https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:55:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973989 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:23:24 +0000 krishnidoux 1973989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Texstyle</b>, thank you for your honest opinion!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973882 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:45:22 +0000 texstyle 1973882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I shouldn't comment but I'm an outlier here. I much prefer the ginger and lighter colors on you. This one is so high contrast to your coloring to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973864 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:35:06 +0000 JAileen 1973864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks so good and so natural on you. I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973830 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:48:59 +0000 krishnidoux 1973830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Fashintern</b>, apparently they don't.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973827 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:11:45 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1973827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m amazed that they melt down hair. That moment between “hot” and “on fire” when you hold a strand in a candle flame is so quick, it must be a very exact science.<br /> Also stunned at the LoL stats, probably won’t tell friends who are so proud of their kids for donating. I wonder why they can’t accept grey hair &amp; dye it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973823 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:54:59 +0000 krishnidoux 1973823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Fashintern</b>, Locks of Love apparently cannot use 80% of the hair they receive <br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/donated-hair/">https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/donated-hair/</a><br />I heard that some companies collect any hair, put them all together in an industrial tray and process it so it becomes a goo, then re-fashion it as hair strands and then sells them for cheaper. I hope my wig is not made out of stylist'floor junk (known as "fallen hair" or "non-remy hair"). However it does say "Virgin" which means less treatment.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973820 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:38:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1973820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s all very interesting about the different types of wigs! I didn’t mean to pry into your finances—am sure you have that figured out. </p> <p>“my heart goes out to you if you were driven by need.” That’s so kind of you to think and say! But actually, it was nothing of the sort. It was straight up pride in my awesome gorgeous late 20-something hair that I was sure people would value so highly as to pay for it. Struck down! Lol. I couldn’t even argue, because what they were looking for is so very different from what I can offer. It does make me wonder, though, about the whole “Locks of Love” thing. What do they do with all the wimpy white girl hair like mine that is donated? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973817 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:31:51 +0000 lyn67 1973817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't think of loving black hair on you, but I&nbsp; really and sincerely DO!:-) My fave is nr 5 but looks great with all the colors, here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973816 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:28:00 +0000 krishnidoux 1973816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Thank you for all your comments, so many insightful observations and feedback here!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenna</b>, I totally get what you are saying. This shirt was well on its way to the donating pile - actually had made it there a couple of times and was fished out again, every time because I am attracted to the frank, electric color. However, with lighter hair it does make me look tired. I was surprised that it matched the black hair but your feedback is most helpful to me in that regards. This shirt might simply be clashing with my eye color, as you point out.&nbsp; Thank you also for offering a choice of neutrals. Very helpful too.</p> <p><b>Rachylou</b>, what a complete and eloquent description! Despite menopause soon driving me in that direction, I have not gotten to the point of juicing my own wheatgrass yet. Thank you for putting the image into words and with such appeal too. It's funny how a detail that looked so crisp on most Japanese women I saw last summer ends up looking more "romantic" and purposely laissez-faire on my frame. Maybe it's the hair, as you cleverly observe. I love your sensibility Rachylou, and love when you share it like this. You have so much humour!</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b>, Thank you! I can't help it, because I love imagining outfits, and then with a wig it's so tempting to go for the persona of the wig or outfit or both... however your comment is highlighting something important for me: yes, I'm having fun, but am I really advancing in my style journey? Hmmm.... to be pondered.&nbsp;<br />However, as for wearing black hair, I will certainly go in that color direction (perly whites and greys) with this wig. Those are colors that I normally stay away from as with pale hair and pale sking they tend to equal to a pale disaster, but with the dark hair they suddenly make sense. It's interesting to see.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Gigi</b>, pink is such a good idea, and I had not thought about that. It's certainly worth a little trip to Winners or Marshalls with the black wig on to try various shades of this color.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Fashintern</b>, yes, you are right. I am not going crazy with expensive wigs. I do own a few, just like we all own one or two more expensive footwear in our closets. This new unit above is not among the expensive ones, although it was pricier than synthetic cheap options. I got it at a local beauty shop catering to an African American clientele. Whereas human hair wigs sold for caucasian women typically range between $1500 and $3,500, the human hair ones sold in such stores are exactly a tenth of these prices. The one here was on the cheaper side, equating to what I would pay for a good, but middle of the road pair of shoes. However, they <i>only</i> come in black or very dark brown.&nbsp;<br />You ask me about my students and teaching situation, thank you, yes, this is interesting: I have become a bit bold in interchanging three similar wigs. There has been absolutely no reactions or comments from them. Colleagues, however, have expressed their surprised, and I have told each and everyone of them who commented that these are wigs. Every time, the response has been positive. As for my stuents (young adults and late teens) I think it might have to do with the fact that I had to miss a full month in the beginning of the term. I think they think it might be linked with this absence. I don't announce to students I'm wearing a wig, because I don't think it's relevant and it might distract some. So far, my contact with my students is excellent.&nbsp;<br />I will try your lipstick suggestion, I love it!<br />Wow, it's most interesting to hear what it's like on the other end, if one wants to sell their hair. I wish I had so much I could contemplate that! But at the same time my heart goes out to you if you were driven by need. I know that the human hair in the wigs are being heavily chimically treated before they get sewn onto that cap. So I imagine that for this purpose, thicker, stronger Asian or Indian hair must be very sought after. A slight wave indicates a finer, more delicate hair, which is something beautiful in itself, but maybe less suitable for all the treatments. My human hair wigs feel vey human, silky soft. Throughout the day, the strands remain "fresh" the way human hair does, whereas my synthetic hair wigs, even the high quality ones tend to absorb my body heat. They look and behave like human hair but do not quite feel like it on my head. This particular wig is what they call "virgin", meaning it has not been heavily treated, or not as much, and I can attempt to dye it eventually. Otherwise, once the hair is on the wig, if it has gone through some treatment, it's not recommended to dye it.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Cardiff girl</b>, excellent suggestion. I did try tan though and the shades I have in my wardrobe, suited for a ginger or blonde, do not work with black hair at all. But maybe a jewel tone for sure.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jessikams</b>, good idea!</p> <p><b>Joyce</b>, <b>Jussie</b>, <b>Cee</b>, <b>Cindy</b>, <b>Jane</b> thank you so much.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973808 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:55:08 +0000 Mainelady 1973808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black hair looks gorgeous with your skin and eyes! I think it might be my favorite and that is a tough one to call. I really like the black and red on you. I love the style of #5, but with the dark hair, prefer the stronger colors on you. I think the colors of #5 are too pale. I notice the outfit, not you. JMO. I really enjoy seeing how your style is developing ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973799 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:03:10 +0000 Jessikams 1973799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really dramatic and it goes so well with your black dress. Maybe it’s your evening wear wig. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973793 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:06:09 +0000 Cardiff girl 1973793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not have thought that with your natural colouring black hair would suit you but it really brings out the colour of your eyes.l do think that all over black is a little harsh though and does make you look pale perhaps lightening it with another lighter colour in the mix?tan ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973788 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:45:35 +0000 Jane 1973788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a super addition, the darker tones offer something different and look good on you.</p> <p>5 is stunning, quietly sophisticated but with edge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973786 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:05:41 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1973786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>“I did it again”. You are too funny! Wigs are what came to mind when I read that, but I thought I was just being silly. At least we know that you’re doing ok financially, now that you’ve explained to us the costs of each one. </p> <p>Interesting that the styles this wig/persona calls for are so different than the curly red. Perhaps you are playing with different personae for yourself, seeing what parts of your personality you want to foreground. In one of your wig posts, you asked about switching them out on teaching days. Have you found one that you prefer to wear in class? </p> <p>The black and purple are my favorites, and I agree with the earlier suggestion that in this configuration, you may be a winter. If you do lipstick, you could try a dark blackberry with the black.</p> <p>I’m curious about the hair in the wigs. I once tried to sell mine, but was turned away; apparently they prefer thicker strands of very straight, dark hair. My hair has a slight wave, and although I have a lot of them, the individual strands are each thin. I imagine that styling such different strands, or even having them on my head, would feel a little strange to me. Do you notice that in yourself? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973783 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 06:20:50 +0000 Gigi 1973783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this wig looks really good on you! I'm glad you're having fun changing things up.</p> <p>For colors to wear, I'm not sure, but I'm thinking jewel tones (as others have mentioned). Cobalt might look especially nice. Maybe try some pinks? I'm not sure how pink will look, but I know that pink is usually good on pale winters that have black hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973778 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 04:49:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1973778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Well, yes, you definitely can--and do--pull it off! Photo 5 really stands out to me--I love that look, and I'm enjoying Rachylou's analysis of it. (Wow, wish I could express things half so well!) Anyway, I also echo Roberta, in that the jewel tones work beautifully with this hair color and style. <br /></div><div>Now I also wish I had seen Keri Russell in The Americans, because I really like Keri Russell. And I had a similar thought: you are like a movie star, changing your look dramatically with wigs. You do embody each look, convincingly. And it looks like you're having fun!</div><div>One more thing: I do love those soft, pearly, tones in 5 on you. The slightly grayed-out whites are terrific neutrals for you with this hair color. I am not as fond of the black dress (though it fits you like a dream); it seems so stark. But I bet I would like it with a bold red or burgundy lip color. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973775 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 04:38:25 +0000 cindysmith 1973775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it on you. It makes your eyes pop like crazy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973769 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:55:07 +0000 rachylou 1973769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are different kinds of hipsters. Canning Jar hipsters, $500 yarn doll hipsters, Xerox ‘Zine hipsters, etc. Classy Hipsters have Gwyneth Paltrow as their Spirit Animal. They don’t really DIY, but they juice their own wheatgrass and have a high sense of design as well.</p> <p>Hehe So it’s the paper bag waist<br /> and silky shirt in pearl colours, in stark contrast with the black hair, which is uncoiffed. Deceptively simple but really quite careful. You will note that it’s almost classic, but not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973763 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:38:56 +0000 Jenna B 1973763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It really does look lovely on you! I don't know anything about wigs but must say I'd have never guessed it wasn't your natural hair!</p> <p>One critical, and&nbsp;take it with a massive grain of salt because I am TERRIBLE with fashion (which is how I find myself here, "researching", haha), but I'm not a big fan of that purple shirt. Not the shirt itself, of course. But something about the bold black hair coupled with your striking blue eyes both combined with that purple... It just looks all wrong and does nothing for your face. Almost like it's contrasting in a strange way with your eyes? Or drawing attention away from them when the viewer's eye keeps wanting to pop back up? Idk</p> <p>The white though was gorgeous! The black as well. And that red? STUNNING! I know you asked about neutrals, but might I suggest one more non-neutral? Any chance you have any shirts in a blue similar to your eyes? They'd be fantastic. Ooo, or maybe a coral?&nbsp;</p> <p>As for non-black neutrals... I imagine white, cream, and greys would all work well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973761 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:32:02 +0000 Cee 1973761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful :)  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973759 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:10:55 +0000 jussie 1973759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks beautiful on you! It’s actually my favorite of your wigs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973754 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:50:13 +0000 Joyce B 1973754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks gorgeous on you and makes your eyes stand out even more. I think that purchase was very worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973735 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:15:28 +0000 krishnidoux 1973735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you you guys! This is encouraging. I am starting to think I need intervention... but it may well be that I'm playing around. While my hair situation seems to become wild, my dress situation has seemed to have toned down and settled into a more coherent, predictible style (which is something I had been striving for).&nbsp;<br />I know it doesn't seem like it with each hair color, as I have to change the garment's shade, and necessarily wear different items. However, I have less of a need for various shoes and boots, strangely. I'm perfectly content with the ones I have, and they set the tone for many outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, yes I was wathcing that show too, and also am a fan of Keri Russell from her beginnings. I think they did a pretty good job because her wigs seem very close to the head and very natural.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Roberta</b>, yes, eyes do pop. It depends on the lighting, but I noticed it too. Jewel tones: I will remember this. Thanks!</p> <p><b>Rachylou</b>, 5 is with a paperbag waist skirt bought in Tokyo this summer. It was all the rage over there, worn with boxy cropped tops grazing the tiny waist. But may I ask, what is hipster in my interpretation? I am mot intrigued!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973733 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:03:47 +0000 Roberta 1973733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your eyes look so BLUE. I especially like the red jacket. Jewel tones look so right with this wig and your coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973732 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:59:43 +0000 Brooklyn 1973732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am reminded of watching Keri Russell in The Americans. Every time she wears a new wig I think, wow Keri, that’s a great look for you. And the same here. You can definitely pull it off. Looks particularly fabulous with the black dress and the red jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973730 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:54:12 +0000 rachylou 1973730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rather love 5 - classy hipster chic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oh-no-i-did-it-again#post-1973728 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:49:42 +0000 krishnidoux 1973728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After I had promised to myself I wouldn't get another wig for a while, and after I had committed to ginger by even dying my bio-hair and curating my wadrobe for earthy tones and fall muted colors, here I am with yet a <i><b>new</b></i> <i><b>wig</b></i>.&nbsp;<br />This time I went for a human hair one. Black. I am going crazy. I tell you, I think I need to consult.<br />As for the wig, I can't return.&nbsp;<br />However, it's virgin hair, so I could dye it lighter, eventually.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I am posting to ask for your advice.&nbsp;<br />First, do you think I can pull it off?<br />Second, to all of you black-hair pale skin fashion lovers out there... any advice on what neutrals to go for (besides black)?&nbsp;<br />Below are some attempts at styling.&nbsp;<br />This wig is shown here as it comes out of the box. The uneven strands are supposed to be stylish weaves. I think I may have to go see a stylist with it.&nbsp;</p> <p>As always, thank you in advance for your feedback, input, advice and honest, brutal opinion. </p>