Custom Wig making for Loc wearers

Loctician, Master Cosmetologist, Wigmaker

Wig made by Benita Blocker, Loctician

I used a rain bonnet to protect my Sisterlocks from the bonding glue. I have a separate YouTube video uploaded on how to bind locs for a short wig.  https://youtu.be/QWqkZoDR2Tw

A Jumbo wig cap is needed for long locs.

I have a flat head so I formed the perfect head shape with that in mind. Wig cap over rain bonnet is a great protection combination.

Tapering the neck is optional for this wig style.

I decided to keep it "Tina Turner" freestyle.

I hope this article inspires custom Wig making and new hair color ideas.

Chemotherapy and the Custom Loc Wig

I have mentioned to Chemotherapy patients that they can consider cutting their own hair prior to treatments so that a custom unit can be made with their own hair, but most people refuse to cut their hair and hope for the best.  However, Naptapestry out of Southern California, had a loc client who had to shave off her locs.  So they were able to make a custom loc wig using the client's own locs.  Great work and Good inspiration!

 Naptapestry custom wig - back view.

Naptapestry custom wig - side view.

Naptapestry custom wig - front view.

Since locs are easier to work with than individual hair strands,  I am feeling inspired to work on a loc wig myself.  I will keep you all posted if I give it a try!

Honorable Mention: Box Braid Wig

I found this on Facebook.  It looks like a "lace" box Braid wig. I love it. African American chemo patients seemed to favor this option.  Any thought?

Professional Full Lace Human Hair Wig

With the Summer heat approaching, many will be looking for cooler, protective styling options.  This particular full lace human hair wig is made from delicate lace and is special ordered from a professional distributor. The lace is breathable and soft.  You can part it anywhere that you would like.

I have seen some online human hair full lace wigs starting at $300.  This unit retails for $1500, but it is designed to last a whole year.  My client that elected to make this investment is very happy.

It comes with 18 inch hair on it. When wet, it has a wet and wavy look to it.  My client is wearing it long for now.  We will gradually cut it shorter every 3 months or so because long hair can be more prone to tangle. We sew the back down onto her cornrows.  We use adhesives to keep the front in tact.  Updos are easy with this unit.  Roller sets give it volume.  The lace is so soft that there is no need to wear an extra nylon cap which really makes this unit very cool and breathable and safe on your own hair.

This full lace wig is from the Rio Collection.  The style is called the Alexi, Yaki Perm Straight.  I have swatches for the color options.  This unit can only be ordered by professional hairstylists.

Moving Part: Two Looks with One unit

My clients are saying "cute hair!"  Loving it but I figured I would make one little change.  I shifted the wig cap so that "mock part" would be on the opposite side.  Remember it's a "stocking cap" wig  so now I can wear the unit with the part on either side without any effort! Yeah! Two styles in one!

In the picture above, everyone is calling me "Farrah Fawcett."  By switching the part, I think the style becomes more modern.  Hair by Benita Blocker.

42 years young in 2013  . . .

The Silver Fox Look

A quality gray wig is a great way to see if you can pull off the "silver fox" look!  This is one of Raquel Welch's wigs called Voltage in a gray hair color.  Retails for $225.00  

I had to ditch the yarn unit for a minute!  Also, I didn't feel "scalped" with my last retightening by my new Sisterlocks consultant so I think that I am going to do fine for the summer without any help!  By the way, my white shirt has gathers in it making my chest look huge!  I should have cropped this photo! LOL!

2013 Inauguration Hair: Is it a Wig?

Photo credit:  Hollywood Life.  First of all, for all of us experienced wig wearers, we know that wigs are constructed to look more and more natural.  I know no one wants to say it out loud, but many of us are thinking . . . Michelle Obama was wearing a wig for Inauguration 2013.  There is nothing wrong with wearing a wig; it's protective styling and a no fuss way to look beautiful despite one's hectic pace.

So why do I think that it is a wig?
1) When the wind blew, only the ends moved with the wind. The bang area and the core circle in the top and crown stayed in place.  Her hair classically would have blown all over evenly in the 2009 inauguration.

2) The parting down the center plus the perfectly symmetric sides are not typical for her.  Usually, her fresh haircuts are never perfectly even on both sides.  They always look nice and flowing, but not perfectly even.

3) The color(s) and texture were not consistent with what we are used to for her.  It looked great, but it was not her normal.

4) When interviewing her hairstylist Johnny Wright this week, he said that he could not discuss the "particulars" about Michelle Obama's hair.  However, for years, he has always been very vocal that Michelle Obama does NOT wear any hair extensions, etc.  So now, he is being "hush-hush."  So that's a giveaway that First Lady Michelle Obama is open to protective styling options.

I am going to guess that the wig is 100% human hair because she apparently wore it without the curls a few days prior, but it was curled on Inauguration Day.

Michelle Obama does not have to answer to anyone about her hair.  Actually, no woman has to answer to her decision to enhance or protect their own beautiful hair.  Beauty starts within!  First Lady Michelle Obama is definitely a  beautiful, fashion leader.

Now, there, I said it.  Now, let's move on to the next order of business:  Moving Forward Together!

Feb 2013 update:  I found a few pictures of Michelle Obama with bangs that look like her hair without any hair enhancements.  The thickness, color, and layers coincide more with her previous photos in the picture below.  So she did get some bangs cut.  Pictures from www.huffingtonpost.com

The Alexis Doll Hair Weave Look

 I just bought this doll from my local Goodwill store.  Her name is Alexis from the "Liv for Hair" World.  She was about $10, but she reminded of a "baby doll with a weave?"

I do not know how I feel about this doll.  I have not opened the packaging yet.  Do you have any thoughts?

I think that her hair is a wig that is interchangeable with another wig that can be purchased separately.  There are youtube videos on caring for the Liv Doll's wigs.  I was in shock to see a little girl taking the hair off her doll and washing/conditioning the "doll size wig." Where have I been?  Now, the baby dolls are wearing wigs too . . .  I am speechless.  I will open my Alexis doll for Christmas.  I will be in suspense until then.