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ChildofGod View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
Good Morning Ladies,

I FINALLY decided to purchase a lf from BestLaceWigs instead of Xinyi Hair Products. Xinyi only had stock yaki units in #1 and #1b and my natural hair color is (was) brown. So Bestlace had a #4 in yaki that is 14" long. I just can't do the 16" or more hair. I should receive it by Friday and I will post pictures.

I plan to spend the weekend attempting to apply it. Hopefullly I can wear it to church on Sunday and put away those sad hats and scarfs I've been wearing!

I've already received my order of Mity-Tite, TDI Knot Sealer and C-22 Solvent, so I'm ready!

Please wish me luck, ladies, and I may need some emergency advice, so please stand by.

Thank you all for the very helpful info that I have gained from 'lurking' around this board and BHF!!!

To all, have a Blessed Day!

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JLTabron View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008
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Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
[QUOTE=ChildofGod]Good Morning Ladies,

I FINALLY decided to purchase a lf from BestLaceWigs instead of Xinyi Hair Products. Xinyi only had stock yaki units in #1 and #1b and my natural hair color is (was) brown. So Bestlace had a #4 in yaki that is 14" long. I just can't do the 16" or more hair. I should receive it by Friday and I will post pictures.

I plan to spend the weekend attempting to apply it. Hopefullly I can wear it to church on Sunday and put away those sad hats and scarfs I've been wearing!

I've already received my order of Mity-Tite, TDI Knot Sealer and C-22 Solvent, so I'm ready!

Please wish me luck, ladies, and I may need some emergency advice, so please stand by.

Thank you all for the very helpful info that I have gained from 'lurking' around this board and BHF!!!

To all, have a Blessed Day![/QUOTE]
 
 
I am new to LF myself, but I can tell you give yourself plenty of time and patience to apply it.  If you have children send them away (I can guarantee you that they will need/want something  and that goes for your husband to) LOL!  Don't be afraid just view it as a challenge, I can gaurantee when you get the app down just right, it will be worth it!  Enjoy I can't wait to see picsSmile

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sexibeach View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
great i can't wait to see, and we're here to help you..

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
Newbie
Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
Thanks for encouragement, JL! I need it. Luckily my children are grown (27 and 29) so I won't have that particular problem. My partner does not live with me and I've already put him on notice that I will be busy this weekend trying to do something about my hair (or lack thereof). So, he's cool with me 'taking some space' just so long as he's the first to see what I've done!

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
Thanks Sexi! I've read all the post on this board and BHF and i've watched Ms Lola's videos on YouTube, so hopefully I am prepared. It's just that these days, my tolerence is low, so I hope I don't get frustrated and say 'forget this'!!! I know that I will need to practice, so I'm getting prepared mentally.

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Curlygirl11 View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008
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Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
You will be fine ChildofGod. BHM and the Ms.Lola videos on YouTube are what I used to get started as well and it's gone great. We'll be here if you have questions.

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PrincessLF View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
I think you will do great ChildofGod.  Take your time like everyone has already stated.  Make sure you post those pics.  Smile

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
Thanks so much, Curlygirl, I can use all the help I can get. I don't know if the products I have purchase will work for me and, based on what i have read, they may not. Trial and error seems to be the key!

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
Thanks, Princess! I am prepared that the first time may suck and I will need to practice. I really appreciate your encouragement.    

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choclatey77 View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 10, 2008
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Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
It might be okay just get someone to help you apply it the first time that made my experience much easier.

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fllwlover View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 13, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
You'll do great ChildofGod!  We can't wait to see pics of your new gorg hair! 

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and don't know anyone that does applications. Any one out there in this area that can steer me in the LF application direction?

Thanks so much!

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
Choclate, you don't happen to live in D/FW, do you?

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amazon1147 View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 13, 2008
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Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
Hey CoG,
Congratulations on getting your 1st LF and welcome to the club. Just take your time and be patient. I met a girl yesterday at the gym who told me that she was frustrated with her LF-it was her 1st unit, she said she could never clean it properly and the edges always looked a little white and crusty. I told her to just take her time, when cleaning applying, etc . . .  especially as a 1st timer. I recommend that u dont do everything at once because if u mess up, take a long time or make a mistake u will get frustrated. For example-: tape your ears back, prep your hairline and go do something else (fold the laundry), then 30 minutes later go put your 1st layer of adhesive around your perimeter -now while it is drying go do something else-like watch a show or put another load of laundry in, now 30 minutes later go put on another layer of adhesive-while that dries go surf the internet or something. U see what I mean, I find when I stand in the bathroom and try to just do it all because I am so anxious and excited about putting on my hair, I end up making more mistakes and looking like Planet of the Apes in the end. So just take your time and dont rush.   It sounds lilke you are already on the right path by setting some time aside for yourself.

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Tea4Two View Drop Down
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Joined: Feb 18, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
 
I agree!
 
Especially the part about looking like Planet of the Apes!!  My first app I thought I was taking it slow and being patient... but now that I look back, I was a bit impatient because I really wanted to see how it would look!  So, the wig was lopsided.... I had hair glued next to my left eye, so I just wore my hair over that eye!  Yep!  Left it like that for two days!  I spent an hour of hard work putting that lopsided app together and you better believe I was gonna get my use out of it.  Just call me Ape Woman!
 
(but not anymore)Smile
 
 
 
 
Tea4Two2008-03-19 13:15:32

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sexibeach View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
[QUOTE=Tea4Two]
 
I agree!
 
Especially the part about looking like Planet of the Apes!!  My first app I thought I was taking it slow and being patient... but now that I look back, I was a bit impatient because I really wanted to see how it would look!  So, the wig was lopsided.... I had hair glued next to my left eye, so I just wore my hair over that eye!  Yep!  Left it like that for two days!  I spent an hour of hard work putting that lopsided app together and you better believe I was gonna get my use out of it.  Just call me Ape Woman!
 
(but not anymore)Smile
 
that's right take your time you can do all things thru christ who strengthens you Wink
 
 
 
 
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ash8419 View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
We are rootin' for ya!!! Aww CoG I live in West Texas but I frequent DFW quite often b/c my BFF lives there and I am actually headed out there on Friday but its only for a day b/c I am going to a fitting! Cry I wish I could stay longer to help you out but I gotta be home b/c Easter is this weekend (why IS Easter so early this year.....offtopic.....sorry) I don't know if there are others out in DFW though?

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chyna_li View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 13, 2008
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Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
congrats babes.  take ur time and maybe get some wine. applying these units for the very first time can b a bitch.  Be patient and get the cam ready so u can take pics to share with us in a few days.  Smile

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
Ladies, thank you all for your confidence in me! I do plan to take my time and I really like the idea of leaving the bathroom and doing laundry, watching tv, etc. That should help! I know I'm excited and nervous, and hope that it looks the way it did in the pics. I just don't want to be disappointed.

OT: Does the MN and Sulfur 8 really work for hair growth? I am soooo tempted to try it! I really would like to re-grow my own hair and just wonder if this would have any affect. I do have new growth, not long enough to braid, but long enough to see! Any advice on hair growth is appreciated [IMG]smileys/smiley2.gif" align="middle" /> ChildofGod2008-03-19 19:43:44

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ash8419 View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 11:05pm
[QUOTE=ChildofGod]Ladies, thank you all for your confidence in me! I do plan to take my time and I really like the idea of leaving the bathroom and doing laundry, watching tv, etc. That should help! I know I'm excited and nervous, and hope that it looks the way it did in the pics. I just don't want to be disappointed.

OT: Does the MN and Sulfur 8 really work for hair growth? I am soooo tempted to try it! I really would like to re-grow my own hair and just wonder if this would have any affect. I do have new growth, not long enough to braid, but long enough to see! Any advice on hair growth is appreciated [IMG]smileys/smiley2.gif" align="middle" /> [/QUOTE]
 
MN does work!!!!ClapClapClap I started my MN, shea butter, peppermint oil, jojoba oil, and castor oil mix in Dec 07 and my growth has been excellent! Check out my fotki for my progress!!! Get a good regimen going for your hair type and stick to it. The more you keep your hands out of it the better.

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 20, 2008 at 11:05pm
[QUOTE=ash8419] [QUOTE=ChildofGod]Ladies, thank you all for your confidence in me! I do plan to take my time and I really like the idea of leaving the bathroom and doing laundry, watching tv, etc. That should help! I know I'm excited and nervous, and hope that it looks the way it did in the pics. I just don't want to be disappointed. OT: Does the MN and Sulfur 8 really work for hair growth? I am soooo tempted to try it! I really would like to re-grow my own hair and just wonder if this would have any affect. I do have new growth, not long enough to braid, but long enough to see! Any advice on hair growth is appreciated [IMG]smileys/smiley2.gif" align="middle" /> [/QUOTE]

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ShowStoppers View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 20, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 20, 2008 at 11:05pm

Didn't someone mention that BestLaceWigs just sold them a half synthetic LF on another forum and they were disputing with them to get a refund, hmm correct me if I am wrong?


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sexibeach View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 20, 2008 at 11:05pm
[QUOTE=ShowStoppers]

Didn't someone mention that BestLaceWigs just sold them a half synthetic LF on another forum and they were disputing with them to get a refund, hmm correct me if I am wrong?

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i don't know i don't read the other board.. LOL but they are listed with a DISCLAIMER that i've never used them.. most of those i put in the newbie thread as unknown vendors are at your own risk. some people complain about the regular vendors that are tried and proven and want to venture out so i gave them that option but most of them are vendor's that creeped onto the other board and i had to give the boot, but i bookmarked their sites just in case..

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ChildofGod View Drop Down
Newbie
Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 20, 2008 at 11:05pm
Well, I'll know for sure tomorrow. How do you tell the difference between human and synthetic hair? LOL, you can tell I'm new...

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ShowStoppers View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 20, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 21, 2008 at 11:05pm

Thank you Sexi!

 

ChildofGod, two ways I can tell when synthetic hair has been added to a LF is by its texture and also when you try to apply heat to it the synthetic hair starts to melt. I hope this helps.

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