Will you share a picture of the piece of knitting, sewing, or crocheting that you're most proud of?
I was going to avoid using my most recent cosplay, but, after consideration, it really is currently the one I’m most proud of. Photography by a friend, I did my own Photoshopping (I get a little dramatic, I know)I found teal wool fabric from 1968 on Etsy that had been kept away from light and everything else and was in perfect condition. It was exactly the right amount of fabric, I had only inches of scraps left over. I pressed every seam. I hand-hemmed the bottom edge with a blind hem, and with my grandmother’s hem tape. I hand stitched the white fabric trim (it probably should have been cream, so sue me) into place so it would always be exactly where I wanted it. The dress laces up the back with leather cord and grommets.The wig came from Arda, but I hand stitched 2 more full lengths wefts, each 8 feet long, with hair 3 feet long, into the wig cap and curled the strands with a hot curling iron. I ‘rooted’ the wig with a red sharpie to make the roots darker and add more dimension.I made the bow out of PVC pipe, a heat gun, dye, and faux-leather wrappings. I made my quiver too, but it’s not in this photo. I fletched my arrows, but they don’t have metal or pointed arrow heads so I can take them to conventions. The only thing unaltered are the paddock boots that I have for riding. I don’t have a photo yet with a black horse, but I will at some point.
WOMEN WHO HAVE FULL SEW-IN (NO HAIR LEFT OUT) ANSWER PLEASE!!?
Trust me, a full sew in screams out FAKE! Better if you leave out a bit of hair though it will take a toll on the hair that needs to be straighten. Last night, I saw an invisible sew in weave video on Youtube and all her sides weren't visible, even with her hair tied up...too bad I can't find the link.
Wearing a weave to school?
So, it's my senior year of high school, and I've really been wanting to change up my look. I've been looking into getting sew-in hair extensions, and that would be around Christmas time, also meaning pretty well into the school year. I'm a little bit nervous about this. Everybody is quite aware that half of the girls at my school wear extensions, haha, but I'm nervous about the first impression. My hair is a bit longer than shoulder length now, so I don't want everyone to make a big deal out of it by pointing it out and cracking jokes, etc. I just hate being in the spotlight, and I know this would cause so much unnecessary attention- especially because for some reason, "weaves" are a popular subject for laughs. I really love the way I look with longer hair, any advice?
How long do human hair wigs last?
The life of a human hair wig is basically dependent on two essential factors, the quality of the original wig and how carefully the wig is looked after.The finest quality human hair will be remy and unprocessed, which means that the hairs will have been kept aligned in the same direction to minimise tangling and that no additional treatments such as colouring or silicone additives (to make the hair feel smooth) have been used.The hair will be knotted carefully into a lace cap a few strands at a time and then sealed with a light adhesive to prevent shedding. The more coarse lace wigs will last longer than those made with a more delicate fine lace.The wig will be kept on wig head when not in use, or stored for longer periods in an airtight container at normal room temperature. It will be washed with salt free products to prevent the hair drying out and allowed to dry naturally.If all these things are minded you could expect a lifetime of over 2 years and possibly longer: however its possible to destroy a human hair wig in under a week by using unsuitable products and washing and straightening at extreme temperatures.There is so much more about these topics on our Afrodite blog, do take a look!
Is 3 bundles of hair enough for a sew in?
A question that comes up regularly during weave purchases is how many bundles one must buy for a full head. The answer to this question depends on a few factors – including hair length, desired fullness, head shape/size and hair texture. We’ve put together a guide to help you make an informed decision on your purchase.Hair LengthThe longer the length of your bundles, the more hair you’ll need. That’s because, hair bundles are measured by ounces or grams. Typically, each bundle is around 3.5 - 4 oz, regardless of the length. This means that the shorter lengths, from 8 inches to 16 inches will be thicker when compared to longer hair bundles. The chart below provides the recommended number of bundles for various lengths.Always remember that a wavy/curly bundle will seem a bit shorter in its natural state. However, when pulled from end to end, it will measure the full length purchased.Hair TextureWith curly hair, the density of the curl pattern will make your head look fuller – and so you can get away with less bundles. With straight hair, you will need more bundles to create a super full look.Use of a ClosureIf you decide to go with a lace top closure piece to create a completely natural look, it will take up some space and add volume to your hair. In such cases, 2 bundles will help you create a full look. However, if the extreme full look is your preferred choice, you may opt for 3 bundles.About UsIndianHair.net is the largest direct provider of Indian remy human hair weaves and extensions in the United States. We offer a great selection of hair colors and textures to match your individual style.Source: The Big Dilemma: How Many Bundles of Hair Must You Buy?