Alexa by TressAllure

I have to admit that I struggled a bit wit this wig. I probably should have returned it but was determined to make it work. I’ve been experimenting with new styles and colors and discovered early on that I sometimes have a hard time figuring out whether it is mostly the style or color that isn’t working for me when a new wig fails to excite. So I now try new colors only in styles that I already feel confident about. I bought this wig after seeing a review that suggested this it is a reasonable substitute for Noriko’s Reese. I love Reese so figured the style of Alexa would also work. I bought this in a lighter blonde than I normally wear, Chiffon Candy.

The cut and style of Alexa is indeed almost identical to Reese. One difference that will appeal to some is that Alexa has less permatease than Reese. I see this a negative since it is far more difficult to get Alexa to stay styled when compared to Reese. I think a difference in fibers also leaves Alexa at a disadvantage. Reese’s fibers just go where you want them with finger combing whereas those in Alexa seem to lack body and are poker straight. I had to use a lot of styling paste and left the wig hanging upside down for several hours, which both helped the situation somewhat. Still, I wasn’t all that thrilled with the way this wig looked on me. I have a petite/average head size but almost never have to adjust the straps in the back, so I didn’t do that at first. However, it appears Alexa has a slightly larger wig cap (it…