A word of advice from a hair dresser here, if your going to cut and style your wig at home I’d recommend taking your thinning shears to the ends and point cut! You will get the same result but it will be more forgiving until you get used to it. Point cutting with a regular shear can take more hair especially if not cutting at the right angle!!! You did a great job, just some advice for newbies ❤
@@heywigsister I was thinking the same thing @Tambi thinning shears were the first scissors I purchased for working with my wigs. Since I'm not a hairdresser, I thought it would be a bit more forgiving of my learning curve 😉
Wow, you really transformed that wig. Very good detailed instructions. You made it look very realistic. I'm saving this video! The only thing I would add is that I would have loved to have seen it on you at the end.
Don't worry about the length of your tutorial videos. We are watching to learn and appreciate your time to show us. My Mother is a hairdresser and I grew up in a beauty shop. I like the safety tips you give. My Mother has small scars on certain knuckes from cutting hair these many years. The 60's were a decade where almost every woman wore wiglets (hair pieces in the crown) and wigs. I washed and set so many of these for years..........I still get nervous trimming my wigs whether it is bangs, length, volume, etc. . .Your advice to go slow constantly evaluating your progress is so important. Especially the anxiety I feel when cutting a favorite wig.......my anxiety can make me want to rush or not take time to section off the hair. So pick a day when you are not hurrying or with constant interruption. If you begin to get frustrated, stop. Take a break......come back to it. Take as long as you need to succeed!! As you have mentioned, have all your tools out and ready. I clip the hair clips on my clothes, put a baking apron on so I can put my scissors in 1 pocket, comb in another pocket. The less you drop things off the counter onto the floor will help to lessen frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed. THANKS for ALL your videos. You want all of us to succed and it shows!!
Thanks for sharing that! Great tips! I just had someone make a mean comment on a video saying that my videos are way too long... but I would rather err on the side of TOO much information than too little. HUGS!!
@heywigsister, Well, Those who think your video's are too long do have the option to not watch while the rest of us patiently gain the knowledge intended. Thank you so much for "your time" spent in instructing/ enhancing the knowledge of others..😁
I agree! Nothing wrong with fast forwarding, it allows the rest of us to see more of the work. I honestly would have watched you do this whole wig in real time. You have such an encouraging, soothing way of teaching. And this is an excellent, excellent video.
You did a great job. I've been working with wigs for 35 years and it's been a lot of trial and error teaching myself the techniques you've shown in this video. I can't believe you've only been doing this for a few years. You're really good at it. There's only thing I would add, instead of cutting the hair off the weft, use thinning shears to thin out the individual wefts, raking out the cut fibers so you can see how much more thinning needs to be done. Like you said go slow, pause and assess. I enjoy your videos very much.
Thank you! I debated about showing the thinning shears version... that is definitely a good option!! I will probably do a video focusing exclusively on the different ways you can thin a wig... and how I approach curly and straight wigs differently. I appreciate your support and viewpoint as a VERY experienced wig wearer. I am definitely still learning but this is such a passion of mine that I am FORCING myself to fast track that learning! I spent so much money in the first year on wigs that just didn't work for me... but the benefit was that I learned SO MUCH. I call it the time I spent getting my Masters degree in wigs! HUGS!
Your wig head may be wobbly because the holder peg on the wig stand is smaller than the hole in the wig block. Use some moleskin and wrap the holder peg to increase the diameter until you get a very snug fit for your canvas block. Then make sure the holder peg screws are good and tight.
Denise I was a hairdresser retired now Find your video very good to show how to work with wigs Very professional. I am fascinated by wigs and at the point I'll be ready for a wig soon. Thanks
I really love your videoes! I have been a wig wearer off and on since my 20's, I'm now in my late 70's, and for the last 15+ years have worn them daily. But as much as I love the luscious auburns, brown's, and blonde's I need some grey to make it believable. I love that you are so open about hair loss and that you are willing to share your tips and techniques and products with other "wig sisters". I would love to see more headband and hat styles in greys. Living in FL where it is warm most of the year and sun protection is suggested in the form of wide brimmed hats, it becomes a challenge to enjoy a day outside in the heat knowing you'll have to layer up. Thank you so much for sharing. Wig Sister Jodi
Agree about Sapphire Wigs, excellent fibers that hardly shed at all! Wonderful job customizing. Thanks so much for the detailed instructions. So helpful! Much love from New Mexico USA!
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED about this Denise!! I’ve been (trying) to be patiently waiting for this video😄-I figure it may not only help me with cutting these long Amazon wigs, but perhaps give me(us all) some pointers and confidence IN GENERAL when it comes to cutting our wigs. Because you know, when they start to get ratty on the ends a lot of us want to salvage them to stretch their wearability by cutting off that stuff and just sport a shorter version to get more worth out of what we almost thought was a throw-away wig. As a matter of fact, something like that might be a very good idea for a separate instructional video for you to consider doing if you deem it practical and/or a subject not yet addressed. You might even expand it into a mini-series OR just do a few different ones over time to cover how to shorten a straight, a long (covered today), a curly, an already short??, and maybe a shag/uneven/razored ends (since razored ends have been abundant for a number of years now and since shags are just now coming INTO the fray of popularity?) Anyway, I can hardly wait to watch THIS video so, I’ll close for now and get to it but before I do can I just thank you in advance? I can only barely IMAGINE what all is involved - how MUCH thought & EFFORT, and just your TIME must be involved for you to create and present us with allllllllllll this INVALUABLE(!) information , and it is TRULY a PRiCELESS GIFT that I WISH all of us could at LEAST personally hug your neck for🤗🤗. You HAVE and you ARE fulfilling your goal of being a loving sister in Christ who just-so-happens to wear wigs. I FULLY BELIEVE that if it weren’t thru wigs, you would answer the call of duty in the same church, just different pew. lol I for one have grown to appreciate you so much, and I KNOW I am not alone. Even though I haven’t met you in person, I almost feel as if I have and I want to tell you: “You are treasured” and “You are trusted and appreciated”… “THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO US & HARD WORK”… “I, and I know “we”, love you❣️❣️” (Okay, nowww I can watch this video!😂) 😘 Julie
Thank you so much, Julie! Videos like this DO take a lot of time... I probably have 5-6 hours into this video between practicing on the first wig, filming this one which took about 2 hours in total, and then editing it so the video would not be 1 hour long (the original was about 58 minutes long which would NEVER fly here on RU-vid so I had to edit out some to shorten but had to be careful not to edit out anything important. Reviews are often SO much easier (unless it is a difficult wig like the Envy Isabella which I just finished and will be putting out later this week, that one took me a few hours to figure out the best way to show it and talk about the challenges with it). Hugs my friend!
@@heywigsister I BELIEVE IT!! But you are MUCH faster than I would be- I am SERIOUS… it would take me a number of DAYS to research, map out, do, film, edit, etc a video like this. Omg, I cud NEVER do even a REGULAR one, much less a demo. You did grrreaat!😄👍 Oh, listen- Remember that Amazon headband wig I told you about that I found around the same price point as this one but I think is BETTER?? Well actually, it IS $15 higher in price… why, I’m not sure unless if it IS quality to some extent?? Anyway, I’m leaving you the link here to the curly long one that I purchased 2 of since I liked it so much and have not altered them at all so far because it works SO perfectly as an updo headband wig. It’s called “Arianna” by the brand: ESPECIALLY YOURS. (below) www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B096GZTN4L/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=A17GTMHRIFJU32&psc=1 I even wore it down one day despite the fact that it is really longer and more dramatic(fuller/bigger) than I normally would feel comfortable with as passing off as age-appropriate if you want to get technical about things… (and I usually do🙄😅). I originally had been thinking about cutting one of them shorter to wear down all the time (like just below or above my shoulders), except I just now realized that if I think it’s too “Big-hair”-looking now… what on earth can I expect it to look like in shorter/boxier form?!!🥴😳🫣🫤-- NOPE. Absolutely “NOT.” Thank GOODNESS I hadn’t ruined a perfectly great wig by doing that! I’ll just leave it as is for a backup when my 1st one wears out. The 2nd link I’m leaving you below is an OTHER headband wig that I currently have on order and am waiting to receive it. Judging by the ends of it in the stock photo- I plan on cleaning those up as best I can but otherwise leave it alone if it fits. I don’t think it has the additional Velcro strap which is GOOD as far as I’m concerned because they are more trouble than they are worth. I don’t like them. I will let you know what I think of it after I get it. It’s a 14” headband wig simply called a “Mixed Brown /Short Wavy Bob Headband” wig by a brand named: HALCYON. (See below): www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B097GS4HJY/ref=ox_sc_act_image_4?smid=A2KHO1YSOJJP9S&psc=1# I REEEALLY believe with all my everything that you would absolutely LOVVE the Arianna because of it’s curl pattern, and you don’t have to do anything to it. My wig circumference is exactly a 22” also. Not sure what it is over the top but wud guess it’s smaller rather than larger. I’ve always worn the Arianna with a hairgrip , a single piece of wig tape at the nape, and then my own colorful headband OVER the attached headband and usually all of that made things a bit too tight around my head but I have always overdone it with securing my wigs. And that is the toned-down version. I’m pretty confident that it can be securely worn on it’s own without ANY tape,glue, or grip. Sorry for such a lengthy comment. I just wanted to make sure I followed thru with telling you everything I promised I would. Have a good week Denise!👋 J
Headband wigs with believable fibers are hard to find. Your word is gold on the subject of all things wiggy. Because you are impressed with the quality and price I hope Sapphire will partner with you. I know I speak for many when I say thank you for yet another great presentation.
My black with auburn arrived this morning . My job tomorrow will be shortening and thinning . Onda in plum brown shaded is my very favourite , but I worry about spoiling it . A messy bun in a headband wig will be perfect . I might resurrect my clip in fringe . Love Denise . What a star . 💋
Thank you Denise! I would love to see budget friendly wigs in other colors. Your video was very encouraging and helpful! I’m looking forward to practicing on my budget friendly wig 🤗💕 XOXO
Thank you for the demo!!! I feel more confident trimming my head band wig now. I wish they made headband wigs with bangs...i had a thought on your wig stand. Maybe try wrapping some tape around the stand where the head slips on to give it a more snug fit. Hope it works🤞💕
Thank you SO much for this, Denise! I ordered a Sapphire headband wig and received it this evening. I’m so impressed with it but you’re right, there is a ton of hair! Looking forward to watching and learning how to thin and trim her!
I love it when you search the less expensive wigs! You find the greatest, most beautiful bargains! This one is long for me so YES, I want to see how to cut and thin her!!!! Thank you ❤❤❤
I love your longer videos what a treat Denise! We would definitely love to see more more from Sapphire for sure 👍 this video was amazing I really wouldn't have known where to start your invaluable to all us wig sisters thank you 💖
I love your videos, I subscribed due to the honesty and tips shared that are beyond appreciated!!! I would love to see more blonde curly/wavy colors in these headband wigs. I was wondering if you could incorporate bangs into the headband wigs, if possible. Any tips would be greatly welcomed. Thank you for so many videos, they are truly educational and have helped me get over the stigma of wig wearing due to health issues that caused horrible hair loss.
I would love to see more colors and how you style them. I need a headband wig for pool days or when I want to be a little extra sassy!! This is a great tutorial, your did well. I'd love to see the whole process from start to finish on making a headband wig. Thank you for putting this information out there, I know I'm not the onIy one with questions and fearful to mess up the wig. I'm going to go check out Sapphire wigs on Amazon, this wig looks so natural and the color is beautiful. I love the variety of colors they have!!! I HOPE they do partner up with you, I'd love some styling tips and a giveaway is always fun!! Thank you for sharing this tutorial!
Absolutely beautiful! Another thing you can do is every other weft use your thinning shears close to weft to debulk. I would love to see more colors! Thank you! I think the only way you could have improved was to put it on before and after. And maybe side by side images at the end.
Thanks for the great, detailed video. I hope hope hope they make it in several BLONDE SHADES… from dark blonde to medium to bright….. with highlights. Sandy tones and other varieties as natural looking as this brown one!
Thank you, Denise! You are such a sweetheart! I bought 2 headband wigs after seeing you introduce them. Now I plan to tackle shortening one just to learn. I love them long too. I would love to see more ash/cool colors. Thank you for all your videos. Don't ever stop. We need you and your encouragement!
I love the original color you bought! I'd love to see them shorter-maybe 14 inches and thinned enough to be more realistic. I bought mine right after you bought yours and will be shortening and thinning it with you!
Love Tip Tuesday and the wig you're wearing. I would like to see this headband wig in a color that has a little grey in it. Not like the color 35 where it's all mixed in but more like some grey highlights or streaks. I am in my late 60s and think it would look more natural. This was very helpful. ❤️
Thank you Denise for this video. I ordered my sapphire headband wig right after you did the video of when you purchased it. I will be saving this video. I will need to get a few tools before I can thin & shorten my headband wig. Your the best! I look forward to seeing all of your videos recommendations.
Hey Denise, I bought this wig because of your channel. Thank You for your honest and candid reviews and information. Hoping Sapphire wigs sees the value in partnering with you!
Hi I love watching you . I started flowing you a week ago and since then I've ordered 4 wigs 😒 and one I ordered was that headband wig haven't received it yet but excited, I'm new to wigs and watching you helps me understand how and play with them .. your awesome Denise, also I would love to see Sapphire make a ombre wig .
Awesome energy you have. I just bought one of these headband wigs…the fibers are so real, and soft, and it’s comfortable, if not a little heavy because of all the hair!!
I am so glad I found you. This is the first video of yours I stumbled across. I've watched the pool one and the other with these wigs. I bought one because of you and it arrived today. I will be trying this tomorrow. I would love to see you review all the colors in these wigs. I've been wearing wigs for over 5 years now and have spent and wasted so much money. You are my new favorite wig reviewer. I absolutely love how detailed you get. Off to watch some more of your videos.
So Thankful to have found you here on RU-vid Denise❤️. Subscribed. Just beginning my hair loss journey and you are so encouraging. Already purchased some items after subscribing. Thank you!
I got their blonde and grey one... Thank you for this... Going try this... I meant to tell you about wigs for every woman. I've bought lot of wigs from Heather. They are little pricey but worth it.. 😁😁
Thank you, thank you! I’ve had one of these wigs for a couple of months and I haven’t had the confidence to work on it. Now I feel like I can do this. Great video Sister. Much love to you ❤️🙏
Denise, Denise, Denise, Thank, thank, thank YOU for the long awaited video. It is superb very well explained. I have a headband wig I've just been waiting for this video. I'm ready to go, I did save the video. Wish me luck😉. Much love from Dianne💞💕
I watched wrong video first lol, This should've been first, Love how detailed in instructing the cutting/de-bulking you are! Fantastic! You make something kind of scary for beginners easy..
Oh believe me, I've heard from MANY who wish the same, lol!! That was a total miss on my part. I did link a video in the description where I do try this one on so you can see what it looks like after cutting... so if you want to see it check out that video. Hugs!
I love this this wig I have one because you had recommended, I get so many compliments, I have trimmed it, so I’m so happy I found this tutorial. Thank you and I’d love for you to have more on their wigs.
I to bought this wig and haven’t yet opened the bag as I didn’t want to scare myself at the length. Really glad you were able to show these techniques. I agree with the other comment about seeing you in it at the end. You are such an inspiration. Thank you.
I would have liked to see the wig on you. I think this is a great idea. Will look for other videos that you have made about these wigs. I’ve never seen a headband wig before. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I bought this wig from your first video and it was too long, and found this and feel confident enough to trim it up.. of course after buying another one lol and thank you for showing it in another color!! I prefer the lighter one. You have helped me in my journey so much since finding you on IG!
I know this is an older video, but just a few things: gorgeous hair by the way. I'm guessing the costs are low because of the simple construction. I'd be inclined to do this on every second weft after the first one, separated into equal size sections all across, the same number on every row, an odd number. Then alternate your cutting as if you were knitting or crocheting. Start the first weft by passing over the first section, and cutting the second, so that you finish off by passing over the last one as well. This is so that there won't be an odd space at the bottom of your hair when you lift it. Then on the 4th weft, start by cutting the first section, and finish by cutting the last section. Then the 6th, start by passing over the I'd also do this: when you get to the part where your head would naturally round out, heading up to the crown, cut the sections alternating in the same way but leave some length, an inch maybe, to create some height at the 'roots.' You'd need to finish with an intact weft, so that if there were an even number of rows, this would mean 2 intact wefts. It may not come out quite as thin, but might prevent some visual wefting this way. Lastly, do the point cutting with a 2" to 3" blade; the scissors are a bit long.
Great job Denise! Thank u for demonstrating this for everyone. Very informational, I’m sure many ladies r grateful for this video. It will surely help those who plan to do this technique.
Thank you for sharing. It was very informative and I appreciate the professionals sharing their comments. My only suggestion is you don’t need to be so hard on yourself, stop apologizing. We know you aren’t a professional hairdresser and are just sharing your personal experience. This was great! Thank you.
Hahaha thank you for turning that canvas head around showing 22 is the back😂 I wasn’t sure really if it went front or back….oh the little things that make me happy 😃 plus, girl, you are my favorite wig sister😂 you have helped me so much🥰
Denise thanks so much for this request. I love these wigs and I have purchased two. I am thinking of ordering ash blonde, gray silvery white and highlighted blonde. They are like hair candy. I have not seen these colors in person yet so I would love for you to review any or all of these colors. I love your videos and watch you more than anyone else. You do a great job. Jill
Good video. I have a suggestion for you regarding the stand. I wrapped masking tape around the stem that goes inside the block head. Wrap it as many times necessary to make the head fit snuggly, then it will not wobble anymore and the head will be straight 😊
You are such a doll❤. Your videos are so informative and fun. I’d love to see some blonde versions if possible. I was wondering if you could pull your own bangs out from under the headband. I need bangs😂. Thanks for all you do for us. 💓🙏🏼😘
This was so informative Drnise, thank you. The only thing I was hoping was to see the wig on you once all cut. And how you use the shears. How do I get into the gjveaways. Thanks again for all your time to help all of us. God bless..❤
