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Is This "Ho Wig" Offensive?

BellaSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:22 -0700

The long march to Halloween has begun, because dubious costume wigs are popping up on a ton of shopping sites. While looking in Drugstore.com's Halloween section, I was taken aback by this BuySeasons Ho Wig ($20). I don't like the term in general, I had no idea that fluffy black hair and red lipstick were such a crime, and I really never imagined that a marketer could look at a piece of fake hair and think "Hey, that's a wig for somebody who wants to broadcast to everyone that they're a marginalized, dehumanized figure for Halloween. She wants to be dismissed, essentialized, and treated horribly - Ho wig! Women will love it!"

What do you think? Am I overreacting, or was this thing in extremely poor taste?

For Wig or For Real? Take the Quiz

BellaSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:36 -0700

Ever wonder if some of the amazing hair celebrities sport is actually theirs? It's not, more often than you might think. From weaves to extensions to outright wigs, can you guess which of my mystery celebs is rocking the hair their mama gave them . . . and who's as fake as her tan?

Question 1 of 4

These perfectly coiffed blond locks are pretty simple, but are they real?

Do You Own a Wig?

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:13 -0700

Check out these saucy photos of Angelina Jolie for the July issue of Vanity Fair. It's hard to believe that someone with her gorgeous mane would ever feel the need to wear a wig, but it was actually her idea at the photo shoot. I don't own a wig, but I do like to wear my clip-on hair extensions as much as possible. Do you own a wig?

Which Wig Looks The Cutest on Britney Spears?

BellaSugar — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 07:33:26 -0700

Since Britney shaved her head, she's been having fun touring LA while wearing different color wigs. Too bad for her sake it hasn't tricked the paparazzi and given her more privacy. Most recently we've seen her with long straight blonde locks, a change from her usual medium length wavy brunette mane. Personally, I think the bobbed pink wig is a bit silly, but it's good to see that she has a sense of humor about her hair. Which wig do you think looks best on Britney?

Source and Flynet

Would You Wear a Wig?

BellaSugar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:00:06 -0700

I'm wiggin' out today. First, I saw Britney the cover of next month's (generously Photoshopped) Allure, and was entranced by her hair. Of course, it's a wig-but it looks natural and luxurious, and quite beautiful. On the other end of the spectrum are these hilarious dog wigs, which-well, you just have to see for yourself.

This got me thinking about wigs in general. I've only worn them for Halloween (Supergirl, Tippi Hedren in The Birds), so they've been ten-dollar cheapies that looked obviously fake. But high-quality wigs, which are often made of human hair, are convincing and cool. I think it would be fun to try out a Louise Brooks bob one day, then try a Farrah Fawcett feathered 'do the next. And of course, for women who've lost their hair because of cancer treatments, wigs can provide comfort and confidence (just ask Beautiful Lengths spokesperson Hilary Swank, who's growing out her hair for a wig right now). So I want to know: Would you wear a wig outside of a costume? And if so, what would you wear?

Wig Out! 11 Off-the-Wall Hairstyles You Have to See to Believe

BellaSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:01:53 -0700

As the enfant terrible of the styling world, Charlie Le Mindu is known for his hair-raising creations. For his second runway show, held during London Fashion Week, he displayed a stunning and strange mix of hair sculptures. They're made from wigs, and they must be seen to be believed.

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Bella Quiz: Real Wig or Fake Wig?

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:00:54 -0700

With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, I'm finding all sorts of wacky costume wigs, weaves and extensions. Some are so bizarre that I can't help but wonder how they get manufactured. This wig, for instance, looks like the kind of wig that would never be sold, but it's a real wig.

Think you can guess which wigs and extensions you can actually buy, and which are totally fake products that I made up?

Take the quiz

Tyra Wigs Out on TV

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:42:26 -0700

Say what you will about Tyra Banks, but she's definitely not afraid to be seen in her less glamorous moments. In her book, she posed with no makeup, and in today's season premiere of The Tyra Show, she wore her hair naturally. Since she often wears a wig, weave, or other hairpiece, she wanted to encourage women to embrace their natural hair. Check it out:

What Do You Think Will Be the Most Popular Costume This Halloween?

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:56 -0700

After seeing Heidi and Spencer's Halloween shenanigans, I'm thinking that, yes, we will be seeing lots of Jon-and-Kate pairs this Halloween, particularly because that asymmetric blond wig is selling like crazy. Also from popular culture, I'd venture to say that there will be many sparkly Edwards and Bellas (get her exact makeup look here), Mad Men tributes, and even a few zombies, thanks to the success of Zombieland.
Of course, there are always tributes to those who have passed, and perhaps we'll see some Michael Jackson costumes, complete with heavily lined eyes, light red lips, and curly wigs. Tell us what you think about Halloween 2009. Are you expecting an abundance of zombies, vampires, and/or pop stars, or do you have other things in mind?

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:59:58 -0700

So rad: '80s Halloween makeup tutorial - Pursebuzz
Vidal Sassoon discusses his hairy career - Jezebel
In the future, we'll be shorter and fatter - Lemondrop
Test-driving the device that aims to make you look like Angelina - MSNBC
Purple man wigs: hot, hot, hot! - The Cut
Guess who primps more, blondes or brunettes? - FabSugar UK
Do AHA products cause cancer? - Allure
A blowout that takes 20 brushes to pull off - Glamour
This week's beauty steals and deals - Beauty Addict