My adult daughter also is my worst critic. Recently she admitted she and her cousin titter about my "weird hair" when they see me wearing alternative hair. 😢 This made me so sad and even more self conscious. She said I need to just embrace my changing hair as everyone's body goes through change. While she doesn't think it's "that bad"I don't want to embrace it! I want to feel confident and pretty again. It's such a contradictory situation as children insist we support them and their choices but we as their mothers don't readily get it from them! We feel so vulnerable with hair loss and having our daughter's support rather than criticism would mean so much. Thank you for your reviews. I love my upgraded Courtney.
@lifebeyondlocks10 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️ I am so, so sorry that this has been your experience. All day I preach that you need to feel comfortable in the hair and that others' opinions don't matter, but when those who are closest to us aren't supportive, it can take a toll. I am glad that you love your Courtney and that you continue to wear it. As a complete introvert, I struggle to film this content sometimes, but I am really hopeful that we can destigmatize alternative hair the way some other cultures have. If you ever want to chat, send me a DM. Thank you for being here. ❤️
@serizer910 ай бұрын
@@lifebeyondlocks so appreciated 🤗
@ellenoconnell53337 ай бұрын
This video was really helpful in trying to decide what to get. I was about to splurge on a highline but why do that when I could get a hat wig and a courtney upgrade for the same cost! The realistic airdry would be perfect for me! Also, I love your headband. Where is it from? Thank you for your time!
@lifebeyondlocks3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, and for your patience. I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting. The head band info is below. What did you end up purchasing in the end? amzn.to/3TnUAAE amzn.to/3x60rly (can)
@ellenoconnell53333 ай бұрын
@lifebeyondlocks hey there! They didn't have my color&length available in the hat wig at the time so I went with the Courtney and I love it! Looks so natural 😍
@jorambler7 ай бұрын
I bought a uniwigs topper (aura upgrade) thanks to you and another KZbinr. Once I washed, dried, and put it on it was wavy and looked just like how my bio hair used to look (even the texture) as a teenager lol. I was so confident in how natural looking it was, that I wore it out to the store immediately. Pretty happy with my purchase 😊
@lifebeyondlocks7 ай бұрын
I am so happy to hear this. Thank you for taking the time to write - I am super grateful. Glad you're having fun in your new hair - it's amazing to experience what feels like our old hair again! 💕
@lifeofsainty3 ай бұрын
How does the cap feel? Is it crunchy?
@jorambler3 ай бұрын
@@lifeofsainty No, the cap is soft even after washing. I hang it on a hanger to let it air dry. The hair is still soft.
@ann-marieverruto83643 ай бұрын
Mouse brown is definitely the color that looks best I like the wave after the wash
@lifebeyondlocks3 ай бұрын
Isn't the wave great!?
@Lesley4634Ай бұрын
I have mouse brown and it is incredibly red! Like really red after washing. I’ve tried uniwigs twice…all turn red.
@tonyaswigworld10 ай бұрын
Great info!!! Great review! Thank you so much! 💕
@lifebeyondlocks10 ай бұрын
Thank YOU!
@coastdaze7487 ай бұрын
I like both colors on you but the lighter colored topper is really pretty with your eyes and skin tone!
@lifebeyondlocks7 ай бұрын
Well, thank you! Isn't that the best part - the choices to change things up easily!
@brooks634810 ай бұрын
You are just fabulous! Your videos are so informative. If you don’t like something, I believe you would say it. I love it wavy!
@lifebeyondlocks10 ай бұрын
Oh my! Thank you so much for this. I am so, so grateful. ❤️ I think that it looks good wavy also. 😊 Thank you for being here.
@amyhood656210 ай бұрын
I’m a fan of the side part too. I just got my first uniwigs aura topper on closeout. It was only left in my color and side part so I had to buy it 😂 I pulled it out of the box and the first word that can to mind was flat. I’m planning on washing it and working with it to get some body. I am a fan of wave but I don’t mind straight just not that straight. Honestly as nicely priced as uniwigs is I was pretty impressed with the quality.
@lifebeyondlocks10 ай бұрын
I LOVE hearing this. Please do let me know how you like it after a wash!
@michele674010 ай бұрын
I like the wavy for sure. Looks more natural.
@lifebeyondlocks10 ай бұрын
I like it too. 😊
@jennywenny80169 ай бұрын
Love your videos! Very informative. Thank you so much!
@lifebeyondlocks9 ай бұрын
Wow! That's really, really kind. Thank you for this. ❤️
@abis31998 ай бұрын
This looks gorgeous on you. Does the hair look exactly like this after wash? Or did you do anything extra like put a leave in condition or serum or did you style for her to look like this?
@lifebeyondlocks8 ай бұрын
Great question! This is straight out of the wash. I might have sprayed a little Amika Brooklyn Blow out, but I can't remember. If I did, it was only 1-2 small sprays.
@abis31998 ай бұрын
@@lifebeyondlocks wow thank you sooo much for this!! Really helps. So was she shampooed and conditioned or just rinsed?
@thestoryofmylife69797 ай бұрын
I love it. I got to get mine 😊
@lifebeyondlocks7 ай бұрын
Please let me know how it goes!
@EnsenandoELEconeleАй бұрын
Buenos días, ¿cómo se llama el topper que llevas ondulado? ¿Cómo lo puedo encontrar en la web? Muchas gracias ❤
@juliemilan4610 ай бұрын
Hi Ashley, can you give me the website to the toppers. I looked up the website you have on the description, but I believe it's not correct. Thank you!
@lifebeyondlocks10 ай бұрын
I am so sorry. Here it is: m.uniwigs.com/hair-pieces/45029-7-x-8-upgrade-courtney-mono-top-human-hair-topper.html Please let me know if I can help in any other way!
@moco14017 ай бұрын
I just washed mine for the first time yesterday and wondered if I did something wrong when it dried wavy😂
@lifebeyondlocks7 ай бұрын
Oh no! I hope it was a pleasant surprise for you! You can definitely straighten it though!
@moco14017 ай бұрын
@@lifebeyondlocks I put some leave in conditioner on it to see if that would help and I do like how it looks now😀
@XjtBA7 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your video! Are you sure the darker color is Truffle Brown and not Espresso Brown?
@lifebeyondlocks7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment. I am sure that it's Truffle Brown. I have more than one piece in the colour, and I still have the tags. 😊
@XjtBA7 ай бұрын
@@lifebeyondlocks okay thank you for clarifying :)
@togo63279 ай бұрын
Hey Ashley!! Just a quick question, with the truffle brown colour were the knots less visible? I was just wondering if the knots would be less visible for a darker shade as my colour shade is always off black.
@togo63279 ай бұрын
Also what shampoo and conditioner do you use to wash your toppers?
@lifebeyondlocks9 ай бұрын
Just to clarify - do uou mean less visible than with the off-black colour?
@togo63279 ай бұрын
@@lifebeyondlocks yup.. would the knots be less noticeable if the topper is in a darker shade like off black or natural black types of topper color?
@realitytvtherapy8 ай бұрын
Can I ask what length of the Courtney did you get?
@lifebeyondlocks8 ай бұрын
I'll have to check, but I believe it's a 16".
@asht78999 ай бұрын
What would you prefer personally? An upgrade aura or upgrade Courtney?
@lifebeyondlocks9 ай бұрын
Both have a place, but I like a large base and a silk-like top, so I love Aura Upgrade. ❤️
@asht78999 ай бұрын
❤❤ thanks for sharing!! Also you look sooo beautiful in truffle brown colour. It looks so much more natural for your appearance and for some reason I liked how the Courtney looked for you after washing than the aura. Did you by any chance put a leave in conditioner here or curl cream. Aura felt like having a bit of a frizz after washing.
@lifebeyondlocks9 ай бұрын
@asht7899 that's so interesting. I actually found the Aura less frizzy, but, ultimately, it comes down to the hair from the donors, so it can't be controlled entirely. I put nothing in them, but, as a curly girl, I know that curl cream and technique can go a long way, so I'm sure these waves could be worked even more. 😊
@asht78998 ай бұрын
Hey Ashley! I just bought an upgrade Courtney but was a bit disappointed because I have a Savannah as well and when comparing the density, there was so much difference between the both. Savannah was so thick that my bio hair would not poke out. But the density of upgrade Courtney was quite thin that lots of my bio hair was poking out though both are 130 percent 😢 . Wanted to check with you if you feel a difference with the density.
@lifebeyondlocks8 ай бұрын
@asht7899 yes, there is definitely a difference in density with the smaller cap and mono top. I'm sorry that it's not what you hoped. I sincerely hope I wasn't misleading. Maybe I need to do a roundup of the toppers and contrast them all. My Courtney is used primarily with ponytails and wide headbands since it doesn't cover all of my hair at the back. It is a much lower price tag, and I do believe that it's great value, but it does require some colour work in many cases for a seamless blend. Do you plan to return it? Again, I'm sorry it didn't work out.
@debbiebridges635010 ай бұрын
Is this 130% density, can you get in 120?
@lifebeyondlocks10 ай бұрын
This particular piece isn't available in 120, but because of the cap construction, it really isn't a whole lot of hair. I think that it works beat for those with mild to moderate hair loss.
@lesliehargis497110 ай бұрын
I like your videos but the angle is always difficult to see fully.
@lifebeyondlocks9 ай бұрын
I'm working on a studio space; will try to remedy this in the future.
@michele674010 ай бұрын
Ok. stop shaking them around - you’re making me dizzy 😂
@lifebeyondlocks10 ай бұрын
🙈🙈🙈 I need practice. I'm not a natural KZbinr. 🤣 Will keep it in mind for next time. 😉