r/wigshelp

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.

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💋

I watch videos, practice, follow the steps but it feels like my lace always sits on the glue instead of melting in. I’ve waited till it dried, waited till tacky, did it wet. I’ve tried different glues. I press it in, put the band on for an hour and all.

The first is when I got it installed, the second is my re-install. Tips?

Hi! I have alopecia, and don't really have hair along my sideburn area. I have worn wigs with normal ear tabs (fabric, silicon, etc), but I was interested in getting the lace ones that just have wire in them because I hope it'll give me more customization for my sideburn area so I can do half up half downs more realistically.

My question is, are you able to wear these without glueing them down (if you are leaving your hair down)? And if you glue them down, do they still look realistic/flat to your head? I've attached pictures of what I am talking about for reference, any help will be appreciated!

Not sure if I should just stick to normal ones and accept defeat in favor of the low-maintenance lifestyle lol. Possibly considering BLB or Hairalicious. Thanks!

Currently dealing with Telogen Effuvium

Hi everyone, i’ve been experimenting with wigs for the past year. i have tried several different wigs: lemoda, megalook, wingirl, pizzaz. every single one has became completely ruined either during or after washing. i have watched countless videos, done so much googling, everything you can think of. i took a previous matted wig to a stylist who told me it was beyond repair. i brought 2 other wigs with me that needed washing, and she had me wash them while she supervised. i left her salon feeling so empowered and excited that I will finally never have this problem. i got home and put some serum on them like she suggested and set them out to dry. when i went to pick the deep wave one up i noticed tangling that was not there when leaving salon. i thought id be able to get it out, but it just got worse. this is my 4th wig that has become unusable after washing. i have no idea what im doing wrong and its honestly making me want to give up wigs altogether, which sucks because im making so much progress when it comes to installing. does anyone have any advice or know what i could be doing wrong? and do you think this wig is beyond saving? I feel so discouraged

Dont own any wigs byt found this and wanna use it

Okay so this is my first cosplay ever, and I know this is gonna be tough and is gonna cost me a couple wigs to achieve but I really need some pointers on like on specific techniques and supplies I need to achieve this specific helmet look for Pink diamond.
I am really inspired by the way this person made this helmet wig https://youtube.com/shorts/P2RUP6Z2Q0c?is=m8LYPkoW4hhW7pPx
But they aren’t very in depth about how they build it they just show the stages and my biggest questions are, how do you wrap the hair around the plastic structure neatly and how do you keep it in place ? And for the rose peddled back I have a similar question on how I’m supposed to wrap the hair around the structure and hold it in place is my biggest question. I’d appreciate if anyone has any idea of what my steps I should take are but I know that’s a lot to ask for a cosplay you haven’t built yourself , any pointers for step by step would be greatly appreciated!!
They said they made the base with cotton batting, wire and clear selotape. Any extra supply recommendations are heavily appreciated!!
Edit:

I already said this before and there’s already people advising me not to pursue this as a first project and I know and understand the concerns about be getting frustrated and this being a big project for me. There is no other cosplay I am willing to spend my money on so my only other option would be for another kind of wig, if any recommendations on what other kind of wig I can do for this cosplay I’d heavily appreciate it then just telling me I can’t and should practice with something else first doesn’t really help me.

I’m trying to pick a long everyday blonde wig and narrowed it down to these three. Looking for honest opinions on quality, thickness at the ends, and how well they dye:

• Allove Hair 36” 613 Body Wave – $436
https://www.allovehair.com/products/40-inch-613-blonde-lace-front-wig-human-hair-body-wave-hd-lace-frontal-wig-pre-plucked-tranparent-lace-for-women?variant=44181014282420

• Lolly Hair 40” 613 Body Wave – ~$626
https://lollyhair.com/products/40-inch-613-blonde-body-wave-lace-front-wig-hd-long-human-hair-wigs

• Wiggins Hair 38” 613 – $930
https://m.wigginshair.com/long-blonde-straight.html

Has anyone tried any of these? Especially looking for which one feels the fullest and most natural. Any advice is appreciated! 💜