Wig Wash Day Routine

I'm trying a new technique for my wig wash-day routine. Normally I would remove all of the cornrows and wash my hair every weekend. Well my scalp is actually doing pretty well right now, no itchiness or flaking. So I decided to see if I can go two weeks between washing my hair. 

Swig Cap (100% Silk Wig Cap)

I ordered the Swig Cap last week and was so excited when it arrived in the mail yesterday. It's 100% silk and has a good amount of room in the cap. 

"My" Hair Today

My winter wig regimen is in full swing! Here is how it looks today.

I keep forgetting it's a wig and try to rub my scalp lol. I hardly feel it on my head.

What do you think?

Wig Prep Results

Bantu knot - Dry set / wet set

In my last post, I shared how I did an experiment with a dry and wet set on my winter wig. I let the wig air dry and then removed the bantu knots and curlformers.

Winter Wig Prep

I know many of you have been patiently waiting for me to implement my winter wig regimen (Thanks for being so patient!). Well you may already know that the "trigger" (so to speak) for me to wear my wig is snow. Well guess what? It still hasn't snowed here (And "they" say global warming isn't real).

Shea, Oh Shea [Butter]!

I love shea butter for the wintertime. It is thick and heavy, which is perfect for sealing in my moisturizer. I completely forgot that I had some pure shea butter that I bought from coastalscents.com a couple of years ago. It occurred to me this week that it was still packed in a box. So I unpacked it and proceeded to slather it all over my hair and newgrowth.

Preserving my Style Under my Hat

One reservation that most of us have about wearing a hat during the winter is the threat to our hair style. No one wants to remove their hat and reveal helmet hair. 

Free Shipping from HatSoMe!

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I love silk lined hats and scarves for the winter. They are a great way to protect your hair and stay warm. The challenge is finding fashionable silk lined items. Well HatSoMe has a new collection with several new items that are very chic.

Winter Regimen Prep

Wig I wore last winter

The weather has been tolerable for us, especially considering that DC and NY has been plummeted by snow. Alas, the pleasant weather isn't going to last for long. We are expecting snow this week. So I need to start finalizing my winter regimen.

I Miss My Hair

My hairstyle for the week

This is exactly why I can never do permanent hair color, bangs, or layers. After a few weeks, I always end up missing my own hair. Dark brown, and blunt cut is perfect for me. This week, I'm giving the wig the week off and will wear my own hair. The great thing about a wig is that it give me the flexibility to skip a week of wearing it whenever I feel like it.  I'll go back to wearing the wig next week, but it is good to be able to "play" in my own hair for a few days.

I'm currently 7 weeks post relaxer and I plan to wear the wig from now through my relaxer in March. I'm actually debating whether to wear the wig until my birthday in May. I do love the ease of styling the wig as it saves me time in the mornings. Also, if I wear the wig that long I am more likely to retain the maximum amount of my length.

We will see how it goes.

Wig Regimen FAQ

"Scalp" shot of the wig

Here are some of the most common questions I get about my wig regimen.  I hope this is helpful.  

1. Do you sleep in the wig?
• No, I remove the wig every night, moisturize my hair, and cover with my silk bonnet.  When I'm at home, I usually just wear a pretty scarf to cover the braids.
2. Since your hair is texlaxed, how do you get the hair you leave out to match the wig texture?
• I flat iron the hair I leave out once a week, after I wash my hair. 
3. How do you care for the hair you leave out?
• I use my usual creamy moisturizer daily on the hair I leave out.  If I used the liquid moisturizer that I apply to the braids, it would cause my hair to "revert" and would require more frequent  flat ironing to match the texture of the wig.

Winter Wig Regimen

I will post a summary of my winter regimen shortly.

Winter Wig Preview

Here's a picture to whet your appetite.  I recorded my winter wig regimen video today.  I will edit and upload it this week.  

I need a name for the wig and for some reason "Drusilla" stuck out to me.  Who remembers Drusilla from the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" tv show?  Come on, I know I'm not the only one who watched that in the 90s. 

HatSoMe!

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One great way to protect your hair and stay warm in the winter is with a hat or scarf.  Unfortunately, not all hats and scarves are hair-friendly.  Fabrics like cotton and wool will dry your hair out immensely, which is a big no-no for healthy hair.  

Enter HatSoMe!  All of their hats and scarves are lined with 100% silk or 100% satin.  And the best part of it is - they have hats for big hair!  You may already know that I can't wear regular hats, because my noggin is huge.  I'm not talking about my forehead either, I'm talking about my entire cranium.  LOL.

I reached out to the company and asked if they would be willing to set up a coupon code for you, my readers, and they were happy to oblige.  Here are the details:

• Website - HatSoMe
• Discount - 10% off entire order, free shipping in the continental US
• Code - Kibibi10
• Expiration - 2/15/11

I ordered this hooded scarf and beenie hat, and will post a review after I receive my order.  I paid for them myself with a discount. 

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Feel free to send me a picture of what you get.

SNOW!

To my surprise (and chagrin), it started snowing today.  I suspect that this was just an anomaly, and the snow probably won't continue past today.  Don't get me wrong, I love snow and seeing the seasons change.  But today caught be off guard.

Winter officially starts on December 21, and I want to enjoy my hair as much as possible before I start my winter regimen.  That being said, I know that many of you already have consistent snow and severely cold temperatures.  To help those in that situation, I will make a video soon on my winter regimen.

In order to make the video the most helpful, please leave a comment below and tell me what your biggest challenge is when it comes to winterizing your hair.