Brandi | Peluca sintética (Mono Top)

I have had this wig before and after wearing it for a few years it was time to get a new one. I live in the South so I can't wear this in the warmer months because the double layer makes it too hot, but this is my go to in the cooler months. I am rough on my wigs as I wear them daily, so the lace front, while it looks so "natural," stretches, rips and gets annoying to wear because I have to tape it, glue it etc. Brandi does not have lace front so I don't have to contend with tape, glue and ripped fronts - I love that! I just put on and go. Love the color selection too.

I was disappointed with this wig. One of my favourite wigs is the Shilo by Noriko, which I have been very impressed with in terms of longevity, and how it just never tangles or clumps. Ever.

So I thought I would try Brandi, due to her double monofilament top. Unfortunately, she is nothing like the Shilo. Brandi tangled immediately, and badly. It also clumps horribly. The amount of shedding is ridiculous, and this is made worse by how hard you have to pull on the hair to get all the matts out. I think all this tangling is due to how very thick and layered it is in back. Will not be buying again and will stick with the Shilo.

I bought this after sending two JR Alessandras back as the colours were way too gold and dark. As a disclaimer, I am new to wigs, and learning all the tricks to make them appear less wiggy. Unfortunately, no matter what I did with this one, the front looked like a wig—much more so than with the Alessandra. I pulled out some of my own hair but it is much lighter and so that didn't work too well. I ordered the colour Creamy Blonde, which was pale and very pretty, if very shiny. I darkened the roots very subtly as I dislike that dark contrast rooted look but wanted it to look more natural. My main issue was the overly-thick-at-the-sides, wiggy appearance of Brandi. This is likely due in part to the lack of lace front. I guess I will wear the wig at home when no one will see it, or under a toque, and that is not quite the intention! Anxiously awaiting my backordered RW Spotlight Elite to see if this looks better!