Half Wig Yeah!

That's right ladies...it's half-wig time!


Alright so about two weeks ago I finally purchased my first half-wig!!!!!! (yeah I was EXTRA excited)  I debated buying one for a while and finally decided to just do it.  I went looking for the perfect short curly half-wig.  I found it for only $19.99....yeah I know...WONDERFUL right?! 


Why did I want a half-wig?
I was looking for a protective style but I didn't want to sit in a chair for hours or spend a lot of money. 


Where did I purchase my half-wig?
At a beauty supply store on 60th near Market St. (Philly) 

How do I maintain my wig?

I never sleep with it to preserve the curl and shape.  My wig sleeps on a bottle, desk lamp, etc.  I usually just do a finger comb and/or shake it.  There are methods to wash your wig but I haven't invested in wig shampoo yet...

Wearing half-wig...

My half-wig is a 2 in 1.  You can also wear it as a ponytail.  I usually have my hair twisted or braided with a stocking cap on.  I use Cantu Leave-In to slick back the front of my hair.  It's as simple as that.  

Advantages of half-wig?

• I can wear a wig without it looking too "wiggy."  
• I can grow my eyebrows out a bit...they're beastly right now.
• Low manipulation of my hair
• Maintaining hair regimen

Disadvantages of half-wig?

• Wind + Wig = No bueno.  This is partly because of how far up I wear my half-wig.  Because it is so far up, when the wind blows my edges look crazy.  I am going to try incorporating some bobby pins...
• I take of the wig to work out.  This requires me to do my hair at least twice a week.  I know that some people work out with their wigs but I'm not a big fan.  All the hair just makes me sweat even more.

I love love love my half-wig.  I plan to purchase many more.  One thing that I love is that it looks like a weave but I can take it off at night.  I can still keep up with my hair regimen and have these fab curls during the day.  I really think that everyone should buy at least one. :-D

#Shoutout to Wendy.  I kinda understand the wig thing now..#howyoudoin

Shedding-Garlic Treatments

As promised in my previous post, here are some garlic treatments to remedy shedding.


Odorless Garlic Pills

• 1-3 Tablets/day
• Pick these up at your local drugstore.  I got mine from CVS for a few bucks.  This is a great option because of the other advantages you get from garlic.  As a natural antibiotic, garlic is effective in fighting toxic bacteria, fungus, and viruses.  Garlic is also great for heart health, blood pressure, the immune system.....uhhh you get the point.

Shampoo/Conditioners

• Alter Ego Hot Oil Treatment with Garlic
• Alter Ego Creme Conditioner
• Queen Helene Garlic Shampoo

*Queen Helene Garlic Shampoo is about $4.  The other two are a bit too much for me to spend when I can create my own alternative treatment.  I am a firm believer of DIY recipes.  A lot of things I put in my hair come straight from my kitchen.  Not only is it much cheaper, but I love knowing exactly what is in my hair.  I hate putting products in my hair with ingredients that I can't even pronounce.

Here are some other alternatives that you can easily do with the garlic in your kitchen

Garlic Powder-via longhaircareforum.com

1. 1 tbsp of Garlic Powder

2. Mix or blend with EVOO, Castor Oil, or Jojoba--should create a thin paste

3. Apply to scalp and hair

4. Cover with shower cap-do not add heat, your body heat is sufficient

    --leave on for 30 minutes-1hr

5. Wash hair with a gentle shampoo and condition

Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

1.  Soak cloves garlic in EVOO (peeled cloves of course)

2.  Apply oil to scalp as a pre-poo.

3.  Leave on for 30 minutes-1 hour with plastic cap on

4.  Shampoo & Condition

**When using cloves of garlic, you can really substitute other ingredients in.  I have heard of people using garlic cloves with honey, coconut oil, etc.  Try some things out and see what you like best.  

**If you are really worried about the smell, try mixing in some of your favorite essential oil.  

**Some women even use minced garlic with their favorite oil.  They warm the two together to infuse.