The wig game has officially been STEPPED up, and thanks to the community of beauty lovers on Youtube and Twitter, I’ve finally been put on to the greatest hair hack in history.
I’m about to spill the tea on how to snag a decent wig while only spending $40 or less.
Yes, $40 or less. Let’s go!
Rating: 3 and a half out of 5 stars.
I know what you’re thinking but relax and hold the verdict, my friends!
When I first pulled this wig out, I was side-eyeing it a tad, but then I remembered a wig tip I picked up from beauty influencer Vicky Logan: All wigs (save the ga-zillion dollar celebrity ones) need customization!
“Always spruce it up. Cut it. Layer it. Do whatever you want to do to it to make it your own. Lace wigs come basic,” she said during a wig styling tutorial.
Now it’s time for the real magic to begin!
A super skinny part doesn’t look realistic and while the goal isn’t to “trick” other people (FTW!) — the goal is to make your wig look as natural and flattering to YOU as possible.
Warning: Do NOT over-pluck your wig. Once it’s plucked and the gap is a highway strip, there’s no magic to put the strands back.
The lace of a wig is often white but even when it’s clear, can still be super obvious. Adding your foundation match will give your forehead and wig part a seamless color flow.
And don’t worry, your foundation will not look liquid-y as it does in this photo. You blend it in just as you would if it were on your face.
I’m so feeling it!
One critique of this Mona wig: the hair density is a little low, meaning it’s a touch thinner than I would like. The more hair on the wig, the more of a natural movement the hair seems to have.
If you would like it to be thicker, most wig companies offer a density selection, which is measured by percent. 150% or a little higher is usually the density percentage to aim for. If the brand does not have an option, then move on to wigs that do specify the hair density so you know how thick it will be.
Still, this hair’s density isn’t bad for $30.
Rating: 4 and a half out of 5 stars.
I’ve never done such a bold color before and I’m SO INTO this black and aqua ombre business going on with such a blunt cut.
If you don’t want to waste the black eye shadow in one of your favorite palettes — just invest in a cheap single. Wet N Wild sells super cheap singles ($1.57, Walmart) that last forever.
I wanted to take a million selfies in this beautiful angled bob wig. It’s GORGEOUS and so different from my usual hair aesthetic.
Rating: 4 and a half out of 5 stars.
I teased and pulled at the ends like this A LOT. I prefer for my wig curls to not look so perfect because it makes for a more natural look.
This curly wig could still use some additional customization. I would likely take a pair of scissors to trim it down just a bit — but I love how the curls look, the softness of the hair, and the VOLUME.
Rating: 3 and a half out of 5 stars.
My first thought when I pulled this bouncy wig out of the pack was, Well this could go really well or really wrong.
LOL. My first reaction to this curly wig? “I look like the fourth member of Dreamgirls.”
This is vacation hair. I wouldn’t wear this baby to work, but I would wear it down in Miami with an oversized bag, huge hoop earrings, a maxi dress, and sandals.
You just have to know the right occasions — and maybe order this wig in a lighter, fresher color. Dark black tends to offer a mature look by default. An off-black or brown choice of this wig would have been super clutch.
THE BLUE UNICORN!
Just look at how this baby movies. Look at how vibrant the color is. This wig is made with quality hair and I don’t have to fry or dye my hair to get the color.
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