WIG CHAT / Jon Renau KRISTEN WIG REVIEW 12FS12 / Shaded Praline vs Malibu Blonde IN VARIOUS LIGHTING 

Hi Betzie! ME TOO....love that Palm Springs Blonde! It's sold out in all JR styles at the moment. We have to be patient, and I don't 'do' patient well. Haha! Thanks for watching!

You are very sweet, Barbara! I do think Kristen has quite a lot of hair as well....I am still a bit on the fence with her. ;)

I find that so helpful too...glad you also do! ;)

What did you think of the colour and root when it arrived in the end Dotti?

Dotti, I’d love to hear your thoughts on Kristen now that you’ve had her this long? Did you love the color, and How has she held up?

@@tracyconabeer3532 It was OK, but still not as light and blended as rooted lace fronts on Raquel Welch and BelleTress.

@@cazinfan77 I sold her, since it ultimately didn't have the volume I wanted.

What a nice comment to read! Thank you. ;) VERY exciting about your new hair on its way! EEE!! I have one coming too! Dry eyelids...I do get that too sometimes (especially in the Winter). A humidifier can help...and not rinsing your face with too hot of water etc... I also like using light, gentle oil blends and tap it in w/ my ring finger. I found this little article that you may find helpful! www.healthline.com/health/dry-eyelids

You are VERY kind...thank you! I think you just have to experiment and sometimes taking chances can surprise you! I am still on the fence w/ Kristen. ;) Thanks for watching!

a.j._lk I think that’s a great idea! I will definitely do this!

I bought the Kristen and it looks a lot longer on me . I'm also having trouble getting the bangs to stay over to the side. Can you show us how you did the dry shampoos? I'm clueless.

Thank you....you are very sweet! Believe me, more have not been keepers than you know! haha!

I love how you cut off the longer ends in the back. It looks so nice like that. Good job

Hi Jo! Yes, I do put the It Stays along my forehead hairline area, and slightly back above the temples. (I pull some of my own hair out there along the sides, so I try and keep it away from there. ) Thank you for your sweet comment. ;)

Jill Lynn Beauty Therapy What is the style of Malibu Blonde?

Thank you...you are very kind!

That's so kind...thank you!

Hi Becky! Well, thank you for that nice compliment on my skin! THAT made my day! hee hee. ;) I wish I could help you w/ a color choice, but cripes...I haven't really ventured far from Shaded Praline. I did try the Shaded Mocha though in toppers. GORGEOUS color!

Thanks so much, Dawn!

So do you think the Malibu is golden and 12fs8 is more neutral? Or both golden

Hi there, Heidi! You made me chuckle (you pretend to be someone else) Haha! OH the joy of wigs! :) Thank you so much for your VERY kind compliment. I do definitely adjust my makeup depending upon if I am wearing a warmer shade or cooler....and I think that helps! Also...welcome to my channel, and hope you find plenty of content you enjoy and find helpful!

Thank you, Taz. Yes...still on the fence with Malibu Blonde. I get a different vibe completely compared w/ Shaded Praline. Thanks for watching!

Jill Lynn Beauty Therapy c

You are sweet....thank you, Gerri! I'm always hoping I am helping someone out there! ;)

Oh yay! Re the itching... make sure it is not setting too low on your forehead...it bothers me much less when it is where it should be. 😉 If that doesn’t help... we’ll, some people do well with some brands regarding that, and others bother them. For me Belletress can do that. 😉

Does Kristi have a natural amount of hair? I would love to try that one someday! YES...I think the brunettes most likely are indeed less shiny...I just can't seem to get myself to order one! haha!

@@JillLynnBeautyTherapy I have 2 and they are beautiful,and have a natural amount,they really move so naturally too.

Hi Joyce! I was wearing Ignite by Jon Renau in the color Palm Springs Blonde ~

@@JillLynnBeautyTherapy Thank you so much!

It's at such an amazing price point, I can deal with the little imperfections. With that said (I too am a Cosmetologist/Sylist)...I'm not seeing what you are. The shaping and balance of this one is amazingly done. ;)

@@JillLynnBeautyTherapy I'm Vidal Sassoon trained so I'm over critical I know,,,, presistion cutting is all I do @ any wig I come across is never right for me ...l am my own worst nightmare ...l should just keep my mouth shut 😂😂😂

I like all you do w your wigs. It a-mazing!! I would like to see Kristen w a headband and a bit of lift at the crown or bulk reduction at the nap. Awesome stuff you give us ! Thanks so much

That is so kind...Thank you! I am still on the fence w/ Kristen. We'll see if this one grows on me! Thanks so much for watching! ;)

HI Carol! Please do...keep me posted! Did you like Cameron? I looked at her....does she have a good density ( not too much hair) ?

@@JillLynnBeautyTherapy yes I like Cameron, she has nice Jon Renau density not too much, not too little x

P.s. u mention Eve, one longer side is de rigueur. But like you I don't like that style b/c my face is so small. But I hope that helps you understand Eve (I think you said) better!

Tonya Moore I would say the HD version is warmer. The non HD seems more yellow... I hope that makes sense??

I have my eye on Haute myself....waiting for it to become available in Palm Springs Blonde I think. I have never tried it!

Thank you, Paula! ....that is very sweet. It took me a bit to get re-use to seeing myself in wigs again! We get use to seeing ourselves with very fine/thin hair and then when we have a regular full head of it we think it look like SO much! Unless you have a petite head...most likely you look great. ;) When I feel like that I put clips, or headbands in and it helps me adjust.

I'll check it out! Thanks for sharing!

janjaylangelo4 very VERY seldom will I like a wig fresh out of the box. They often have box hair, flat to the cap, and need some messing with. Don’t panic... what you are experiencing is definitely box hair AND being your very first wig... you are dealing with all the first wig wearer woes. Getting a drying rack and setting the wig on it for a few days can help with box hair, but getting things like dry shampoo and other product can help quite a bit until you are ready to wash it. If nothing is helping then wet it down with cold water and gently place between towels the push excess water out, and dry upside down until almost dry and put right side up until completely dry. DO NOT comb wet synthetic hair/fibers when wet. As for dealing with fibers that are flat and not lifted off the cap... right before putting your wig on always grab it by the nape area and give it some good shakes upside down ( the wig not you!) haha! (I couldn’t resist)... then product like made for synthetic hair spray and dry shampoo helps a lot. The thing with dry shampoo though...is it will change the texture quite a lot (Which I actually like) but many people prefer that new soft feeling. Some styles I do as well... but Kristen needed that in my opinion. So.. dry shampoo isn’t always just for taking the shine away. Finally... you can’t be afraid to get i there, and lift those fibers and style and play. 😉

Thank you for all the great tips. I will definitely do all of them and remember not to shake myself, lol. Have a great weekend Jill and God Bless you!

Great to know, Denise!

Yeah...I guess many many wig reviewers here are having this occur...SO FRUSTRATING, but there isn't much any of us can do about it. Just hope people have some common sense..(if it's too good to be true...it is). I do appreciate you letting me know!

I would suggest a short 'er' style in an heat friendly fiber. That fiber looks more realistic and feels more so too. I say a shorter style, because the HD/heat friendly fibers do not last as long as their counterpart, and the longer the style...the fast it breaks down. The shorter styles have more longevity in general. Taking special care w/ the fibers is also important...they are very delicate. I also would suggest at least a mono part and definitely a nice lace front for a first wig with no permatease, or very little. I am use to some now, but back when I was very new....it would have been difficult to like in a style I think.

@@JillLynnBeautyTherapy I actually had short hair when I had hair so the short styles are what I've been looking at. I have severe hair loss and cut my hair off down to my scalp. Could you tell me what brands would be better for the heat friendly fiber you suggest?

@@JillLynnBeautyTherapy Do you mean synthetic hair that you can use heat with even though you say it doesn't last as long?

I am still on the fence with Kristen...not for comfort reasons, but more style for me. Who is your favorite brand?

@@JillLynnBeautyTherapy I have this in Venice and in Palm Springs. There is no comparison - Palm Springs makes this wig much more exciting.

Hi Debbie! Well, that's a hard one because I have no idea where your priorities may be. Kristi is a 100% hand-tied cap...you simple cannot compare a wig like that with Kristen. ;) Cameron appears to be a longer style and also a hand-tied cap. I think the best thing to do is to compare the features, measurements of length and shaping and decide what fits in your budget, and the features that are important to you. If comfort is your main concern...the hand-tied caps- hands-down. Keep in mind that those caps though, can be warmer than the machine wefted ones! Summer months I tend to reach for the machine wefted ones because they have more ventilation. Good luck!

Kristi and Cameron very similar in construction but Kristi is shorter and has a more pronounced and shorter front layer. Definitely lasted longer for me as the ends didn’t hit my collars so ends didn’t frizz up. Cameron is longer, feels kinda sleeker with the longer sweeping fringe/front layer. Though pieces do vary, I felt the Cameron had a little less height and just felt sleeker overall, though it does have a solid density. The Kristen was my entry into this style as it has lower $ and the open cap. Been a while since I wore this but think I had some small issues with a bit of permatease in the part as I have to part on the right - if you’re a leftie you should be fine. For me the Kristen is more similar to the Kristi- I think cysterwigs actually has a video comparing at least 2 of these, perhaps all 3. Good thing about all of these is the front layering is pretty easy to follow if you need to trim up the fringe a bit. While you can’t interchange from day to day without it being noticed, I do a seasonal sort of cycle between Cameron and Kristi; kristi in winter as the shorter length doesn’t rub on jacket collars and woolly scarves ( I’ve even been able to throw in a Scarlett in a bit of a tied back, gathered curls with some front wispy bits for a few formal/ special occasions).

I too feel 12FS8 has more dimension. The lacing isn't the problem...it melts right into the skin; it's just the dark color (the 8 rooting color) of hair next to fair skin that may people have issue with. ;)

Nad I show what this wig looks like right out of the box without the dry shampoo in this video. 😉 Also... I purchase my wigs with my own money and therefore... I absolutely will alter them according to my own preferences. I always make it known when this happens however.

@@JillLynnBeautyTherapy Oh thanks for replying. Ok, when I have more time I will look at the full video. But since you added that it's your own wig & you will alter it according to your preferences, I will add that, that's fine & your prerogative of course - however, then it is not a true review. I watched a branded packet cake mix review recently, I really was interested. Until, she added her own ingredients - to 'add to the taste'. It was her packet of cake mix, but it was my time she took. Cheers!

@@Nadia..J I don't do traditional wig reviews. I call them Wig Chats for a reason. I offer viewers something a little different here...usually out of the box first impressions. I'll show cap features, and usually styling ideas and options., what I'm feeling about my choice....good, bad and ugly. My focus is one thing....to help others. I share my helper hair journey in hopes it will help someone else on theirs. The awesome thing about RU-vid is that their are options for you! I am grateful to those that take the time to produce content of ANY kind that will be of help in ANY way ...because I can always take away something that is helpful , or new to me; EVEN the lady that decided to take a run of the mill cake mix and add her own ingredients ...perhaps ingredients I would never have thought of,...and it ended up being spectacular! I also would suggest before judging content....to actually watch it.

Jill Lynn Beauty Therapy I see the word “review’ on the header & if that’s the wig or color I’m looking for - I’m in. Your video is too long for me to watch it all, if it’s not what I’m looking for. I really don’t have that much time & I’m a serious searcher when I’m hunting down a product. Especially wigs. I’ve seen parts of your videos before & I like them - but not when the title got me in & your creative side is taking my time. I’ve forgotten what else your reply said, but all good. Btw the notice popped up, I jumped in & you already had a ‘like’. My g’ness someone was even faster than me 🙂

I think it's nice to know what changes are optional...I didn't kmow all this before 😊

The HD blondes look more real than their synthetic counterparts!

Dani C It is so funny how we all see and interpret colors so differently. I see this as a warm color for sure. I definitely agree about the lack of dimension in it. I would say that is my main disappointment. I do not care for the root color at all, sadly.