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- Arm/disarm the alarm system
- Monitor your home via live video
- Receive alerts (via text or email), about the following:
- Flooding
- Home Fires
- Carbon Monoxide Leaks
- Home Intrusions
- Custom notifications (like when your child arrives from school)
It means no more worrying about flooding or fires while you are on vacation or burglaries during the work day; ADT Pulse gives you full control. Don't know if your kids made it home from school OK? Set a custom notification to alert you with a live video of your children when the back door is opened. It's that simple!
Receive alerts and check your video monitoring from your computer, tablet or smart phone.
- Digital Keypad
- Keychain Remote
- ADT Pulse
- PIR Infrared Motion Detectors
- 3 Points of Protection
- Two-Way Voice
- High Decibel Alarm Siren
- Battery Backup
- ADT Protection Yard Signs & Window Decals
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- Cams & Valvetrain
- Camshafts
- Comp Cams 'Magnum' Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshafts
Comp Cams Magnum Camshafts are very aggressive and specifically designed for the street enthusiast looking for more power with that Pro Street sound. Intended for performance oriented vehicles that will see little street use. The idle characteristics of your engine will change due to the increased duration and overlap of the Magnum Cam Series. You will notice a racey idle with the 280-grind while the 292 and 305-grinds will produce a rough or ''rumbly'' idle. Stock components are generally incompatible.
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Changes are needed in rear end gear ratios, headers and the torque converter. Magnum Cams will affect your power accessories to a certain extent. The 280 and 292-grinds are the biggest cams that should be used with power assisted brakes, air conditioning, etc. You should remember that the bigger the engine is, the less the cam will affect the vacuum which affects your power accessories. The smaller your engine is, the more the Magnum Camshaft will affect your power accessories. Most late model vehicles have a vacuum canister. If your vehicle does not have a vacuum canister, it may be necessary to add one.Features:
- Great high RPM power
- Easy on valve train parts
- Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs
- Best with aftermarket converter and 9.5:1+ compression
268H Series
Good street performance with stock converter, choppy idle.
270H Series
Great for high performance driving in street machines. The 270H has a rough idle in small blocks and a noticeable idle in big blocks. This is the largest cam that can be used with a stock torque converter. The 270H should not affect power accessories, but should be used with headers and 4bbl carburetor.
280H Series
Best for serious street machines. This cam has a definite rough idle and will sometimes affect power accessories. It can be driven extensively on the street or raced on the weekends. The 280H needs an aftermarket converter, intake manifold and headers.
286H Series
Designed to fill in the gap between teh 280H and 292H. For serious street machines and bracket racers. With a rough idle and lower vacuum signal, this is not an average street cam. At least a 2500-RPM converter must be used, but a 3000 is recommended.
292H Series
This cam is for the serious street/strip type car. An aftermarket torque converter should be used as well as headers, intake and increased compression. The 292H has a radical, rough idle.
305H Series
The 305H should really be considered for Pro-Street type cars where actual streetability is not a major concern. The design of this cam also makes it ideal for all bracket racing engines. Major engine modifications are needed as well as transmission and driveline improvements. The 305H works best in large cubic inch engines and has a radical idle. This is the only hydraulic cam in the series that does not have an advance made into it and will need to be degreed in.
Camshaft & Lifter Kits are indicated by a CL in their part number and include Camshaft, Lifters, Assembly Lube, Decals, and Instructions.
Complete Kits are indicated by a K in their part number and include Camshaft, Lifters, Timing Chain & Gears, Valve Springs, Retainers, Locks, Assembly Lube, Decals, and Instructions.
Small Kits are indicated by a SK in their part number and include Camshaft, Lifters, Timing Chain Set, Assembly Lube, Decals, and Instructions.


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Jon Renau Wigs - Hat Magic 10" (#385)Submit a Review
Please Call 320-685-7100 For Our Best Price
- Description
- Color Chart - Jon Renau
Features: 3/4 Hair Addition
Bringing convenience and flexibility to any look, the Hat Magic 10" is the ultimate solution to wearing alternative hair on the go. This addition is synthetic hair worn over the head with adjustable elasticated straps to fit multiple head sizes. With its light and soft materials, it keeps the head cool and comfortable especially in warmer months. The Hat Magic 10" features silicone at the temples for anti-slip grip and polyurethane tabs at the back of the crown and nape area for added security.
(Hat Not Included)
Weight: 2.2 oz.
Length: 4.5" to 10"
Base: Average
Color Shown: 12FS8 (Shaded Praline), FS17/101S18 (Palm Springs Blonde)
Colors: 1 (Jet), 1B (Hot Fudge), 2 (Chocolate Soufflé) 4 (Brownie Finale), 6 (Fudgesicle), 6/33 (Raspberry Twist), 6F27 (Caramel Ribbon), 8 (Cocoa), 8/30 (Cocoa Twist), 8RH14 (Mousse Cake), 10 (Luscious Caramel), 10RH16 (Caffé Mocha), 12 (Coffee Cake), 12FS8 (Shaded Praline), 12/30BT (Rootbeer Float), 14/24 (Creme Soda), 14/88H (Vanilla Macaron), 16/22 (Banana Creme), 22MB (Poppy Seed), 24BT18 (Eclair), 27 (Fire N' Ice), 27MB (Strawberry Shortcake), 30A (Hot Pepper), 39/38 (Toasted Coconut), 56/51 (Oyster Mushrooms), 60 (Winter Sun), 101/48T (Martini), 130/31 (Cherry Cobbler), FS27 (Strawberry Syrup)
California Blonde Collection: 12FS12 (Malibu Blonde), 22F16S8 (Venice Blonde), FS17/101S18 (Palm Springs Blonde), FS24/102S12 (Laguna Blonde)
Chocolate Collection: FS4/33/30A (Midnight Cocoa), FS6/30/27 (Toffee Truffle), FS26/31S6 (Salted Caramel)
Color Chart - Jon Renau
On-screen color quality may vary depending on your monitor's resolution.
For best color match, try ordering a Jon Renau Color Ring.
The amount of the color ring will be refunded to you when it is returned to us.
Here are some tips to help understand Jon Renau's color codes.
- Blended colors are indicated w/ a 'B' in the color code. Jon Renau blends their solid colors to achieve new colors that mimic natural tones.
- Tipped colors are indicated w/ a 'T' in the color code. Highlighting is demonstrated through the body of the wig, as well as the ends.
- Syrup ('FS') and Highlighted colors ('H') were especially designed around current fashion forward styles, adding flare w/ multiple colors streaked into a base color.
- Layered colors are indicated w/ an 'L' in the color code. Constructed w/ a lighter frosted shade starting from the crown and "running" down to about half way on the cap over the darker shade at the nape.
- Shaded colors are indicated w/ an 'S' in the color code. The roots are colored a darker shade that the rest of the wig. This has the most appealing effect of colored hair w/ natural regrowth.
- Renau Highlight: A traditional highlight ('H') is 20%. Jon Renau offers 'RH' which is 33% highlight.
- Two-Toned colors are indicated w/ a 'TT' in the color code. The nape of the wig will be the darker shade, while the crown and sides will be the lighter shade.
- Fashion colors are indicated w/ a 'F' in the color code. Fashion colors will have something different about them, such as more noticeable highlights or a darker nape.
- Flash Front colors are indicated w/ a 'FF' in the color code. Flash front means it will be lighter on the front.
- Renau Naturals colors are indicated w/ a 'RN' in the color code. Normally human hair undergoes bleaching to remove most of its pigment, followed by coloring w/ fade-proof, permanent dye. Renau Naturals colorization gently lifts the original color until the desired hue is achieved. No dye is used in the process.
Browns | Blondes | Reds | Greys
Shaded | Syrup | Stacked/Glazed | Chocolate Collection | Arctic Collection
Hot Fudge
Soft black
1B Blended
Vanilla Ripple
1B w/ 28
Soft black w/
Chocolate Souffle
Black and brown
2 Blended
2 Blended
Brownie Finale
4 Blended
Dark brown, light red golden blond, and red golden blend
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle
Dark brown blended w/ Med red
Rum Raisin
Dark brown w/ gold blond highlights
4 w/
4 w/
Dark brown Renau Natural
Raspberry Swirl
4 Tipped
4 Mixed
Med Dark
Med dark brown, med brown, and red golden brown blended
Raspberry Twist
Med dark brown blended w/ Med red
Caramel Ribbon
Med dark brown w/ light red golden blond highlights and tips
Med dark brown blended w/ light red golden blond w/ a brown nape
Med dark brown w/ 20% light golden brown highlights
Cafe Au Lait
Med dark brown w/ 33% light golden brown highlights
8 Blended
Butter Cream
8 Blended
Cocoa Twist
med brown blended w/ med red golden
Cocoa Bean
med brown blended w/ med natural red
8 w/ 24B
Rocky Road
med brown w/ light natural blond highlights
med brown w/ 20% med natural blond highlights
Hot Cocoa
med brown w/ 33% med natural blond highlights
Med Brown Renau Natural
Luscious Caramel
Med Light
med Light
med light brown blended w/ light natural blond w/ light brown nape
Fortune Cookie
med light brown blended w/ med red/golden blond w/ light brown nape
10 w/
med light brown w/ 20% light natural blond highlights
English Toffee
med Golden
med light brown w/ 33% light natural blond highlights
Coffee Cake
Light golden
Pecan Praline
Rootbeer Float
Light golden brown & med red-gold blend w/ med red golden tips
12 w/
12 w/
8/30 w/
Sweet Granola
med natural ash blond
Creme Soda
med natural ash blond blended w/ light natural blond
Pralines N Cream
med natural ash blond blended w/ med red golden blond
14 w/
Light natural blond
Banana Creme
Light natural blond blended w/ light ash blond
Creme Pie
16 w/
Irish Creme
Light ash blond blended w/ pale ash blond
Dark natural ash blond blended w/ light ash blond
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|Angel Food
|Vanilla Bean
|Blond Brownie
|Poppy Seed
Mix w/ 22
|18 w/
33% 24
|Light ash blond
|Light ash blond blended w/ light natural blond w/ light natural blond nape
|Light ash blond blended w/ light natural golden blond
Light ash blond w/ 33% pale natural golden blond highlights
8 w/
Honey Glaze
Golden Blond
Creme Brulee
Light golden blond blended w/ light ash blond
Light golden blond blended w/ light natural blond Renau Natural
Butter Popcorn
Light golden blond blended w/ pale natural golden blond
Light golden blond blended w/ light red golden blond
Dark natural ash blond w/ 33% light golden blond highlights
Dark natural ash blond blended w/ light golden blond w/ light golden blond tips
Bavarian Creme
Dark natural ash blond and light gold blond blend w/ light gold blonde tips, w/ dk natural ash blond nape
Banana Split
Light golden blond blended w/ pale natural blond w/ pale natural blond tips
24 w/
24 w/
Bright Gold
26 w/
Brown Sugar
8 w/
14 w/
Pure white natural violet
Coconut Creme
Pale platinum blond w/ pale natural golden blond blend
Pale natural white/blond blended w/ light natural golden blond w/ light natural golden blond nape
White Chocolate
Pale natural golden blond
Picture Not
|Pale natural golden blond blended w/ light natural blond w/ light natural golden blond nape
|613 w/
27 Nape
Rooted 14
|613 w/
33% 14
Fire 'n Ice
med red golden blond
Peach Tart
Light golden red blond
Strawberry Shortcake
Dark red golden blond
Apple Pie
Dark red golden blond w/ med red nape
med red golden blond blended w/ med red w/ med golden tips and med red nape
Graham Cracker
med red golden blond blended w/ pale natural golden blond w/ med red gold blond nape
27 w/
Almond Crunch
med red golden blond w/ 20% pale natural golden blond highlights
Citrus Zest
med red golden blond w/ 33% pale natural golden blond highlights
med red golden blond w/ pale natural golden blond tips
Toasted Marshmallow
med red gold blond blended w/ pale natural gold blond w/ pale tips and med red gold blond nape
27 Blended
27 w/
Cinnamon Toast
med red golden blond blended w/ med red w/ med natural red tips
8 w/
Ginger Tea
Light natural red blond
28 w/
28 Blended
Strawberry Shortcake
28 Mixed
28 Blended &
Ginger Snap
med Brown
Hot Pepper
med natural red blond/brown
Maple Syrup
Cherry Twist
Cherry Creme
med red blended w/ med red golden blond w/ med red nape
Cherry Almond Tart
med natural red base w/ med red gold blond tips and dark/med red nape
Boysenberry Treat
med natural red
Frosted Flame
med natural red w/ 20% med red golden blond highlights
Berry Good
med natural red w/ 33% med red golden blond highlights
med natural red w/ 33% light red golden blond highlights
Dark brown, dark red, and med red blended w/ med red tips
Pumpkin Spice
med red blended w/ light natural red blond
Cherry Cobbler
med natural red brown blended w/ med red w/ med red tips
130 w/ Red
Dark brown blended w/ med red w/ med red tips
130 Blended
Ombre Dark
med natural brown roots to midlength, med red gold blond midlength to ends
Ombre Light
med red golden brown roots to midlength, light gold blond midlength to ends
|Starry Night
|Cookies 'n Cream
|Dark Brown
w/ 5% pure white
|med Dark Brown
w/ 5% pure white
|med Brown
w/ 35% light grey
|med Brown
w/ 35% light grey blended w/ light natural ash brown w/ 75% light grey
|Light natural ash brown w/ 75% light grey
|Roasted Chestnut
|Marble Fudge
|Apple Strudel
|Raw Sugar
|Light natural ash brown w/ 75% light grey front and med Brown
w/ 35% light grey nape
|Light natural ash brown w/ 75% grey front graduating to med brown w/ 25% grey nape
|Pure white w/ 35% dark natural brown
|Pure white w/ 25% light natural golden brown
|Soft white w/ 25% light natural golden brown w/ soft white tips
|Licorice Twist
|White Russian
|Vanilla Mousse
|Light grey w/ 30% dark brown
|Light grey w/ 30% brown front, graduating to dark brown w/ 65% grey nape
|51 Crown
w/ 48 Nape
|Light grey w/ 25% med natural golden blond
|Light grey w/ 25% med natural golden blond front, graduating to light brown w/ 75% grey nape
|Vanilla Marble
|Baked Alaska
|Winter Sun
|Light grey w/ 20% med brown
|Light grey w/ 20% med brown blended w/ light grey w/ 30% dark brown blend
|Light grey w/ 20% med brown front, graduating to grey w/ 30% med brown nape
|Pure white w/ 5% dark brown
|Pure White
|White Pepper
|Snow Cone
|Chunky Monkey
|60 in Front &
56 in Nape
|60 Front, 60 & 56
Blend Crown
w/ 56 Nape
|Pure white w/ 5% med brown blend, graduating to dark brown w/ 65% grey
|Pure white w/ 5% med brown front, grey w/ 30% med brown middle, dark brown w/ 65% grey nape
|Soft white front, light brown w/ 75% grey blend w/ soft white tips
Off Black
Roots are colored a darker shade that the rest of the wig.
This has the most appealing effect of colored hair w/ natural regrowth
Shaded Fortune
med brown blended w/ med golden blond w/ light golden blond tips and dark brown roots
Shaded Praline
Light golden brown, light natural golden blond, and pale natural gold blond blend w/ med brown roots
Shaded Pralines and Cream 14/26 w/10 Root
Light natural blond and light natural ash blond blend w/ shaded med brown at roots
Shaded Butterscotch
24B w/
Shaded Mocha
med natural ash blond and light natural gold blond blend, w/ light natural gold blonde tips, shaded w/ medium brown roots
Shaded Sun
med natural red-gold blond blended and pale natural gold blond blend and tipped, shaded w/ med brown roots
Shaded Peach
med natural red blended w/ med red golden blond w/ dark brown roots
Shaded Cream
Pale platinum blond w/ med brown roots
Shaded Berry
Dark brown blended w/ med red w/ med red tips and dark brown roots
Shaded Ice
613 w/
Pale natural gold blond and pale platinum blond blend w/ shaded med brown at roots
Lt Natural Gold Blonde w/ Pale Natural Gold Blonde Bold Highlights, Shaded w/ Light Gold Brown
Lt Gold Brown, Lt Natural Gold Blonde & Pale Natural Gold-Blonde Blend, Shaded w/ Lt Gold Brown
Lt Ash Blonde w/ Pure White Natural Bold Highlights, Shaded w/ Dk Natural Ash Blonde
Lt Ash Blonde & Lt Natural Blonde Blend, Shaded w/ Med Brown
More than the standard Jon Renau highlighting, and a little less than chunking
Toffee Syrup
Light brown w/ natural golden blond bold highlights
Light brown w/ natural blond bold highlights
Light golden brown w/ gold blond bold highlights
med gold blond blended w/ med red gold blond Renau Natural
Raspberry Syrup
med natural red w/ natural blond bold highlights
Caramel Syrup
med natural red brown w/ med red golden blond bold highlights
Strawberry Syrup
med red gold blond w/ golden blond bold highlights
Honey Syrup
Golden blond w/ pale natural golden blond bold highlights
Constructed w/ a lighter frosted shade starting from the crown and "running"
down to about half way on the cap over the darker shade at the nape
Chocolate Glaze
24B Layered
24BT18 Layered
Strawberry Glaze
Licorice Glaze
613 Layered
A pewtery lilac.
A pearly, barely blushing pink.
A bright, icy blue.
A luminescent platinum.
A sharp silver.
How to Choose the Right Wig
1. Identify the coverage needed.
The first step is determining what type of product is best for you. Here at Name Brand Wigs we have an array of options, but if you are not ready or not looking for a full wig then we carry top pieces, ¾ wigs, extensions, and halos. You can check out all of our wig additions here.
2. Find your fit!
3. Identify your cap needs:
The cap is the base of the wig onto which hair is attached. Wigs are available with several different types of caps, and each cap type has its own distinct advantages. The four cap designs are Capless, Standard, 100% Hand Tied, and Monofilament.
Read our blog post on cap types that explains the differences further!
4. Find the right fiber!
Alternative Hair fiber can be categorized into the following: Synthetic, Heat Defiant or Heat Friendly, Human Hair, Remy Human Hair, or Human Hair Blend. See the charts below for the descriptions of each fiber type.
Synthetic Fiber:
Wigs made primarily of modacrylic fibers that have the look and feel of real hair. This fiber is very low maintenance and convenient. The fibers have built in memory which allows the original style to be restored after washing.
Heat Friendly or Heat Defiant:
A synthetic fiber that can withstand a low amount of heat. A heat friendly wig is pre-styled, but you have the flexibility to curl or flat iron to change the look. Once the style has been changed with heat it will hold, even after washing, and a heat source must be used again to change it. The fiber also tends to have a coarser, moldable texture than standard synthetic.
Human Hair:
Wigs made of human hair are primarily cut in India and China. Wigs made with Human Hair are very durable, and can withstand heat and products just like bio hair. However, they require more upkeep than synthetic wigs and must be styled on a regular basis. Generally speaking, Human Hair wigs are much heavier than their Synthetic counterpart, and will typically hold up longer.
Remy Human Hair:
Human hair that has not been weakened by stripping. Unlike most human hair used in wigs and hairpieces, Remy hair is created by careful processing which leaves the cuticle in place. The result is stronger, superior hair. To avoid tangling, Remy hair strands must all be aligned so the cuticle runs in the same direction. Remy hair is more expensive than cuticle-free human hair.
Human Hair Blend:
A blend of human hair and heat friendly fibers. These wigs should be cared for as a heat friendly item as they are typically composed of a much higher percentage of heat friendly fibers.
5. Determine what Style and Length you are looking for:
We have a huge selection, equaling thousands of options. This can be a bit overwhelming to a new wig wearer. Take advantage of the filtering on our website to narrow down our styles by length, hair texture, or cap features. A great place to start is our customer's favorite page. You can trust these are tried and true favorites, as they are the wigs getting the best reviews from other wig wearers like you!
Check out our face shape blog for recommendations on what style types will work best with your face shape.
6. Find your color!
Once you have a style narrowed down, you will know what your color options are, as each brand makes their own set of colors. We have online color swatches as guides for all colors. If you would like to see the swatches in person you can order a color ring here.
7. Get the proper care products
8. Give yourself some grace!
You might not get the perfect wig on the first try. It takes time to get the hang of this wig thing, and sometimes a little trial and error to find what brand, cap, or style might work best for you. We were all new to the world of wigs at one time. Don't get discouraged, you'll be a wig expert before you know it!
9. Don't forget we are here to help.
Our trained team has years of experience working with and learning about the products we offer, along with staying up to date on the newest innovations. We will go above and beyond to help you find the perfect piece! If you ever have questions, don't hesitate to give us a call. We are here to help walk this new journey with you!
What do all those color numbers mean?!
1. Every brand has a unique color system and name - we have listed them all here so you can see what the description of your color is: Color Charts | NameBrandWigs.com
EXTRA TIP: When you are viewing a product you can also find the color description for that brand under "Color Chart"
2. Check out the Top Ten colors for these brands (they are top 10 for a reason)! Color Tone Guide | NameBrandWigs.com We have organized them by tone to help you decide if you would like to go with a warm, cool, or neutral color.
3. YouTube! So many Youtube Reviewers have done an amazing job building a community that shares the facts and details on wig color, style, and more.
EXTRA TIP: When Searching For a Review - Notice the lighting you are seeing the wig in (natural or in-doors will look different), Note the reviewer's face shape and skin tone because it is likely different from yours.
A couple of our favorite reviewers are Let's Talk With Kim & Wear Wigs with Me.
4. Model Color - Many times the model is wearing the color you are looking for. Always take a look at the listing of the color/s the model is wearing, listed on every product page.
5. Order a Color Ring - Color Rings | NameBrandWigs.com If you are wanting a tangible sample of hair then this is a great option. Our color rings give you a small swatch of each color. Color Rings are divided by brands and are fully refundable upon return, you just cover the shipping!
Keep in Mind - color swatches are small samples of the colors and will not show how the style comes highlighted.
6. Lastly, We have an amazing customer service team that is ready to answer your color questions! Bring your research to them and get their advice on a few options if you have gotten stuck choosing.
Our guide to discovering your face shape - Wigs and Face Shapes | NameBrandWigs.com
Our Blog with Photo Reference to your face shape. Summer Short Cut | NameBrandWigs.com
EXTRA TIP: When choosing a style pay attention to the face shape of the model or reviewer you are looking at. We often make the mistake of thinking a style will look the exact same as it did on the model, the reality is we have our own unique beauty and that is what we want to keep in mind!
- Color > Best Tips for Choosing a Wig Color (See Above)
- Choosing the Right Hair Fiber -
Knowing what type of hair fiber you want can make all the difference when choosing a style. The main variations of fiber are: Synthetic, Heat Defiant, and Human Hair. Depending on your lifestyle you will probably prefer one of these options over another.
Synthetic Fiber = are modacrylic fibers that have the look and feel of real hair. Synthetic hair has the ability to return to its original hair pattern after washing.
Heat Friendly or Heat Defiant = a synthetic fiber that can take a low amount of heat. Once heat is used on the style it will hold even after washing. Heat will need to be used again to change the hair pattern.
Human Hair = Durable and versatile, real human hair that can withstand heat just as bio hair can. Human hair will need to be re-styled after washing.
>> Want to read more in depth about fiber, Remy Human Hair, Or Human Hair Blends - check out Section 4 in our Beginner Basics | NameBrandWigs.com
Extra TIP: The type of fiber, Heat Defiant or Synthetic - etc.. are broad terms that spread amongst manufacturers, but as you become a wig expert you will start to notice that the thickness of the fiber can also vary amongst manufacturers.
Cap Size
Get the wrong cap size and you may find your wig sliding up off your forehead or being so tight that you end up with a head-ache. Below is a chart to help know where you fall:
>> Need to know how to measure? Watch our measurement video.
This becomes important for making your wig look like the most natural fit on you. Cap construction also will have an impact on your daily styling needs or preferences. For instance if you are wanting to change the part on your wig then you will want either a mono/monofilament part or mono/monofilament top.
Quick Synopsis:
Capless (or Open Cap) = light-weight and cool, not as versatile for styling
Standard (or Traditional Cap) = gives lots of volume, durable, not as easy to change the part
Monofilament (or Mono) = realistic looking, able to change the part, not as much permatease
100% Hand-Tied = every strand is hand sewn into the cap giving ultimate versatility.
>> Need to know more, want pictures? - Check out Section 3 in our Beginner Basics | NameBrandWigs.com
Re-Cap Checklist:
Do I know:
My Face Shape?
My Color?
My Desired Fiber?
My Cap Size?
My Cap Construction?
If you have further questions or would like help please feel free to contact us!
Call: 320-685-7100
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
General Wig Care Tips
How to correctly care for your heat friendly hair might be the most important key to the longevity of it. If you follow these directions and tips, it should be smooth sailing form here!
Make sure to use a wide tooth comb. Wire brushes strip heat-friendly fibers of their properties, making them deteriorate a lot faster than normal and they become more susceptible to damage. Using a brush also pulls the fiber down, and when it springs up it frizzes and tangles with fibers around it. Instead, use a wide tooth comb! These are much safer for regular synthetics as well.
It is very important to be gentle. Heat friendly fiber is prone to tangling and doesn't react to friction well. To help with that, try to limit the friction on your style. For example, try to use your fingers to brush and manipulate, versus using a comb all the time.
A good thing to do is to check your wig after every wear. Due to the delicate nature of this fiber, it is important to check it after every wear in order to prevent tangling and frizzing. The nape and any place that touches your body or clothing is the most vulnerable to friction and thus, tangling. If you notice tangling, make sure to tend to it right away. Mist 3-5 pumps around the wig, or directly target the affected area with Jon Renau's HD Smooth Detangler. Focus on the ends and nape, and stay away from any hand tied portions of the cap. Conditioners and detanglers will loosen knots and can cause hair loss in any hand tied areas. Use a wide tooth comb to remove any tangles, starting at the ends, and work your way up to the base of the cap.
Try an updo! With long wigs, be creative with your styling every once in a while to limit the friction of the wig against your clothing and neck. This will help minimize the frizzing. For example, braid the long hair, put it into a low pony, or a nice low bun to minimize the movement on your neck and back.
Lastly, we recommend storing your wigs either on a stand, mannequin head, or if need be, in the original box. Ideally, your wig will be stored with the hair fibers falling in a natural manner, and not being tousled, tangled, or rubbed frequently.
We recommend washing your piece every six to ten wears. While washing the style helps clean the wig and revive some of the curls and pattern, heat friendly fibers tend to be more susceptible to friction and frizzing during the process. Limiting the times you wash your wig will improve the longevity.
As said earlier, avoid conditioner on your monofilaments or lace fronts. Conditioner is meant to detangle, and will loosen the hand knotting, which can cause strands to eventually shed from your lace front or monofilament.
Another thing to avoid is brushing the hairpiece when it is still wet. This will stretch the fiber when it is in a compromised state.
Use shampoo and conditioner made specifically for synthetic wigs. This will keep your hairpiece looking their best. Regular shampoos and conditioners have added sulfates, chemicals, and dyes that can damage synthetic and processed human hair. If you want to ensure that you're getting the intended lifespan out of your style, make sure to use the correct products for that hair type.
Lastly, no setting is necessary after you wash the piece; curls will snap back into position when the hairpiece is completely dry. Make sure to store hair similar to the way it is to be worn.
Heat Friendly products are able to withstand a low amount of heat from styling tools. Always be aware of your styling tool's settings and do not go above 280 degrees.
Before you dive in to restyle your heat friendly wig, keep in mind it is extremely difficult to get the original style back. Once you alter the style with heat, it will stay in that style, even if you wash it, it will stay in the style it was heat baked to.
Something to keep in mind is heat styling your heat friendly wig will take longer than styling normal bio hair. When curling the hair, it is recommended to hold the curl in place until the fiber cools. If you let it go right away, the curl will cool in a flat position.
As said earlier, make sure to only use products specifically suited to synthetic hair fiber. We highly suggest using Jon Renau's Heat Defiant Smooth Detangler anytime you are wearing a heat friendly piece. We also recommend using a heat protectant when using heat to style your piece. This will prevent frizzing and will help your ends stay looking their best!
Below we have a video that breaks down what products we recommend and the process that is best for using heating tools for your heat friendly hair. The video goes through straightening the hair and curling it.
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Many people out of habit will put their wig on or even adjust throughout the day using the front lace itself.
You NEVER want to pull on the lace front, as tugging on the lace will lead to tearing or fraying.
Conditioner is meant to de-tangle, and will loosen the hand knotting, which can cause strands to eventually shed from your lace front.
Also, take care not to brush too hard near the lace.
If the wig is too tight or big it will shift throughout the day.
Constant movement will contribute to rubbing and friction.
However, if you would like to cut your lace front further, or if you would like to cut a section that has started to fray you should always use a Pinking Shear.
This also gives your front hairline a softer finish.
(Just make sure to have a professional help with any altering, or experiment on an older style first).
The 6 Things You Need to Know About Washing Your Synthetic Wig
Let's talk wig care! You have been wearing your absolute favorite style… you know, the one you wear to the dentist, the doctors, your date night out, and pretty much everywhere! You start to notice it doesn't have quite as much bounce and vibrancy as it did when you first took it out of the box. I'm guessing, and correct me if I am wrong, there is a chance you haven't washed it in a while. No worries, this is bound to happen with the wig you love and don't want to put down. But now the question now is, where do you start?
Thankfully, washing your wig is a pretty easy process that will leave it looking instantly refreshed and back in action in no time. If you have never washed your wig before, the first couple times through the process might feel a little intimidating, but that is why we are here; to make the process as easy as possible. Your favorite wig is an investment, and one you want to not only take care of, but more importantly, not ruin. Fortunately, we have done our research and come up with our best tips for washing your wig.
To begin, gather the supplies you are going to need.
- An open and clean sink you can easily work around.
- A wide tooth comb.
- Shampoo and conditioner specifically formulated for the specific hair fiber you are washing.
- A soft, clean towel
- Wig stand
The essential basics of taking care of your wig
First let's break down the basics. We suggest washing your wig around every six to ten wears depending on your lifestyle. Some people decide they can wait longer to wash their wig and others find they need to wash it sooner. Lifestyle plays a role because if you tend to use more product on your wig then it creates build-up after a while. If you are the active type, then workout routines may result in some sweat building up in the cap of your wig. For synthetic hair, a good wash will not only clean the inside of the cap but, it will also refresh the built-in style or hair pattern.
1. Prep Your Wig
Before you even start the washing process gently brush through your wig, removing any tangles or knots. A wide tooth comb just like this one (Jon Renau - Wide Tooth Comb) is a favorite of ours for brushing all different hair types and textures. Using the correct comb for your piece can be essential to keeping the fibers safe. A wide tooth comb is a great option for most styles!
2. Rinse Your Wig
Place your hand inside the cap, holding the wig at the top. Turn the temperature of the water to lukewarm or cool (make sure it is not too hot) and run it over the entire wig including the cap and all of the hair. You can use your favorite shampoo formulated for synthetic hair. If you do not have one, take a look at some of our customer-approved name brand favorites:
Jon Renau - Fiber Love Shampoo for Synthetic Hair
Brandywine - Shampoo for Synthetic and Human Hair
3. Shampoo Your Wig
Once the hair is wet pour about a quarter size amount of shampoo in your hand to begin. Then slowly lather through the hair, only adding more shampoo as needed. Make sure the hair stays traveling in the same direction. You will also want to avoid excessive rubbing as this can be hard on the fiber and lead to tangling. Once the hair is well shampooed begin to rinse with lukewarm to cool water. As soon as the water runs clean and you are not seeing any suds or left-over soap residue in the hair you can begin the next step.
4. Condition Your Wig
While the wig is still wet you are going to want to apply conditioner. Conditioner is important because it will help protect your wig fiber. Here at Name Brand Wigs/Joshua24, there are two different types of conditioner that you could use. The first is a squeeze-bottle conditioner that you would apply to the wig just as you did with the shampoo. The other option would be a leave-in conditioner which many brands have started to provide.
If you choose the squeeze-bottle conditioner, take a small amount and gently run it through the hair, focusing on the bottom three-quarters of the wig. Make sure to keep the conditioner away from the roots and very top of the wig cap because it can loosen the knotting after a while. Rinse the conditioner out with lukewarm water.
If you choose the leave-in conditioner then you will want to first gently dry the hair with a towel so that it is still damp and not excessively dripping with water. Spritz the hair with a few pumps of conditioner and again, gently being the key word, use your fingertips to make sure it is well distributed. Even with this leave-in conditioner you want to focus on the ends of the hair to about halfway up the hair for longer styles. Remember to be especially careful not to get too much conditioner on the cap when it comes to lace or monofilament tops. Because the conditioner is meant to detangle, it will do just that and eventually loosen the hand tied knots on the cap causing strands to fall out. You do not have to worry about this as much with a traditional cap.
Here are some well loved synthetic fiber conditioners:
Jon Renau - Fiber Love Conditioning Spray
BeautiMark - Leave In Conditioner
5. Dry Your Wig
After washing and conditioning your wig (I bet she is smelling pretty fresh right now!) wrap the hair in a towel to pat off any excess water (do not rub the hair). Now place it on a wig stand and allow it to naturally air dry. If you have a very curly style, you can prop a book up underneath the curls to keep them from stretching and losing their form. This will take some of the tension off the curls as they dry.
6. The Finishing Touch
You are almost there, but we have one more helpful tip for you! Once the hair is dry you can apply some HD Smooth Detangling Spray to your wig and this will give it some extra protection along with keeping those fibers tame. This is highly recommended for heat friendly and mid to longer styles. When spraying it on, focus on the bottom of half of the hairpiece. We suggest using your fingertips or a wide tooth comb to evenly distribute it throughout your style. And there you go, you have made it! Your piece is fresh, vibrant, and ready for days of wear!
Summary of the essentials
Let's re-cap a couple of our most helpful tips:
- Keep in mind when conditioning, avoid the very top of your monofilament or lace front wigs. Conditioner is meant to detangle, and will loosen the hand knotting, which can cause strands to eventually shed from your lace front or monofilament.
- Another thing to avoid is brushing the hairpiece when it is still wet. This will stretch the fiber when it is in a compromised state.
- Always use shampoo and conditioner made specifically for synthetic wigs. This will keep your hairpiece looking its best. Regular shampoos and conditioners have added sulfates, chemicals, and dyes that can damage synthetic and processed human hair. If you want to ensure that you are getting the intended lifespan out of your style, make sure to use the correct products for that hair type.
- Lastly, no setting is necessary after you wash the piece; curls will snap back into position when the hairpiece is completely dry. Make sure to store hair similar to the way it will be worn.
Thanks for joining us on our wig-washing journey! We hope these tips bring your hair all the love it needs and keeps you feeling amazing!
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Check out the Ring Sizing Guide to find your ring size.
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All buildings used exclusively for residential purposes are eligible.
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- Plexes with 2 to 5 units
- Condominiums – private portions only
Vacant properties are also eligible, if they are properly maintained.
The following properties are excluded from the plan:
- New residential buildings (5 years or less) already covered by a guarantee plan
- Commercial buildings
- Foreclosed properties
- Buildings listed without a legal guarantee
The Integri-T Guarantee Plan is offered to selling owners at a minimal cost. You will have to make the two (2) following payments:
- An initial $350 payment to cover the fees and travel expenses of the technologist who will visit your property.
- A second instalment of at least $750, payable upon the delivery of the guarantee certificate, at the notary office.
These amounts may be higher, depending on the selling price and type of building. Our fee schedule can be provided by your agent or our customer service department. These fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Think of the impact this will have on potential buyers!
Since the Integri-T Guarantee Plan against hidden defects will reassure buyers, your property will benefit from a distinctive market advantage and attract enthusiastic buyers, which is of course what you want!
- Your GUARANTEED property will attract serious buyers more quickly.
- Potential buyers will trust this guarantee and favour your property.
- Potential buyers will offer you a fair price
- Your final buyer will benefit from a coverage of up to $40,000.
- The inspection to confirm your eligibility will also enable you to make all the necessary repairs or improvements to your property.
You will be issued a certificate confirming your registration to this program once your property has been inspected for eligibility. Your 12-month registration enables your agent to advertise your property as benefitting from said guarantee.
A better option than selling without any legal guarantee
If you're considering selling your property without a legal guarantee and the ensuing coverage in case of legal action, you should know that such a listing will earn you 8% less revenue, according to a study conducted by research firm JLR Real Estate. This amounts to $16,000 for a $200,000 building. That's a high price to pay to avoid paying for protection against legal action. The Integri-T Guarantee will help you worry less at a far lower price.
The Integri-T Guarantee presents you with an alternative to foregoing a legal guarantee to limit your obligations and avoid selling for less. Many buyers refuse to even consider properties listed without any legal guarantee, and those who do usually end up offering far less.
Protect yourself
You'll reduce your seller obligation from $40,000 to $5,000, as the guarantee plan covers financial risks up to $35,000.
An unparallelled protection
Most hidden defects are discovered during the first year following the purchase. Should such a defect be found on the property during that period, the buyer could claim repair costs up to $40,000.
In the case of major hidden defects, the coverage period extends from one (1) year to three (3) years.
The parties involved benefit from a $40,000 coverage and buyers don't have to worry about paying any fees related to the guarantee plan.
Should a defect be discovered, the claims process is taken care of:
- A technologist will handle the reconciliation process to help the parties involved avoid legal action, or paying legal costs and expert fees.
- You'll thereby avoid finding yourself engaged in a legal action with no favourable outcome.
- Should any repairs be needed, they will be coordinated and made by accredited specialists.
Notice to buyers: The inspection to confirm eligibility conducted by the Integri-T Guarantee Plan's technologist doesn't replace an inspection conducted by a building inspector, as it is not the same process. As a result, we strongly recommend that you have your entire property checked by an independent building inspector of your choice, who complies with all standards of practice and carries professional liability insurance against faults, errors and omissions.
Should all processes to avoid a claim from your buyers fail, said claim will be submitted to the Integri-T Guarantee Plan's reconciliation service, instead of being brought before the courts.
This alternative solution, to which buyers agree when the promise to purchase is signed, will help the parties involved avoid any legal and expert fees.
A technologist specializing in reconciliation will visit the property to listen to the seller and buyer, assess the alleged defects and manage the claim. Said claim will then be analyzed, as it would before a court. This protects the seller from a buyer that may be trying to exploit the situation.
This will save the parties involved from finding themselves engaged in legal action without a favourable outcome. Except in very rare cases, reconciliations are decisive and conclude with a report, saving everyone time and money.
Buyers seeking to file a claim must immediately call 1 800 956-7526 or send an email at garantiehabita[email protected]. Their claim will then be managed by the plan.
The claim will quickly be assigned to a reconciliation expert who is also a member of the Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec.
The reconciliation expert's mandate is to assess both parties' testimonies, as well as conduct any investigation or inspection deemed necessary to determine the claim's validity and the nature of any repairs required. To do so, said expert must be granted unrestricted access to the property.
A $200 fee will be charged to the buyer, to be refunded should the claim be found valid.
RE/MAX partners with the Association de la Construction du Québec (ACQ) to offer the Integri-T Guarantee Plan. As of 2016, their guarantee division has managed over 300,000 plans since 1994. Garantie Habitation specializes in building quality control, risk management and reconciliation.


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As parents and students struggle to keep up with rising college tuition and take on greater burdens of debt, universities are being challenged to justify the ballooning athletic fees they tack on to the bill.
In the 2010-11 academic year, the 227 public institutions in Division 1 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association collected more than $2 billion in athletic fees from their students — or an average of more than $500 per enrollee — according to research by Jeff Smith at the University of South Carolina Upstate.
These fees, which can exceed $1,000 a year, are often itemized as a "student activity" or "general" expense. That may explain why separate research, by David Ridpath of Ohio University, found that students were only dimly aware of the extent of the fees, and weren't pleased once they found out how much they were paying.
Worse yet, institutions with high proportions of poorer students carrying substantial education debt appeared to be charging the highest fees. While all students must pay the costs of maintaining athletic programs, few actually benefit from the services they subsidize. In this sense, the fees are comparable to a regressive tax — and one that is more onerous for lower-income students than for the more affluent, who are able to attend schools where athletic fees are lower.
Big South
For the six public schools in the Big South conference, Smith shows that the average athletic fee was $1,512, about 25 times more than the average $61 paid by students at the Big Ten conference schools. Dan Garrett, my assistant, showed that at schools belonging to the five conferences with the highest athletic fees, more than 60 percent of the students received federal loans, and more than 36 percent received Pell grants. At schools belonging to the five conferences with the lowest fees, 41 percent of students received loans, and 23 percent had Pell grants.
Moreover, the schools in low-athletic-fee conferences typically had better academic reputations, mostly in the top one-third in Forbes magazine's ranking of 650 colleges and universities; the high-fee conferences schools were typically below average in those rankings. The low-fee conference schools included Stanford, Duke, Northwestern, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of California Los Angeles, as well as the highly ranked state universities of Michigan, North Carolina and Virginia. By contrast, the very high-fee Big South conference schools included small to midsized state institutions, such as the University of North Carolina at Asheville or Radford University and private, religious-affiliated ones such as Liberty University and Presbyterian College.
The low-fee conferences feature powerhouse football and basketball teams — at schools with athletic budgets often exceeding $100 million — that generate huge ticket and television revenue to defray costs. By contrast, at the Mid-American conference schools (where the average student athletic-fee subsidy was $831), sports budgets were typically about $20 million to $25 million, and were funded through subsidies that often exceeded $15 million per school.
None of this would matter as much if students were affluent, enthusiastic about collegiate athletics and willing to pay for high-quality sporting entertainment. Yet Ridpath's study shows that this may not be the case for the 275,000 students of the Mid-American conference schools.
Questionable Value
For starters, about 41 percent of respondents either didn't know, or were highly uncertain about, whether they paid the fees. The students said they might be willing to pay more for services such as student centers and health care, though, on average, they favored sharp reductions in the cost of intercollegiate athletics. The vast majority of students, 72 percent, said athletics had an "extremely unimportant" or "unimportant" part in their school choice or as a priority for their student fees; less than 10 percent ranked the athletic programs as "important" or "extremely important."
At Mid-South conference schools, most students don't graduate in four years. Let's assume that student athletic fees average $1,500 and are paid for five years: They would amount to $7,500 over the college career, compared with zero for non-intercollegiate athletic schools or perhaps $300 in the Big Ten.
Such fees could increase the level of student debt in the Mid-South schools upon graduation to $32,500 from $25,000, or about 30 percent. More typically, the incremental debt burden associated with intercollegiate athletics is probably closer to 10 percent, still a consequential amount.
University trustees, who are often alumni themselves, seem to view intercollegiate athletics as a way to generate school pride. Funding these programs with fees may please influential sports fans, but it often ignores the wishes of the students themselves. And more spending on sports doesn't necessarily confer greater prestige. The University of Chicago, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Emory University and Washington University in St. Louis are doing just fine.


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Dick Cheney's ChutzpahIt's not every day that a leader of the previous administration suggests that the current president is a "fool" and accuses him of intentionally weakening the United States.
The infinitely valuable Yiddish word "chutzpah" is defined as "shameless audacity" or "impudence."
It's singularly appropriate for the astonishing op-ed piece that former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz published in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. It's not every day that a leader of the previous administration suggests that the current president is a "fool" and accuses him of intentionally weakening the United States.
"President Obama seems determined to leave office ensuring he has taken America down a notch," the Cheneys write. Are they charging our president with treason? "President Obama," they write, "is on track to securing his legacy as the man who betrayed our past and squandered our freedom."
Squandered our freedom?
"Only a fool," they say, "would believe American policy in Iraq should be ceded to Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terror." As if this is what Obama is doing — and as if it wasn't the invasion Cheney so passionately supported that vastly strengthened Iran's hand long before Obama took office.
The Cheney polemic would be outrageous even if our former vice president's record on Iraq had been one of absolute clairvoyance. As it happens, he was wrong in almost every prediction he made about the war.
On March 16, 2003, just days before the war started, Cheney sat down with the late Tim Russert on NBC's "Meet the Press" for what still stands as the most revealing of the prewar interviews. Cheney was adamant that "to suggest that we need several hundred thousand troops there after military operations cease, after the conflict ends, I don't think is accurate. I think that's an overstatement."
"We will, in fact, be greeted as liberators," he famously said, and proceeded to play down the very sectarian divisions that are plaguing the country now. Russert asked: "And you are convinced the Kurds, the Sunnis, the Shiites will come together in a democracy?" Cheney replied quickly: "They have so far." He went on:
"If you look at the opposition, they've come together, I think, very effectively, with representatives from Shia, Sunni and Kurdish elements in the population. They understand the importance of preserving and building on an Iraqi national identity. They don't like to have the U.S., for example, come in and insist on dealing with people sort of on a hyphenated basis — the Iraqi-Shia, Iraqi-Sunni — but rather to focus on Iraq as a nation and all that it can accomplish as a nation, and we try to be sensitive to those concerns. I think the prospects of being able to achieve this kind of success, if you will, from a political standpoint, are probably better than they would be for virtually any other country and under similar circumstances in that part of the world."
Ah yes, regime change would work out just fine — better than fine. "Extremists in the region would have to rethink their strategy of jihad," Cheney had told the Veterans of Foreign Wars seven months earlier. "Moderates throughout the region would take heart." Plus a bonus: "Our ability to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process would be enhanced." This was the war that would cure all that ailed us.
Thanks to the Cheney op-ed, we can see how Obama's hawkish critics are out to create a double standard. Whenever they are called out for how mistaken they were about Iraq in the first place, they piously lecture against "relitigating the past" and say we must instead look forward. At the same time, many of them feel perfectly free to trash the president in extreme and even vile terms.
I am all for looking forward and trying to find an approach that squares the many contradictions we face: of needing to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria while also pushing Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to stop pursuing anti-Sunni policies that are empowering the forces we need to turn back; of being on the same side as Iran in Iraq's current emergency but on opposite sides over Syria; of wanting to avoid steps that will make things worse while not being paralyzed; and of not plunging into the middle of a Shiite-Sunni civil war while trying to stop the region's descent into chaos.
Obama sees these contradictions and says he won't act rashly. You don't have to agree with Obama's every move to prefer his prudence to the utter certainty that "we will be greeted as liberators" and to a habit of underestimating the costs of military action.
E.J. Dionne's e-mail address is ejdionne(at)washpost.com.
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Q: What will you be making with your Blogger's Choice Fat Quarter Bundle?
A:I am currently making a triangle quilt with the bundle, plus some great, vibrant fabrics from my stash. I used a Fons and Porter triangle ruler that I bought who knows when and got to chopping up ALL of the Fat Quarters from my bundle plus about 9 more…something like that!
Q: What quilt project are you currently working on?
A:I'm happily going to tackle some UFOs I've had around for a while now. I have bee blocks that need a home and I'm trying to decide on a sampler design that I want to use for these. I also have a quilt to finish and quilt pattern that I want to write up for a set of blocks that I get asked about all of the time. Hopefully that will go well and I can do that soon.
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The Windows 8 app store is perhaps the most controversial feature in Microsoft's new operating system. Windows has thrived for decades because of its openness to developers and willingness to let them take both the spotlight and the profits. Some developers – like Marcus Persson, the creator of Minecraft – have denounced Microsoft's store as a blatant attempt to make Windows a closed platform.
Microsoft may turn out to be the greatest ally of its critics. Though the Windows 8 store exists, the company doesn't seem to care about its quality. Redmond has released a sloppy, inefficient, obtuse store that's arguably the worst store baked into any modern OS. In short, it's a disaster.
The store is full of shovelware
Windows 8 is not Microsoft's first attempt at a store. The company already created two for Xbox Live. One, Xbox Live Arcade, is a pleasant curated experience filled with games that range from playable to amazing. The other, Xbox Live Indie Games, is an anything-goes mess.
Microsoft has used the latter to model the Windows 8 store. While there are some decent apps, many are shovelware. They either don't work as advertised or work poorly. And some stand on questionable legal grounds.
The first two paid apps shown in the Entertainment section, for example, are fake versions of Windows Media Player. Both use logos that probably wouldn't pass muster in a copyright case. We'd imagine that Microsoft itself would want these apps shut down for infringement – instead, they're the number one and number two results on its own app store.
Similar problems can be found elsewhere. Two of the top 10 apps in the Photos section are nothing more than photo collections featuring attractive women (sold without the photographer's or model's permission, we're sure). News & Weather is dominated by useless apps that provide far less information than websites on the same topic. And the Social category is populated by unofficial apps for every major social network – including Facebook, Pinterest, and Adult Friend Finder.
While the App Store has taken flak for its closed approach, Apple should also be given credit. When Apple opened its virtual doors it took responsibility for the store's quality. Microsoft, however, seems to view the Windows Store as a source of passive revenue. Details like quality control have been brushed aside.
Plenty of ports, but few original games
Apps in Windows 8 should ideally be designed for the operating system – and many are. Yet some categories, particularly games, are dominated by ports. Nine of the top 10 games in the paid games section are ports from iOS or Android. The outlier is a port from the Xbox 360.
Ports can be great when refined to take advantage of a new platform, but most games on the Windows 8 store don't bother. Instead, most are scaled down versions of existing smartphone apps. That means pixelated graphics, comically over-sized buttons, and simplistic touch controls that don't work well with a two-pound tablet. Strangely, apps for the iPad – which would be a better fit – haven't come to Windows 8 in great numbers.
Some developers are using Windows 8 to cash in on their existing clout, and shame on them. But Microsoft also deserves blame. After talking up gaming in Windows 8, the company has done nothing to promote, police, or curate the games available. Top Xbox titles are absent such as Mark of the Ninja, The Walking Dead, and Fez.
Search is busted
The proliferation of shovelware in the store's "Top Paid" and "Top Free" lists might force users to abandon them in favor of search. Just one problem – search is terrible.
Some specific searches are handled well enough. For example, typing "Netflix" gives us the Netflix app; looking for "antivirus" calls up 34 options, and most of them are from reputable developers. But other common searches return baffling results: a Blackjack app is the top result for "strategy games"; the first result for "keyboard" is a virtual piano; and only half of the top 10 results for "organization" have anything to do with the topic.
Microsoft's anything-goes attitude compounds the problem. The top social apps on the Windows 8 store may be ripoffs, but they're nothing compared to what we found when we searched for "Facebook." A half-hearted album uploader? Why not! Two "Facebook Lite" apps from different developers? Sounds good! An app with copyright-infringing images cropped to create Timeline covers? Awesome!
Even if the content was fixed, the functionality of search would be limited. Users can refine only by category and price category (free, free and trial, or paid). Results can then be filtered by relevance, newest, rating, or highest/lowest price – and that's it. There are no sub-categories and no fine-grain filters.
Promotions are rare (and boring)
Successful online stores strongly promote the products found inside, creating a perception of value and excitement. Some promotions can even be useful. Steam, for example, has a new deal almost every day as well as a prominent featured product section that rotates automatically or can be browsed at will, which makes hot games easier to find.
Microsoft has ignored this principle and offers nearly no promotion in the Windows 8 store. The "spotlight" area lists only three apps, all of which are free, and two app sub-sections, both of which are filled with just a handful of options.
Only one of these two sub-sections is advertised as a sale, and all the apps in that section are free. Are they normally not free? Who knows! Microsoft doesn't bother to say.
Blunders like this are made worse by the lack of new content. Spotlight promotions are rotated infrequently, and category-specific promotions suffer the same problem. There's also not enough promoted content. Both the App Store and Google Play have numerous best-of and must-have lists, which help customers find great apps and become excited about the platform. Microsoft's only recurring efforts are the "top paid" sections which, as already discussed, are full of shovelware.
Strong product promotion would help Microsoft push subpar apps out of the spotlight, spark consumer interest, and make the store easier to navigate. Without it, the store has turned into a free-for-all that encourages developers to push out terrible apps with clever or deceptive names.
The user interface is awful
We've noticed that our interaction with the Windows Store is dominated by swipe-to-scroll. Browsing the entire storefront on the Acer Iconia W700, for example, usually requires three or four big, sweeping swipes. That's unusual. The front page of the App Store requires only one swipe when viewed on the iPhone 5 and the same is true of Google Play on the Nexus 7.
Loading the Windows 8 store always brings users to the Spotlight section (shown above, center). This, as mentioned, only lists a handful of featured apps and categories. Most devices will also display a "manufacturer's picks" section – and that's it. Nothing else is visible.
The App Store on the iPhone 5 (shown above to the left of the Windows Store) manages to do far more with its relatively tiny 4-inch-wide display. The Featured section includes a rotating banner, a scrollable "New and Noteworthy" section, and links to two separate areas containing apps that Apple thinks will be ideal for new users. There's also a navigation bar at the bottom of the store.
Google Play on the Nexus 7 (shown above to the right of the Windows Store) does even more. Every category in the store is presented immediately. There's no need to scroll at all, and Google still finds room for three featured promotions.
The Windows 8 store is designed as if it's a retail store with only one aisle. Oh, you're looking for men's clothing? That'll be 300 yards straight ahead, on the left, past the frozen foods.
The lights are on, but nobody is home
When we say that the Windows 8 store is a disaster, we mean it. Things could only be worse if the servers that run it caught fire, though even that would give Microsoft a chance to start over. The store fails by almost every measure a store should be judged, including selection, quality, and organization.
We had reached out to Microsoft to give the company a chance to comment on why the store has been allowed to go live in such a sorry state. The reply we received was a pre-baked PR line: "Microsoft is proud of the quality apps that are currently available in the Windows Store and look forward to adding more innovative apps from the Windows developer community who continue to submit new apps every day."
Microsoft is proud of this? Really? The current incarnation of the store sells apps with deceptive names, apps that infringe on copyright (including those owned by Microsoft), and apps that are straight ports from mobile platforms. There's nothing to be proud of.
This is why the company is difficult to take seriously despite its healthy profit and strong position in the PC market. How does such a spectacularly terrible service manage to slip into the world's most popular operating system? Was no one paying attention? Did no one care? We don't know the answers to those questions, but we do know that Microsoft needs to find them. The future of the company depends on it.
Editors' Recommendations
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- I installed Android apps on a Surface Pro 8, and it felt on par with an iPad
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415 Parkline Drive #2C
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1317 sqft | 2 beds | 2.5 baths | #8173784
Presales with limited options now available for December 2021 completion. Privacy fenced back yards complete with full sprinkler systems. HOA maintains exterior. Located across the street from San Gabriel Park, the community will include a picnic area & community garden
Interior Details
Interior Features
- Interior:Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Walk In Closets
Beds & Baths
- Bedrooms:2
- Bathrooms:2.5
- Full Baths:2
- Half Baths:1
Property Details
- View:None
- Lot description:Level, Automatic Sprinklers, Sprinklers In Ground
- Exterior materials:Private Yard
- Square Feet:1317
- Garage spaces:2
Construction Details
Type & Style
- Property type:Purchase
- Year built:2021
Material information
- Foundation:Slab
Utilities / Energy Details
- Sewer information:Public Sewer
- Utility source:Public
- Utility features:Natural Gas Not Available, Underground Utilities
Community and Neighborhood Details
- Subdivision:Parkside Crossing
- School district:Georgetown ISD
- Elementary School:Pat Cooper
- Middle School:Charles A Forbes
- High School:Georgetown
- County:Williamson
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Pricing Details
- Original List Price:$269, 900
- Days on Market (Cumulative):267
- Hoa fees:185
- Buyer Agency Compensation:3.000
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The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS®. Neither the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided "AS IS" and with all faults. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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