How to Make a Lace Front Hairline Look Natural
Men and women who wear wigs want their wigs to look natural. The hairline often can make or break that natural look. A lace-front wig has a section of lace near the front portion of the wig, and it often features fine, short hairs near the front to disguise the wig. When you purchase a new wig, the lace will extend down to your nose, so you must prepare the wig before it is ready to wear. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Trim the lace off the front of the wig up to the wig's hairline. Do not cut any hair at this point.
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Place the wig on your head, positioning the front of the wig in front of your own hairline. Adjust the wig's positioning until you are happy with it. If the hairline doesn't look right, you can trim hair and lace to make the wig mirror your natural hairline. Remove the wig from your head once you are happy with the hairline.
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Wash your face and apply scalp protector to the skin in front of your hairline around your entire head. Apply either liquid adhesive or wig tape to your scalp after the protector has dried, following the manufacturer's instructions.
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Place the wig over your head and press firmly at your front hairline until the wig stays in place by itself. Apply the same pressure around the nape of your neck and the sides of your head until the wig is firmly in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Properly fitted lace-front wigs require little work to make them appear natural. Just be careful when trimming the hairline to avoid cutting too much and ruining the wig.
Proper care of a lace-front wig is necessary to maintain its natural-looking hairline. For example, always remove a lace-front wig with adhesive remover, and store it in a safe place when not in use.
Consult a doctor before using chemicals like scalp protector if you have a compromised immune system.
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