How to make a wig on a shoestring Budget

[emma1234588]

can i get these in blond

[Sparklngcrystalz]

This is great, thanks!

[MissiMercedes]

wait so... you glued the whole thingy??:)

[shooaholic]

Nice...thanks!

[goldmouth100]

VERY NICE :)

[Prettierdbrose]

I did all this and it was fun

But it cost the same as buying something just like it in the beauty supply store

Fun project tho

Only downside was the burnt thumbs

[MusicalVerenice]

I get all of this but the closure piece has me stumped. Did you buy it ready or make it? If you made it...how did you do it so the tracks dont show?

[cmbs44]

@MusicalVerenice It came with the hair.

[33355311]

i'm a guy, and i will try this, i hope my gf will love my man weave. heheee

[singer16681]

where did you get the hair for the wig

[cmbs44]

@singer16681 my local beauty supply store.

[Empha84]

@cmbs44 Was this a black owned supply store. Just curious?

[cmbs44]

@Empha84 No it wasn't. We don't have any of them around here thanks for the question

[Empha84]

@cmbs44 No problem. I figured it wasn't. Check out Aaron Rayen's documentary on black hair industry. Way better than Chris Rock's

[singer16681]

where can i get the hair for the wig

[hipretty]

how can it be forr under $30.00, arent the extensions alone over 30.00 worth?

[ipod499]

@hipretty

NOT REALLY YOUR LOCAL BEAUTY STORE SUD HAVE SOME THAT ARE LIKE AROUND $10 A PACK. THE ONLY THING IS ITS NOT REAL HUMAN HAIR. ITS MIXED IF YOU DONT MIND

[brneyedmama]

@hipretty depends on the kind you're buying. best bet is to buy it when it goes on sale.

[cmbs44]

I TOTALLY AGREE MAYBE I SHOULDN'T HAVE COMBED THE CURLS COMPLETELY OUT. THANK S

[singer16681]

@cmbs44 where di dyou get the hair for the wif?

[MewKaya]

I think the finished product was good, but it still looked alot nicer with the curls =/

[cmbs44]

thank you.

[msnickalasha]

short and to the point. Thats what im talking about. nice job.

[cmbs44]

someone asked about the glue I just use the 1.99 bonding glue from my local beauty supply store.

[CallMeJaii]

Great video, how much does really good glue cost?

[cmbs44]

No I don't think so, its just regular weave. When I combed it with my fingers it filled out the open spaces.

[UchihaMoonSerenity]

Sorry for commenting again, but it looks like the hair bought has invisible tracks? Is that what it's called?

[cmbs44]

You are very welcome.

[PhillyGirl1]

I'm trying to make my first wig later today, with a bump and this was real helpful. Thanks.

[cmbs44]

This is synthetic hair I bought at my local beauty supply store

[UchihaMoonSerenity]

what kind of hair is that?/where can i purchase something similar?

[cmbs44]

Soneone asked if I used human hair. Not on this one this synthetic hair.

[micalexandria]

is it human hair weave u are using?

[ShamisMcGillin]

AH this helps a bunch. I do photography and I had the idea to do a photo with black hair and red tips but I just could not find the right wig because I am a guy and I could buy the one with tips but to get it the right length the red would be cut off. Now I do not have to dye my hair and this is cheaper!

[cmbs44]

@ShamisMcGillin

I am glad that I could help.

[cmbs44]

sorry to so late, but i already know that my wig caps fit and when make a mistake, i always use bobby pins.

[waikikigrandma]

This is a great idea!! I would love to try this, but don't want a full wig. Do you think this could be done like a half wig. (Like if you had a head band) They used to be called falls, I don't know what they call them now.  Anyway, thank you for sharing this creative and great idea!

[cmbs44]

thank you very much, i haven't thought doing a half yet. that sounds like a great idea.

[LaPayasa99]

Awesome awesome Job!!!

[cmbs44]

thank you very much.

[ekocentric]

@cmbs44 I've gotta tell ya, this is the best weave video on youtube. It's short, to the point and extremely easy to understand. Thanx so much. I feel a little braver now that I am going to attempt making a wig sometimes this week. You're a life saver.

[cr8ed2bh8ed]

Good video by the way but I read some of the comments and I have a big head lol and I dont have a mannequin and I think this will help u guyz also if you put a plastic shower cap or plastic bag on your head THEN put the cap on your head do your hair then take it off and peel of the plastic cap that way its custom to your head. Hope that helps lol

[cmbs44]

Excuse mam this is not about wanting long hair for me, its me being versatile and creative. I really don't want black men don't like I just know what my BLACK HUSBAND LIKES AND THAT ALL THAT MATTERS TO ME. NOW WHAT YOU DON'T GET IS THAT EVERY ONE HAS A RIGHT TO BE AND DO WHAT THEY WANT. I will accept anymore comments from unless you are likeminded and since you are not this will be. I do thank you for your comment

[Gooshnoggen]

Where can/should I buy a wig cap, Walmart or a salon?

[cmbs44]

wig caps can be found mostly at your local beauty supply store.

[maylayfox]

where do you buy hair like that?~

[cmbs44]

I bought this hair at my local beauty supply sore its called ebony's.

[cmbs44]

You are so welcome anytime.

[shamomma09]

this is not a good video because the wig cap is used on a wig head and there is no measurement for human head....I did this and the wig was too small it did not fit my head...thanks though

[cmbs44]

I am so sorry it did not fit your head, what you could have done was get a bigger wig cap.

[PecanSandees23]

Looks good. I'm not that crafty, so I probably wouldn't be too successful at this. But it does look good.

[cmbs44]

thank you very much. Never underestimate yourself.

[RealityContradiction]

The hair you used in the beginning was not the same hair in the finished picture...

[cmbs44]

I promise it is the exact same hair. I have no reason to trick anyone on this at all.

[phicks0819]

i see open spots but still nice

[MandyDaniels]

Where on earth do you get a head?

[cmbs44]

@MandyDaniels  i get them the beauty supply stores.

[cmbs44]

You are welcome anytime.

[bananasyoubet]

I love how you show each step so clearly. Where did you get each piece/ about how much did you spend?

[cmbs44]

Thenk you. I purchase everything from a local beauty supply store.

[talulabunny]

wow really good marking as favorite, i want a blonde wig for halloween but am not finding any the way i want for less than $50 sooo ill make my own!

[HeyBeautiful18]

i still dont understand how to do the closure!!

i made a wi g the other day and i have t wear a haeadband with it cus the tracks still show on the top!

[cmbs44]

The closure on this piece came with the whole wig.

[pamlovsy2j]

I'm so glad I found this video! I want a wig because my hair just won't grow and I really don't want to spend 40-50 on a wig. Thank you for making this video.

[bnmack]

i made a wig on a mannequin head the other day and it came out to tight any tips on how to make sure this doesn't happen.

[yachiru34]

wont that be alot of hair which costs alot off money?

[cmbs44]

The amount of money you spend on your wig, is up to you. I always buy two packs to be on the safe side. Everybody don't use more than one pack.

[Klover288]

what if I want straight hair? is it still the same?

[poisonedspice]

i would imagine so, although you might have to be a little more carfull about the placing

[cmbs44]

You may choose any type of hair you want.

[cmbs44]

You are very welcome. I will be making more videos soon. I have to find the time.

[tdottchickk]

Omg I want to cry right now. I just went n bought myself a wig yesterday. I just saw this link to this video a few mins ago and here I am, about to bawl. I didn't know it was this easy to make a wig, and to make it worse, I now think I hate the wig I just bought. I will be doing this next time. Aaaargh

[jeanettew808]

thanks for sharing but u could have takin the wig off the mannequin and put it on your head so we can see how pretty it turned out..

[mtskj]

I would have liked to see the wig on someone's head afterwards

[NarutoFanMissingNin]

This is great!

How do you get the hair for the wig and a wig head though?

[girlieluuv94]

At any local beauty supply store

[ClassyDiva23]

It was really cute until you combed the curl out.

[carameldreamz84]

I agree it was cute before you combed it out, now it looks like old lady wig.

[cmbs44]

Understand this a how to video the style of the hair is not what I am trying show you I am trying to show you a way to do somethng. Remember, this is not just for young people its for anyone who wants to learn. thank you for your comment.

[lfutrell82]

i have never worn a wig but i was thinking about purchasing one, but i couldn't find one that i liked. now i think i will make my own =)

[g197011]

you also can put a plastic cap (like for conditioning, shower) on the wig head before net, and it peels right off from under the net to save the wig head

[LiviAnimeGirl]

cmbs44 i agree there are plenty of reasons people would want to wear wig!

i personally wear it for cosplay (a hobby in which you dress up as your favourite characters) and like you mensioned there are some desieses where people loose their hair and there are plenty of other reasons people might want to wear a wig!!

[LiviAnimeGirl]

this is a great idea! but where do you get that hair in packets?

i added this to my cosplay help tutorials playlist.

[KIKIMINQ]

that was very nice...but why did you comb out the curls too much at the end for the finished look....the curlswasthe main look. im young but it was nice it just looked kind of old...maybe it was for a older person...but it looked pretty good

[apatte4975]

i am going to try this.

[lovedog49507]

how much hair do i need to buy?

[lovedog49507]

how much hair do you need to make a wig?

[jrydon28]

Thanks so much for this video. I have been trying to figure out how to make my own wigs,without it taking alot of time. I will definitely use this method instead of spending so much money on pre-made wigs.

[OhGirly84]

I used to do this all the time! But I used a stocking wig cap, i never tried the net kind.

tip: The black bag you get from the hairstore when purchasing your products, tie it around the wig head before you start. That way the wig will stick to the bag not the wig head. And you can take it off the bag easier.

[annafischer676]

THANK YOU!!!!

[cmbs44]

You may put it in a circle and it can go on your head I used the head for demonstration purposes. And Thanks

[wanda776]

Hi really enyoyed this gonna do it right away. but listen did you put weave in a circle? or just from left to right. If i used yak would I need to put it in a circle on the cap? and also I dont have manerkin cant i just use my own head?

[mzBlue4you]

yea that is what i was wondering. how do u get the cap off of the fake head??

[shakesny11433]

ill let you no how it turns out. thanks

[blacklily624]

nice vid. but how did you do the closure...or did you just buy a closure???

[cmbs44]

thanks, it does come with a closure.

[shakesny11433]

that was hot. i think i am going to try that but im confused on how to get the cap off the manican since the glue will go through since the wholes are so large

[cmbs44]

you have to take your time and gently pull it off.

[sexylady123abc]

wow i never knew you can do that thanks so much for giving me a good idea :) god bless

[cmbs44]

thank you very much.

[cmbs44]

You are so right and I try to keep women informed and to let them that they really don't have to spend a lot of money to look nice. I don't care what others say this is about me. I truly thank you for taking the time and watching the video.

[cmbs44]

I am a beginner so please forgive me. I will work on that. Thanks

[cmbs44]

No, I purchased my supplies from a beauty supply store.

[jadedbutrfli]

This wig would last longer if it were, human hair & sewn with u shaped weave needle 2 the hair net. The vid was good, thanx.

[cmbs44]

The reason why it was not sewn in its just a quicker way to make the wig that's all. Thank you.

[scholgurl]

hi, does that wig cap stretch? if not how do u know if ot will fit?

[cmbs44]

Yes the wig cap stretches.

[HollywoodUniverse]

Thanks for making this! I love making hair extensions and I want to start making wigs right away!

[korrisha]

Good video I want another one showing how to make the top ok cmbs

[cmbs44]

who would do what? make a wig? believe it or not have you heard of the disease called alpecia or cancer? Women who suffer from those diseases. Like the idea and just women who love to wear wigs. You have a right to your opinion and if you don't wear wigs you wouldn't get it. Thanks for the comment.

[korrisha]

Hi but wouldnt the glue stick on the dummy or mannequin's head just curious I wanna try this so bad

[cmbs44]

Even though some of the glue will stick to the mannequin's but most of comes right off.Or you can use a paper towel first then put the wig cap on.

[tomdewert]

That was really helpful! Thanks

[XxMomoruxXownzxX]

omg

Thank you so much

This is so usefull

o-o

[imfatabulous]

great tips thanks

[mizzerykah]

this was a good video but how did u close the top to make it look natural and putting

the wig cap on the wig head what about the size of the persons head they arent the same so how do u know if it fits

[cmbs44]

If you can see the closure is part of the pieces that come in the package, so I don't have to make a closure its already there.

[cmbs44]

Thank you very much. I will be attempting to do some more on other techniques.

[cmbs44]

Are you asking is it synthetic? Because it is. If this didn't answer your question please let me know.

[cmbs44]

Thanks.

[cmbs44]

Thank you very much.

[cmbs44]

If you watch the video carefully, it shows how I placed the crown on. If you need any more please let me know.

[cmbs44]

yes that will work too. As a matter of fact I just started using the net cap. I've always used the wig cap.

[cmbs44]

what I discovered was using the weaving cap instead of the stocking wig cap it comes off much better and it doesn't leave any glue on the head.