Wig Basics: Wig Tips for Beginners | New To Wigs | My First Wig | How To Make A Wig Look Natural
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- Опубліковано 17 лют 2021
- Hey Guys!! Today we are talking about the things I wish someone had told me about before I got into the wig game. These wig basics are amazing wig tips for beginners. I really wanted to take this back to the basics and make sure everyone feels equip and ready to live their best wig life!!! So, if you are new to wigs this is an amazing video to watch. My first wig was horrible and if I knew what I know now, it would have saved me tons of money. This is going to teach you how to make a wig look natural!
~ Jesse M Simons ~
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Things I Talked About In The Video:
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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things (Wigs)
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You forgot to mention wigs are addicting 😊
Very true!!! 😂
🤣🤣🤣. So true!!!
I don't have a choice , I have to wear them. It's not fun for some people. Thank you so much for helping make it a little easier and normalizing it for the people who suffer greatly from hair loss. YOUR THE BOSS AND I AM HERE FOR IT
I understand that! I was thinning pass the point of now return. I shave my head now. Time will fix the hurt. Thanks for watching if you need anything even to vent you can dm me on here, IG, wigsupport@jmsimons.com, or anywhere else you want to reach out!
Thanks for saying that nobody is going to realize that I am wearing a wig, I feel very diffident wearing wigs, I feel like everybody is behind me saying “ oh she’s wearing a wig 😮”
I just bought my first wigs. I want to THANK YOU for the education and making this successful. Lts of info I would have never thought of.
You're welcome Tina! Thanks for watching. If you have questions feel free to ask here or email me at wigsupport@jmsimons.com
Thank you for sharing all these tips. I’m a new wig wearer and it’s been hard to figure out little tips and tricks to make me feel more confident about it.
Jesse, I found your channel, quite by accident & I consider myself very lucky !! I'm buying my very first wig & I was completely lost. Thank you VERY much for ALL your invaluable advice. Again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!
❤️❤️❤️
Jesse you are the best!! I've learned so much from your videos on this new journey I'm on with wigs. Covid has caused huge issues with my hair - texture & hair loss and I've decided it's time to give my hair a break. I'm beyond grateful there are people, like yourself, who share their wealth of knowledge with us 💗🌸
Thank you!! This means sooo much!
Girl same. I had a lot of post-menopausal hair loss just like my grandmother and my mother. I lost so much more when I got covid 2 years ago. I got Covid AGAIN Thanksgiving and there is just hair all over my house. This Christmas when I tried to make my hair look "nice" I really couldn't. I'm just curious do you have a burning scalp , such as the burning you get if you're getting your hair bleached or dyed ?
Wow, I appreciate this information. I have 2 wigs now, frontal lace I ruined🤦 coz I didn't know what I was doing and recently purchased a synthetic just to get the hang of things with a less costly wig. I'm now confident I will get it right. Thanks a mil
Another informative Video for all new wig users! Yay..
Thank you!!
You are fabulous. I am a very young at heart Sr and am, as I wrote once b4, thrilled to have found you. I've yet to find anybody who gives as much education and ideas and "tricks of the trade" as you do. You have helped me so much. Who knew you could use concealer on a part or my personal favorite right now, super glue and not go thru the trouble i
of sewing the darn things in,. Fabulous...made my day!!! I hope your channel grows and grows. Your hard work and personality are a perfect fit for this medium!!!! Thank youuuuuu!!!❤❤❤
Thank you so much! This really means a lot to me. I really wanted to bring things to you guys that I wish I had been able to find or know and I’m glad that comes across. I love teaching and I’ve always been a pretty cut to what you need to know to work smarter not harder kind of person so this is definitely my platform to do that for you guys! I hope I get to keep bring everyone videos for years to come! 😊
Just started wearing wigs and your videos have been really helpful. Thanks girl
You are so welcome!
Great video!!
I have been watching various videos on wigs and came across yours. I am on the cusp of purchasing a wig for the 1st time. Your video is informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant video - perfect pitch level of info for beginners and the tips are so helpful. You've really put yourself in your audience's shoes with how you explained this. I don't know if I'm about to go on a "wig journey" - I'm just a DJ and have two costume-based events to play at next month, and wanted to get a wig, found the online shopping listings overwhelming. Thank you so much!
Thank you for checking me out and I’m glad you liked it! Wig’s definitely up the costume game!!
Some wig sellers don’t tell you sizes and that really stinks because I’ve bought wigs that were wayyy to tight on me for a lot of money! So this is a great tip
Yes I always recommend reaching out to a seller too before you buy anything if they don’t have sizes on their site. They usually know the sizing they just don’t put it in the description for whatever reason. 🤷♀️
I've been considering buying a wig for a year now haha (the desire gets stonger in summer), and this is veeery helpfull . thanks
You're so welcome!
Hi, you are fantastic. You put out great videos. Thank you. I am a new wig wearer just got one from Amazon yesterday. It's a baseball cap wig. I like it pretty good so far but it does slide around a lot. Thx again.
Welcome to the community Malinda! If you have any questions don't hesitate to drop them here or email: wigsupport@jmsimons.com
Those hat wigs can be tricky at times lol 😹
Thank you hun ..x
Jesse I love your videos they are awesome
Thank you!!!
Really helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for checking it out! 🙂
Great information to know. Thank you.
Absolutely!! Thanks for watching!!
I really love this wig on you! Thank you Great tips from this video! New subscriber and look forward to more of your videos:)
Thanks for watching and the sub!
This video was great..thank you.
You are so welcome!
Thank you!!! So much help!!
Thank you for checking it out! 😊
@@JesseMSimons I bought one and am currently looking for another right now! Again, Thank you!!
Would love to see a roll up of your favorite brands for wigs.
I am pretty loyal to a specific brand because I like the styles/colors/quality but I definitely have a few others that I have found that I like as well.
@@JesseMSimons ok, I was curious as I've been looking for wigs and there are so many brands it's hard to tell which are decent versus a total waste.
I couldn't get the freeze spray to work for me at all, and it wouldn't last throughout the day. I use lash adhesive, though, and that works pretty well.
I actually prefer using the got2be gel vs the spray. I put on a thin layer let it get tacky and do another layer then lay down my wig. I have a video on how I do it. 😊
Thanks
You're welcome!
New subscriber...new to the wig world. Haven't purchased a full wig yet, just ordered two toppers but will eventually most likely have to progress to full wigs due to sudden major hair loss after having Covid 19.
Oh no! I'm glad you made it out okay. Welcome to the channel!
@@JesseMSimons thank you! 😘
Wig brush good looking out
Should I buy some scar tape also? Love your videos. I’m new to this and just purchased my first wig from Chelsey cosmetics. I got blonde Adalyn
Scar tape does work really well I’m working on a video on how to use it. It’s not my personal go to preference but it does work.
Wonderful vid, thank you so much, new subby xxx
Thank you for watching!
What does installing a wig mean? I'm really new to this and haven't even purchased yet. Thx for your tips!!
There are different methods and ways to do it. I have a few videos on here that go over it pretty in depth.
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I wash my synthetic wigs in Woolite or wig shampoos, cold water and it's perfection
Condition in water and liquid clothes fabric softener
I have just had to shave my head due to cancer and chemotherapy. I was so overwhelmed with what I needed the best type and most comfortable to be able to wear all day, I was advised against real hair for the rainy days (UK resident) lots of rain where I live so was told the wig would totally frizz and be hard to keep it nice throughout the day. Thanks for this video I needed it so badly xx
Thank you for sharing and I’m glad you found me! Let me know if you have any questions at all. ❤️
@@JesseMSimons I do have one, when you mentioned needing dry shampoo spray for the synthetic wigs to remove the fake looking hair shine you get, do you spray quickly all over and brush through before or after the oil spray to keep it from getting too static and knotty? And would I need to wash it more often if I use dry shampoo on it....I bought some dry shampoo but not sure how to apply it or when to xx
When you get a wig in and it looks too shiny, you can use the dry shampoo right on the wig when you pull it out. I spray it really lightly then brush it out. You shouldn’t need to use it again. The shine should go away as you wear the wig as well and you can use any type of product you’re wanting to use after the fact. Using any products on your wigs will make you need to wash them sooner but it shouldn’t be that much faster. I always say you should wash between every 15 and 25 wears and that’s factoring in product use versus non-product use. Hope that makes sense. 😊
@@JesseMSimons that's brilliant thank you. It's starting to get frizzy ish too, is this indication it needs a wash or am I just not using enough oil spray on it at night time?....I'm just so scared of having it too oily and walking around looking a mess, I just haven't the confidence to walk around bald or with just a hat or scarf on yet. I know I can't help my situation but also don't enjoy using the c.card either I don't want sympathy or to be pitied....I hope this makes sense. Sorry I keep asking questions xx
It probably needs a wash. And if it’s heat friendly some heat to the ends to repair it. If it’s not heat safe I would use a steamer. 😊
Thank you so much for the info! I'm a newbie and have not bought my first wig yet. What I would like to know is hot to gaurantee the wig you're buying is legit and not some knock off? It's scary to invest and not know if your getting something good.
I would buy from reputable wig companies or sellers. Not too sure what you mean by “knock off“?
What would you suggest when looking for low density. Is there a particular brand you can recommend. Also, does the shine deteriorate over time? Thank you.
I like 130% density wigs. I get most of mine from Chelseysmithcosmetics.com
I’m here because I have never put one on before, never even touched one and I’m wearing a venti cosplay to the lantern rite convention on the 28th
You got this!! What are you wanting to do to the wig? Or what issues are you having with it?
Any types for glasses? I have an a wig for like 3/4 weeks so still super new and today I had to get glasses I’m still adjusting to wigs and not cutting too much around the ear but glasses is a whole new thing. I don’t usually wear sunglasses even
Definitely eartabs will cause the most issues with glasses. I would just cut them off or around my ear more. If your not wanting to do that then I would go with a bang unit since they won’t have the ear tabs at all.
@@JesseMSimons literally you’re the best. I’m going to try to cut my ear tab tomorrow.
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Here's a video I have about ear tabs. I also have another video in the works! Let me know if you have any questions I'll see if I can help talk you through it.
This much sound funny but does the wig cap go on before or after the wig strap?
Before. 😊
How do you make the wig cap not so tight?
Stretch it or I wear a grip instead of a wig cap.
Potential stupid question, is the goal to get all your hair under the wig cap? How do you get the hairs by your ear under?
You want to get as much as you can under the cap. I shave my sideburns so I don't have much of an issue. I made a video in how to get your hair under a wig cap. I'll link it for you. Hopefully it helps explain a little of what you're looking for.
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I have a wig with bangs but it makes my double Chin bigger
Oh no!!! I'm working on a video about trimming bangs. Perhaps that can help?!
where do you buy youre wigs
Everywhere!! 🙈
Paula Young or wig co do not tell u the density of their wigs. I guess the expensive wig co do. How do I know if it is a low density wig.
I would look the wig up online if your able to find it if not you can tell a lot of times with the photo how it sits on the model and how full it is around the face. I guess I have also had alot of practice looking at them and eyeballing it. There are also tons of amazing groups out there online where they can help you out with things like that since someone usually already has that wig. 😊
How do you store your wigs?
I have them hung on racks above my vanity as well as stored in a “wig cabinet” next to my vanity. They are taking over!!!!
Very good, I hope you make more videos. I am learning a lot from you.
Always more to come!
How long do you wear a synthetic wig
I wear mine daily for about 12 hours a day.
how long does a wig stays on? if u do your best does it stays on for a few days?
That all depends on how your installing your wig. You definitely get a few days out of some applications.
How can I make my basic cap "part" look natural?
Those are tricky. Usually I recommend powder/plucking sometimes you can make a “false” part look. It really depends on the cap construction though.
Should I spritz my new wig with water?
You can but it’s not necessary.
How do I wear my glasses with a wig.
You can cut the ear tabs of your lace fronts to help make glasses easier. 😊
What os the name of your wig . I can't find it without the name. Sorry
It’s a old style that isn’t made anymore 😢
That figures is there a close replacement??.
Can u recommend a particular wig grip. I have a couple but I'm betting you know of grips I may like better. The link u have below is outdated (a couple are). Thanks!!!!!❤(ӦｖӦ｡)
We are going in and working on checking all the links. Amazon likes to change things on us! And yes I can grab some links for you on some of my favorites. Are you wanting just a grip or a cap grip combo?
Batiste brown dry shampoo sheds brown all day :( I highly recommend a clear dry shampoo like Big Sexy Hair
I'll try it! Thanks for the tip!
I won't lie, the only reason I am wearing wigs is because when I was little my grandma had an extensive wig collection, and I was never allowed to touch them!
We all have our reasons! 😁
Thanks for the great videos! So helpful. Please consider not using the word "guys". It is, an insult to women. If it didn't matter, why don't we use "Hey Gals!"? "Guys" is a minor but genuine result of male suppression. It's especially insulting to trans women. "Folks"? "People"? "Wig wearers"?
I mean it in nothing but an endearing way. ❤️
It’s how I great everyone in my everyday life as well. I totally understand your points. I’m just trying to stay authentic to who I am here and that is where that comes from.
Am I the only one who thinks the wig she's wearing.....is a wig? Shouldn't making the part wider by plucking it make it look like real hair? I feel like that's one of the basics of synthetic wigs. IMO.
Thanks for input. I hope you enjoyed the video.
I think it's b/c it's too flat on top & the hair is too tight/controlled looking. I find wearing wigs with a loose style & some fluff on the top looks more like real hair.
Definitely. I thought maybe she was doing it to prove a point….?
Your makeup makes you look overdone and the wig looks fake
@@deanbean9227 Lol, your reply to my comment is so relevant a whole year later😂😂