Thursday, November 3, 2011

Half Wigs with Bangs

It has come to our attention recently that hair manufacturers are producing a new line of products called half wigs with bangs.
These new wigs have the cap size of a regular half wig but have the front bangs of a regular full cap wig.

Listed below are the features of such a wig:
-cap size: 3/4
-full front or side bangs
-comes with combs for secure attachment

So who would benefit from wearing a half wig with a bang?
  • people with small or petite size head
  • people with very high forehead or hair line receding back
  • people seeking instant change of style
What are the advantages of wearing half wig with bangs?
  • the wearer should not worry about blending their own hair in the front, as the bangs will cover it
  • undetectable style. In general wigs with bangs look more natural and are harder to detect
  • instant style change. These wigs require minimum prep time. They are easy to put on and provide an instant change of hair style.
Below are shown samples of half wigs with bangs.

The manufacturer Janet Collection has named their series Easy Wear.


The manufacturer Isis Collection has named their series Bang Plus.


And the manufacturer Femi Collection has named their series Easy Cap. In this case the half wigs can also be worn as draw strings/ pony tails. They are very versatile.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Win a Celebrity Inspired wig

With prices of human hair going up and the economy going down, wouldn't it be great to be able to get some hair wigs for free?
That's what contests are all about!

HairStopandShop.com has just announced a new contest which gives participants a chance to win a celebrity inspired wig of their choice.
The requirements of this contest are simple:
-Like their Facebook page before 10/31/11

One lucky winner will be announced on 11/1/11 on HairStopandShop's Facebook page. No purchase is necessary to participate.

The prize is a choice of celebrity inspired wigs which include Riana wig, Nicki Minaj wig and Gaga wig.

Good luck to all participants!


Friday, September 30, 2011

Nicki Minaj's influence on the wig industry

Not wanting to repeat myself with another blog post about Nicki Minaj inspired wigs, I refused to post this this but finally gave up.

After noticing that every major hair manufacturer has plunged into creating Nicki Minaj inspired wigs, I thought it an absolute necessity to write about the pop-star's inevitable influence.

What makes Nicki's styles so desired and sought after?
  • Fresh and new look
  • Unique style
  • Unexpected rainbow of colors
  • no limitations on inspiration
So here are some of the major hair manufacturers we discovered to be exploring this avenue of sensational hair styles:

Harlem 125- This manufacturer has recently brought out several long and wavy style wigs with full front bangs.



Janet Collection has also created several different styles designed to mimic Nicki's most famous hair dos.


Isis Collection has also created a couple of straight hair wigs with full bangs inspired by the famous rap singer.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Nicki Minaj inspired wigs


Nicki Minaj is one of the hair icons at the moment. Her hair style and hair colors change drastically overnight.

We are constantly amazed and surprised at her next hair endeavor. Here are a few hair wig styles, inspired by Nicki Minaj.





Monday, August 1, 2011

Keyshia Cole and the Mommy wig

We often see Keyshia Cole in bright color choices for her hair style, such as blonds and reds.
This time, the singer has chosen a classy black and a Marylin Monroe like do, to surprise us.
The short wavy look is sophisticated and edgy.


It really reminds us of the classy Mommy wig by Janet Collection. The finger wave curl pattern, the length and the color, all point to the human hair Mommy wig.
The look is amazing on Keyshia and deserves 5 stars out of five!


Thursday, July 14, 2011

How to accomplish Monica's wedding hair do



Monica's wedding dress stunned us with $1 million worth of embroidered jewels and so did her lovely wedding hairstyle.

Only a few weeks earlier we saw the R&B singer with a short Halle Berry like do. Of course, her dramatic transformation from a short and cheeky hair style to a long and elegant do, should not surprise us.

Nowadays, everything is possible with a little help from hair pieces or lace wigs.
If you are aiming for Monica's elegant wedding do, here is what we suggest in order to accomplish it.

Choose a whole lace wig that can be parted anywhere. This will allow you to part the hair high and on the side.
Choose a style with romantic body wave curl and leave a bunch of the curls to drop on your side.
Below are a few suggestions among the Janet Collection line of whole lace wigs, you may consider:

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Half wigs-the best alternative for hot summer season

All of us know how the hot summer often dictates our choices in hair styles. Luckily, when it comes to choosing a half wig for the summer the variety is large.

Half wigs, which are smaller in size than regular full cap wigs, are often a number one choice for the summer due to several reasons:
-less accumulation of heat under the cap
-ability to blend in with your natural hair line
-lightweight
-less obtrusive
-easy to put on, easy to take off

Here we have listed some of the most popular summer half wigs in synthetic and human hair.

Among the synthetic half wigs our top pics are:
  • Easy Riya wig by Janet Collection

  • WP118 half wig/draw string by Harlem 125
  • TP-15 half wig & draw string by Isis Collection

Among our top picks from Human hair half wigs are:
  • Human Hair Easy Ida half wig by Janet Collection

  • Human hair DIAMOND half wig by Silhouette

  • Human hair OPAL half wig by Silhouette

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Keeping Natural-Afro curly wigs

For those of us who like to stay true to their natural self, the offerings of wigs provide a variety of natural looking curly afro style wigs.

Let's start with the Dream girl wig by Janet Collection. This is a synthetic hair wig, soft and puffy, which kind of has a 70's retro look to it.
It is currently on final sale at www.hairstopandshop.com








Next on the list is the Afro Hidi wig by Janet Collection, which is 100% human hair. The style is short with afro jerry spiral curls.
This item is also on final sale at www.hairstopandshop.com and there are limited colors available.










A new addition to the afro style wigs is Hanna synthetic wig by Harlem 125. This is a full wig with spiral curls. The hair looks natural and feels soft.














And next on the list is the WP118 wig by Harlem 125. This is a synthetic half wig/draw string, part of the wig plus series from Harlem 125. This is a versatile wig with tight afro curls.








And the most true to its name is the Afro synthetic wig by Janet Colletion.
This wig is a typical big afro curly style. The hair is soft and with very tight curls. The hair is Kanekalon synthetic fiber.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Summer Wigs Top Picks

What are some of your criteria for selecting a proper wig for the summer?
Here are our suggestions and selections for summer wigs based on color, length and flexibility.

1. Summer colors for summer wigs


Good colors for the summer are usually 2 to 4 shades lighter than your winter colors. We suggest to try sun streaked colors such as 4/27 or 4/27/30 (FR or FS combinations)

Illustarted to the left is color FS4/27/30 (medium brown base with strawberry blong and light brown highlights). This color appears warm and still natural looking.

If your skin tone allows it, you can even go lighter with colors such as 24-27 or F2216, F1010.




2. Summer wigs and lenght

What is the perfect length of a wig for the summer?

Most people prefer to go shorter for the summer as the humidity and heat can make an impact on long styles.

We recommend medium to short styles with wispy bangs.

If short boy cut styles do not suit your face shape, then try a medium bob wig.
You can try with bangs or without bangs. Summer also gives you the opportunity to play with flowers, scarves and other hair accessories. Be creative!




3. Summer wigs and flexibility:
Summer wigs need to be well ventilated to allow maximum air to flow through. There are wigs that prevent bacteria formation and deodorize. These wigs are perfect if your head tends to sweat a lot.

As far as flexibility, we suggest styles that are 2-in-1 or 3-in one, such as the ISIS Collection BP and TP styles. Those styles can be worn as half wigs or draw strings.









If you have any questions or need expert advise, please e-mail us at order@hairstopandshop.com

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tips for Wearing Wigs- Healthy Scalp


Why is it important to maintain a healthy regime for your scalp when you wear wigs?

  1. Avoid bacteria formation and skin irritation
  2. Avoid dandruff
  3. Avoid hair loss and hair thinning
If these reasons are enough for you, follow these tips to maintain healthy scalp under your wig:

  1. Never leave your hair wet under a wig! Dry your hair completely before applying the unit.
  2. Wear a wig cap! Wig caps not only help in managing your own hair under the wig but also can prevent traction and irritation from the wig's construction.
  3. Wash your own hair regularly! If your hair tends to get oily quick, or if you exercise and sweat a lot under your wig, you should take the time to wash your hair on regular basis. Do not let bacteria form. If you have sensitive skin, use shampoo designed for sensitive skin (Jonhson's baby shampoo is always a good choice). If you suffer from dandruff, use a special shampoo (Fructis has a new anti-dandruf product out).
  4. Moisturize your scalp! Do not let your scalp skin dry out. Use a few drops of virgin olive or natural organic oil and massage it into your skin every time before you wash your hair.
  5. Let your skin breathe! Take off your wig nighttime, do not wear wig for excessive time without removing the unit from your head.
To find more tips and information about wigs and wig care click here.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

China Bob style-medium bob with blunt cut bangs





Here are some examples of celebrities spotted with the China bob style, which undoubtedly is a classy and never fading hair style. For some it is a chick cute style (like Katie Holmes), for others it is a flirty and fierce do (like Rihanna).


Here is how you can accomplish a china bob style without having to cut your own hair or style it. It is very simple and easy. Simply click on the style below and it will take you to the wig of your choice.