Love, Life & Locks (London): May 2012

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #12

And since I fell in love with that Drew wig (although I could really have done with it being much shorter and more manageable) I ordered another one direct from elevatestyles.com in the US.

This is the curly wig I choose whenever I have to go out to represent #naturalhair or Sisterlocks at events etc.
It is basically the wig I feel most at home in, because it reminds me a bit of my own hair :)

(remember - just laugh at my silly faces and feel happy)

Anyway - here are pictures of me in the Drew wig.

Cost: £70 (including shipping, tax etc)

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Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #11

This was a short straight wig I had made for me for my wedding anniversary.
It's a Bump weave on a stocking net cap, which makes it a full cap weave which I can take on and off as required (like a wig). You can tell from the pictures that I have a lot of fun with this wig...

Cost: £45
Frequency of Wear: Regular. One of my staples
Durability: 6 months so far - but I don't think it'll withstand washing as well as traditional wigs
Overall Value: Good.

Monday, 28 May 2012

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #10

So I've shown you 11 or 12 of my wigs so far...
In between wearing these wigs, I would either wrap my head or go bald -particularly at home.

I was never fully comfortable in the straight wigs and constantly yearned for a wig that would closely resemble my natural loose hair or my locked hair. Come on now - any afro kinky wig that didn't look like I was going to a 70's party would do!

In September, I watched a youTube video by Bridezilla Martina (I think) and I thought to myself - lemme try that. So I searched online and found one on gumtree lol.

This was my first Beshe Drew wig (color 2)

Is there any point me apologising for the silly face again? I think not.

Cost: £35.99
Frequency of Wear: Special occasions only
Durability: Not as fluffy and light as when I first got it but it's holding its own
Overall Value: Good.

Friday, 25 May 2012

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #9

This was actually one of my husband's favourites. I hated it. This is me on my way back from an appointment in May. I suffer from hayfever - see how swollen my eyes are? Sheesh. In 2012 I must remember never to take these types of photos again #sunglasses !!

Cost: £14.99
Frequency of Wear: Rare
Durability: Over 12 months with occassional usage.
Overall Value: Good.

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #8

Since my colleagues at work (at the bank) had only known me with Sisterlocks, I wasn't yet comfortable walking in with my bald head. I was already the only Black British female on the floor (of several hundred) and really didn't feel like standing out any more than was absolutely necessary.

So for work I would wear one of the following straight wigs by Sleek.

Looking back I find it both amusing and amazing at the way in which a change in hairstyle can make you look like a completely different person.

These were all full wigs. No lace. All cost the same.

Cost: £19.99
Frequency of Wear: Frequent (Daily!)
Durability: Over 12 months with occassional usage.
Overall Value: Excellent.

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #1
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #2
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #3
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #4
Protective Styling for Bald Head #5
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #6

Monday, 21 May 2012

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #7

Having had my first taste of a curly wig - I decided to experiment with another.

This one (pictured below) was a lace front and I hated.

This is the only photo I have of it because it is the only time I wore it.
And I debated for hours whether I should post this pic because I look proper busted in it... but I did promise to share the good, the bad and the ugly sides of hairloss so I might as well hold my breath and go for it.

Catch up on 1-6 below:

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #1
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #2
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #3
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #4
Protective Styling for Bald Head #5
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #6

Cost: £cant remember because I ditched it so quickly
Frequency of Wear: rare
Durability: n/a
Overall Value: n/a.

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #6

I know it has been a while but I've had a couple of installations, workshops and travelling to do which meant that blogging was interrupted. I have as always been keeping up on your blogs and I have also been lucky eneough to meet some of you readers: how cool is that? Speaking of which - I had wondered whether there was any point in continuing this blog now that so many have moved on to YouTube - what do you guys think?

Here I am with my tongue-in-cheek 'protective styling for bald heads'. We're on to wig number 6 which is a full cap wig.

Catch up on 1-5 below:

Protective Styling for Bald Heads #1
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #2
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #3
Protective Styling for Bald Heads #4
Protective Styling for Bald Head #5

And yes, I have a problem with pulling silly faces when it comes to taking photos of myself... just laugh at me and be happy :)

Cost: £19.99
Frequency of Wear: Moderate. (Hubby called me a poodle)
Durability: Over 12 months with occassional usage.
Overall Value: Good.

Monday, 14 May 2012

Natural Sisters - Back in the Day

My sister shared this a while ago and it made me smile. Although I am not in the photo it does give an idea of how my family felt about natural hair back in the 80's.

My mum is in the middle :)

Sunday, 13 May 2012

Naturally United

If you're in West London today do pop in and see me at the Naturally United event where I will presenting on complimentary therapies and holistic hair care.

Address: St Mary Abbots Centre, Vicarage Gate, London, W8 4HN

For more details: http://naturallyunited.co.uk/

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