Black Hair Media Forum : what am I doing wrong?? http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Fri, 24 May 2013 01:52:44 +0000 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:32:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=354274 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : Your knots need bleaching...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10127578.html#10127578 Author: SistaHollywood
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 08 2013 at 3:32am

Your knots need bleaching that will help some then use the silicon pad . You alway have to tweak a unit when you buy it and more so a stock unit If your not comffortable bleaching the not with bleach you can faux bleach then with sally hansen spray for leg and then use makeup near your scalp color for the inside of your part. Hope that helps Wink]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:32:54 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10127578.html#10127578 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : o thats alot better...go going...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10125373.html#10125373 Author: dorislesure
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 07 2013 at 2:19am

o thats alot better...go goingSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmile]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:19:57 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10125373.html#10125373 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : mayb u need just more of those...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10125372.html#10125372 Author: dorislesure
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 07 2013 at 2:18am

mayb u need just more of those big hole ventilated with more hair..   

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:18:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10125372.html#10125372 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : from looking at the pictures the...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122930.html#10122930 Author: ilovelife
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 06 2013 at 7:35am

from looking at the pictures the knots arent really the problem they looked like they have been bleached or altered in some way. its the fact the the unit is very light in density. The pads I use are CVS brand and they move like skin so you dont get that stiffness, if the silicone pads dont work for you you can try the coban wrap method but just keep in mind that because of the units density your going to have alot of lace showing ]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:35:30 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122930.html#10122930 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : Yes it does look better...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122897.html#10122897 Author: starliteboo
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 06 2013 at 6:27am

Yes it does look better then before, when I use the silicon pads I cut them into strips and place it exactly where I want my part to be. I put a little foundation powder on the sticky side of the pad and it works pretty good for me. You said you are going to bleach the knots is the unit virgin hair or was it processed for color?I posted a picture of what my parts look like when I use the silicon pads.
 
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l528/starliteboo/IMAG0216.jpg


Edited by starliteboo - Feb 06 2013 at 6:31am]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:27:18 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122897.html#10122897 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : the density is super light....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122894.html#10122894 Author: sugabanana
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 06 2013 at 6:16am

the density is super light. You might want to darken the lace with rit dye. the lace is to light.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:16:34 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122894.html#10122894 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : Actually just took some before...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122575.html#10122575 Author: bizchick86
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 10:50pm

Actually just took some before seeing this! The left one of course is before adding the pad. I had to tweak the instructions a bit to work for me. I used the Sally's for the knots and also to the pad since it was too light. That combo was too much though. Also using a whole pad made the part too thick and stiff, so it looked too much like a regular full head wig. After *plenty* of trial and error, I wiped away some of the sallys from the lace (got too orange!) and replaced the whole pad with a new one I cut in half and stretched to get flat. I also moved it *further* from the hairline, which worked better for me. Finally, since my part is still more orange than I'd like and I'm just hoping it fades when I wash, I fussed with the hair to have a messier part and disguise some of the orangeyness.

When I get a chance later, I'll also bleach the knots. It's a work in progress but definitely an improvement!







]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:50:55 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122575.html#10122575 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : Please update with pictures,...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122228.html#10122228 Author: starliteboo
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 7:43pm

Please update with pictures, the silicon pads can be purchased from CVS or Walgreens]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:43:59 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10122228.html#10122228 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : I didn&#039;t put on any type...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10121408.html#10121408 Author: bizchick86
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 1:55pm

I didn't put on any type of cap. Put the bad boy straight on my head from the box. But I'll look into the pads. Thanks starlite and my fellow BHMers!!]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:55:22 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10121408.html#10121408 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : This thread is just what I was...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10121321.html#10121321 Author: Kashonda
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 1:20pm

This thread is just what I was looking for. Thank you very much.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:20:32 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10121321.html#10121321 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : Yep silicon pads will help. Looks...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10121017.html#10121017 Author: Blossom8186
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 10:58am

Yep silicon pads will help. Looks like you have on a black wig cap....maybe its the color of the cap you have as well?]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:58:10 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10121017.html#10121017 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : http://forum.blackhairmedia....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10121001.html#10121001 Author: Asia35
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 10:49am

http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/ways-of-creating-natural-scalp-appearance-on-lw_topic320008_page3.html
 
 
 
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:49:32 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10121001.html#10121001 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : I agree with IloveLife. silicone...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120949.html#10120949 Author: Asia35
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 10:05am

I agree with IloveLife. silicone pads]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:05:51 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120949.html#10120949 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : You can read the info from...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120944.html#10120944 Author: starliteboo
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 10:00am

You can read the info from this thread for help on creating a natural looking scalp
 
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/faux-knot-bleaching-skin-sheets-for-closures_topic331910.html
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:00:11 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120944.html#10120944 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : use the silicone pads, you can...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120928.html#10120928 Author: ilovelife
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 9:42am

use the silicone pads, you can get them from CVS the CVS brand for about $20.knots are normally that big, was this a stock unit? most stock units are light to medium density so thats pretty normal but once you find a natural scalp method that works for you, you should be good]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:42:22 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120928.html#10120928 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : Is that what people normally do?...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120671.html#10120671 Author: bizchick86
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 2:27am

Is that what people normally do? Is it abnormal to have my lace look like this? 

I emailed them and they responded immediately. But the vendor said that's how they all look. Show me the receipts!! Cause those YT gurus have their lace wigs lookin all kinds of natural and nothing like this mess. 
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:27:44 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120671.html#10120671 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : Have you tried using the silicon...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120468.html#10120468 Author: starliteboo
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 10:31pm

Have you tried using the silicon pads to give it a more scalp appearance ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:31:06 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120468.html#10120468 <![CDATA[what am I doing wrong?? : Hey ladies, Got my lisa raye...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120439.html#10120439 Author: bizchick86
Subject: 354274
Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 10:15pm

Hey ladies,

Got my lisa raye wig from rpg show and was extra excited. So, I love everything but the part...which is the most important thing! My lace is *extra* visible and doesn't look real at all. I get that I need to bleach the knots, but this is more of an issue with the lace, which seems like its holes are too big. I just plopped it on my head. Am I missing a step? Do I need to be wearing something underneath so the lace blends? This wig cost me an arm and a leg...please help!

a pic is here: 



Edited by bizchick86 - Feb 05 2013 at 2:20am]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:15:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/what-am-i-doing-wrong_topic354274_post10120439.html#10120439