My Next Wig?

By Tenisha Mercer
www.HairNista.Blogspot.com

Since I'm thinking about a big chop (though, I'm not exactly what you would call someone who goes from natural to short relaxed hair), I think I'm going to try some different styles and get a wig.

This wig is calling me -- and it's just like Kelly Rowland's hair. Check out this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM-NPPxMCPc

Kelly Rowland Rocks a Natural Wig?



Kelly Rowland wears a natural wig -- or is it a weave? -- at Essence Magazine's 3rd Annual Black Women in Music Awards in LA on Feb. 8, 2012. Photo: AP


Celebs are like imaginary friends in your head -- only they have better closets!

At Essence Magazine's 3rd Annual Black Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Rowland rocks a natural do as she's honored for her achievements in music.

I love the look! I'm a big fan of almost anything Rowland wears. Her clothes and shoe game are always tight. Her  hair is no exception -- I love the fullness of this particular natural style.I can't tell if it's a wig or a weave.

You can tell me, Kelly: Girl, is that a La Jay wig or Creeta girl by Freetress? Either way, it looks great!

What do you think of Kelly's look? Do you think it's a wig or a weave? 

I Got Wig Checked!

Recently, I've thought about buying a natural wig and strongly considered the La Jay by Vanessa and Creta Girl by Freetress. So, I went to Atlanta Beauty Depot in Smyrna and tried a few on Wednesday. They were sold out of Creta, and I tried on their other natural wigs, but no luck.

La Jay by Vanessa

I wanted big hair, half wig, but natural looking curls and only color highlights.

The attendant was nice enough to let me try on several wigs (I absolutely hate and refuse to  patronize some beauty supply stores that limit customers to try on three wigs or so at a time). That's like going to Marshall's or TJ Maxx and only allowed to try on three items!

One wig was a honey blond -- hated it. OK for highlights, but it just had too much going on. Another wig looked too fake and wiggy looking.

While she was helping me try one on, she said:

Her: "You're wearing a wig now, right?"
Me:  "No, this is my hair."
The wig I tried on matched my curl pattern somewhat.
Her: "Why do you want to wear a wig?"
Me: "I want to protect my hair, and I want my curls to hang shoulder length. My  hair only hangs that way when it's flat ironed. Otherwise, my curls shrink up."

I wasn't offended, because she just asked a question. But I couldn't help thinking: I've been weave checked before, but hardly ever wig checked! LOL.