All about wigs!!!

[mellowyellowgirl]

Tried a short one today! Think I’ll keep it for a day where I don’t feel like managing yards of hair!

 

[missy]

Tried a short one today! Think I’ll keep it for a day where I don’t feel like managing yards of hair!

I love this..short, sweet and sassy!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Do you have a short wig @missy? I would love to see it! I’m so far down the wig rabbit hole right now!

Debuted this one today. My boys who were very resistant to wigs initially really like it on me. This is the same shade as my natural hair and when I try to curl it, I sometimes misjudge and get uneven curls so they’re like: Omg this looks like you after a night with rollers on.



My sunflower clips!

 

[missy]

Do you have a short wig @missy? I would love to see it! I’m so far down the wig rabbit hole right now!

Debuted this one today. My boys who were very resistant to wigs initially really like it on me. This is the same shade as my natural hair and when I try to curl it, I sometimes misjudge and get uneven curls so they’re like: Omg this looks like you after a night with rollers on.



My sunflower clips!

You're reading my mind. I have wanted short and sassy alternative hair for a while now..just waiting for the right one to pop up so I can purchase it. This is the shortest I have at the moment



This one is approx 14" in length



and this one which I shared before



I am actually looking for something about 10" in length
The above alternative hair is approx 14" in length
I wore my hair short during college and graduate school (in a bob style that was shorter in back and slightly longer on the sides...an angled cut) but before and after my hair was longish
I like short especially in the summer


When/if I get my short alternative hair I will share with you

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

The 14 is a great length on you Missy!!!

And the hairline in the second picture is divine!!! Did you powder your hairline or anything (they do it on YouTube) or did you just whack the hair on?

 

[missy]

The 14 is a great length on you Missy!!!

And the hairline in the second picture is divine!!! Did you powder your hairline or anything (they do it on YouTube) or did you just whack the hair on?

Thanks but interestingly enough if you look closely the lace hasn’t been cut yet. This is transparent lace. Even decent on my pale complexion. I didn’t do anything but put it on in this photo


Zoom in on the forehead. You can see the lace

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Omg yes I can see it now!!!! I looked at the photo and did not notice it at all!!!!

Have you since cut the lace? Do you need to powder etc

I just ordered a lace one (my very first) and I own like nooooo make up so I’m wondering if I can get away with just pressing it onto my hairline

 

[missy]

Omg yes I can see it now!!!! I looked at the photo and did not notice it at all!!!!

Have you since cut the lace? Do you need to powder etc

I just ordered a lace one (my very first) and I own like nooooo make up so I’m wondering if I can get away with just pressing it onto my hairline

On this one I don’t need powder. It’s an iwig. Silk medical cap. Very realistic. On others I do add a dab of powder but I’m in the process of cutting bangs on many of my alternative hair pieces to make it easier and most realistic

Another iwig. Lace cut





Excuse my goofy expression lol

I prefer rooted hair because it looks imo more natural

 

[missy]

I just ordered a lace one (my very first) and I own like nooooo make up so I’m wondering if I can get away with just pressing it onto my hairline

Ooh good luck. Can’t wait to see it on you

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I went wild and ordered even more outlandish wigs! Omg they are so much fun!

Anyways today was Wiggy Wednesday. It’s kinda hilarious because I have a class on Wednesday and I’ve worn a different wig to every single class. The kids in the class don’t react at all! I think they’re expecting me to show up in anything but my actual hair



This one came this afternoon. It looks like my hair but much prettier and with curls



I LOVE my wiggies!!! I’m totally stressing out about school so this is my bright spot! Have two more coming! Lace!!!! Yikes!!!!!

 

[missy]

I went wild and ordered even more outlandish wigs! Omg they are so much fun!

Anyways today was Wiggy Wednesday. It’s kinda hilarious because I have a class on Wednesday and I’ve worn a different wig to every single class. The kids in the class don’t react at all! I think they’re expecting me to show up in anything but my actual hair



This one came this afternoon. It looks like my hair but much prettier and with curls



I LOVE my wiggies!!! I’m totally stressing out about school so this is my bright spot! Have two more coming! Lace!!!! Yikes!!!!!

LOVE!!! You look beautiful in everything Mellow!!! Wear in good health!!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

LOVE!!! You look beautiful in everything Mellow!!! Wear in good health!!

Thanks Missy!!! They are so so so much fun!!!

Even my husband is getting into it and keeps encouraging me to go pursue wackier colours!

That’s why I went into the lace which leaves me quite nervous! All that lace cutting!!! People say the hairline will be worth it though.

Omg I discovered wig grips from a YouTube video!!!! My wigs do not move now! Haha no more toupee moments!

 

[missy]

Thanks Missy!!! They are so so so much fun!!!

Even my husband is getting into it and keeps encouraging me to go pursue wackier colours!

That’s why I went into the lace which leaves me quite nervous! All that lace cutting!!! People say the hairline will be worth it though.

Omg I discovered wig grips from a YouTube video!!!! My wigs do not move now! Haha no more toupee moments!

Haha good for you and your DH!!!
I cannot wear wig grips as I find them not comfortable but I have sensory issues so am not the "average" wearer
I wish I took better photos because I cannot smile naturally when I try lol
I just wore my friend's wig creation the other day. It is so light weight and comfy. But it is a headband wig
I find those most comfortable
But I dont love how I look in a headband
Here is a super wide headband I am wearing with my newest headband wig (by my friend Nikki who is so talented)
Please excuse the totally weird expression lol..NM actually I am going to block it haha

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I love the waves in your hair!!!

I was worried the wig grip was going to give me a headache but miraculously it did not! It was just a cheap velvet one from AliExpress too! I can’t do wig caps though! They slide off and take the wig with them

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Oh @missy things did not go well in lace wig land! Granted I bought fairly cheap lace wigs but my hard front ones were only $20ish each so I didn’t think the lace ones would be so bad but they just didn’t work for me! It’s kinda flat on top and then overly puffy as you head down. Cost waaaaay more than the hard fronts.

The other monstrosity was so bad I didn’t even take a pic.



Here’s a cheap $16 wig for comparison

 

[missy]

Oh @missy things did not go well in lace wig land! Granted I bought fairly cheap lace wigs but my hard front ones were only $20ish each so I didn’t think the lace ones would be so bad but they just didn’t work for me! It’s kinda flat on top and then overly puffy as you head down. Cost waaaaay more than the hard fronts.

The other monstrosity was so bad I didn’t even take a pic.



Here’s a cheap $16 wig for comparison

Lace fronts are challenging and while when done right they add a level of realism that non lace fronts don't they can make it look worse.
I find them difficult for two reasons 1.my head is small and if it doesn't fit snugly it will look fake 2.many are not transparent enough for my pale skin
These are the reasons I am cutting bangs into many of my alternative hair pieces. I tend to be a perfectionist and if you look super close you can tell when it's a wig if you don't have bangs..IMO
Some look great in them if it fits perfectly and blends in with their skin tone. That is not my experience unfortunately.
But the more expensive pieces will look better usually than the less expensive pieces...

Zoom in here..an expensive lace front but I see the tint..do you? And it doesn't fit her super snugly
But to be fair it needs to be cut shorter and when cut shorter it will look more natural





This is a lace front but I cut it back very short so I think this looks decent. But probably going to cut bangs in this too. I just feel more at ease if I dont have to worry about getting the lace front to fit perfectly and be invisible

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@missy thanks for that! That cheered me up immensely!

I think me wasting money on a sketchy lace front was inevitable (curiosity was always going to get the better of me since I really enjoy the cheap hard fronts) so I’m just going to call it an adventure and cheer up!

Yup I can definitely see the lace in the first pic! Your hair sits so nicely volume wise!!! It is sitting the way hair growing out of your head should sit! I think even if the lace was invisible on mine, the hair was doomed because it goes from flat to super puffy. Looks incredibly strange!

I’m going back to my hard fronts! Still loving wigs!!! I’m venturing into lighter shades like the Chinese stars and Kpop stars!

 

[missy]

@missy thanks for that! That cheered me up immensely!

I think me wasting money on a sketchy lace front was inevitable (curiosity was always going to get the better of me since I really enjoy the cheap hard fronts) so I’m just going to call it an adventure and cheer up!

Yup I can definitely see the lace in the first pic! Your hair sits so nicely volume wise!!! It is sitting the way hair growing out of your head should sit! I think even if the lace was invisible on mine, the hair was doomed because it goes from flat to super puffy. Looks incredibly strange!

I’m going back to my hard fronts! Still loving wigs!!! I’m venturing into lighter shades like the Chinese stars and Kpop stars!

Feel free to message me on loupe troop or Instagram..I can give you a list of trusted wig vendors. Pricey but they do offer sales several times a year making it less painful lol