Help with hair!

Posted: Thu, Aug 16 2012, 1:34 pm Post subject: Help with hair!

I have very thick hair naturally and I'm having a lot of trouble getting it under my sheitel, especially if I want it to be at all comfortable and not to leave a huge bump. It's not super long, about shoulder length but just really thick. Any suggestions for putting my hair up under my sheitel?
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Posted: Thu, Aug 16 2012, 1:45 pm Post subject: re: Help with hair!

Hi, What I did was make 6 braids and wound them and fastened them with a bobbie pins. This worked well because on my first day in Brooklyn long ago I lost my sheitel when I came to a corner. My sheitles always had the net cap so I could really fasten it on using the secured braides under. No bumps. Smile

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Executive Member Joined: Sep 14 2009 Posts: 459

I make a low pony, spread my hair out and then pin it up. This works for me. Because the pony is low I don't have a bump.

You can also try making 2 ponies, one on each side so that you're separating the thick hair, & then pin each side up. Good luck.

Posted: Sun, Aug 19 2012, 8:45 pm Post subject: re: Help with hair!

This sounds like the best option. The braiding thing sounded way to complicated and time consuming. Also, braids arent flat. How would that produce a flat effect?

Diamond Member Joined: Sep 17 2009 Posts: 3989

When I get my hair cut professionally I have them thin it. I do it like once a year makes a huge difference. I have friends who chemically relax their hair to deal with this problem.

Gold Member Joined: Nov 16 2010 Posts: 1439

No advice really.. but I have the same issue.. crazy thick curly hair and unless I take a shower in the morning my shaitel will not even fit on my head Smile

Executive Member Joined: Jan 14 2008 Posts: 451

I use a stocking cap - its like a swimming cap but made out of stocking material - so the hair is all over my head, hence no bump. You can purchase these cheaply in most beauty supply stores, African hairdressers/stores, or drugstores.

Platinum Member Joined: Aug 17 2011 Posts: 6012

I use 3 large barrettes so my hair hugs my head. These barrettes are slightly curved and are about 3.5 inches. I use one at the base of my hair to make a low pony. The curve faces out so that when I flip my hair, it is against my scalp. I use the next two to anchor the pony to my head. The pony is flat with no bumps.