Hey Fluer, how about a wig styling class

[Tatted Lady]

Fleur, I know that you style wigs, but could you help out a little with my wig styling. Mine needs washing, and after that I don't even know where to start with the styling the updo????? All the wig places around here only style the wigs they sell. Plus, I need to know how to fix and style it when we get somewhere, because it sometimes gets messed up in the car.

Maybe some of the other ladies would like to know too!!!:kiss :kiss :kiss

[Catawba Kate]

Hey TL, sometimes when I wash my wigs I don't know what to do with them either. Some are no problem but when I can't get one to work I go to a local hairdresser. All hairdressers learn to style hair by practicing with wigs and some are willing to continue working with wigs after they graduate from school. So call around and see if anyone's willing. The woman who does my wigs charges $25. :)

[Tornado Alli]

Fleur, I would love a class on wig styling! I would love to know how to get those wigs to look like the Wig Lady does! (okay, not the CD wigs! Just the Victorian ones!!)

[Lady Fleur]

Well ALL, I will style or restyle your wig for you!! 25 is VERY good!

BUT If you want to do it yourself then....
I will deconstruct my wig and then do a step by step shortly!!
I started with doll heads that had rooted hair then began styling wigs to sell too!
i can also give washing instructions. And curling too!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Fleur, please, please, please, please!!!!!!

[Kitty Phann]

pretty pleeeeeaasssseeeee!

[Catawba Kate]

Oh yeah, and I didn't mention in my post above that I'd like to save that $25 and do those difficult wigs myself. Fleur can you show us how to style wigs that are long and all one length AND long layered wigs as well? :ty

[Allie Mo]

Oooh Fluer,

Pretty, pretty please. I have a curley red wig and a curley blonde thing (fall) that I'd like to make into updos.

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Tatted Lady]

Thank you girls.

I have called a few of the shops, but no one like to mess with wigs anymore, much less do the updo's. Plus like I said, sometimes I have to "fix" something that gets out of place.

I can tease it up and just start pinning curls up here and there, but I would like to know where to start, to do it the proper way.

Fleur, if we "all" mess them up, then you will have a lot of business, just styling them all for us!!!

I wanted to get it done before we leave next week to go to the Smokey Mt. Shootout, but I am afraid I won't be able to get it "right", and really didn't want to wear my red wig with my red, white and blue dress. The frosted blonde/brown one looks better.

I just pulled some small tuffs of hair, under and back out around the bottom, so the edge didn't show. (I knew that crochet knowledge would come in good one day). With that hair and some more, I put sponge rollers all around the sides and bottom to make ringlets ( and keep them in when I'm not wearing it.) I teased the rest of the wig lightly and pulled back into a small loose bun, low enough on the head not to interfere with my hats. and then just teased and styled the front with bangs. I didn't know where to start to do the curls.

My hair is long enough to put up, but when i do it; it always looks goofey. So I put it in a ponytail and clip on a hair piece. Which looks ok.

This is the wig in this pic, but my hat covers most of it.

[Allie Mo]

Hi TL,

That sure looks good to me. I love the color too. It's the best for me too and it is hard to find.

I think I will buy some curlers.

Regards,

Allie

[Tatted Lady]

I got it from Miss Tabitha.

Also my red one.

[Lady Fleur]

Ok before i start i want to give you a list of tools!!
-hair dryer
-super hold hair spray (final net is BAAAAD use good stuff)
-Hair pins and bobbi pins in large and small
-a wig clamp if possible seen here!
http://www.jonrenau.com/accessories.htm
-A foam head is hard to hold and keep still even in your knees...
-A block head if possible
-t pins VERY important
A clean dry wig!
-good combs and brushes like ones seen in web page
If you do not have a good block head you can get a chin strap and style it on you!
-wig lusterizer (only if the hair is dull)
-Wig caps for wearing
Feel free to ask me about any of the products on the web page! I can sell them to you all wholesale!!! I love them! The kits include shampoo,lusterizer, hairspray drying stand etc all cheaper than seperate!

[Lady Fleur]

Wig cleaningBrush small sections till free of tangles till wig is done.
Fill sink with warm water not too warm or you will have a broken curl pattern
And swish in a bit of clear shampoo (creamy will dull and gum up fibers)
Dip wig allow to sit for a little while so that the gunk on the wig can disolve
Massage fibers lightly (not to matte them)
pull wig out and rinse in a cooler bath of clear water.
squeeze water out lie on towel roll up in towel and allow to sit a spell
un-roll and hang wig up over a rack or bottle and allow to FULLY dry before touching. if not you will ruin the curl and the fibers will break.
When dry comb small sections wraping the curl around your fingers!!
Styling will come with pics shortly after I teach a hat class in a few hours!

[Tatted Lady]

:kiss :kiss :kiss :kiss

Yeaaaaaa Haaaaaaaaaa !!!!!!!!!!

[Lady Fleur]

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fleurdelisdesynes@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=/8879
Begin by sectioning out a round section in the middle of the wig as seen in first pic tease and spiral it into a bun as a base DON'T SQUISH leave it puffy!
you can also roll it into a roll backwards or forwards as seen in pic2
section out bangs and fringe pin away for later.
section of curls brush the strand and spritz with hair spray roll as if you are rolling it on a curler or spiral it flat like pin curls as seen in the cosmetology text pages. Full base curls are the fullest half base medium full and off base is the least full. (i can explain that later)
Begin from the center and work in a cicular motion .Surround your bun with curls finessing them all on and around in small sections pinning the base of the curl to the base of the wig or on the bun or roll!
Split larger curls and make 2-3 if desired! toward the nape draw up strands to curl mass and pin leaving a tail that you curl around your fingers and pin just like the rest! This works for 1 length or layered wigs! Spritz finished sections! tease bangs and comb into a fan shape or other desired shape! SPRAY use a razor to feather the fringe around face or to cut bangs!
Note any hair that is left in a comb or brush wad up lightly then stuff under curls to add fullness just like a rat!! It is harder to explain than do!
I can send you copies of text pages explaining curls, styling etc!
Be creative And Feel free to ask any questions!
To curl them there is many ways ,
one way is to get hard plastic rollers wrap and pin to wig as seen in text warm with a hair dryer on low too hot and the curl wil melt and burn!
Allow to cool for a few hours or less depending on chill in the air and un-roll!

[Lady Fleur]

Oh and that wig is for sale as is 37.00! + shipping
styro head inc not the doll head sorry...

[Ida Hands]

WOW! Fleur, that is a great class! I have a long hairpiece but it looks like HAGRID's hair right now. It used to be curly (and match my hair) but it went really knotty one day (and I went Platinum [silver grey to some]). I had to comb it out and it just went "POOF" Hagrid! Now I just need the beard piece and moustache piece to match! :rofl :rofl

[Lady Fleur]

Well honey harry potter still loves you!
wash it dry it and if you want some luster spray i can look up the price!! I believe under 10 it helps alot and detangles with shine qualities!
If you feel you are un sure i can FIX it too! Bulk rates to all who want many revamped pieces too.... 5-35$ depending on style or condition!
Do we live close?? I can show you some tricks in person!!

[Catawba Kate]

Thank you Fleur! I hope my wig will turn out as nice as yours.:)

[Kitty Phann]

Thanks Fleur now I don't have to ask my neighbor to help. Course it is a bit of security that I can send to you if I really screw up.

[Lady Fleur]

Go slow there is no rush, wash sticky hands!

[Allie Mo]

Fluer,

You're a sweetheart. You make it look so easy.

:ty for taking the time to show us this. It might make a good article for the Opulent Victorian.

Regards,

Allie

[Tatted Lady]

:ty :ty :ty

Thanks Fleur, I will give it a try when I get back home. Really don't want to mess it up now.

[Lady Fleur]

The wig used was a color 130 over 30 Red mixed with auburn! I will sell or trade...
I also have a dark brown/ black #2 color i will do up for sale!!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Beautiful wig! Love it!

[Chantilly]

Thank you Fleur! I'll try that!

[Lady Fleur]

Good! Spray and roll away!! if you feel scared of curling get the hard plastic curlers/rollers (sally beauty) spray and pull them out of the curl after dry then pin down in desired style! other curlers will stick! Mix it up with standing and flat curls! these come in sets or in individual diffrent sizes and are super cheap at wholesale or pro price! I can sell them to anyone who wants them!

[Allie Mo]

Eeyyyaa!

The photos are gone. Fleur, would you, pretty please, post them again.

Thanks,

Allie Mo
who may finally be ready to do something other than surf

[Sweet Jenny-Lynne]

Allie Mo, Would you post the picture after you've tried it?

What type of wig/s do you have?

SJL(who's still surfing):sailor

[Lady Fleur]

My kodak sometimes changes things from public to private ERRG so i fixed it! I found if i reimport it i can post the pic from the site... So i will do it and put it back on here!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Hey Fluer the TV gallery is pretty stable and I bet the ladies there would love to see the wig you did as well, you could always stash them there. Or you could just load them from your hard drive silly!:tban

[Lady Fleur]

It is just a freak situation i can fix easily...

[Lady Fleur]

step 1 brush and section a roung bunch for a center bun or roll

[Lady Fleur]

Spiral into a loose bun while spraying firm hold spray to set... Or tease and spiral.

[Lady Fleur]

You can french roll it in any direction depending on the desired shape of your volume

[Lady Fleur]

Then begin pulling strands and rolling curls also see the cosmo book text! Pin them in place To control frizz spray with hairspray as you roll!(work in a circular motion around the whole wig for balance)

[Lady Fleur]

Or mix it up placing flat curls around it too...

[Lady Fleur]

Here are a few views

[Lady Fleur]

Cut fringe and bangs and tease or brush into place and spray to set!

[Lady Fleur]

Here are some cosmetology text book refrences!

[Lady Fleur]

Another look at curls

[Lady Fleur]

And more text! I will also post the roller method of curls once i find the photo cord.... durn kids..

[Allie Mo]

:ty Fluer,:tban

I will copy them later. Gotta :go now.

Regards,

Allie Mo