I am sooooo glad that you turned me on to the Balsam. Not only does it smell heavenly, it makes the fibers feel amazing. It truly is liquid gold for wigs. And because of your advice, I have stopped (for the most part) putting on products, especially hairspray. But I do love smell-good products so I will check out the tangerine one you mentioned. I need to stop wearing them when I cook because food smells makes me want to wash them sooner rather than later, especially if I cooked bacon. 🤣 Great informative video. Thanks Denise. 😘 On a different note, I REALLY wish wig manufacturers would STOP with the HUGE tags and making them white when you have a darker wig. Why can't they be smaller and be the color of the liner? I so want to cut them out but then afraid I'd forget which one I'm wearing, lol! But seriously, they get on my nerves. They should be sewn flat, into the nape (lengthwise) and not be seen, through the wefts, if the wind blows. 🌬️😉
Oh my gosh, Bacon! :) Yes... or if I stand outside with my husband while he is grilling... that is also a wig smell killer. Someone just told me that I should put about a tablespoon of it in a spray bottle with water and that it works great as a quick refresher between washings- I totally have to do that.
You and I think so much alike. I remember when the stylist asked if she could put product in my bio hair after a cut. She finally stopped when she heard, "No!" every time. To me, all product does is attract unwelcome dirt. Thanks for another helpful video.
TOTALLY! I always hated product in my hair, it made it feel dirty and weighed down. The exception was hairspray, I needed it to keep the Toppik powder in place, lol.
I remember when I got my first girl mono, I messaged you right away to learn how to care for her. Following your advice, I have one that’s lasted for many months.
I don't wash a wig until after at least 2 weeks of wearing every day. It just is not necessary because my head just does not sweat. Agree on the products too.
I have a long curly wig that I spray silicone on the underneath side on the nape and comb it out. I only do that because it gets very tangled there, but I do not spray it every time I wear it. No one sees that part of the hair anyway. I lightly comb the rest of it, spray water on it, and scrunch it and so far it is working well. The longer curly ones do look a little ratty when they get tangled and need some sprucing after every wear. I have taken your advice about using water on wigs and it is working like a charm.
I'm so glad! And yes, I can see how a longer curly wig could be a bit different than the bob length that I favor. So many variables in wig wearing that you can never have a one size fits all approach. :)
I love your videos. I was ready to give up on curly wigs, if it was not for your help. I have naturally curly hair and have learned caring for curly wigs is very different than natural curls. I finally bought Girl Mono. I was afraid for the longest time it would not fit my 22.5 inch head, but she is perfect and so comfortable. It is a little too poofy and overwhelming for me, so thanks for comparing your used and new Girl Monos. I am hoping mine will relax to look more like yours. I have not washed it yet. I was thinking about taking it to a typist to get thinned, I but I will wait and see if it relaxes. Thank you so much for your advice and experiences. It has been enormously helpful.😊💕
Thank you so so much!! I really appreciate you taking time to comment and share. She will DEFINITELY settle, but the question is, how long will it take and how much? That is one no one can answer, unfortunately. My one caution for you, is to be careful thinning her. I do not think she has much hair, and so it would be VERY VERY easy to over-thin this one. I would just wear her as much as you can around the house.... leave her out on a wig head so that she can settle that way, too. GOOD LUCK and hugs@ 💕
Thank you sooo much, Denise! I made the mistake early on of combing my curly JR Scarlet. It's never been the same. I'm definitely going to use your tips. Thanks again!....Laura
I have totally done that!! I think it is OK to comb the nape, especially in a style like Scarlett that is a little longer (I find no need to comb the nape of Girl Mono as it isn't that long)... but other than that I think combs and curls are bad news, lol.
Girl mono is my favorite wig! I could tell it was a girl mono as soon as I saw you!! My head is too big for Ellen Wille. You look lovely. Thank you so much for all the great tips! I prefer curly and wavy wigs.
Great info! I also wear curly wigs, but every night I get home, use the wide tooth comb to get out the tangles, then mist it with water, scrunch, and hang upside down. I also haven’t found conditioner/products to be helpful. I have “work” hair so I wear a single wig 4-5 times a week. I only wash once a month and condition each wash, but nothing between. I always thought I treated them well, but I haven’t been able to get more than 3 months out of a “work wig”. What’s that...50-wears or so? At the point I think they start to look wiggy to me..and I can’t do that. I am going to try your tip and not comb it and see what I get. Thanks for another great video!
You bet! I have heard that 3 months of nearly daily wear is actually all that can be expected... my Girl Mono that was in this video is definitely outlasting that, but I'm sure it depends on a lot of different things.
Hi Dennis 👋 I just got my girl mono and love it, but it hangs in my face all the time so I have to keep pushing it back of my face as I don't like hair in it. So can you advise me on how to keep it off my face please 🙏 it seems that all the wigs I have they all seem to do it. I watched your videos and it seems your new GM just stays off yours. I don't know what to do. Thanks
You definitely can and should with human hair, but synthetic hair does not absorb product, so while the oil would coat the fibers some, it won't soften them up because they don't absorb it.
Hi! So when I wash my wigs then I do roll in a towel to help absorb all the water... but when I spray my wigs down to revive and refresh the curl I do not. As for whether or not I comb a curly wig (never brush), it really depends on the wig. I NEVER EVER EVER comb the curls on Ellen Wille Girl Mono. But there are some curly wigs that I think need a little combing. It is all personal preference but know that if you comb out a curly wig you will relax the curl, and eventually it will be permanent. The Balm is my favorite conditioner by Belle Madame. I buy it from Continental Wigs in the UK and it is the best stuff ever. continentalwigs.co.uk/belle-madame-accessories/1061-44309-balm-synthetic-200ml-1000ml-belle-madame.html#/2258-size-200ml
My mom had wigs all her life, wow, they were washed a lot, they were more to the curly side, washed with human shampoo and conditioner and put in a "head" to dry...they lasted a long time...I washed my Julianne, the only curly wig I have ( not fond of curls on me ) with Woolite and fabric softener, she is softer then when I got her, I do put hair spray or Jon Renau gel on my wigs that are almost all heat friendly, my favorite fibers, wash, dry and all done with woolite...all good but they are more on the shorter side, no tangles no dryness...still dreaming with a no permatease low density wig, I got Julianne because she was hand tie, no permatease but tons and tons of hair and very dense fibers, no heat friendly...not a favorite.
This is great, Maria! I hope more people will share what they do because there really are so many different approaches! That is why we need a LOT of us out here sharing our experience because each one of us can't try every different way of doing things. :) Big hugs!
Hello, the problem I have with curly wigs is the crown. I have 2 curly wigs that I havent worn because the crown area desperately needs to be combed but I dont know how to do that without messing up the curls.
Describe to me what is going on with the crown that you think it needs to be combed. I am wondering if it just needs to be soaked really well and shaken out and then scrunched? That almost always handles curl problems for me without combing.
The tops just didn't look natural but I've been working on them with water and scrunching like you advised. I also use a large pronged pick on the top and the wigs are starting to look better. I cut just a few bangs on the longer wig which made a big difference on it looking more natural. They may need to be thinned a bit too. Thank you for your help and all your reviews.
I'm about 6 weeks into wearing wigs. I've watched and learned for months though. I think this was super helpful. I love the Girl Mono, but I fear it would be too tight. My favorite wig iz a ROP in average, but I had to cut out the elastic adjusters and wear it as is. My head is 22.5. Any ideas of a wig with a similar look that might work?
I have talk to MANY women who are 22.5" and have no problem wearing Girl Mono. If you can wear ROP with the adjusters cut out, I really think you can wear GM. I have tried quite a few ROP wigs that are WAY too tight on me, but not Ellen Wille. Of course, I can't say for sure, but my guess is that you should be fine. Worse case, cut the adjusters out of GM if you get her and she doesn't fit (I have one that the adjuster had been cut out by a wig sister and that one is actually loose on me).
Every Ellen Wille I've bought (with the exception of 1) has been super comfy. I have 22.5" (when I had hair it measured 23") with petite over top, and they all are fine. Received one that I could swear was meant for a child, so it went back. But you should be fine, way more comfortable than ROP. 😊👍
My question is how to care from your straighter wigs. As you wear them, it gets tangled and sometimes when you brush them out the fibers no longer looks sleek and smooth. The fibers looks like its a little textured. How do you keep it sleek and smooth??
Hi, Joyce! I will do a video on that as well, although I wear straight wigs much less often than curly. I think this Simply Stylin' Serum on the ends works really well! Taking steam to the ends is also a way to freshen them up on a straight style which I have to do a video on. Simply Stylin Silk 4oz: amzn.to/2IrTIX7
Denise Sheets thank you denise. I do use the simply stylin silk. But it still doesnt help with the texture im having. Maybe i should try steam. I dont know how to do it though. Scared to try.
@@jeweledbombshell3056 Yes, steam is probably the way to go then. I will work on doing a video for you.... I have steamed lift into wigs, but never frizzy ends, although have watched many videos and talk to many wig sisters about it. My Lady Latte needs the ends steamed so I do have one to show. :)
Thank you so much for this video, Denise! I do have a question. I just bought my first wig from a wig shop. It came with a box but not the net. Do you think it would be OK to store my curly wig in the box without the net on it? I will only be wearing it maybe once every couple of months so I want to be sure it doesn’t get dried out or damaged. Thank you for all of your videos and your help! You are awesome.
This is just what I've been looking for as I have just bought Girl Mono and Turn and wasnt sure how to keep the original look that they should do.... very helpful... thank you so much.
@@adrienneam143 OOOOH, so pretty! She is one I have pulled out to sell at least 5 times because I just don't wear long wigs, but she is so beautiful that I just put her back in the box because you never know when that occasion will come up that I just have to have a long curly wig to wear. So so pretty.
I am sooooo glad that you turned me on to the Balsam. Not only does it smell heavenly, it makes the fibers feel amazing. It truly is liquid gold for wigs. And because of your advice, I have stopped (for the most part) putting on products, especially hairspray. But I do love smell-good products so I will check out the tangerine one you mentioned. I need to stop wearing them when I cook because food smells makes me want to wash them sooner rather than later, especially if I cooked bacon. 🤣 Great informative video. Thanks Denise. 😘
On a different note, I REALLY wish wig manufacturers would STOP with the HUGE tags and making them white when you have a darker wig. Why can't they be smaller and be the color of the liner? I so want to cut them out but then afraid I'd forget which one I'm wearing, lol! But seriously, they get on my nerves. They should be sewn flat, into the nape (lengthwise) and not be seen, through the wefts, if the wind blows. 🌬️😉
Oh my gosh, Bacon! :) Yes... or if I stand outside with my husband while he is grilling... that is also a wig smell killer. Someone just told me that I should put about a tablespoon of it in a spray bottle with water and that it works great as a quick refresher between washings- I totally have to do that.
That is an excellent idea!! Thanks again. 😁👍
You and I think so much alike. I remember when the stylist asked if she could put product in my bio hair after a cut. She finally stopped when she heard, "No!" every time. To me, all product does is attract unwelcome dirt. Thanks for another helpful video.
TOTALLY! I always hated product in my hair, it made it feel dirty and weighed down. The exception was hairspray, I needed it to keep the Toppik powder in place, lol.
I remember when I got my first girl mono, I messaged you right away to learn how to care for her. Following your advice, I have one that’s lasted for many months.
I am so glad to hear that, Bonnie!!
I don't wash a wig until after at least 2 weeks of wearing every day. It just is not necessary because my head just does not sweat. Agree on the products too.
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I have a long curly wig that I spray silicone on the underneath side on the nape and comb it out. I only do that because it gets very tangled there, but I do not spray it every time I wear it. No one sees that part of the hair anyway. I lightly comb the rest of it, spray water on it, and scrunch it and so far it is working well. The longer curly ones do look a little ratty when they get tangled and need some sprucing after every wear. I have taken your advice about using water on wigs and it is working like a charm.
I'm so glad! And yes, I can see how a longer curly wig could be a bit different than the bob length that I favor. So many variables in wig wearing that you can never have a one size fits all approach. :)
Denise, the wig you have on is sooo pretty. It suits you so well. Very natural looking! Back to watching video...........
Thank you so much! This is my #1 all time favorite.
I love your videos. I was ready to give up on curly wigs, if it was not for your help. I have naturally curly hair and have learned caring for curly wigs is very different than natural curls. I finally bought Girl Mono. I was afraid for the longest time it would not fit my 22.5 inch head, but she is perfect and so comfortable. It is a little too poofy and overwhelming for me, so thanks for comparing your used and new Girl Monos. I am hoping mine will relax to look more like yours. I have not washed it yet. I was thinking about taking it to a typist to get thinned, I but I will wait and see if it relaxes. Thank you so much for your advice and experiences. It has been enormously helpful.😊💕
Thank you so so much!! I really appreciate you taking time to comment and share. She will DEFINITELY settle, but the question is, how long will it take and how much? That is one no one can answer, unfortunately. My one caution for you, is to be careful thinning her. I do not think she has much hair, and so it would be VERY VERY easy to over-thin this one. I would just wear her as much as you can around the house.... leave her out on a wig head so that she can settle that way, too. GOOD LUCK and hugs@ 💕
PJ MS , it’s so hard to find a good “typist” that can thin a wig! 😂
Thank you so much for making this video. It is very helpful for all of us that love curly wigs, but not quite sure how to take care of them.
I'm so glad it helped!! 💕
You are such a great lady! Enjoy your videos!
Thank you so much, Deb!
Thank you sooo much, Denise! I made the mistake early on of combing my curly JR Scarlet. It's never been the same. I'm definitely going to use your tips. Thanks again!....Laura
I have totally done that!! I think it is OK to comb the nape, especially in a style like Scarlett that is a little longer (I find no need to comb the nape of Girl Mono as it isn't that long)... but other than that I think combs and curls are bad news, lol.
Girl mono is my favorite wig! I could tell it was a girl mono as soon as I saw you!! My head is too big for Ellen Wille. You look lovely. Thank you so much for all the great tips! I prefer curly and wavy wigs.
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Thank you Denise very helpful👍
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Great info! I also wear curly wigs, but every night I get home, use the wide tooth comb to get out the tangles, then mist it with water, scrunch, and hang upside down. I also haven’t found conditioner/products to be helpful. I have “work” hair so I wear a single wig 4-5 times a week. I only wash once a month and condition each wash, but nothing between. I always thought I treated them well, but I haven’t been able to get more than 3 months out of a “work wig”. What’s that...50-wears or so? At the point I think they start to look wiggy to me..and I can’t do that. I am going to try your tip and not comb it and see what I get. Thanks for another great video!
You bet! I have heard that 3 months of nearly daily wear is actually all that can be expected... my Girl Mono that was in this video is definitely outlasting that, but I'm sure it depends on a lot of different things.
Thanks for sharing Denise-- I've only started and didn't know how the best way to clean or store them was. Much love. God Bless.
I'm so glad it helped! God bless you and big big hugs!
Hi Dennis 👋 I just got my girl mono and love it, but it hangs in my face all the time so I have to keep pushing it back of my face as I don't like hair in it. So can you advise me on how to keep it off my face please 🙏 it seems that all the wigs I have they all seem to do it. I watched your videos and it seems your new GM just stays off yours. I don't know what to do. Thanks
Thanks Denise. I thought that the conditioner got rinse out too. Good to know.
You bet!!
Have you ever reviewed Paige from Paula Young? Super tight shoulder length curls. I love it, but there’s some frizz I’d like to get rid of.
No, I'll have to take a look at it, thanks for the suggestion!
Hi if the wig gets dry can you add a little hair oil to it? May be a stupid question but I am new to wigs! Thank for all your tips x
You definitely can and should with human hair, but synthetic hair does not absorb product, so while the oil would coat the fibers some, it won't soften them up because they don't absorb it.
So you don’t roll in a towel like Taz? Or brush out at all? And what’s the balsam?
Hi! So when I wash my wigs then I do roll in a towel to help absorb all the water... but when I spray my wigs down to revive and refresh the curl I do not. As for whether or not I comb a curly wig (never brush), it really depends on the wig. I NEVER EVER EVER comb the curls on Ellen Wille Girl Mono. But there are some curly wigs that I think need a little combing. It is all personal preference but know that if you comb out a curly wig you will relax the curl, and eventually it will be permanent. The Balm is my favorite conditioner by Belle Madame. I buy it from Continental Wigs in the UK and it is the best stuff ever. continentalwigs.co.uk/belle-madame-accessories/1061-44309-balm-synthetic-200ml-1000ml-belle-madame.html#/2258-size-200ml
My mom had wigs all her life, wow, they were washed a lot, they were more to the curly side, washed with human shampoo and conditioner and put in a "head" to dry...they lasted a long time...I washed my Julianne, the only curly wig I have ( not fond of curls on me ) with Woolite and fabric softener, she is softer then when I got her, I do put hair spray or Jon Renau gel on my wigs that are almost all heat friendly, my favorite fibers, wash, dry and all done with woolite...all good but they are more on the shorter side, no tangles no dryness...still dreaming with a no permatease low density wig, I got Julianne because she was hand tie, no permatease but tons and tons of hair and very dense fibers, no heat friendly...not a favorite.
This is great, Maria! I hope more people will share what they do because there really are so many different approaches! That is why we need a LOT of us out here sharing our experience because each one of us can't try every different way of doing things. :) Big hugs!
Hello, the problem I have with curly wigs is the crown. I have 2 curly wigs that I havent worn because the crown area desperately needs to be combed but I dont know how to do that without messing up the curls.
Describe to me what is going on with the crown that you think it needs to be combed. I am wondering if it just needs to be soaked really well and shaken out and then scrunched? That almost always handles curl problems for me without combing.
The tops just didn't look natural but I've been working on them with water and scrunching like you advised. I also use a large pronged pick on the top and the wigs are starting to look better. I cut just a few bangs on the longer wig which made a big difference on it looking more natural. They may need to be thinned a bit too. Thank you for your help and all your reviews.
I'm about 6 weeks into wearing wigs. I've watched and learned for months though. I think this was super helpful. I love the Girl Mono, but I fear it would be too tight. My favorite wig iz a ROP in average, but I had to cut out the elastic adjusters and wear it as is. My head is 22.5. Any ideas of a wig with a similar look that might work?
I have talk to MANY women who are 22.5" and have no problem wearing Girl Mono. If you can wear ROP with the adjusters cut out, I really think you can wear GM. I have tried quite a few ROP wigs that are WAY too tight on me, but not Ellen Wille. Of course, I can't say for sure, but my guess is that you should be fine. Worse case, cut the adjusters out of GM if you get her and she doesn't fit (I have one that the adjuster had been cut out by a wig sister and that one is actually loose on me).
My head is 23 and Girl Mono fits perfectly. The rest of my measurements come out to petite average so it depends on that I guess.
Every Ellen Wille I've bought (with the exception of 1) has been super comfy. I have 22.5" (when I had hair it measured 23") with petite over top, and they all are fine. Received one that I could swear was meant for a child, so it went back. But you should be fine, way more comfortable than ROP. 😊👍
Oh, and Denise did a video on Becky from Paula Young that is similar to GM. You should check that one out.
My question is how to care from your straighter wigs. As you wear them, it gets tangled and sometimes when you brush them out the fibers no longer looks sleek and smooth. The fibers looks like its a little textured. How do you keep it sleek and smooth??
Hi, Joyce! I will do a video on that as well, although I wear straight wigs much less often than curly. I think this Simply Stylin' Serum on the ends works really well! Taking steam to the ends is also a way to freshen them up on a straight style which I have to do a video on. Simply Stylin Silk 4oz: amzn.to/2IrTIX7
Denise Sheets thank you denise. I do use the simply stylin silk. But it still doesnt help with the texture im having. Maybe i should try steam. I dont know how to do it though. Scared to try.
@@jeweledbombshell3056 Yes, steam is probably the way to go then. I will work on doing a video for you.... I have steamed lift into wigs, but never frizzy ends, although have watched many videos and talk to many wig sisters about it. My Lady Latte needs the ends steamed so I do have one to show. :)
Im new at this, which wig are you wearing and what color is it?
Hi!! This is Ellen Wille Girl Mono in Hot Hazelnut Mix. My favorite.
Thank you so much for this video, Denise! I do have a question. I just bought my first wig from a wig shop. It came with a box but not the net. Do you think it would be OK to store my curly wig in the box without the net on it? I will only be wearing it maybe once every couple of months so I want to be sure it doesn’t get dried out or damaged. Thank you for all of your videos and your help! You are awesome.
Yes, I think it will be just fine. Congratulations on your first one! What did you get??
Denise Sheets thanks! Henry Margu Harper. Your review of it was helpful! ❤️
This is just what I've been looking for as I have just bought Girl Mono and Turn and wasnt sure how to keep the original look that they should do.... very helpful... thank you so much.
@@rosemaryoppe8682 You bet, Rosemary!
@@adrienneam143 OOOOH, so pretty! She is one I have pulled out to sell at least 5 times because I just don't wear long wigs, but she is so beautiful that I just put her back in the box because you never know when that occasion will come up that I just have to have a long curly wig to wear. So so pretty.
Nice video-bless ya girlfriend!!!!
Thanks, Brenna!! 💕💕