r/WigSnatchersHQ

Ok, I'm a lover of cheap wigs. I change them out so much that I only have one high quality wig that I splurged on.

I got this headband wig from temu because I sometimes I want my hair completely out of my face. I really got it mostly out of curiosity and grabbed some headbands for over it; it is not a quality wig and has some issues, but my mom has even requested I wear it for our outing on Saturday and that's crazy since she doesn't like me in blonde!

So I decided to give LuvMe a try 🥰been wanting to give them a try for awhile now(: and I have to say I’m impressed. The knots are way better than I anticipated and the cap is so comfy. It’s very nice for my busy days because I do not ever have time to try adhering down a wig 😩🤦‍♀️ too many day to day things for me to keep up with so a glueless Throw on and go is just want I needed. The lace doesn’t lift at all and the hairline is so good!! I got so many compliments when we went bowling the other night too everyone said how amazing it looked (and my friends who knew it was a wig cuz they know I wear them lol ) all said how natural it looked and how amazing the hairline was. I’m loving it! I haven’t had hair this long in soo long 🥰🥰 it’s 24”

Ahhh I'm literally in love with this yaki straight wig from Wow Angel 😭🤎 Before I put it on, I did a few little tweaks just to make it feel more me.

I'm sooo happy with how it turned out!! You can see the whole process in the pics. 

Honestly it was my biggest purchase this year 😂💸 but seeing the final result... totally worth it!! 

Preferably human hair and budget under 300. I want the boho wavy slightly "unkempt" vibes in dark brown. I had a synthetic one I bought from a beauty supply store like this decades ago and loved it sm but of course, that is no longer available.

TIA

I've been practicing installing my own wigs for years now and no matter what, I can't seem to blend the hairline. After applying the adhesive and the melt band, its always messy and cakey looking. Getting to adhere to my hairline is easy but as soon as I remove the band, the baby hairs are going in different directions, stuck to the glue even though I comb it back before putting on the band. I put on makeup that matches my tone but it just looks bad. Any tips? Yes its a cheap wig. I'm not spending a car payment on hair. It still shouldn't be this difficult to blend though right.

Usually all this front part is covered because I style it like a bang, but I’m self conscious when the wind blows. I think the texture difference would be less obvious if the wig was the same color as my hair.

I just don’t know what color my hair is. If it helps, almost every hairstylist I’ve gone to has commented on how naturally dark my hair is lol. Lmk if I need to post more pics. Posted this from the sunlight because that’s when the color difference is noticeable

Not ready to commit to cutting bangs? Here’s Bangs Without the Emotional Damage 😂

@heymaraporter shows a quick DIY hack for creating faux bangs on a headband; perfect for changing up your look without touching your wig or your natural hair.

Temporary Bangs for Temporary Delusions… Genius or Obvious? 👀

Heyyy beautiful people🥰

My bday is coming up at the end of the month and I really need to find a high quality human hair wig that gives off a 90s curly bombshell look. I want to be able to rewear this wig in the future so I don’t mind investing in over $250 for a 24 yaki straight (or any bouncy curl) unit. I also want to be able to maintain the curls + lace on my own after the install but I can afford to go somewhere else for someone to install and style it for me (just need to find someone good in NJ/NY…).

The goal is minimal to no leave out since the front of my hair is about 4-6 inches and I’m scared of it reverting back to 4c with this summer heat but i know the same risk goes for wearing a lace front in the summer😵‍💫

I’ve seen adds for mega look, Curly me (one of the pics is from there), and ISEE hair but I wanted to head from you all if they’re actually good…

Thank youuu💋

Before:

For over 21 years, trichotillomania controlled so much of my life. It started when I was just 12 years old, and as the years went on, I experienced periods where it became almost impossible to manage.

It affected every part of my life—even school. By sixth grade, I had reached a point where I didn’t even want to go to school anymore because I was so embarrassed and ashamed of my hair. I pushed myself to finish that school year, but by seventh grade I switched to homeschooling and stayed there until I graduated with a little dual enrollment by my senior year, as I had finally started wearing wigs and extensions. I didn’t have any confidence yet, however. Looking back, it’s heartbreaking to think about how much this disorder stole from my childhood.

The worst came after one of the most traumatic experiences of my life—losing my last boyfriend after he lost his battle with depression. That grief and entire experience left me with PTSD, and my hair pulling became worse than it had ever been.

I spent years feeling embarrassed, hiding my hair, avoiding certain situations, and wondering if I’d ever feel confident again.

After:
Wigs truly changed my life.

The biggest difference isn’t just how they look—it’s what they do for me mentally. When I’m wearing a wig, I don’t pull my hair. I physically can’t & it’s like my brain finally gets a break from the constant urge.

For the first time in a very long time, I am FINALLY starting to feel confident leaving the house, taking photos, filming videos, and simply being myself without constantly worrying about my hair. That took me almost 21 years.

This month I’ll be 33, and after more than two decades of living with trichotillomania, I can honestly say wigs have given me something I never thought I’d have again: confidence, freedom, and hope.

If you’re struggling with trichotillomania or hair loss for any reason, I want you to know you’re not alone. There is hope, and you deserve to feel beautiful and confident, too. 

P.S. I didn’t edit my photos whatsoever, so I’m sorry for the sweat! It is HAWT in FL right now! Your own personal sauna when you step outside 😅

Wig: https://shop.luvmehair.com/products/naturemax-180-density-ash-blonde-silky-straight-glueless-ear-to-ear-13x4-hd-lace-fr

*that I only wear inside cuz of this damn heat wave 🤣 I’m sure cutting layers would help, but i’m scared as hell of messing this wig up

Welp, I think I'm finally done with online Wig buying! RPGShow was my last go at this. I was suspicious since I could find NO product reviews on their own website and very few on FB, IG, YT, and TT. Most if any reviews from this company are from Wig Influencers, which are useless if you are looking for honesty.

About Me: I have had alopecia universalis for 45 years now. Back then there was No community, No online vendors because there was NO internet, and alopecia was also very, very rare. Wigs were worn by grandmas only. Local stores only sold synthetic wigs. Most of my wigs were custom from NYC/Brooklyn. On the average EUROPEAN hair and hiqh quality Human Hair wigs cost between $4.5k-$10k (1990s-2018). What this means is I only understood high quality wigs. Period!

I started buying wigs online during covid. I had no choice - there was a hair shortage, and by then my vendors had mostly ceased to exist. At this point, there are now fewer vendors who support custom, or near custom wigs. EU, and 100 HQ human hair has doubled in price $10k-$20k++!

I first shopped OL at OMGQUEEN.COM they were ok, but they dont have much variety. I then turned to Hairvivi, and wasted thousands and thousands of $mo on their garbage wigs and a plumber @$600. Mostly because I continued to be influenced by the influenecers. I then purchased two wigs from HairQueen LA @$1600 a unit. I found there shop whilst I was in Miami. The first wig was 6.5 score on my scale of 1-10. I ordered the same exact unit 6 months later via phone, and she arrived as a dry, frizzy mess - another $1600 - but this time in the toilette! My last attempt at OL wig shopping was RPGSHOW a month ago. I was impressed with their virtual try-on method. I searched for reviews, and could only find one from a WI for the unit I chose. I pulled the trigger, and quickly learned that there is only ONE CS person that engages with customers. So the response time is pitiful. I asked for photos prior to shipping the unit (OMGQueen thoughtful does this) but of course she took too long to respond so the order was shipped without my seeing the wig first. I'm suspicious that she just ignored my request. They also take at least 1.5+ weeks to ship orders because they seem to dye all their wigs based upon each order - no matter the color requested - which makes no sense to me. Why does Auburn Brown and Natural color both require a dye job. They also do not follow directions and included hair combs in the cap. What does an alopecia gurl have to do with wig combs? I specifically stated no combs. Lastly, they ship from China via FedEx which takes three times longer than DHL.

Finally, I received the wig, and immediately ran water through it to judge the hair quality without the styling. Because they dyed the wig the hair quality was like straw. I gently combed it and it immediately started to break! Cmon! I took photos, sent them to the only CS human that works there and waited. I was then forced to return the wig at my own expense. I have never incurred shipping costs for a wig return. Not ever! Between the shipping (including addl. insurance) it cost me $40 + Tariffs + $599 for inferior hair quality wig, that does not look to be auburn brown, and included hair combs. All in all - complete waste of time, and money!

But for the bangs, I was 💯 underwhelmed by RPGSHOW!

Nope!

Done!

This is my first time trying an updo look with any of my wigs. I don't even know if I picked the right flair tbh. What can I do to improve the look? I know I need to fix the back, but I ran out if time and just went with it. All of my wigs are lace front synthetic and I’m still getting used to glueing and melting spray. Thank you in advance!

This wig is beautifully styled and looks incredibly natural, plus it doesn't require much styling on my part. It's definitely one of my favorite wigs lately.