Manolo Blahnik Inspired Wig

The Love of Shoes, Fashion &Wigs Collide !

 Tones of fashion magazines in piles of organized confusion in my home. When I need to unwind it's done with a mag and a tall glass of wine. ( My palette is  fond of a blush). I find comfort in folding down pages, scribbling stars and jotting random notes on what ever makes my eyes widen, my heart race and my month water with delight. 

Well, this Manolo Blanick boot from a Vogue Magazine did just that. I fell in love with the color and texture and thought how amazing it would be to combine those characteristics into a Custom Wig .  

Here is my vision from a Inspiration Story Board to Photo Shoot. Hope you Enjoy my Journey!

THE REVEAL! Old School Wig 4 Lady B Basement Party 3 Concert Pt2

The Reveal!!!

The concert was DOPE! Force MD'S, Biz Markie, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane (who stole the show, he did his thang) and the headliners Salt-n-Pepa.
With a old school lineup of hip-hop superstars I just had to pay homage to this fresh-ta-death era by dressing up in some 90's gear.

Check out my accessories:
I pulled out my "Name" earrings and piled on a bunch of gold chains. I had the earrings since my first year of college in 2000. One of the gold chains is a great find from an estate sale 3 summers ago. And of course I had to represent my beauty industry with my blinged out "I do hair" and "I do makeup" plate necklaces from PrissyBliss Jewerlry (check out her site, tones of Cuteness)

Yulp...All 7 letters C-H-I-N-E-R-E

The Makeup: Had to add a little Lip Liner action for the occasion.

The Wig: Stacks & Points

Slouch Socks & Reeboks . The updated version of the "54.11's"  

The Alicia Keys Dubble Bubble Reebok Sneaker

I meet another hip-hop Reebok fan at the concert. She was fly in her lime green !

The Outfit: "Hip Saved My Soul" black tee-shirt from Hot Topic and patterned Calvin Klein performance workout tights 

I love this Stocking Cap wig. 

I have to re-purpose her for Halloween 

Check out how I made this wig in Pt1 of this blog post

And then there was the After Party.......

Old School Hip-hop Radio D. J Diva Lady B

My Crew for the night

Old School Wig 4 Lady B's Basement Party Live 3 Concert Pt1

I made a wig to wear to this Old School Concert....I'm Gonna be "FUNKY FRESH"!

Basement Party Live 3 Hosted by Lady B Aug 25th | Hot 107.9 Philly

Check out my process.

Supplies used

A custom wig template was used to make this wig for a perfect fit.I use this to build wigs for myself and my clients. I can build custom wigs without my client present when I'm in the mood (which is usually in the middle of the night) because I have their exact measurement. The wig is ready to be cut and styled when they arrive which saves them time and saves me aggravation

List of Tools:

Velvet cork head

Black nylon cap

Quilters pin- preferred over T-pins  

Nail nippers for cutting wefts and thread-I never multitask my shears. I have shears for cutting real growing hair, a different set for human hair wigs and extensions, and another set for synthetic hair fibers. 

Black bonding glue

Pump it Up Spritz- used to adhere bonding glue quickly.

Old school human hair

Used old school Yaki human hair for this wig. I loved how thick one pack of hair used to be. One pack of hair could be split with a straight blade into two full packs of hair. But the hair companies got hip to the game...started charging more money for less hair.

Brands used are ModelModel, Zury and Harlem

14'' piano streaked human hair layed in the back. 27 piece human hair on the left side for a taper look

All of the hair is layed . Ready to be sectioned to map out the style

Sectioning for back of wig

Section for left side

Front view sectioned off

Right side of wig sectioned for cutting

Chop,Chop,Chop...

Stacks and Angles!

Hard lines and Bold color brings this 90's style wig to life

Stack curls AND Waterfalls ......Yasssssssssssss!!!!!!!

Now I need to get my outfit together!!

The Full look revealed in part 2 of this post

Stay Tuned

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Wig Word of the Day: 3/4 Wig

There are many different terms used in wig making and styling. Here's one to get you started :

A type of wig that is meant to sit a few inches back from the wearer's hairline. The front of the wearer's own hair is then brushed back over the front of the wig in order to conceal the edge and make the wig look natural.  3/4 wigs looks great if they are a color match to the wearer's own hair color.



This is what the inside of a 3/4 Wig looks like:

Here are some examples of HORRIBLE 3/4 Wig applications:

Just wrong on so many levels. Wearer needs her hair along the hair line to cover and conceal the wig's hard front . ( and the fact that she looks little worn out doesn't help lol)

Textures DONOT match and the wig is brown and her hair is black.  Color dose not blend well at all 

A huge NO NO!. Natural hair is to thin and to short and it DOSE NOT blend AT ALL

The wearer's natural hair should have been set to a tight curl .
 The straight dark hair DOSE NOT blend with this curly wig

Now here is a really cute 3/4 Wig. I love this look

This is made with the black headband attached to it.
You can wear your own bangs in the front OR simply add a clip-in bang

This is a 3/4 Wig I made for a photo shoot a few years ago

I'm actually wearing a 3/4 Wig in this pic too

Model & Skate Sister Nyelle Jones 

For The Aspiring Wig Makers & Extensionist

Over the past year I'v had quite a bit of wig making inquiries. People want to know how to get started. What supplies they need and what it's used for. Well it can be pretty confusing when it comes to purchasing supplies if you are not familiar with the terminology.

I learned a lot by trail and error. And it doesn't help that I'm a product whore lol, I buy things I don't need all the time just to try it.  Sooo...hopefully I can save you some money, time and energy.

To give you a better understanding into this wacky world of wigs and hair extensions I will share a new Wig Word of the day. Full definition of the terms AND examples

You will be sounding like a Wig Guru in no time!

Once we have all of the terminology down packed we will start talking about educational classes and workshops on wig making. But I can't before that, I don't have the patience to start from scratch in a classroom setting (shrugs...Sorry)

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For The Love of HAIR,

Chinere

Choose The Right Face Shape 4 A More Beautiful U!

Makeup theory and application, hair cutting and styling, plastic surgery, and all facial enhancement techniques have traditionally been taught with one objective in mind: to manipulate hair, makeup, skin, bone, and cartilage so that it appears oval.

The Diamond shaped face has wider cheekbones with a narrow chin and forehead. A diamond-shaped face allows for lots of hairstyle options. Diamond shaped faces need a wig styled with fullness or width in the forehead hairline and the lower cheekbones of the face near the chin. Hair should be styled close to the head at the upper cheekbones where the face is broadest. Bands or a layered fringe will disguise a narrower forehead. The fullness at the jawbone with a style such as a bob or a shoulder length cut with jaunty layering to add some movement will give the illusion of a more oval shaped face. Wig styles that tuck in behind the ears also will work well, in addition to showing off your wonderful cheek bone structure.

     
The Oblong shaped face has an elongated rectangular shape featuring a long straight cheekline. The wig style you choose should add width to help minimize the vertical length of your face. Look for wig styles that are short to medium in length with longer top layers such as wedges and graduated bob cuts. Chin and shoulder length looks that turn under or flutter out also work very well to add width. Straight across bangs, feathered bangs, or half bangs with side parts soften the forehead. Layered styles in medium and longer lengths with wavy and curly textures will flatter the face and neck while obscuring the straight long lines of an oblong face.


The Heart shaped face has a large and wider forehead, high cheek bones, with sometimes a widow's peak hairline, and a narrow v-shaped chin. To soften the forehead width, look for a wig that allows you to bring some hair across it. Keep the hairstyle closer to the head near the eyes and fuller around the jaw, as well as below and in front of the earlobes where additional width is desired. A chin length bob is great for this type of face shape as it makes the jaw area appear wider and more balanced with the rest of your face. Longer, layered hairstyles also work well.


The Pear shaped face features a distinctly narrow forehead. The cheekbones and jaw line essentially broaden to showcase a wider look, while the chin adopts a rounded shape. With a pear shaped face it is best to look for wigs that will add volume above the jaw line. Layers create fullness on the upper half of the face. Don't be afraid to show your forehead which draws attention upward and away from a full jaw line. If you have bangs, angle them slightly and tuck them behind the ears to frame the jaw line and draw attention upward. Hair on the sides of your head and at the nape are best set and combed in a pattern close to the head since any style too voluminous will add weight to the bottom of the face.

To determine your face shape, look in to a mirror and pull your hair back then compare with these illustrations  

7 are shown

Who I Am and Why I Blog

First I would like to say thanks for perusing this blog. My name is Chinere Wright from the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia.

To describe myself briefly....I am a self diagnosed A.D.D beauty junkie. I consume myself with all aspects of information regarding hairloss, cancer, weaves, wigs, toupees and growing healthy hair. Books, blogs, newsletters, videos, trade shows, seminars and webinars are my sources. So if I am not on my roller skates I'm researching ,learning and implementing.

I'm also a nail and makeup enthusiast. I'm really Good at makeup but I'm not Great.....I can make a pretty girl  absolutely beautiful but I can't make a ugly girl pretty (shrugs). A truely talented makeup artist can transform people with there brushes...I don't have that level of talent. (I'm working on it)

Some disclaimers need to be made about this blog before we go any further. Beauty According 2 Chinere is not always politically correct. I give my educated and unbiased opinion which maybe delivered in a  blunt and direct manner. Beauty is not for the thin skinned. And I like to give it to you straight...no chaser. So if you like a random and eclectic personality sprinkled with witty sarcasm from time to time , than you my dear, are in for a treat.

Let's be interactive. Ask questions, comment on post, suggest topics and share your thoughts. We can all learn from each other. Beauty According 2 Chinere can be your go to blog for all of your beauty related topics (but no relationship stuff, cause I don't know lol)