Crazywiglady's Review of Sophia by Jon Renau in 12FS8

Crazywiglady's Review of Sophia by Jon Renau in 12FS8

If you are familiar with human hair wigs then you are already aware of how fantastic they are; I am fairly new to human hair and I'm blown away by them! From the moment I put Sophia on my head I was hooked, the hair is like silk, it just fell so beautifully from the first moment. After I received Sophia I washed her and put some curl into her with a large curling iron, this was an easy process, much easier than when I attempted it with my bio hair, this hair actually holds a curl! Sophia is a medium length shag with lots of layers and long side sweeping bangs (these could be trimmed) but I'm going to leave mine long as I like that sweeping look. 
I have had so much fun styling Sophia as the pictures above show; I added a fancy hair clip, added some curls and also straighten her with a curling iron. Sophia's length lends itself to many styling options, another thing I love about this wig.
The cap construction is of course luxurious as you would expect a human hair wig to be; she has a temple to temple 100% hand tied lace front, 100% hand tied cap, closed ear tabs with stays and an extended nape with velcro adjusters. Sophia also has a 100% hand tied mono top allowing for parting options. The specs for Sophia are front 5.5, crown 7.5, sides 5.5 and a nape 5.5.
The color of my Sophia is 12FS8, shaded praline, a very popular Jon Renau color. The photo above shows 12FS8 on the left in a synthetic style and the Sophia on the right (human hair). As you can see the synthetic is a deeper golden shade than the human hair version of the same color. Shaded Praline is described as a #8 root, which is a medium golden brown, a base of #12 a light golden brown and it also has beautiful golden blonde highlights.
I have had so much fun styling Sophia, I love the versatility of human hair and the ability to change the style anytime I want to; wear her curly or straight she will look great anyway you choose to wear it! Please email me with any comments or questions you might have to eileen@wigstudio1.com, also I post a Wig To Toe Wednesday each week on instagram @crazywiglady where I have a short wig video and my outfit of the day! "Remember, we're all in this together"! 
February 20, 2019 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of BelleTress Cortado Cut in Mocha With Cream

Crazywiglady's Review of BelleTress Cortado Cut in Mocha With Cream

Need a short spiky pixie cut, if so Cortado Cut might be just the ticket! To be honest when I opened the box of this cute BelleTress style I was a bit concerned, Cortado Cut is super spiky and edgy; I wasn't sure I could pull it off but I was willing to give it a try because it is just so cute and I'm so glad I did! Cortado Cut is a true "out of the box" style, all you have to do is give it a good shake and go. 
The cap construction of Cortado Cut consists of a 100% hand tied lace front and a 100% hand tied mono center part. There is a good amount of permatease in this wig, it is needed to give it that cool spiky look! 
Cortado Cut is open wefted with closed ear tabs and adjusters (this allows for about 1/2 inch adjustment).
The specs for Cortado Cut are, bang 3, sides 6, nape 2.5; I love the short nape, it can easily be worn with collared shirts. Cortado Cut is made of heat friendly fibers, feel free to use your curling or flat iron (be sure to not go over 350 degrees). If this style is too spiky you it can be tamed by using a bit of styling cream and smooth it down a bit, I love the spiky edgy look of this one!
The color I reviewed is Mocha With Cream; Cortado Cut is part of the BelleTress Cafe Collection (named after the coffee culture). Mocha With Cream is described as light ash brown with hints of caramel brown with medium honey blonde highlights and dark brown rooting. The rooting on this cut give this color dimension, I love the dark roots and the dark nape.
The back of Cortado Cut is beautifully shaped, you can wear the sides forward or being the ears giving it a totally different look. The lace front gives you the option to wear it off the face or piece out the bangs and wear them forward. 
In my opinion just because a wig is short it can still be styled to give it a different feel from day to day. The photos above show a few of the different ways I styled Cortado Cut; just by adding a headband or clip you can really change up the look.
However you decided to wear this cute style, smooth or spiky, you can't go wrong with Cortado Cut by BelleTress!
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February 17, 2019 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of Carley by Envy in Almond Breeze

Crazywiglady's Review of Carley by Envy in Almond Breeze

Hi again, before we get started I want to give you my contact information in case you have any comments or questions; you can reach me by email at eileen@wigstudio1.com, instagram @crazywiglady and I'm on YouTube at Crazywiglady! 

Bobs with bangs, everyone is asking for them and Envy has delivered another cute one with Carley; a classic bob that is slightly angled for a very updated look. Carley has tons of swing and style and the best part is she has a full 4 inch bang (I did trim the bang a bit before these pictures were taken). 

 Carley's cap construction consists of open wefting, open ear tabs with stays, non extended nape, a 100% hand tied mono top that allows for parting options. Carley has lots of stretch on each side that will allow it to work for larger sizes. The specs for Carley are, front 4, crown 11, sides 6.5, nape 4 and weighs 3.39 oz. 

The photo above shows the beautiful color Almond Breeze in outdoor lighting. The manufacturer describes Almond Breeze as light mocha brown blended equally with a soft ash blonde and ash blonde highlights. 

The photos above show some color caparisons to Almond Breeze, which is shown on the left in each photo. I compared it to Estetica Designs RH1488RT8, Ellen Wille Caramel Rooted and Envy's Toasted Sesame. 

Carley has enough length to allow for some fun styling, I liked pulling it back into a low pony tail as well as adding a side braid and a jeweled comb. These types of styles are so versatile and look good on many face shapes. Carley is super sleek with no permatease and face framing layers. In my opinion there is a bit of a shine to these fibers, I easily took care of that with a spray of dry shampoo. 

 I love the professional feel that Carley provides, you can wear her to the office or add an accessory and wear it out to dinner or a special occasion; I personally love these types of styles that easily transition from day to evening. Envy provided us the perfect bob with bangs with Carley!

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February 07, 2019 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of Emma by Estetica Designs in RH1488RT8

Crazywiglady's Review of Emma by Estetica Designs in RH1488RT8

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For the last few months I've been on the hunt for the perfect bob wig; well, I'm not sure I will ever find a "favorite" because honestly I love so many different ones for different reasons! I think Emma by Estetica Designs is so cute because of her wispy side swept bangs (of course you could have them trimmed). There are so many styles of bobs out there, short, mid length, long, lobs, classic, angles, etc. I find that I like them all; bobs will never go out of style, just the angles and cuts of them change but the general shape is timeless! What I find myself looking for in a bob is lots of good movement and Emma delivers that easily. Emma also features a stacked back making it a bit more trendy that some of the other bobs I have reviewed, it is slightly angled, another feature that brings it a tad more "up to date"; the long flattering layers give it a beautiful shape.
Above are a few color comparisons I did for RH1488RT8, my all time favorite Estetica Designs color. Emma has a medium golden brown root (RT8) and a blend of light amber gold highlights and dark honey blonde. I really like the root on this color, it is not too stark and not too long making it totally believable. The top left photo is RH1488RT8 (on the left in each photo) compared to Gabor Toasted Pecan, the bottom left is Ellen Wille Ginger Rooted and the top right is Envy Almond Breeze. RH1488RT8, in my opinion, is a very "wearable" color, it is highlighted beautifully and soft and a bit warmer than some of the other blondes.
As with all Estetica Designs wigs the cap is extremely well made; it consists of a 100% hand tied mono top (it is a large mono top) which allows for parting options. There is no lace front but I don't think it is needed in this style due to the full bangs, the back of the wig is made with Estetica's Pure Stretch technology giving it a  perfect fit; there is a good bit of stretch in this wig making it great for ladies with a larger head circumference. Estetica has also put a strip of polyurethane along the front in case you would like to add some tape or adhesive. The specs for Emma are, bang 4, crown 10, sides 7, nape 3.5 and it weighs 3.2 oz.
As Emma is a mid length bob it allows you several different styling options. I always love to use a clip bring it off my face; Emma doesn't have a lace front but can still be worn off the face as shown above. I love wigs that can be styled in lots of different ways as you can create a different look easily for daily wear.
The photo above shows the cute stacked back of Emma as well as the lovely rooting, such a timeless cute style! Please check out my Youtube channel for reviews of this adorable style and all my other reviews! Also, follow me on Instagram @crazywiglady for my "Wig to Toe Wednesday" where I post a short wig video and my outfit of the day. Remember, we're all in this together! 
January 24, 2019 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of Scarlett by Envy in Golden Nutmeg

Crazywiglady's Review of Scarlett by Envy in Golden Nutmeg

Are you looking for a cute bob style with bangs, if so Scarlett by Envy just might be your new wig! This adorable classic bob features full wispy bangs, an even cut, face framing layers and choppy back layers making it a modern take on the all time classic bob!
The cap on Scarlett is of basic construction, no lace front, open wefting for coolness and comfort, no extended nape, open ear tabs and adjusters for the perfect fit. There is some permatease to provide lift but not an overabundance of it. The basic cap on Scarlett keeps the price point low and with added coupons, codes, etc., Scarlett is a very affordable wig!
The specs for Scarlett are, front 3", crown 7.75",sides 5.75",nape 2.56" and it weighs 3 oz making it super light and easy to wear.
Scarlett is pictures on the left of each photo above in the color Golden Nutmeg, I have compared it to Toasted Sesame, Glazed Strawberry and RH1488RT8. The color Golden Nutmeg is described as a medium brown root highlighted with medium golden blonde with some light caramel brown and auburn mixed in as well. I love the different shades in Golden Nutmeg, the highlighting makes it have so much personality! Scarlett is also available in 23 shades, there is something for everyone.
Scarlett has enough length to offer a few different styling options, a headband, clip, or any other cute hair accessory would work wonderful on it and give it a totally different look. If you are looking for a cute, versatile, affordable bob you should consider Scarlett! 
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January 20, 2019 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of Tiffany by Envy in Toasted Sesame

Crazywiglady's Review of Tiffany by Envy in Toasted Sesame

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Tiffany by Envy is an adorable pixie/boy cut with full wispy bangs, longer top layers, a short nape and super silky fibers! I like that Envy left the top a bit longer on this style, it adds femininity and allows you to have more styling options. 
Tiffany has a very basic cap construction with open wefting, closed ear tabs with stays, pull tabs for up to 1/2 inch adjustment, extended open nape and no lace front; the basic cap allows for a great price point for this wig! 
The color I reviewed is Toasted Sesame, a beautiful blended color with shades of medium golden brown (at the nape), soft medium golden blonde and tiny bits of caramel as well. This is also a rooted shade, the rooting is very subtle making it totally believable. I had so many compliments when I wore this to work, people loved the color Toasted Sesame, in my opinion this is a very neutral shade allowing it to be worn by many skin tones. If you are wanting to warm up your look a bit, you might try this color, I absolutely will order it in more styles!
I worked a tad of styling cream into the top of Tiffany to give it a bit of a spike as well as working some texture into the style giving it a "messy look". The specs for Tiffany are, front 3.25, crown 3.25, sides 2.25 and a nape of 2; I love the nape of this wig, it gives just the right amount of coverage. 
As always I added a cute headband and a clip to Tiffany to give her a slightly different look, I love short wigs and adding some fun hair accessories can take them from day to evening with little to no effort! Tiffany by Envy is a great addition to any pixie collection!
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January 10, 2019 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of Henry Margu's Classic Band in 27/26H

Crazywiglady's Review of Henry Margu's Classic Band in 27/26H

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I was so excited to have the opportunity to review this adorable band wig by Henry Margu! In my opinion this is the perfect piece for this time of year (cold weather), it is the perfect wig for winter hats! 

The Classic Band is a chin length bob style that is attached to a 2 1/2 inch black band (by the way the band is super soft). This is such a great option for "throw on and go" hair, perfect for the gym, out for a walk or a trip to the grocery store, it is very affordable as well.

The cap construction on the Classic Band is very basic, of course there is no type of lace front as the band is sewn around the cap, and it is open wefted for comfort. The overall length is 14 inches, it is an average cap size and only weighs 3.55 oz.

The color 27/26H is my all time favorite Henry Margu color, it is a base of strawberry blonde with big chunky gold highlights; the back is more of an auburn color and there are light auburn and medium butterscotch blonde pieces as well! I have this color in several other Henry Margu styles and I absolutely love it! If you are looking for a casual fun wig to put on and head out the door give Classic Band a try! 

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January 09, 2019 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's review of Integrity by Gabor in Medium Red

Crazywiglady's review of Integrity by Gabor in Medium Red

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If you are looking for a wavy, cute, heat friendly affordable wig Integrity by Gabor might be just what you have been looking for! Integrity can be worn close to the head or wear it tousled to show off these adorable barrel curls. 
Integrity has soft waves that provide movement and a very natural look. I used a tad of styling cream to create a bit of texture. In my opinion, Integrity by Gabor would make a great first wig as it is a very basic style and offers enough hair to experiment with different styling options.
The cap construction on Integrity is a basic style, no lace front, open wefted with open ear tabs, and extended nape and velcro adjusters. The basic cap construction allows Integrity to be offered at a very affordable price. 
The photos above show some color comparisons; medium red is described as a medium reddish brown with subtle copper highlights. As the photos show there is a good bit of brown in this wig, the copper highlights are very subtle but add some needed dimension. Integrity is available in 12 shades. 
Keep in mind that these are heat friendly fibers meaning you can use styling tools but don't exceed 350 degrees. 
I am a believer that even short wigs can be styled in different ways creating a totally different look. As the pictures above show just a head band or a fun clip can give Integrity a different look, I love adding a head band to almost any wig. The basic cap construction, barrel waves, lots of styling options and an affordable price make Integrity by Gabor the perfect wig for lots of women.
Be sure to follow me on instagram @crazywiglady where I feature "Wig To Toe Wednesday", I post a short video and my entire outfit of the day. Also, check out my YouTube channel (Crazywiglady) for lots of wig videos. If you are looking for a Facebook private group Wig And Topper Help For Those With Hair Loss is an extension of wigstudio1.com, it is a wonderful group where we share stories, pictures, ask wig questions and more. Until we meet again remember, "We're all in this together"!
December 26, 2018 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of Hope by Gabor In Light Red

Crazywiglady's Review of Hope by Gabor In Light Red

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Hope by Gabor is a short layered shaggy stole with soft fringe and lots of fun layers; I think Hope is worn best tousled, use some styling cream to create some easy texture. Hope is made of heat friendly fibers so be sure not to exceed 350 degrees on any styling tools.
The color light red is described as a strawberry blonde with some pale reddish blonde mixed in for added dimension. In my opinion this color would be perfect if you have been wanting to try a red shade. Hope is available in 12 shades and is offered at an extremely affordable price point.
The cap construction of Hope is very basic keeping the costs affordable, it consists of an extended nape with velcro adjusters, a basic front, closed ear tabs with stays; there is a small amount of permatease in order to provide a slight lift in the crown.
The specs for Gabor Hope are, front 6 3/4, crown 6 3/4, sides 5, nape 2 3/4 and Hope only weighs 2 1/4 ounces.
I love that even shorter styles can still be styled to make them look totally different; just by adding a headband or some simple pins you can dress Hope or or down very easily. I think that Hope by Gabor would be a perfect "first wig", she is lightweight, stylish and affordable all the things a "first wig" should be. Follow me on instagram @crazywiglady where I feature Wig To Toe Wednesday, I post a short video and show my outfit of the day. Also, please subscribe to my youtube channel, crazywiglady for complete video reviews. And remember, we're all in this together!
December 24, 2018 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of Fiona by Henry Margu

Crazywiglady's Review of Fiona by Henry Margu

I'm continuing my quest for the best bobs in the business and I have to add Henry Margu's Fiona to that list! Fiona is a longer layered bob with beautiful face framing fringe that can be worn swept to the side or have your stylist cut some bangs into her if you desire. There are layers around the bottom of Fiona giving it lots of natural swing and movement. In my opinion, Fiona is a classic, timeless style that is perfect for any occasion; I've worn her to work and to the ballet and she was perfect for both of those outings. 
My favorite Henry Margu color is 27/26H, it is described as light auburn with medium chunky butterscotch highlights. The highlight are so perfectly done on this style, they are concentrated around the face adding brightness and dimension to this wig. The photos below show 27/26H compared to several other colors.
Fiona has long enough to allow for lots of fun styling options. You can pull it back into a low ponytail or clip it back in a high low style. However you decide to wear Fiona it looks fantastic! 
The inside of Fiona's cap is shown above; there is a 100% hand tied contoured lace front as well as a 100% hand tied large mono top, open wefted with velcro adjusters and open ear tabs. Fiona has a good amount of stretch on the sides making it work for average/large sizes.
The specs for Fiona are, bang 7, nape 6, top 5 1/4 to 9, sides 7 1/2 to 8 1/2, back 6 - 8 1/2 and has an overall length of 13. Fiona weighs only 3.3 oz. If you are looking for a longer length bob you should give Fiona a try and add her to your list of favorite classic styles!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at eileen@wigstudio1.com also we can connect on instagram @crazywiglady where I feature a "Wig To Toe Wednesday", I post a short wig video and show my outfit of the day.
"Remember, we're all in this together"!
December 15, 2018 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of Crushing On Casual by Raquel Welch

Crazywiglady's Review of Crushing On Casual by Raquel Welch

I love a good pixie/boy cut and Crushing On Casual is just that, an adorable short sassy style that is perfect for any season of the year. Raquel Welch has done it again, a pixie with angled fringe and razored ends that can be worn on or off the face; I'm a firm believer that even a short wig can be versatile. 
Crushing On Casual is available in 26 shades, I am featuring Glazed Strawberry, a blended shade consisting of a caramel brown base with varying shades of auburn, pale ash blonde and strawberry blonde. 
If you are new to red shades you might consider Glazed Strawberry, it is red but not "too red", in my opinion this could be a great "first red" wig.
I love the pale ash blonde on the tips of this wig, it give the wig a brightness that is very face flattering.
The cap is beautiful on Crushing on Casual, it features a 100% hand tied sheer indulgence contoured lace front that extends into the ear tabs as well as a sheer indulgence mono top providing parting options.
Crushing On Casual is open wefted with closed felt ear tabs with stays.
Raquel Welch has made Crushing on Casual with the Memory Cap III, this feature includes silicone strips that help with security as well as molding to your head shape. If you have no hair the silicone helps hold the wig in place but it will not pull your bio hair, I love the memory cap as I find it very comfortable and breathable. 
The sheer indulgence lace front is beautiful on Crushing on Casual, in my opinion, Rachel Welch makes some of the most beautiful lace fronts in the business.
The photo above gives you a look at those Ash blonde highlights, they are nicely positioned around the face.
The nape on Crushing on Casual is 2.2 inches and razor cut, I like the slight "shaggy" look it provides giving this wig a casual look and feel. The Specs for Crushing on Casual are: Front 3.5, Crown 4, Sides 1.75, Back 3.5, Nape 2.2 and weighs 2.1 oz.
As I have to wear my glasses most of the time I always have to make sure they work with my wigs and this one works great with glasses. I have wanted to review Crushing On Casual forever and I'm so glad I finally got an opportunity to try it, I promise it doesn't disappoint! If you have any questions you can email me at eileen@wigstudio1.com.
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December 05, 2018 — Eileen Franklin
Crazywiglady's Review of High Society by Gabor

Crazywiglady's Review of High Society by Gabor

I'm continuing my reviews of mid length bobs with Gabor High Society in Toasted Pecan, GL 18-23. High Society is a slightly angled bob with long front fringe that frames the face beautifully. I am really enjoying longer styles for the fall and winter months, they look great with turtle neck sweaters and warmer color palettes. High Society is a professional sleek style that has little to no permatease and keeping to true Gabor fashion the fibers are like silk. The fibers of High Society are fine in denier and provide lots of natural movement.
The color that I chose to review is Toasted Pecan GL 18-23, this will not be the last wig I order in this color, I absolutely love this color. Toasted Pecan is a blended shade that consists of light golden brown with light ash blonde. In my opinion there is no gold in this wig, it is a very ashy tone that lends itself to almost grey, which I think is amazing! Toasted Pecan is a neutral shade that many skin tones can wear; if you have been looking for a true ash shade you should try Toasted Pecan.
The cap construction of High Society is very nice, a contoured lace front that goes into a very deep left mono part. 
The cap is open wefted with closed felt ear tabs with stays.
High Society was a tad large on me (I have a 21 1/4 inch head circumference) I used the velcro adjusters to get the perfect fit.
The photos above show this incredible lace front, it is basically undetectable and extremely comfortable. I have steamed the front of High Society to train it off my face, steaming is an easy way to get the hair up and off the face. The specs for High Society are, front 10, crown 11, sides 6.5, nape 3.5 and it weighs 3.6 oz.
High Society is the perfect length for many styling options; above are just a few of the ways you can wear this versatile style. I particularly like the choices these length bobs provide for styling; with such a beautiful lace front why not wear it off the face and show off the lace! However you decide to wear High Society you can't go wrong, she is an adorable style! If you have any questions please feel free to email me at eileen@wigstudio1.com.
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December 01, 2018 — Eileen Franklin