Another excellent video! I learn so much watching your channel, Denise! Thank you for sharing all your tools and tips on how best to use them. Your introduction was great - so detailed in explaining about how we all wear our wigs differently (frequency, duration, environment, etc) and that it affects the longevity of the wigs. It’s really helpful to hear that explanation, especially to have that information at the start. I’ve been watching your videos about a year and just started wearing wigs last October. I would say about 90% of all my wigs are heat friendly (85% are Belle Tress, my favorite brand). I love them! I work remotely so I definitely don’t wear them as often as those who work onsite and I know that’s an advantage to them lasting longer. But I have found the extra maintenance is not that big of deal, especially since all my styles are shorter bobs. I only have a couple regular synthetic wigs and while I do like them, I much prefer heat friendly. So enjoying everything I learn in this journey! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you and I'm so THRILLED to hear you are doing well with wig wearing.... Belle Tress makes the cutest wigs and I LOVE their colors! I'm so glad I mostly got over my heat friendly fear and aversion (at least with straight styles), hugs!
I've tried this and it seems to work. To apply heat to the end of the waves of a heat friendly wig..., with the wig on a canvas head, I loosely gather the bottom of the waves and "enclose" the wig with the hair net that the wig came in. I then hit it with the steamer and then let them cool. I usually have to do it several times. The hair net alleviates the "gravity" problem for long wavy wigs and holds the waves. When I remove the net, the wave pattern is renewed and the heat that heat friendly fibers need every couple of wears has been applied and it looks great!!
Denise, I honestly don’t know what I’d do without you on this very very new journey that I’m on now. Thank You so very much for all of your help and support.❤❤
When I was wearing wigs daily, the only ones I wore were Jacquelyn Smith for Paula Young and I typically got mine to last for 2 years. They are heat friendly. Let me be transparent in that I knew nothing about and it was a very difficult time for me and there was very little info available and no wig shops or professionals around to help me. I brushed them, cleaned them with sulfate free shampoo and conditioner and I would blow dry them on medium/cool about every three months. I told you, I knew nothing!!! As I look back at my wigs now, I can see that I should have probably changed them out more often, but they looked ok. I am blessed beyond words that after 13 years of wig wearing, my hair grew back, thinner, but I am able to go without wigs. I do wear a Remy Hair Sitting Pretty halo extension sometimes for a little fullness. Denise is doing such an amazing service to anyone on a wig journey. Denise you are a blessing. Even though I no longer wear wigs, I still enjoy your videos and I am learning a lot, which is helping me help a sweet friend that is on a wig journey. Peace and Joy... Diana
Great information. One suggestion I have is when positioning a curl or section i.e. away from your face, etc., after steaming, wait for the fibers to cool - that is what actually sets the form. And it takes longer to cool than you might think.
@@heywigsister Holding the section in position however you do that- with a wire curler form, a clip or your hand for much longer than you expect is the key. Your videos are so great; you have helped me a lot, too.
I have watched many of your videos and just want to let you know how much I appreciate them (and you). As a new wig wearer, I have learned so much from your helpful tips. God's blessings to you.
Denise, thank you so much! It's so nice to watch a "regular person" demonstrate the how-to's without trying to sell a bunch of products that aren't really needed. When I first started wearing wigs, I learned from you the magic that is water, as well as the Simply Stylin' silicone spray. They're all I've ever needed for regular maintenance. Again, thank you so much for all the advice! 🌺
Went to the wig store with a 3x 5 card: Short, grey, NO HD, No lace front, no hand tied, wefted , cool. Ended up with RW Please Please. RW 30/27, TTL, lace front, 100% hand tied cap, long. It was me, my color, my length. The heart wants what the heart wants. Now I need all the help you can give me. I'm scared to death of this wig that has not arrived yet. SO, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Congratulations on your first wig purchase!! Be gentle with yourself... it can be so challenging in the beginning but if you persevere you will get there!! Basic cap wigs can be awesome but also have their own set of challenges... accessories (headbands, clips) do wonders in helping them lookout realistic if you don't think they do in the beginning. Please let me know how it goes!
Denise I loved seeing the Mommy Deer and her baby! Today is Tuesday and we had a mommy and two babies in are yard at 7:30 am as we were sitting out on are deck. So beautiful!! ❤ Your tips are always so helpful. I have so many questions. I am going to have to e mail you. Thank you for all you do for us.
I have a bottle of Simply Stylin’! I absolutely love it! The scent is like baby powder! Smells amazing. It makes all 4 of my wigs look awesome! I use it both before and after styling. The momma and baby deer made this even more special
Oh my gosh real talk thank you. I have been so frustrated by all the wig girls showing hair after hair and not really telling us truths. I agree product is not helpful. I have been using plain cold water every night and let it dry. Seams to be working . I have done this for about 4 months and my heatfriendly longer wig has been happy. I do use heat but not every time. Also knowing a good vendor means everything to me. The one I was going she cuts tags immediately so you don’t have the info for later. No packaging so I can see care instructions. So mail order is for me but I cannot find somebody to order from that is transparent on order issues. I am so frustrated with that. I do want a human hai wig badly but if I cannot get synthetic easy why would I buy human at thousands of dollars from them. Holding a 600 purchase and not telling me it’s back order until I wait and wait and contact them then get oh your right it is back ordered. Hey I am not rich.
You made so many good points, Denise, meaning you clarified wigs for people that are new to them. I was totally in the dark when I purchased my first few wigs, and this even informed me! You look thinner, have you lost weight? I read that you are now walking again. So glad to hear it. I hope it happens for me, too. God bless you. Diane🙂
Great video! Making a heat friendly wig in a wavy pattern is an oxymoron, lol. The minute you steam or put heat on it it changes the fiber and does not necessarily help at all. I still love bon bon by belle tress in mocha with cream. They fixed the dark knots so that's a plus right there. Great video and love the deer.
Thank you for this video! I've kept my older frizzy looking wigs in their box. Hoping id find a way to make them wearable again. Going to try the steam. Thanks for all the great info.
If I may add... I have a heat-defiant wig which I was trying in vain to put some curl into to no avail. I finally saw a video which showed that for a curl /wave to stay it has to be held in place until it cools! The light bulb finally came on! Unlike human hair these are synthetic fibers (sort of plastic-ish) and won't keep the shape until cool! Silly me😁
Great information! I’m wearing a Raquel Welch HD topper every day for 9 months now. I was disappointed when it started to lose its newness after a few months. This video has really helped me to understand the normalcy of how the fibers age. Before this one, I wore regular synthetic toppers for about 5 yrs! They are pretty mtce free but they go flat and lose their body (volume). I like the HD fibers because they hold the body and look more natural. I will continue to buy the HD for that reason. Your video really helped me stay committed to HD. I guess it comes down to how much you want to work on them vs. easy care. I love working on hair (I was a hair extensionist for 10 yrs) so I’m in! I have all the tools you have, but I think I’ll invest in a freestanding wig stand. I currently use the kind that clamps onto a table. It keeps slipping off. Thx again Denise. This is a good video to save and refer back to!
Great video! I started out hating HF wigs because they got so crunchy so fast. I've since learned a few different techniques to keep them wearable and now, I actually prefer them for straight styles as well.
@@heywigsister I follow what I saw on Patti's Pearls. Along with water, for tougher spots she uses a little JR Detangler then goes over it with a flat iron on like 275 degrees. She has a video on HD wig repairs. I like your steam technique though. Ima try it!
Hi Denise, Thank you so much for the great information on HD Fibers. I have been wearing wigs for years and have been on the fence about wearing HD. You really did a fantastic job with breaking down all your tips and suggestions. I just recently purchased my first HD style and you definitely put me at ease with what to do . Thank you for sharing your thoughts. XXOO 💜💜💜
I have an HD wig that I wore for 2 years, and if I wanted to rejuvenate it, I could still wear it! It’s all about maintaining it with heat regularly. Straight, minimally layered HD wigs are easier to maintain than curly, imho, as you only need to heat the ends. I do tend to wear the long HD wigs only in updos. I feel more in control of HD fibers because they can always be rejuvenated with heat! I understand that curly/ wavy HD wigs can be rejuvenated with steam, though I’ve never tried it.
Yes! I’ve always used water with heat on non heat friendly wigs too and they last me years. I don’t use many products at all. If I do I’ll use demert lusterizer and conditioner or Estetica revitalize and shine (very seldomly) but usually only water with a straightener. Another great and informative video! Thanks I appreciate you!
Thank you so much. So helpful. I just purchased Top Billing and I am new to wigs. I appreciate all your information I want to take care of my investments in heat friendly wigs. God bless you!
You sure reduced my anxiety about treating my HF wigs. I’ve been avoiding wearing them often so I don’t wear them out. My favorite is human hair blend. I want to go longer, to the shoulder but I look weird to me in long hair until I could find something like color 38 in something other than pixies. I learn so much watching your videos. Show some examples with darker wigs and grays, not blondes. I would like to see How to Use Heat or products for maintenance or Re-styling Synthetic wigs. Can I heat the bake of a Synthetic wig similar to doing so to a heat friendly or blended?? I’ll check to see if maybe you’ve done i video on synthetic wig upkeep. I have 3 year old. synthetic wigs that look like ‘out of the box’ new condition. My rule has been not to do anything to modify the fibers. Wash, dry and spray a simple conditioner. Wait overnight before boxing it. What do you think 💭 about this idea? Thank you! You are an excellent teacher and video producer.
I used you idea of combing over ends of my wig(just got it in, Elizabeth from Paula Young) . It had some very short strands in the part and by the bangs, that stood straight up. Just ran my air brush over them and got them to lay down. I learn so much from your video’s. Thanks!
Love your videos Denise! They are so helpful in my journey with alopecia and somewhat new to the wig world. You make a difference in this difficult process. Thank you thank you thank you ❤❤❤ alopeciaglow PS I know you love short straight wigs, wonder which ones are your favs?
Hi!! Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching!! Actually, my favorite wigs are curly or wavy. Ellen Wille Girl Mono is my favorite curly wig.... but I have so many I like for different reasons... depending on what I am doing.
I cannot believe the level of care wigs require! And they're not even human hair! In many cases, the care required is more than one's natural hair. 😮 I just bought 3 expensive synthetic wigs and now I'm petrified that I made a bad decision to buy them. Didn't realize their life span was so short either, even with good care. Very disheartening. 😢
Heat friendly was my starting point for me. I went through probably 4 in 2 months. So listen to what she is saying! I got the Jon streamer, though that was cash away! Great video
Where do you put it stays? How do you not get it on the lace if you have a lace front wig Denise? Do you put it on your actual hair line? What if you don’t have hair? I start chemo tomorrow!!!!! I’ve saw a video that your not suppose to put it on your lace if you have a lace front wig is that right? Plz let me know or show us plz would be great? I love your videos!!!!!!!
I actually use it on my hairline and use it to secure the lace. Here is a video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DcWQalk0fPI.htmlsi=5hRdjqmsyQYBwvHw
Can you set a heat friendly wig long wig because I like it wavy can you arm where it said it and rollers or just set it in rollers and then steam it put a bag over it then to DrRau
Denise! I’ve learned more from you in just the past few days than since I started my wig journey, which was Jan. 2022. I’ve ordered and returned probably 5 -6 wigs, kept one (another story). Now I got 2nd one. Ignite. However, the lace in front will not adhere to my skin. It’s like there is a slight bend in it. Manufacturer said steam it out. Well, I surely don’t have a fancy steamer. What would you suggest? Even thought perhaps some glue would take it away. Thoughts? BTW I’m a fellow Minnesotan. Way north of you. Thanking you in advance for your consideration of my dilemma.
Hi!! OK, so maybe you could send me an email and send me pictures so that I can see what you're dealing with. My email address is Heywigsister@gmail.com....
I have this same problem with all of my wigs. I have a tiny head so I’ve come to the conclusion it’s because of that. Because of this I won’t wear my wigs without a hat to hide the lace. I’ve been on this Strugglebus for years 😢 any suggestions? I’ve started sewing wefts together to make them fit better but still doesn’t help. IT stays and I have a hate hate relationship and got2b glued burns my skin
I ordered Straight Up With a Twist and it laid in my face. I got an exchange and same thing. Not at all laying the way Denise's wig looks like in this video. I couldn't try and make it work because of the return policy.
Unfortunately, that can happen with most wigs. I almost always have to use heat to get lift in the front of my wigs, especially straight bobs. They can sometimes train over time with wear as well. I NEVER do that for an initial wig review, but if you see me using a wig after the review it is possible I made it my own. If it is recent I will mention that so people aren't confused if they purchase, but when a wig is older like this one was, sometimes I can't remember what I did to it, lol.
Loved your video on heat friendly wigs. I have one and it needs some help. I will try what you have said. I do have a question on regular synthetic wigs. Will the sun do damage to your wig if you are outside in the sun for a long time? Thanks for all you do!
I've had a few people ask me that question recently. I honestly don't find that the sun damages synthetic wigs and I wear mine in the sun all the time. That's sad, and some Southern climates that's on can get pretty darn hot so if you're sitting in the sun for long periods of time with it really heating up those fibers I can't say that it won't potentially alter a curl pattern if it is a super curly wig. Things can get pretty hot if they are sitting in full beating sun in the summer. I haven't personally experienced this, but if it's that hot out I'm not likely sitting in the beating sun for any significant period of time anyway.
Hi, Linda! I would treat one of the blends just like you do a straight heat-friendly... while human hair can take higher heat, the heat friendly can typically only go up to 350 degrees so that is what I would limit the heat to. Something really cool about those blends is that they hold the style like a heat friendly synthetic does, but they don't show wear nearly as quickly. Hope that helps!
Believe it or not, I like my light blonde hair wigs to have frizzy ends because I am naturally a brunette so if I would bleach my hair to get it very light, it would look a little fizzy and damaged so for me it feels more natural this way lol. It takes a long time before I restore my blonde wigs!
So you convinced me. Just bought the silicone spray and the hot tools. So afraid of heat cuz I accidentally scorched a topper trying to curl my own hair to integrate it into topper. Also, what do you know about Hairdreams Microline integration system?
I am having trouble finding a curling iron with digital numbers for heat level, not just low, medium and high. Don’t the heat friendly wigs need to be set on a very low heat or it frizzes it or burns it?
Hi Denise so are you saying that if you purchased a curly wig, short or long, that it would be human hair. If I wanted to purchase a curly short wig would you recommend human hair
Denise I have two Ellen Wille Luna Hi Heat wigs They are fairly long and I fear the Hot Tools brush is too small. I have searched everywhere for a bigger barrelled brush without success and I didn’t want anything with bristles.I also don’t want to straighten my wigs.Could I use steam and Velcro rollers .What do you think?
To try to put some volume/poof/lift/roundness at the top/crown of a wig (Belle Tress Morning Brew)(my first wig) that has no permatease, could that be steamed in, put in with heat from a heat styler? Or what would you recommend? And would it stay? Thx
It really depends on the wig... Belle Tress wigs are tricky because there just isn't anything to hold the volume. I have sucessfully gotten lift in the front with a hot comb or steam, but to get true volume is next to impossible, and even if you do it is hard to get it to hold without permatease.
@@heywigsister Well, thanks for that info. I'm afraid I misjudged in purchasing the Morning Brew style. The Belle Tress color blends solve the color question for me - but I need crown/top volume such as Noriko makes. Do you know of a good style that would combine both?
To be honest, I do not like them at all. I do think they gunk wigs up and I have heard the same from MANY wig sisters... that said, i do know some who like those products so there is a personal preference factor here. I will say... I can't count how many times someone has reached out to me complaining that they washed their wig and it feels terrible, and when I recommend trying a different product it ALWAYS makes a difference. Here is a video I made showing my favorite products: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nDzixbbOsPc.html
@@heywigsister Awesome, thank you I will check out that video. I had a feeling you would say that and also based on some comments I found at /r/wigs I cancelled my order on amazon. I saw comments that dish soap or dr bronners soap work well and hey i have those things! lol
I am new to wig wearing!!!!!!! I do not have a wig yet but I want one but with all the cancer meds I’m taking I can’t afford a wig right now so if anybody can help I would greatly appreciate it so much!!!!!!!!! I have hair down to my shoulders and would like a wig in the same length as my own hair!! I start chemo tomorrow!!!!!!! I will be loosing all my hair!!!!!!!!! I don’t want to loose my hair but I know I’m going to!!!!!!!!! Sadly!!!!!!!!! If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it!!!!!!!!
That is a great question.... and there are actually quite a few answers because it depends on so many things... I have a video coming out in the next week or so on this so stay tuned!
Denise, again thank you so much for helping me on this journey which has been expensive & difficult for me, but I can truly say, since I met you as my You Tube Wig Advisor, I have come a long, long way in understanding my wigs. I started losing my hair by the handfuls when my intestine burst open in 2020 and I was at death’s door with a body full sepsis. After 4 major surgeries, I am so thankful to be alive today. I have now lost lots & lots of hair and I am so thankful for wigs and you!! Just a quick question, did you say my Hot Tool dryer, which is just like yours, could be used on regular synthetic wigs that are not heat resistant??? 🫶
