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Permalink Reply by Ktownnana on July 21, 2011 at 6:17pm

Karen, do you normally wash your new wigs before wearing?

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Permalink Reply by Karen Clendenin on July 26, 2011 at 9:31am

Hi, Ktownnana!

I do typically wash all my wigs before I wear them. I also wash them after about a week to 1-1/2 weeks of wear. It just depends on how they feel after wearing for the week. I typically cycle through my wigs on a weekly basis. I wear each wig for a week, before rotating to a different wig. Right now, I am cycling Jade, Reese, and Ease. I do still wear my Noriko Claire, but not as much as she is getting a little old (5 months). The nape is a little tangly underneath, so I suspect I won't get much more wear out of her. I did just purchase a hand-held steamer though and am going to try that to see if I can smooth those fibers out and get another few weeks out of the Claire.

Speaking of mid-length wigs, the Noriko Claire is a great little wig. Of the wigs that I have, the Claire is the one that consistently garners compliemnts! I have it in Raisin Glaze-H, which is a fun color if you like reds. It's lighter in tone than Auburn Sugar, and you can't be a wallflower in it b/c it really stands out. I would purchase Claire again, either in the Raisin Glaze-H, Auburn Sugar-R, or one of the darker browns, like Coffee Latte.

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Permalink Reply by Tallgirl on July 25, 2011 at 1:41pm

Thanks for showing me the hairline. I had never seen one of these close-up. Not too bad!

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Permalink Reply by C V on July 22, 2011 at 11:37pm

I agree... you look fantastic! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Karen Clendenin on July 26, 2011 at 9:31am

Thanks, CV!! I really appreciate the compliment!! :)

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Permalink Reply by Lisa-Lynn Marini on July 13, 2011 at 7:48pm

Hi Tallgirl,
Just in my opinion, Gabor I find is the best brand ever, they are extremely natural looking I have 2 of them and they are fabulous!! they are expensive but durability is amazing:)

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Permalink Reply by Tallgirl on July 13, 2011 at 8:58pm

Thanks, ladies!

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Permalink Reply by Ktownnana on July 14, 2011 at 9:45am

TG, I love the Gabor wigs as stated by Lisa-Lynn Marini. My very first wig was a Gabor. I have the Gala in blonde, brown, and red. I just wish it has a mono top. I just don't think you can beat a monofilament for a real look. I also like the rooted colors too if a monofilament is not an option. Good luck on finding the perfect wig!

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Permalink Reply by Tallgirl on July 20, 2011 at 3:08pm

I just called around to my local wig salons, and found out none carry Jaclyn Smith, Dream USA., Estetica, Aspen, LL Britany, or Louis Ferre. I may be able to try on Noriko's Carrie and Gabor's Invitation. Henry Margu and Raquel Welch can be found here, but it looks like only my same style or the Carrie come with the rooted color I want. Since I won't buy without checking the dye job, coverage, sewing quality, ear tabs and smoothness (no wild hairs sticking up), I guess I am a bit limited! Good thing I am only doing this for times when I leave the house. I don't sleep, garden or cook in a wig: my last wig has lasted a whole year, and is still in passable condition!

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Permalink Reply by Tallgirl on July 25, 2011 at 1:45pm

Okay, I tried them on and liked RW's Salsa, Tress and Breeze (my current wig). All come with my rooted colors, and are under $150.

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Permalink Reply by Ktownnana on July 25, 2011 at 6:19pm

TG, gonna buy all 3? I love the Breeze on you.

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Permalink Reply by Tallgirl on February 2, 2012 at 2:29am

I ended up with a brunette Salsa and a blond Embrace (uncurled as yet) to add to my blond/rooted Breeze. Now I have variety to match my moods!

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