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Wig Essentials 🎀
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items I’m new to the whole wig installation thing, but here are some things I use to install and maintain my wig. I like to wear wigs because they protect and grow my natural hair. I’m going to continue adding wigs as I advance in my hair journey!!
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Adhesives
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Bonus: Quick Weaves
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Wigs
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Hair tools
Adhesives
These are products that can be used to secure your wig onto your head. You can use either glue or a spray, depending on how long you want to keep your wig on.
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This spray can be used for a glueless wig install. Spray onto your finger then pat onto the wig’s hairline. Add a wig band afterwards to ensure proper drying.
KISS Lace Bond Adhesive Spray Ultimate Hold 11.1oz
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This spray is used to melt the lace so it's less visible. I like it because it gets the job done excellently.
EBIN Wonder Lace Bond Spray - Extreme Hold
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This glue is amazing. If I want to keep a wig on short-term, I always use this glue to keep the wig in place.
Dolahair Extreme Hold Lace Glue for Wigs
Bonus: Quick Weaves
Quick weaves are a nice money saving style, if you’re trying to look cute for less money. With the proper care and products, everyone can be a baddie on a budget.
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This can be used to protect your leave out from heat damage before straightening your hair.
Creme of Nature Anti-Humidity Gloss & Shine Mist
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This glue can do everything you need it to do. I use this to glue my tracks onto my cap. I also use this glue to do my lash clusters.
Salonpro Hair Extension Bonding Glue Black 1 Oz
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This is necessary to have when doing a quick weave. You don’t want to end up with glue in your hair during the take down process.
Roberts Diamond Bond Protective Shield 2oz
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This can be sprayed after drying the glue protectant, to add another layer of protection and adhesion.
Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray 12oz x2
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This hair piece is great for doing a no leave-out quick weave. You can either glue it down or sew it onto your wig cap.
2x6 HD Lace Closure Body Wave 14Inch
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These are synthetic hair bundles that get the job done. These pack can complete your entire hair. To maintain use leave-in conditioner, water, and a brush or wide tooth comb.
Milky Way Weave Organique Breezy Wave 3Pcs
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This and water make my qw last longer. I use this and put the bundles into braids at night.
Cantu Leave-In Conditioning Lotion Shea Butter 10oz
Wigs
People typically recommend avoiding amazon wigs, but I think they have some great selections that can be made beautiful.
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This wig is beautiful. I was able to get it good and secure, even though I’m a beginner. The dye slightly stained my shirt only because I didn’t wash the wig beforehand. This wig can be styled into a middle or side part. Very cute and affordable.
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I’m loving the density of this wig. Typically people are skeptical of Shein wigs, but $70 for 30 inches? And it’s also human hair. Added to my cart so fast
Honey Blonde Lace Front Wig 13x6 HD Deep Wave Lace Front Wigs Human Hair 250% Density Highlight Curly Human Hair Wig Pre Plucked Glueless Ombre Lace Front Wig Brazilian 4/27 Brown Colored Human Hair Wig For Women
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This wig is 250% density. I like my hair to be thicker because it’s what I’m used to. This wig is $70 for 30 inches.
NARNI 38 40 Inch 250% Density Deep Wave Lace Front Wigs Human Hair 13x4 HD Lace Front Wigs Human Hair Glueless Pre Plcked Curly Human Hair Wig For Women With Baby Hair Wet And Wavy Wig Natural Color
Hair tools
Here are some items that can be used to guarantee a satisfactory result from doing your hair.
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These hd wig caps are perfect for people with darker skin tones. This is a 2 pack and doesn’t cost much of anything.
BEEOS Dark Brown Skinlike HD Wig Cap, 4pcs
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These wig bands are necessary for drying the wig glue or adhesive spray.
Elastic Bands Set for Wigs & Lace Frontals - 3 pcs
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Powder foundation can be used inside the wig cap and on the lace to further blend in with your skin tone.
Juvia's Place Bronzed Duo Bronzer Dark Matte
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A blow dryer is necessary for drying the glue protectant, glue, and got2b glue.
Revlon 1875W Compact Hair Dryer, Black
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This can be used to blend your leaveout or aid in laying down your baby hairs on your wig.
Creme of Nature Style & Shine Foaming Mousse, 7 fl oz
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This straightening brush is revolutionary. It gets the job done just like a regular straightener.
TYMO Hair Straightener Brush, 5 Temps, Dual Voltage
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Want to add crimps to your hair? Use this here crimper I found on amazon!! It works great and doesn’t take too long to finish my entire head.
TYMO ROVY 3 Barrel Hair Crimper Waver
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This curler is very innovative! All you have to do is insert a piece of hair. Each and every curl will come out looking relatively similar.
TYMO CURLPRO Auto Rotating Curling Iron 1.25"
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A hot comb is typically used to flatten the hair at the roots. It can be used to lay a wig down and make it appear more natural.
DAN Tech Dual Voltage Ceramic Pressing Comb
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This can be used as an alternative to a wig band. Especially if you want your lace to appear blended longer.
Wrapp-it Styling Strips for Natural Hair (40)
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This is great for blending your lace. I bought it in the shade 12 because I have yellow undertones. This plus Ebin melt spray equals no lace in sight!!
Ruby Kisses 3D Face Creator Cream Foundation