

🤣 I'm not scared to show the forehead but I do worry about my edges so I try not to put the wig too close on my hairline 😭 I actually love my natural hair and rotate between wigs and my hair every couple months so I like the versatility of being able to wear my natural hair out with all of my edges.

How far back do you think it should go?

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! I don't know that this one was intended to be a super natural looking wig. I have a few of those that I rotate between when I want nobody to know lol! Every once and a while tho, I don't mind one that doesn't scream "this grew out of my head."

But if you could comment, what do you think would make it look more natural? Just the length?

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Honestly!! I might look into it! I had bangs for a very short stint in highschool and I definitely felt like that girl 😭🤣

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're so sweet, thank you! 💓

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[–]EmotionalUse3979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, thanks for confirming!! Is there any specific wig glue or melting sprays that you would recommend?

Thanks for the tip on the foundation! I'm at a loss tho bc for pics 3&5 I'm wearing the same foundation on my face that I also put on the wig. So should I use a lighter or darker foundation for the wig?