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How to make your wig look more realistic

hgdotnet — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:57:00 +0000

Ok, so I’ve heard about this method on the internet and decided to share. You know how full wigs always have a black part? Well, since nobody has a black part I will explain how you can use something very simple to make that part look real.

You will need:

1. Wig of choice

2. Eyeshadow

All you need to do is dap some scalp colored eye shadow on the black part and VOILA! A more realisitic looking part.

Before:

After:

How to get rid of wig shine

hgdotnet — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:55:08 +0000

Hey all! Ever get those synthetic BSS wigs that are so shiny they practically blind you? Well, here I will show you how to tone down the shine and make the wig look more natural.

You will need:

1. A bowl/container big enough to place the wig in

2. Vinegar (distilled white or apple cider)

3. Baby powder

First, fill the container 3/4 of the way with water. Second, pour in 2 capfuls of vinegar. Allow the wig to soak for 1 hour. Gently wring the wig out and allow it to dry. Once it is dry, take some baby powder in your hands and rub it together. Then, run the powder through the wig. Repeat as necessary.

This is the end result (Sorry, I can’t find the before pic)

Braidout on A Synthetic Wig

hgdotnet — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:17:51 +0000

Please check out my video. I’ve done a braid out on a wig attempt. LOL

My Moisturizer Mix

hgdotnet — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:12:24 +0000

I’d like to share a moisturizer mix which works very well for me. Feel free to try!

What I Use:

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner
Distilled Water
Honey
EVOO
Aloe Vera Gel
Container

Prep:

Pour 2 oz of HE Hello Hydration into a bottle or container
Add 2 oz of water
Add 1 T honey
Add 1 t Aloe Vera Gel
Add 3 T EVOO
Mix or shake very well

That’s it! It’s ready to use!

Black Tea Rinse

hgdotnet — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:02:46 +0000

A tea rinse is a great way to temporarily color your hair naturally, while leaving it soft and minimizing shedding.

You will need:

6 bags of black tea
2 cups of very hot water

Prep:

1. Add two cups of boiling water to a large heat resistent cup

2. Carefully place in all six tea bags.

3. Place a cover over the cup

4. Let steep for 30 minutes

Application:

1. Pour cup of tea evenly over entire head

2. Dip long pieces of hair as necessary

3. Massage tea into scalp

4. Cover with a plastic cap

5. Let rinse sit for 30-60 minutes

6. Rinse with cold water

Tips:

You may use a spray bottle to make application easier if you would like

Banana Hair Mask

hgdotnet — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:51:34 +0000

Bananas are a great way to add strength and moisture to your hair and are relatively cheap. All these ingredients can be found in your kitchen. Here’s a recipe for a banana hair mask. If you try, please comment.

Ingredients:

1 over ripe banana
2T mayonnaise
1T extra virgin olive oil

Tools:

One small bowl or container
Applicator brush (optional)

Prep:

1. Begin by mashing the over ripe banana in a small bowl until creamy.

2. Next, stir in mayonaise and olive oil

Application:

1. You may choose to either slater in on by hand as you would a deep conditioner or use an applicator brush for more even distribution.

2. Cover hair with plastic cap

3. Let sit on hair for 30 minutes

4. Rinse thouroughly with cool water

5. Proceed with styling as usual

Tips:

To quickly over ripen a banana, place in a paper bag and store in a dark place such as a drawer. If a paper bag is not available, newspaper will do just fine.
You may add 1t of honey for added moisture
Make sure to use cool water as you do not want cooked banana in your hair
I recommend not using heat with this deep conditioner as you do not want cooked banana in your hair

Homemade Moisturizing & Nourishing Scalp Cream/Growth Aide

hgdotnet — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:25:45 +0000

I’ve become quite a product junkie these past couple of months and have a great number of products stashed away in my room. I decided one day to try and mix up a little something to benefit my scalp and to quickly use up all these products! **Note: You do not necessarily have to use these products, for instance, at times, I’ve used v05 Moisture Milks Conditioner.

Products (in no particular order)

1. EVOO

2. Hollywood Beauty Carrot Creme

3. Hollywood Beauty Tea Tree Oil

4. Spring Valley Biotin Tablets

5. Sulfur8 Medicated Dandruff Treatment for Braids

6. Proclaim Natural 7 Oil

7. Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner

8. Silk Elements Leave-In Hair Moisturizing Creme

9. Distilled water

Tools you will need:

1. Small to medium sized jar

2. Measuring Spoons

3. Rubber spatula

Directions:

1. Measure out 5 t of warm water and place in jar

2. Dissolve 15 1000 mcg biotin tablets in water

3. Add 5 T of Hollywood Beauty Carrot Creme

4. Add 5T of EVOO

5. Add 5T of Silk Elements Leave-In Hair Conditioner

6. Mix well

7. Add 3T of Hollywood Beauty Tea Tree Oil. Mix well

8. Add 1t of Sulfur8 Medicated Dandruff Treatment for Braids

9. Add 1t of Proclaim Natural 7 Oil

10. Mix well

There you have it!

A Guide to Self-Relaxing Hair

hgdotnet — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:29:42 +0000

These step were put together by me to better remember the steps and process to safely applying my own relaxer. All of the products listed here are products used by me. Feel free to substitute the products that work best for you if you want to follow this guide. HHG!

One Week Pre-Relaxer

1. Ion Clarifying Shampoo

2. Silk Elements Moisturing Conditioner

3. ApHogee 2-Step Protein Treatment

4. ApHogee Balancing Moisturizer

5. bioInfusion Olive Oil Deep Conditioner

Day of Relaxer

1. Thoroughly base scalp with hair grease

2. Fully coat hair in conditioner and seal with EVOO

3. Section hair into four parts

- *If starting with the back, make a part 1 ½ to 2 inches above the nape and begin

- Working quickly, part hair into ½ inch sections and apply relaxer to both sides of hair for all four sections

- Leave the edges for last

- **Note: It is best to start in a different part of the hair each relaxing process to alleviate undue stress on one area

4. Apply hair grease to ends for protection

5. Work the relaxer through the hair during the processing time

6. Working with the grain, thoroughly rinse relaxer from hair

7. Apply ApHogee 2-Min Keratin Reconstructer, leave on for five minutes. Rinse

8. Apply neutralizing shampoo, working from scalp to ends and leave on for five minutes. Rinse

9. Repeat step 8

10. Apply bioInfusion Olive Oil Deep Conditioning Cream

- Section hair into four parts

- Starting with the ends, apply cream and work through to the rest of section

- Massage cream into scalp

- **Note: You may add other oils to the conditioner if you like, but it is not necessary

- Repeat process for the next three sections

- Put on a plastic cap and sit under a bonnet hair dryer for 10-15 minutes. Rinse

- **Note: If a dryer is unavailable, place on plastic cap then tie on a head wrap making sure to cover cap completely. Let it sit for 45 minutes to one hour. Rinse

11. Apply Suave Humectant as a moisturizer starting with ends and working through to hair and scalp.

12. Seal hair with Proclaim Natural 7 Oil

13. Proceed with styling

One week post-relaxer

1. Silk Elements Moisturizing Shampoo

2. Silk Elements Moisturizing Conditioner

3. ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Re-constructor

4. ApHogee Balancing Moisturizer

5. bioInfusion Olive Oil Deep Conditioner