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yukiyuki 
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Posted: Jan 27 2013 at 6:46pm |
So a few months ago I decided to ordered my longest unit. I requested extra light yaki. Its a bit shinny, but the texture itself is very lose to my hair texture when straighten. This is my 5th unit I have ordered in my whole life. I have ordered 3 units from Whatwig and have been pleased.
Here comes the confession. I have been wearing or playing around with full lace wigs since 2007 when I got my first one. I tried to put it on but it was hard. My other units I have glued down and only wore them like a traditional wig. Well there are so many different things I want to now do with my hair, I tried to apply to unit and I keep gluing the baby hair down and not the lace. :( I clip it back but still it does not work. When I wear the unit its gets a bit I wouldn't say puffy but messy. HA Ha so I need sleeking balm, and I have no idea what I'm doing. I look stuff up but help. I also need it to look more natural when pulled back. I think I have to put baby powder on it. I am also having a hard time putting it in a pony tail. I know the knots are still tights, but after they loosen a bit, will it be easier? The unit is extra light yaki chinese 18 inch, color 2. ps I hate tape and can' use it. what glue is best for a week hold with oily skin and is easy for a beginner? 
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Posted: Jan 27 2013 at 6:52pm |
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Don't use tape or glue just sew an elastic band from ear to ear and it will hold super tight on your head without moving. If you need to put it in a ponytail then sew combs at the nape and pull down the nape baby hairs.
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Posted: Jan 27 2013 at 8:57pm |
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Don't use tape or glue just sew an elastic band from ear to ear and it will hold super tight on your head without moving. If you need to put it in a ponytail then sew combs at the nape and pull down the nape baby hairs. |
^This. And you may want to add a tad of Got2b ultra glued (its actually a gel) in the front to secure from any movement. It washes off with water and you can remove your unit at the end of the day easliy.
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Posted: Jan 27 2013 at 9:07pm |
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Posted: Jan 28 2013 at 11:17am |
To be honest I really want to learn how to glue my unit down. I don't have the skills to saw things on my unit. I don't want to mess up and ruin it.
Do you guys think it looks natural enough. The density is light to medium. So Its not too thin of think. My natural hair is really thin, but super healthy. I have length but no thickness.
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Posted: Jan 28 2013 at 4:28pm |
Its kind of hard to explain the process of gluing the unit down, have you seen any youtube videos? I'm old school so I started out watching Miss Lola who I believe still has videos on YT. The unit itself is so important in getting a good application and the unit looks nice but its also looks like a wig, not sure if your going for that kind of look though. I know this sounds so cliche and honestly I am not trying to preach at you but there is a bunch of information on getting a good application in the newbie threads. the method that sugabana is referring to is a method one of the members created named Tootsie and her method is in the regular section and I believe there is even a video as well. But honestly YT is really good because you get to see it all in action :) Also as far as glue I would say start with Davelyn Black, hair direct is a good source of information as well, they sell adhesives and they have great videos too. good luck hun!
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Posted: Jan 28 2013 at 10:39pm |
Nice looking unit Yuki, but I agree that the unit needs a little help in not looking wiggy on you. I think the main problem is in the lack of a defined part and being able to see where the part meets your forehead. I don't want to recommend tweezing yet, because it could just be the hair puffing up in that area. You can try a silicon product to assist in the hair poof, and remember to tie it down at night.
You can use this thread for examples of how great parts should look:
For glues, I think that GB is great to use for beginners. I use Chromedome's tip of preparing my front perimeter with a paste of baking soda, and then rinsing it off. The baking soda helps to balance the pH of your skin.
I use bobby pins and water to help keep the baby hairs out of the way when I'm using glue. In the event you do get glue there, you can run a fine-toothed comb through the hair to help remove it (another tip I picked up from a member).
I find that I get a better application with GB using my fingers, but I also used those 2-sided makeup applicators that are pointy on one end and broad on the other.
When you say the knots are tight, the knots should be tight, you don't want the hair to shed.  You were probably referring to something else. What are you using to secure your nape?
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Posted: Jan 29 2013 at 12:56am |
@ilovelife I have looked up all of the videos online, and read many threads on here. I am dyslexic and reading/ watching does not always help me. I need a bit more. That is why I am reaching out for help. I have never tried with a unit and I have went through a lot if 8 months and wanted this to be part of my makeover. I am trying my very best. @chatnoir The reason I couldn't glue the unit down right was because I was using salon pro professional glue, not the 30 second hold is it stringy and doesn't work. I know the unit needs work to make it look more natural. I don't really know what to do besides taking away the shine, and going to the salon to get the front layered so that its not as thick. I used the glue to try and hold it down. Today I went to my TV production class, and used spirit gum. It worked ok and lasted the whole 4 hours of the class. I have tried cutting my units before into a style and ruined them. I will order some other adhesives later. I have Davlyn green, and will try it tomorrow. I am really trying. This time I want to make things right and look great. I am happy with how the unit is made, and I understand that all units need tweaking to make them look better on each person. When I said the knots are tight I meant just that. There is no shedding, tangling, and I have tried to put it in a ponytail, but it doesn't look natural. I want to do my best to work with it so that it looks better on me. All I'm asking for is help, thats all. I need more time to learn things than others, so please be patient with me. Thank you everyone.
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Posted: Jan 29 2013 at 1:06pm |
You shouldn't use baby powder on a human hair unit....that trick was intended for synthetic wigs. You should wash with a clarifying shampoo,condition and just let it air dry with no additional products. That should help reduce the sheen.
I would suggest bleaching the knots if they aren't, try Sexi's silicon tape trick or even a coban bandage with some makeup goes a long way in making the scalp look realistic.
Sounds and looks like you tied your perimeter down without the glue drying completely and that's probably the cause of the baby hairs getting stuck. After the glue is dry THEN tie down your perimeter with the baby hairs completely brushed back. Ghostbond is a pretty easy glue to work with and gives a lot of people great hold. Spirit gum and tape also give a great hold, you might want to consider tape as another option.
You might also need to tweeze the part and your hairline a bit but try everything else first and see what happens before you do that. If you really need to, go SLOWLY so you don't take out too much hair.
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Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 8:49pm |
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The knots were breeched by the vendor. I really like the texture of the hair and I just want it to look more natural. Perhaps next time I will just get normal light yaki. I may thin it put a bit and will practice my app. I found more stuff and I will repost a picture and see how people like it.
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