Wig Review: Freetress Creta Girl

Hey guys! I know I haven't blogged for a while. But I've been really busy and haven't had a chance to really update my blog on a regular basis. I remembered I promised you all to give a review on the Freetress Creta Girl wig so here goes!

I ordered this wig back in August as a protective style to wear as I awaited my end of September relaxer. I really needed something to cover up my hair since I was already 3 months post relaxer and had a lot of new growth. I don't really like messing with my hair when I have more than 1 inch of new growth.

When I received the wig from the mail, I opened up the package and felt it. The hair felt so smooth and soft! I couldn't believe it was made from synthetic fibers....amazing! And the curls are not tight cork screw curls, they're more like a loose 3b type of curl. I got her in a color 1B. When I tried it on, it fit on my head just right. The cap size is very comfortable and snug. If you have a big head and you're worried that this might not fit...think again because I have a huge head and this wig fits just perfect lol! It comes with a comb in the front, and a comb in the back. I left the front combs in for more stability, but cut out the back combs to prevent breakage at my nape.

When I tried her on, she was a little long reaching me a little past armpit length. It kinda gave me an 80's vibe because it was big, curly, and LONG. When I looked in the mirror, I kinda felt like I was auditioning for the "Soul Glo" commercial in the Coming To America movie back in the 80's lol. I wasn't feeling how long the hair was originally, so my stylist cut and shaped it up for me. She cut it to above my shoulders, and gave me side cut bangs. After she cut it, the wig looked perfect! It didn't look fake anymore and actually looked like it was growing out of my head! I fooled many people with this wig. A lot of people actually stopped me and asked if it was all my hair lol...so you know this wig is good!The hair is made of synthetic fibers, but its not shiny at all. It has a natural luster to it, and feels very soft....not 'plastic-y' like one would imagine synthetic hair to feel.

I did not have to leave any of my hair out because I positioned the wig in a way that hid the seams. Being 3 months post relaxer also helped because my roots camouflaged the seams too. By the way, this is not a half wig, it's actually a full cap wig.

Some people thought I spent over $100 on this wig, but truthfully...this wig was only about $17 bucks! With shipping and tax included, I spent about $24 bucks total! If that's not a deal, I don't know what is. I ordered her from Hairsisters.com but you can find her on any website that carries wigs...even Amazon.

She lasted for about a month and some change. I wore her every single day in that time frame. The wig gets bigger and more natural with time. After about 2 weeks, the nape of the wig started to tangle up a little bit. Even though I treated it like a new born baby, it still tangled up in the nape sometimes. After I cut out all the tangled bunches in the back, the wig still remained nice and full. At night, I kept her on my foam mannequin head to keep the curls neat and tangle-free.

Since I wore this wig every single day for a month, I definitely noticed the very few changes that started to occur when the wig was getting old. When I first got the wig and after my stylist cut it for me, I started wearing it immediately the next day. The curls were tangle free and when I shook my head, the hair had movement and bounce. But as the time went by, The curls started to stick together. So now whenever I shook my head, the wig would have a stiff shake. This only started happening towards the end, when it would be time for me to retire from the wig. Also, being that it's so cheap, I was very surprised that this wig doesn't shed that much. It also gets frizzier with time as well, which is a good thing because it made it look more natural.

Overall I give this wig 4.5 out of 5 stars. This is a great wig and I will definitely get it again in the future!

Creta girl wig after its been cut and worn for over a month!

End of Summer Hair!

I'm getting so tired of my current sew-in. I'm tired of waking up 30 minutes earlier every morning just to flat iron it. The tracks are getting loose too. Ugh I just miss my real hair. I wanna touch it, play with it, wash it, condition it! I was supposed to take my weave out in 2 weeks, but I seriously cant take it anymore. I mean its cute and all, but I need a change. I will be removing it this weekend! Yay! Last week, I placed an order for a wig I've been seeing a lot of reviews for on Youtube. I instantly fell in love at first sight with this wig. I ordered the unit last week on Hairsisters, and got her today! Summer is coming to an end and I feel like I needed something big and bold to finish off the season. I ordered a full cap wig called Creta Girl made by Freetress. I will definitely give a review on this wig very soon! Hopefully I'll be able to rock it at my family BBQ this weekend.

The hair is so soft and doesn't feel like synthetic hair. The curls are coily and loose. I was so tempted to see how it looked on me, that I tried it on even though I'm still wearing my sew-in LOL. It still looked good so I have a feeling when I take my sew-in out, this wig will look even better!

FreeTress Amerie Lace Wig Full Review

After doing months of research to find a wig that would hide my hair as a protective style while I wait to get a relaxer, I finally landed on the Freetress Amerie wig. I saw many good reviews on this wig on Youtube and fell in love. I also had 3 other runner-ups, but Amerie beat them and won my heart.

After all she was just what I wanted....

- Long (about 18-20 inches)

- Straight

- Futura fibers, which gives me the option to curl it (Y'all know I love my long sultry curls)

I finally placed the order last Sunday and received her 2 days later. I still had my sew-in, so I couldn't try her on. I finally took my weave down on Friday night. Saturday night, I washed my hair, detangled and braided into 6 fat cornrows. I have way too much new growth to braid my hair into the skinny cornrows...which are also too time consuming. I cut the lace off the wig and tried it on and...Omg...

I was expecting a certain look...This is the look of Amerie on the model..gorgeous!!

but I got Morticia Addams instead...I don't know if it was because my hair underneath the wig is too thick or what? I guess this wig is perfect for those who just got a fresh relaxer, or for those who don't have thick hair as I do. When I wear this wig, there's an obvious "hill" on the top my head, just like Morticia. I guess the braids need to be laid flat which is impossible with my new growth.

Also, this wig is very SHINY! Oh-em-gee..those ladies on Youtube who reviewed this wig and said it looked very natural are not telling the whole truth..but then again, maybe they're being paid to review the product and give it a good review *shakes head*. This wig is so shiny, people can actually tell that you're wearing a wig or fake hair. It also tangles very easily. I find myself brushing it every 5 minutes. The shedding is not too bad though.

Lets talk about the hairline. The hairline is pretty good...at a distance! If somebody is having a conversation with you face to face, they WILL know that you're wearing a lace wig, trust me. The lace is not invisible. The parting in this wig is so annoying. They only give you like a 1/4 inch of parting space which is not enough. This wig also has some layers cut in the front. The hair can get pretty annoying because of the length, so most of the time I like to wear it in a side ponytail. When I do, the layers on one side cant even go into the ponytail, and sticks out..ugh I hate that.

This wig claims to be made of futura fibers, which means that it's curling iron safe. I really hated how stick straight the hair was, so I tried to curl it with both my curling iron and flat iron. I used the curling iron first and set it to 400 degrees. I took a piece of hair and curled it for 2 minutes. When i unraveled the iron from the hair, the curl was very limp and quickly reverted back to straight....huh? So I tried it again, and it did the same thing. I took out my Sedu flat iron, and set it to 410 degrees. I tried curling the hair and it didn't budge -_- at ALL! I gave up and left it straight.

I went out with this wig to the mall today. I felt that my confidence was a lot lower when I wore this out. It felt like people were staring at my hair and automatically assuming it was a wig. Maybe they weren't but I felt like they were. Normally, I make eye contact with people when I speak to them, but with this wig, I caught myself staring at the floor a lot or avoiding eye contact. This wig makes me appreciate being on a healthy journey and growing my hair out so that I wont have to wear wigs ever again. Yes wigs are there as a way to switch up your style and also protect and grow your hair. But some wigs just take your confidence levels down because of the way they turn out other than what you expected of them. I think that's what happened between me and this wig. Thankfully, I wont have to leave my house all week since I have this whole week off from work. I'll be getting a relaxer on Thursday so that i can rock my real hair once again. I think I'll only rock this wig to church lol.

Forgot to mention the color. I ordered this wig in a 1B (off black), but it came out like the color 1 (jet black). It is way too dark to be a 1b..smh.

My First Lace Front Wig: Freetress Equal Amerie

I am currently 4 months post relaxer and I still have my sew-in installed. I will be taking down my sew-in in a few days and letting my hair breathe for a month before getting my summer sew-in. I decided to hide my hair with a wig because my new growth is so coarse, and I don't want to look "un-kept" lol. Seriously I have no idea what I'm gonna do with my hair with all the new growth I have. Buns are out of the question and so are roller sets. I want my hair to be completely hidden away. I've been watching some videos about wigs on Youtube and finally fell upon some reviews for a wig by Freetress Equal called Amerie. It seems like a popular wig, based on the amount of reviews I've found about it. I wanted something long, and straight, that also gives me a chance to curl it when I feel like rocking some curls. Amerie seems like it fits the bill. I ordered her on Sunday night (May 8, 2011), and received her today (May 10, 2011). The shipping was so fast! I ordered her from Beautyofnewyork.com. I guess since I live in NY that's the reason behind why it shipped out so quickly. But I will come back with another post about what I think about the Amerie wig. Stay tuned.

This is how she looks on the model...pretty right?

I made sure to pick out a no glue or tape lace front.

Curling iron safe of up to 400 degrees.
I got it in my natural hair color to match!
The shipping was crazy. I dont know why it was so high, especially since the company who delievered it (Beautyofnewyork.com) is located in my state. But they were the only company with the color 1B, so I had no choice... *sigh*

New Protective Style!

I finally got my hands on the Sensationnel HZ 7004 half wig! I ordered it like 3 months ago from Clairhair.com , but they sent me an email telling me it was sold out and that I would have to wait 3 weeks for restock. Out of frustration and impatience, I canceled my order and they reimbursed my money back into my account. Clairhair really disappointed me at that point and time, and I will not be ordering from them again. They could at least put on their website that it was sold out! I cant stand disorganization. Anyways, its about that time now to remove my sew-in. I've had it since September 5th and its quickly approaching 2 months on November 5th. I'm so sad, because my hair still looks great! But I'm really missing caring for my real hair underneath. Especially since my relaxer date is in 2 weeks, I need to treat it in order to prepare it for the relaxing process. I have almost 15 weeks (almost 4 months) worth of new growth, and I don't know what I'm gonna do to my hair! Putting it into a bun is NOT an option either. I'm sick and tired of buns, and sometimes feel like they subtract from your beauty and make you look like plain Jane. I dunno, it depends on how creative you are when you're styling it up. But anyways, I needed a half wig to wear to make me look suitable until I relax on November 19th (hopefully). I needed something simple but not too boring to help me out for the next 2 weeks. I decided to purchase the Sensationnel HZ 7004, this time from Hairsisters.com. I think I received my package 5 days later. But anyhow, I hope it looks good on me and will update you all!

My Next Wig: Sensationnel HZ 7004

I've had my Outre Tammy 1/2 wig since January, and it's been 6 months already...I need a new wig. So I went over to Clairhair.com and browsed a little bit and finally laid my eyes on this cute wig. It's called Sensationnel Synthetic half wig HZ 7004. I like it because it looks just like my hair, just a little bit shorter, and seems like nobody would know whether or not I was wearing a wig...(not that I care anyways). But it's definitely what I'm looking for: Straight, silky, bouncy, and clean cut. I think I will be ordering this baby either this weekend or next. I hope to rock her this summer for my cousin's graduation, BBQ's, family gatherings, and of course, work. This will definitely help me stretch my relaxers out. I also decided that every 6 months, I will be ordering a new wig. Since I don't wear box braids anymore, I find that wigs replace the benefits that the braids provided, but without the damage and also helps preserve my thickness. Cant wait!

Castor Oil + Cayenne Pepper = Growth!

I made my little mixture of Castor oil and Cayenne pepper on Thursday night. I usually make the mix and start applying it to my scalp at 7 weeks post. But I got lazy and started using it at 8 weeks post, so I'm 1 week late. I relax my hair at 12 weeks post, and I love to apply this mix to my scalp at 7-8 weeks because it gives me a crazy amount of new growth in a short amount of time. If I applied it sooner than 7 weeks, I don't know how I would make it to 12 weeks post with all the tangles I would have. But anyways, I always apply it when I wear my half wig. My hair is braided in cornrows underneath my wig, which makes it easy for me to apply the mix. The wig also adds to my growth retention because it's a great protective style. I apply the mix to my scalp every other day until I relax at 12 weeks post. If you're interested in seeing how I made the mix and applied it to my scalp, you can watch my video on Youtube by clicking here! By the way, Cayenne pepper is a natural hair growth stimulant. I will inform my readers on this pepper soon :)

Finally got my Outre "Tammy" 1/2 wig!

I placed the order on Saturday [1/23/10] and received it the following Tuesday [1/27/10]. I ordered from Clairhair.com. My total came up to $17.24 including free shipping! I was so happy! I had already washed my hair the day before I received my package, because I knew it was coming soon and wanted to be ready. Plus, my scalp was really itchy, so i needed to wash it...badly.


This is actually my first "official" 1/2 wig. My other 1/2 wig was a mess! I made it myself. I bought a wig cap and glued tracks on it and wore it as a 1/2 wig lol. The worse part about my "fake" wig was that my Outre wig was only $17 bucks, and all the stuff I bought to make the "fake" wig totaled up to $30 something dollars..smh.

But anyways....I braided my hair into 12 cornrows and left some hair out in the front to camouflage the wig. I also removed the teeth out from the back in fear that it might break my nape area. I left the teeth in the front for a nice secure feeling. I sectioned my hair, and moisturized each section with S-curl, and sealed with Jamaican Castor oil. Then braided it into a cornrow. When i was finally done, my arms felt like they were gonna fall off...literally. Then I braided the hair left out in the front for a wavy look to blend with the wig. The braids in the front actually blended very well the next morning. I also wore a head band.

This is a great winter protective style. My hair is safely hidden under the wig, away from the harsh cold NY weather. I moisturize my braids every other day, and the days that I don't moisturize, I oil my scalp with my MN/Castor oil mixture. I will wear this wig for 2 weeks, and relax the following week. In the picture below, I didn't braid the front of my hair the night before, so it's straight. It doesn't really matter, because I didn't really go anywhere important today. I was just taking pictures for my blog, because I wont have time to take pics other than today.

Quick review on "Tammy": It's light, airy, and the curls hold very well. Seems like it can last a long time with special care. I love it!

Outre Tammy Half Wig...I want it!

I've been looking at this wig for months now, but at times, I simply forget about it and always forget to purchase it. Not until 30 minutes ago when one of the girls I'm subscribed to on Youtube gave a wonderful review on it.

It's so wild and free and pretty! I can definitely see myself rocking this half wig. I can wear it like how the model is wearing it (in the photo), or i can wear it half up/half down, or even in a nice cute fluffy bun/ponytail.

I remember a while back [2007], I got a curly sew-in weave with bohemian hair by Outre, and it was really cute. This gave me an idea of how the "Tammy" wig would look on me.

Now I want to try the Outre Half wig! Its a nice stylish and cute way to hide my hair during my 12 week relaxer stretches. Once I get it, I will cornrow my hair underneath and just apply the wig over it. I will have to buy a thin headband to camouflage the frontal seams of the wig. I cant wait! I will be hitting up all of my beauty supply stores tomorrow on the hunt for this wig! If I cant find it, I will be ordering it online. I also love the fact that it gives me a chance to have easy access to my scalp so i can oil it with my MN/JBCO [miconazole nitrate/Jamaican Castor oil] mixture for more growth. I will update you all to let you know if i got the wig!