TIP TUESDAY- How to afford the Wig Life | When it seems way too expensive to wear wigs

[@lisastone8423]

I LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE the wig you're wearing!!! If you ever get tired of her, hit me up girl!! SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! 💜💜💜

[@sapat664]

This is a huge amount of practical information for the community. It's stressful and overwhelming when you feel like you're flying blind, so conversations like this are really appreciated. Thx again :)

[@susanschwartz3477]

This is one of the best if not the best informational videos for Wig wearers. I congratulate you and I thank you for the Treasure Trove of information.💰🌹

[@heywigsister]

Wow, thank you SO MUCH for that!! I spent a lot of time writing out my thoughts and creating the blog post and just prayed that it would be helpful so you just answered my prayer!!

[@lyndawallace8741]

I know a lady that needed her curls refreshed and she took her heat friendly wig to her hairdresser and she refreshed it. So I guess you could do that. Also she had another wig cut into another Style by her hairdresser. ❤

[@ritabruner5007]

I can not find a hairdresser that will do wigs 😢

[@lyndawallace8741]

@@ritabruner5007 keep looking♥️ or maybe get a cheap heat friendly wig and give it a go yourself, Goodluck. Its all Part of the fun anyway

[@SeaBrzJo2]

Denise ❤ I am SO glad I stumbled onto your site! My rapidly thinning hair has me so depressed and I feel like I was sent to you. I’m off to start wig shopping right now starting with the sites you mentioned. (Also letting you know that the links to your blog are no longer working, but I’m sure I can find the URLs on your newer videos.) 💋

[@heywigsister]

Thanks for letting me know! I revamped my website and that broke the links in a lot of my older videos... here is a good one: heywigsister.com/f/retailers-and-stylists-who-customize-wigs

[@ritapaine7752]

this is the best video you have ever put out, I need to sell and purchase my skintone has changed and I'm older and needed a safe place to sell.❤

[@bingersinger1517]

Loved this!!! I needed to hear this when I began this wig life 4 years ago March!! Hubby gave me our tax return so I could buy my first wig. Ask him the name?? Scarlet by John Renau. I was overwhelmed by the hair and Permatease but wore her Easter Sunday, feeling so pretty! That was the beginning, then came Noriko Jackson and loved it but too much hair! 3rd purchase was JR Kristen and that was the perfect choice:cute bob, lace front, ok with permatease and the color selection was gorgeous. She is still a fav today with her group of 5 Kristen’s in different colors. It has been fun to try the pink and purple fun colors too! She wears like iron!! But my first wig love is my Girl Mono in Hot Hazelnut Mix by Ellen Wille! Wow! Dream curls, no permatease and lasts now 4 years later ( with maintenance care). I have made plenty of mistakes, wasted $$$, learned a new life and thank God that my thin hair days are gone❤️BlesSINGS all🙏

[@judyanne3563]

What a wonderful husband you have

[@judyanne3563]

I REALLY like Kristin by Jon Renau

[@melissaferguson6901]

Wow thank you! I appreciate you giving such a detailed account! I wish I had seen this before getting my first one. My husband took me toa wig store . I tried on several but bought Ignite by Jon Renue. It has too much permatease for me for being my first wig. I cant afford another right now. I was feeling a little frustrated by the ladies at the wig store, they didn’t offer much guidance or education at all. It almost felt like they were annoyed by my questions. I feel sick and nervous also became I feel like Ignite is too puffy on me.

[@bingersinger1517]

@@melissaferguson6901 After many years of thin, flat hair I think ANY wig would have been a huge adjustment! Remember that you can rub your hands together to warm them, then put your hands on the hair to “flatten the permatease” taz’s wig closet is a great channel to learn tips to make your wig behave! Ignite is loved by many so dont give up. You will adjust to seeing yourself with normal hair!!! Dont give up!

[@eileenmckenzie6928]

I never considered a wig for my terribly thinning hair, but when I lost it all from chemo, I started this journey and have been so much happier and confident! Even if my hair comes back, I will always have wigs! Your tips have been so helpful and I love your approach to so many things such as what happens to our brain when we are seeing ourselves with actual hair for the 1st time in years. Thank you for the wig tips and for being uplifting and positive about life!

[@genitagray6126]

The wig you’re wearing is absolutely gorgeous. The color looks great on you & it doesn’t look like a wig.

[@lisakoselak1122]

Once again Denise you have hit it out of the park with valuable information and advice! I've been watching several other with reviewers this past couple months. And I feel the ones I watch do good reviews on the wigs... But you are the best guru/sage/teacher/counselor/advisor/and friend for anyone beginning their wig journey. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@pdmullgirl]

Yes! Just the one I needed to see! Thanks Denise! Hey wig sister(s)!! ❤️💜💚

[@essanjay8604]

I guess I'm lucky in that my preferred style is a low density pixie and with a fringe (bangs) so I can get away with budget friendly basic caps and don't even need a lace front. I can then spend my money on collecting wigs in a variety of colours because I find it fun to mix and match my shades with whatever outfit I'm wearing! I do have one long 'party' wig but it doesn't come out that often. I find it too much work lol.

[@heywigsister]

That is awesome!! I cannot tell you how many times I have wished I could pull those off well because it really is the cheapest way to do the wig thing for sure!! How fun!

[@heatherc.j.atkins7693]

I know this isn’t one of your recent videos but I wanted to say how much I love this wig on you. I’ve been binge watching your channel for the past week and you look especially vibrant and youthful here. You’re glowing! Thanks for taking the time to share what you’ve learned, you’re a wealth of knowledge! 😊

[@dianeleveque5213]

It's amazing how much money I saved by eliminating my morning Dunkin' Donuts coffee and making coffee at home. I was able to purchase a new wig in a month's time!

[@heywigsister]

100% That can get to be a huge expense!

[@maries3609]

You look wonderful in the Carrie wig. So natural and so you. Thank you for Tip Tuesday.

[@ginad2827]

"Wig"gle room, hahaha! As always, great information, Denise!

[@kimmers4871]

Wow!! The wig you have on in this video looks soooooo good on you!!! It goes with your eyes so well!!! So pretty!!

[@emelyvanhees9800]

Finally good info. In the wig salons I spend a lot of money and they don’t give all the info I need. I’am so happy I found this page! I just ordered a wig from Paula young ,this one is so much cheaper than the ones I always have.But I can’t afford this ones any more. Now wait and see how it is. Much greetings from the Netherlands xxx

[@nleem3361]

Thank you. I'm about 3 weeks into my wig journey full-time wearer. I got some cheap ones from Amazon. I think the ones with bangs are easiest to look good. Now, I'm looking into getting a better quality wig. It's overwhelming... I'm so glad these videos are available. I bought my 1st wig from a fancy store 10 yrs ago. It was not a great wig and I didn't know how to care for it and I felt like people knew it was a wig. Then about 5 yrs ago, I bought a human hair wig for cheap off Amazon, but the hair kept flying in my face, and it was way to thick, and had no idea how to secure it. Now I know more about wigs and can wear it. The thickness still bothers me in the mirror, by I love how it looks in pics. Anyway, I wish my 1st experiences would have been better, so I would have started wearing wigs sooner. 3 weeks in and I feel so much better looking at myself without thin hair. I'm also getting more notice from gentleman on dating sites, so hopefully this will lead to a wonderful opportunity to fall in love and get married.

[@dianacorsetti9730]

Love Carrie on you! You’re just gorgeous Denise.

[@heywigsister]

Thank you so much, Diana! You are so sweet and I am so grateful for your support!

[@laurapont6782]

Glad I found you. Now if I could only find a wig.

[@nancyfarias3985]

Thank you for all these tips. I learned so much, especially the information about the trading options and how to sell wigs I don’t wear. I thought I knew a lot about wigs, but you have opened up so much more information that is going to be so helpful to me.

[@eviegalbraith]

I am stoked! You are a wealth of information, thankyou soooo much🤗

[@heywigsister]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@pamelakrueger7353]

Wonderful tips! Your service to those of us who must wear wigs due to hair loss is invaluable! Thanks for all you do!!!

[@mariabacila5227]

Soooooo grateful for all of the valuable information you give!❤❤❤

[@Dakiniwoman]

Thank you for all your videos... I am just new to this realm... I love this wig you are wearing in this video. I will be searching your videos to see if you have any on finding wigs for a small head size. Mine is less than 21 inches and I am finding it very difficult to find tiny size wigs. There are no wig shops near where I live, so I have never even tried any on at a shop. I ordered two yesterday and spent $1750.00 so that was very scary for me when I live on a very small Senior's income. I did buy two cheap wigs from Amazon, just to see what they are like, but they were huge and impossible for me to even think of wearing, as well they were not the color at all that I thought they would be.

[@heidiurrutia6]

You look soo beautiful in this wig as well as the color! Which of your wigs is my favorite you ask? I can’t decide because your beauty comes from in you and not the wig! It’s like putting a cherry on the sundae lol😘. Love from your sister in Christ.

[@heywigsister]

Oh gosh.... first of all that is SOOOO nice of you to say, THANK YOU! And as for my favorite, it really depends on the day. I'm not kidding. I love so many! Right now my favorites are Paula Young Becky and this Carrie. I have been wearing one or the other everyday for a week... but a few weeks ago my favorite was Envy Emma and I wore that every day for about a week. I am so grateful to have so much great hair to wear, I know that so many women don't have that and I just wish I could help all of them!

[@gainingwisdom9624]

I couldn't agree more! Denise is like a beautiful day of sunshine! Her eyes sparkle and the love just gushes out of her!

[@jennsbeltran]

Omg this wig and color looks amazing on you 😊

[@mave143]

This was so helpful. Thank you, Denise. I don't have the money to spend on name brand wigs because I'm a student. I buy wigs that are marketed to women of color. I have found that this can be a good option for people who can't afford the name brand wigs.

[@heywigsister]

I agree! I am hoping to gain more experience with wigs from mfg like Bobbi Boss, Outre, Escara, Vivica Fox, etc because not only are they more budget friendly, but they have some cute styles that just need a little tweaking.

[@marclayton3537]

I live in Australia so I haven’t heard anything about those brands of wigs? Blessings Marc ❤❤

[@mileetn]

Great post Denise!! Such GREAT tips for everyone but especially new wig sisters.

[@prettyforever5302]

Great tips! I especially like the money saving suggestion on finding wiggle room. I love to travel so my strategy is to ask myself: Would I rather have this magazine/mascara/Starbucks coffee, or airfare to my next dream destination? It works every time and will certainly work for wig buys.

[@heywigsister]

Yes!!! The trick is pausing to ask yourself the question, lol...

[@kathiefleming2830]

You do such a wonderful job speaking about meaningful wig topics. Thanks

[@brendawolf2658]

Having such a difficult time with all wigs looking(to me) too full. I only have one topper now that I’m comfortable with. Bought a full wig, short shag style because that is my normal style. Needs thinned out bad. I’m not used to bulk 😞. For clarity. I only bought one topper and one wig so far. So when I say all…the ones I see online “look”poofy to me also

[@ebrabble]

That Carrie though!!! 😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@heywigsister]

Right???? Seriously, she is fantastic!

[@michellediekman4873]

Fantastic Advice! How I wish I would have had Such Information. I learned the hard way, 27 years ago I started Wearing Hair pieces and wigs, This would have helped tremendously, You look Beautiful in this Wig!! God Bless, 🤗😙❤

[@michellehigbee3028]

Great ideas, Denise. I’m loving watching your videos! Thank you!

[@mattiesful]

Great video with lots of good info. I love that Carrie on u! Can u do a video on how to get that curl? I have a couple Carrie’s and would love them to look like that! Spectacular! 😍

[@heywigsister]

Sure, I will add it to my Tip Tuesday video list. Thank you so much for watching!

[@mattiesful]

@@heywigsister thanks, I’ll watch for it! 💗

[@debr759]

Denise thank you for these videos. I watched the first one where you said ‘buy a wig close to your bio hair’, I didn’t. When you said that the ‘ first time you try on your wig it might look too wiggy’, it was. I pretty much did everything wrong with my first purchase BUT I’m holding on to it and will reassess after viewing more of your videos!!!

[@heywigsister]

Sending you hugs, Deb!! Every wig purchase is valuable because it teaches you something... and you would be surprised by how many wigs that don't work at one point become a favorite later!!! That has happened to me so many times!

[@vickieb243]

Excellent topic! Great job!! Thank you ❤️

[@heywigsister]

Thank you! Praying it will be helpful to someone!

[@joannahaskin4589]

You are the absolute best. Thank you so much! :)

[@sdraper2011]

Excellent, practical advice.

[@darlenefrankiw271]

Denise I am so grateful for you knowledge and especially your sweet spirit. We need more of you!! I am new to wearing wigs, well actually haven't gotten the nerve to wear either. Your videos are giving me knowledge and giving me courage. Can I ask why with my Jon Renau wigs, when I bend over and then stand back up my hair is so pouffy? I'm too uncomfortable to wear them. Why do they do that?

[@franceslock1662]

Three words: Paula Young Clearance. Learn to customize, and accessorize, if I can do it anyone can. Another approach is to save for a single premium human hair wig and live in that one wig for a couple of years or more. That can also work. Don’t listen to detractors and critics, be confident, secure and have a positive mindset. Don’t be seduced into buying the latest synthetic wig at anything more than PY clearance prices unless you have money to burn.

[@heywigsister]

I LOVE this Frances!! Thank you so much!!!

[@franceslock1662]

@@heywigsister I had to be brutally honest because you get to a point where you're going to stop if you can't make it doable financially. If it wasn't for PY clearances I would have just started wearing a tichel with padding in the back.

[@kimleftwich6715]

Thank you so much for another fun and very informative video.

[@heywigsister]

You are so welcome!!

[@godloveskaren]

Thanks for a really helpful video Denise! You mentioned Mane Attraction by Henry Margul (sp?), around minute 18:00...there are a LOT of different choices with that name. Can you help me find the one you are talking about please?

[@carolhanson8330]

Hey wig sister...thank you so much for the reviews and for the info. May God bless you in your journey too. 🙏💕

[@melissaferguson6901]

Oh Denise! This is great! I must say, Curly is beautiful on you! I’d love to try that ( in my 20,s I had a spiral perm , but I have a feeling it would look like to much hair for me now.

[@meganryan9945]

Great ideas Denise! Thank you!

[@gayle7234]

Very helpful Denise! As always, Thank you!!

[@claudiadempsey45]

This was really helpful. Thank you Denise.💕💕💕

[@heywigsister]

You are so welcome!

[@poupard1000]

Wonderful ideas. AND...you look great in that wig!!!!

[@heywigsister]

Thank you so much!

[@DorisHayesGibson]

Such great info! I did read your post earlier today regarding this well. I love Jon Renau Carrie! Always wanted to try that one. Just not in my budget. So lovely on you! Thanks again for all your helpful videos! ❤️🙏

[@marlenehegberg3561]

Hi Denise I don’t wear wigs every day. I have enough to rotate my question is how long will they last in boxes? I don’t use products. They are washed before storing. Thank you and have a blessed day ❤️

[@heywigsister]

Gosh, that is a great question! I think if they are kept in a controlled climate they should really last indefinitely. When my grandmother passed away a few years ago we found wigs that were easily 50 years old (she was 98) in her basement.... and they were not in terrible shape! I can't imagine that today's wig would do any worse than that.

[@pamsfiberfrenzy]

Hi Denise. I just wanted to let you know that your link to good resources is not working. And also, these are fabulous tips! I’ve already purchased 9 and I’ve only been on my wig journey for 6 weeks! I have not charged anything though thank goodness!

[@coastdaze748]

Good info! But more importantly to me is how beautiful you look in this style and this color. Striking and it's now my fav on you. I like it but it seems Jon Renau doesn't make this model for less than $900. I wonder why?

[@heywigsister]

Well, it is human hair so as HH goes that isn't too bad of a price. I know that ALL prices are starting to go through the roof. The only reason I was able to get this one was because it was on an open box clearance and I just happen to hit a 50% off clearance sale on the site I purchased it (namebrandwigs).... I paid $431.39 for it including tax when I bought it in May 2020 (the retail price at the time was just over $800)..... bet I never see that price again!!! I am on the lookout, though, because I want a different color.

[@qltygrl3187]

I’d prefer human hair but it’s so expensive.

[@pattycarosi9618]

Great post Denise.❤

[@sherrybatson2451]

Thanks for the tips.

[@kathesteiner8830]

Thank you!

[@heywigsister]

You're welcome!

[@karencoyle3011]

It says page not found

[@coastdaze748]

Denise, is this HH Carrie air dried? When I look up Carrie, she's a straight style.

[@heywigsister]

Yes!! I have had THREE Carrie's now (all the regular Carrie, not the hand tied or Carrie Lite) and they all have dried wavy, which is why I LOVE HER! I am considering getting another because I am on a mission to do some color comparisons with the synthetic version of the color, to help people not make the mistake of thinking they are the same, which they are not. I'm just searching for the best price so can resell a few and not break the bank... trying to balance my desire to put out great content with my husband's desire to be able to do things like eat and pay the bills, lol.

[@lexseec6124]

Denise..did you curl Carrie or dry natural? She looks perfect on you

[@heywigsister]

This is natural curl!! I air dry and scrunch her and she dries like this. I am so in love with it..... I thought I could not do Human Hair wigs but this one I can do! I have a review of Carrie where I show TWO of them and they both dry wavy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ane3Z5-jaL2ArbM

[@gthc4842]

Looks like you spent hours curling this !! Gorgeous 😍💕

[@heywigsister]

@@gthc4842 I know, right? That is why I LOVE Carrie and have been stalking the clearance sections and Ebay because I really want another in a less red color than this one.

[@gthc4842]

@@heywigsister yes! Is this the regular Carrie or Carrie elite? Would she fit a 23 in circumference you think?

[@heywigsister]

@@gthc4842 The regular Carrie, and yes, I do think she would fit... but it also depends on all the rest of your measurements... if you have other measurements that fall into the Large category that will impact even the circumference fit.

[@diannhandel280]

thank you

[@CrossAngel-te2nv]

Both of the website links display “File Not Found” messages.

[@heywigsister]

I'm so sorry! Here is the link: heywigsister.com/f/retailers-and-stylists-who-customize-wigs

[@annettef6481]

I sent you a email about a donation

[@oriananichelle2150]

Your links run to a 404 :(

[@lisakoselak1122]

Once again Denise you have hit it out of the park with valuable information and advice! I've been watching several other with reviewers this past couple months. And I feel the ones I watch do good reviews on the wigs... But you are the best guru/sage/teacher/counselor/advisor/and friend for anyone beginning their wig journey. Thank you so much for what you do.🤗

[@heywigsister]

Thank you so much, Lisa! This means everything to me!

[@laurasimmons9395]

thank you