Washed my Wig

Before the wash.

I've been protective styling for the last 3 months under my Sensationnel Easy 27 Wig. It's a Human Hair wig and I decided on Human hair because I want it to last for while and be able to wash it. To me, synthetic hair gets crunchy, I can't wash and heat style it, and it gives my scalp major itchies. I think it's that alkaline layer and I can't soak it in vinegar before wearing as it will ruin the style. Plus it was only $30 and I bought a back up the other day too. I felt like a washing was long overdue for this wig, it was losing it's lustre, and was getting a little oily at the front. I looked up some youtube videos and settled on this one.

Tools

-Clarifying shampoo(a gentle shampoo is recommended but I took the chance since I have a back up wig)

-V05 Moisture Milks Conditioner

-Tub/sink
-Mannequin

-Flat iron

Method

-Comb/brush out all tangles. 

-Place wig in tub and fill the water to just over the wig.

-Swish it around. I gently squeezed and squished it also to really get the dirt out.

-Rinse and repeat

-Refill tub/sink, add conditioner and swish the wig around. I also let mine soak for about 5 minutes.
-Rinse

-Put the wig on the mannequin and let it dry. Mine dried overnight. DO NOT COMB THE WIG WHEN IT'S WET.

-Flat iron. I used my Conair on 285 degrees. Although it's a human hair wig I was careful not to use extreme heat. I used my CHI at first but it was too hot and seemed to dry the section out.

Pics

First wash. 

After first wash. YUCK!! Good thing I used clarifying shampoo.
I'm so ashamed.

Second round.

Conditioner

After wash.

Left overnight to dry.

The morning after.

Flat ironed.

My First Giveaway!! HEADBANDS!!!!

So yup. This is my first giveaway. I found a tutorial and made these over the weekend for you guys. I was thinking about this for a while trying to figure out what give away and since I have 3 sewing machines and tons of fabric I decided on making 3 headbands. Oh yea and I'm currently protective styling in this short wig. It's Sensationnel Bump Wig Easy 27 colour #2. It is THE bomb diggity. More on my new regimen later.

So here are the rules for participation:

1.) Follow me on Twitter @Guyanesesista(right)

2.) or Subscribe to my blog in the members section, click 'Join this Site'(right)

3.) Comment below leaving your Twitter username or username you subscribed to my blog with so I can track your entries. Also your email address so I can get in contact with you immediately. If you're already a member here or already follow me on twitter just leave your username. The contest is only open to U.S. participants, sorry :-(. I will cover shipping costs.

First prize: Dark blue headband

Second prize: Green and brown headband

Third prize: Light blue headband

Winners will be chosen by random selection. The giveaway will end on Wednesday April 18, 2012 and winners will be announced Friday April 20, 2012.

Good luck ya'll!!!!!!