How to Remove a Lace Front or Full Lace Wig
A front or full lace wig can make the user's hair look fuller and finer, but at some point it has to come off. If the wig is just pulled off, it could do damage to the wearer's scalp, skin or the wig itself. The wig must have a solution applied to it that breaks down the adhesive that attached the wig to the wearer's head. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Lace release solution or 99 percent grade alcohol
- Scalp and lace Cleaner
- Soap
- Small dropper
- Cotton swab
Instructions
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Gently pull the wig hair away from the area where you will apply the lace release solution. Spray the solution over the area, or dip a cotton swab in the solution and rub it on the area. Use a small dropper to apply the alcohol if you prefer that over a commercial solution.
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Wait at least one minute for the solution to work. Run a finger around the head under the wig, then gently lift the wig from the head.
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Clean the scalp and skin where the lace was taped or glued with soap and water. Spray a lace cleaner on the adhesive build-up of the wig lace. The cleaner may take a few minutes to work depending on the depth of the build-up.
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Wipe or brush off any residue, then shampoo and rinse the lace if necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Two good products to remove the wig are Walker Tape Company's Lace Release or 99% Grade Alcohol.
A good lace and scalp cleaner is Walker Tape Company's C-22 Solvent.
