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FIRST LOOK : KINKY STRAIGHT LACE FRONT WIG

I haven't worn this wig out and will not wear it out until I thin and layer it. I didn't do any blending or styling, the picture shows the wig in its natural unaltered glory. My first impressions are that; I feel it's too much hair and it overwhelms my face. I also wish I bought a 14 or 16 inch, I didn't expect the 18 inches to be so long. It's a lot of hair y'all!!!

Purchased HERE

This is the wig in its natural state. All I did was shampoo, condition and air dry. I put it on just for the picture, no styling whatsoever. Excuse my deer in the headlights expression lol

PROS

Beautiful texture. Matches my own hair perfectly (I'm 6 months post relaxer).
Color matches my own hair. Also the color didn't run excessively when I shampooed & conditioned the wig.
True to length.
True to the picture on aliexpress.

CONS

It shed excessively when I washed it. It sheds when you finger comb. It sheds a lot!
The wig is too thick especially around the hairline.

Now my issue is I don't know how to thin or layer wigs. I'll be on YouTube all day today, trying to find some helpful tips.

Hope I can successfully thin and layer it without ruining it. Fingers crossed*

SHOW & TELL: KINKY STRAIGHT LACE FRONT WIG

I received the kinky straight lace front wig that I purchased from aliexpress today, about a week and a half after I placed my order. Communication with them was satisfactory, I made a request for a lighter density because I did not want the normal 130% density and also asked for combs. Only one of my requests was granted; the wig came with combs but they sent me 130% density. I am overwhelmed by this hair.. it is way too full.

First impressions before shampooing and conditioning the wig

It has a strong processed smell.
It is true to length.
It is quite soft. I like the texture, it really looks like blown out African American Hair. I am also happy I got a Color 1, it is the same color as my own hair.
It is way too full and definitely not wearable out of the pack. I have no experience thinning out or layering wigs so I am very worried.
It has about 3 inch lace parting in front. When you part the wig, the part is not very visible because of how dense it is, so i will need to tweeze the part.

Pictures Straight Out of the Pack:

After I took pictures, I wet it and once the hair got wet it tangled. When shampooing, I used my fingers to distribute the shampoo throughout, it shed a lot. After I rinsed off the shampoo, applied a moisturizing conditioner and used a wide tooth comb to comb through, clumps of hair came out. Things are off to a rough start with this wig. I am going to deep condition it overnight and rinse the conditioner off in the morning.

I should have a new post of me wearing the wig in the next few days. If you have any other questions about the wig, please post them in the comment section below.

NEW HAIR : KINKY STRAIGHT LACE FRONT WIG

I used to wear synthetic lace front wigs years ago before I started wearing Virgin hair extensions and I am not fond of them at all because the hairline does not look realistic without me leaving some hair out. Fast forward 3 years later...ask me why I just purchased a new lace front wig?! Well I really want to invest in hair extensions that resemble Natural African American hair but good quality wefted hair in this texture is quite the investment. So I figured a more affordable purchase would allow me decide if this texture is worth the splurge. This is my first aliexpress hair purchase.

Purchased HERE

I saw two Youtube reviews on this wig before I decided to purchase it:

My Wig Specs

Color 1
18 inches
3 inch lace front parting
Medium Cap
Medium Brown Lace
130% Density

The density is one thing I am really concerned about because I have no experience thinning out wigs. I requested a lighter density and I hope they grant my request *fingers crossed* 130% density is way too much for this texture imo.

I will do a detailed show & tell post once I receive the wig.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope everyone has a fantastic year :)

Haul from Canadian Beauty Supply Stores Online

It is often hard to find black hair products in Canada if you live in a small town and most times when you find them they are double what they cost in the US. If you live in the US then lucky you because you are spoiled for choice when it comes to hair products and you can find most products at Walmart, Walgreens etc.

What I have done for the past 4 years is do a huge product haul once a year on www.gmbshair.com
I found two Canadian beauty supply stores www.hairmall.ca and www.beautifulblackhair.ca The prices on
www.hairmall.ca are reasonable provided you purchase a minimum of $75.99 before tax and qualify for free shipping. My order was shipped out fast and I received it in 5 Business Days. But if you intend to purchase only one or two products then www.beautifulblackhair.ca is a better choice because they offer free regular shipping to anywhere in Canada.

I bought a lot of products (most of them are for use on my own hair) but here are two products that I will be featuring on my blog:

Creme of Nature Argan Oil Perfect Edges

3 Sisters of Nature Natural Curling Gelo

My Top 5 YouTube Hair Gurus

If you're new to YouTube, there are so many videos and "gurus" and it can get a bit overwhelming trying to figure out who to subscribe to. So I put together a list of my Top YouTube Hair Gurus. There are so many more amazing people you can subscribe to on YouTube but I picked the five below because I learn new things from them and I'm all about expanding my knowledge.

1) Peakmill
My favorite person on YouTube hands down!!. In my mind we are friends :p She's super talented, as in there is nothing this girl cannot do. She is daring and experiments with a lot of different styles, colors etc. regardless her hair is always flawless. Her reviews are honest and her tutorials are detailed, easy to follow and understand. She inspired me to start making my own U-Part / Full Wigs.

2) Ivy Powell
Every time I watch ivy's hair tutorials I learn something new. She's very innovative and comes up with a lot of new ways to do sew ins, closures etc. She's worn some of the most amazing curly textures I've ever seen. She is the queen of curly hair!!

3) Fabulasityisme
Absolutely love her channel. She makes any hair look good. She wears the hair, the hair doesn't wear her. Her hair tutorials are easy to follow too.

4) LakiaStar
Her channel offers a lot of variety. She experiments with different textures, hairstyles, colors etc. so there is something for everyone.

5) Tiarra Monet
She wears a lot of different styles and comes up with new things and her tutorials are detailed and very helpful.

Food for thought: I'm more into hair than makeup so I judged solely on hair tutorials & reviews. Please do your own research before purchasing from any company. If your favorite guru gives a certain hair company rave reviews, that doesn't guarantee that when you buy the hair, you'll have the same experience.

Craving Curls For Fall

I have serious commitment issues when it comes to purchasing hair; which is why I haven't purchased new hair in 2013. Curly hair has been on my wishlist all year but the weather is getting colder and I hear curly hair is harder to maintain during colder months. My hair motto is "when in doubt, get body wave hair", but as much as I like the low maintenance aspect of body wave hair, it would not satisfy my current curl craving.
I saw the gorgeous Fabulasityisme on Youtube wearing a wavy curly texture..!!This texture will definitely give me my curly hair fix and doesn't look too high maintenance.

Other things on my wishlist:

1) Blow Dryer with a Diffuser attachment
Can you believe I haven't used a blow dryer in over 7 years?! Not even on my own natural hair. I am very anti-heat. But now I want one with a diffuser attachment because it gives you frizz free defined curls/waves.

2) 3 Part Lace Closure
I need to try this closure out to find out if the days of having to physically move my wig to change my part are over.

3) Edge Control
How am I about to start using edge control in 2013? This is supposed to be a staple in your hair product collection. We all know your hair isn't laid unless your edges are.

My show and tell is coming up soonish.. PROMISE!!

Best Edge Control Products for Relaxed / Natural Hair

My edges have a mind of their own so I've been on the hunt for a edge control product that actually works. My ideal edge control product would be moisturizing, leave no residue and provide good hold all day long. I understand everyone's hair is different and what works well for some may not work well for others. There are so many edge control products on the market but I managed to narrow it down to four after watching a ton of reviews on YouTube.

Silk Elements Straight Edges Edging Gel (Relaxed Hair)